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  HP Envy 15 (1015TX)

  HP's new Envy 15 packs high-powered components into a svelte 15-inch body. The result is an upscale status symbol that still shows a few first-generation rough edges.

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  Dell Adamo

  Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

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  Apple iMac 24-inch (2009)

  Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched.

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  Apple MacBook Pro (2.66GHz, 17-inch)

  A little late to the party, Apple's redesigned 17-inch MacBook Pro joins the 15-inch model with a redesigned aluminium body, new trackpad with expanded functionality, and a dual graphics set-up for either longer battery life or better performance.

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  Dell Studio XPS 16

  The Dell Studio XPS 16 is an attractive laptop that handles HD content particularly well, although it suffers from an unimpressive battery life.

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  Acer Aspire 8930G (Core 2 Duo T9400 processor 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM)

  With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930G is a capable HD content playback machine.

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  Sony Vaio VGN-TT15GN

  If you have the money, you shouldn't hesitate to buy the TT, in any of its guises. It looks phenomenal, is comfortable to use and is exceptionally portable.

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  Dell Studio 17

  The Dell Studio 1735 is a decent laptop which is best for multimedia and casual gaming, but the glossy, hi-res screen isn't suited to general usage.

• Sony VAIO LT VCG-LT28G

  We're still trying to work out who the target market for the highly expensive LT VAIO is. Design-crazed multimillionaires, perhaps.

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  Sony VAIO TP2

  Sony's designed a nice looking unit in the TP-2, but its beauty proves to be only skin deep.

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  Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G

  The Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G is without a doubt a premium multimedia machine with strong graphics performance and a Blu-ray drive. The high price may drive those with smaller wallets to Toshiba's HD-DVD machines which offer similar functionality (sans Blu-ray) though.

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  Sony VAIO VGN-NR17G

  Sony's NR17G has a distinctive look, and while it doesn't stand out in the performance stakes, it's still a worthwhile desktop replacement candidate, as long as your needs are modest.

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  Fujitsu LifeBook N6460

  Amongst the monster "laptops" there's been a heavy focus on multimedia and power, and to a degree, the Fujitsu does well here -- the speakers, lack of Bluetooth and price being the only things that truly cripple it.

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  Acer Aspire 5920

  Though it's bulky, the Acer Aspire 5920 makes a great choice for buyers who want both a media-friendly laptop and a portable HD DVD player that plugs into their home theatre.

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  Toshiba Qosmio G40

  Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

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  Sony VAIO VGN-FZ18G

  We can't imagine the market for a 15-inch home theatre laptop with Blu-ray is very large, but the Sony VAIO VGN-FZ18G certainly fits the bill if it's out there.

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  Dell Inspiron 1520

  With a bevy of component options and colour choices -- plus a low starting price -- the Dell Inspiron 1520 series looks poised to be a favourite among home users.

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  Dell Inspiron 1720

  The Dell Inspiron 1720 is pitched as an "entertainment powerhouse" and offers a range of component upgrades and colour choices for home users.

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  Samsung BD-P1000

  Samsung's BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to land in Australia. While it raises the bar for high-definition video with 1080p output, it also carries a lofty price tag.

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  Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

  Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

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