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Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook
In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem
This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.
Reviews
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Lenovo ThinkPad X200
It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
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Asus Lamborghini VX5
Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
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Sony Vaio W
Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
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Dell Mini 10v
Dell's Mini 10v keeps a lot of the features of the more expensive Mini 10, while dropping the price to AU$549. It's one of only a handful of AU$600 netbooks that doesn't look and feel especially cheap.
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Acer Aspire 5536
The Acer Aspire 5536 is a little light on battery, but it's a good all-rounder for anyone seeking an affordable laptop with a big screen and keyboard.
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iiNet BoB wireless modem
iiNet customers who yearn for a simple networking life will do well out of BoB, although like most routers, it's not without its quirks.
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ViewSonic VNB101
The netbook market is so tight, you need some sort of competitive advantage to stand above the crowd. ViewSonic brings a standard netbook with two negatives instead — poor battery life and a bad touchpad.
Features
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How to network your home
We tackle one of the most complex tasks for a home user — how to set up a network in your own home.
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Top 10 wireless modem/routers
Routers, particularly wireless ones, are always a bit of an unknown quantity. These are our top 10 picks for wireless routers and modem/routers, for you to be able to make a more informed choice.
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Laptops with long battery life
Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
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Is Apple behind the laptop curve?
As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
News
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Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment
In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.
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Internode cuts 3G modem prices
Broadband provider Internode has cut the price of its 3G modem range by $50.
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Sony extending Vaio warranty for faulty Nvidia GPUs
Sony Australia has admitted problems with its Vaio laptops that contain Nvidia GPUs — one year after everyone else.
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Sony beefs up Blu-ray strategy
A new real-time movie database, called MovieIQ, will be included with high-profile Blu-ray disc releases.
DIYs and How-to
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Which broadband plan is right for me?
Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
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Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks
Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!
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How to clean up your laptop
In this project, we'll show you how to get inside and clean the guts of your laptop, and how to keep it looking spiffy on the outside, too.
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Notebook shopping checklist
Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?
Downloads
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Exterminate It
Protect your computer from virus and malware.
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Throttle
Improve your Internet performance by modifying modem settings.
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FaxAmatic
Send and receive faxes without a fax machine.
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FaxMail Network for Windows
Send and receive fax from single computer or Network.
The Explain Series
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.






















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