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HP Pavilion dv6724TX Special Edition "Thrive"
HP has well and truly hit its stride with its laptops, and the dv6700 Special Edition series represents a new level in quality. Unless your needs involve being ultramobile, requiring gigabit Ethernet or requiring HSDPA, you shouldn't be disappointed with this machine.
Toshiba Satellite A200 (Pentium 1.86Ghz, 1GB RAM)
The Satellite A200 is a decent machine for basic productivity needs, but otherwise does little to mark it out from the budget laptop pack.
Acer Aspire 3683WXMi
You don't have to spend a fortune for a shiny new Vista laptop, as Acer's 3683WXMi proves. Just don't expect a stellar notebook, or for that matter a stellar Vista experience.
ASUS AiGuru S1
A simple to use wireless VoIP handset for Skype users that doubles as a music player.
Flybook by Dialogue
While it's technically packed with add-on features, the poor basic performance of the Flybook makes it a bad choice for anyone seeking an ultraportable notebook.
Australia bans Fallout 3
UPDATE: Upcoming Bethesda game refused classification Down Under by ratings body; OFLC report confirms banning is due to showing positive effects of in-game drug use.
Australian pol says country's ratings 'out of step'
Public to be consulted on whether an R18+ rating for video games should be introduced down under.
Beattie's broadband network needs a builder
The Queensland government is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in constructing its high-speed, open access broadband internet network across Brisbane.
Nike + iPod raises privacy concerns
Security expert Bruce Schneier calls the risk of tracking someone via the RFID chip in the shoe-iPod technology "very scary."
HP: Pen-based PDA market on death bed
HP expects the traditional pen-based PDA market will evaporate within the next four years.
Secure your mobile wireless device
Worried about malware attacks on your mobile device? Discover software and tips to stop gate-crashing spyware, viruses, and thieves in their tracks.
Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia
How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.
Q&A: Aussie ratings board head Des Clark
Office of Film and Literature Classification director Des Clark speaks about future challenges for game ratings in Australia.
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