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    If you're looking for a high-end desktop replacement notebook, you've got a choice of processors and even a 64-bit option. Intel or AMD: whose processor reigns supreme?

  • Acer Ferrari 3000

    If looks could kill, the Acer Ferrari 3000 would be wanted for murder. But unless you're a fashionista first and foremost, look elsewhere for a better-performing thin-and-light laptop.

  • Acer Ferrari 3400

    The Acer Ferrari proves that great looking notebooks aren't the sole province of computer companies named after fruit.

  • Sub-2K PCs

    In this feature we looked at 16 Budget PCs. And, in the process, we had our first look at the all new AMD Duron processor. We also received Celeron-, Cyrix-, Pentium III- and Athlon-based machines.

  • Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested

    Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is surprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features.

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  • Intel launches low-cost quad-core mobile chip

    Intel has launched a low-cost quad-core mobile processor and added more mobile Core 2 Duo processors to its chip lineup, according to an updated price list dated December 28.

  • PC shipments growing faster than expected

    Notebooks and low-cost computers led to higher-than-expected PC shipments in the second quarter of 2005, and many of these machines appeared to go to first-time buyers.

  • Windows XP: The end is nigh

    After a long-announced transition, 30 June marks the end of an era at Microsoft that of Windows XP.

  • AMD sets new mobile beasts on Centrino

    AMD hopes that power users will soon be snatching up laptops built on two new mobile processors that the chipmaker introduced on Monday.

  • Intel answers AMD in court

    Intel officially answered Advanced Micro Devices' latest antitrust complaint on Thursday, denying the gist of AMD's allegations and offering what it says are factual tidbits about AMD that will likely keep Silicon Valley buzzing for days.

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  • The importance of being 64-bit

    IT vendors such as Microsoft and Intel have grand plans for 64-bit computing and the improved processing potential it promises but convincing customers may not be so straightforward.

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