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    Acer, the fast-growing Taiwanese PC maker, announced on Wednesday a voluntary recall of 27,000 lithium-ion notebook batteries made by Sony. A danger exists that the batteries can short-circuit and burst into flames.

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    Sony and PC makers scrambled on Thursday to reassure customers that the latest battery recall involving Apple Computer would be the last.

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    The Australian personal computer market picked up in the fourth quarter of 2003, achieving a 10 percent year-on-year growth, according to IDC.

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    If you're going to have to lug it around, you might as well get a laptop that will make business colleagues green with envy.

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    ZDNet Australia reviews seven of the most outstanding, high-end notebooks.

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    Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

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    Want to replace crumbling desktops with beautiful new shiny notebooks, but don't know where to start? Our Tech Guide sorts out the details you need to know.

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    Big Blue's plan to sell its PC unit to China's Lenovo Group (formerly known as Legend) would be the latest example of a move toward consolidation as the market reaches maturity.

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    If you're going to have to lug it around, you might as well get a laptop that will make business colleagues green with envy. Check out our Australian review of 5 supercharged notebooks.

  • Big-screen laptops: Who really needs them?

    Commentary: Apple, Sony, and others have come out with laptops featuring big 17-inch flat-panel screens. The displays are beautiful, sure. But is there a solid business rationale for them?

  • Budget beaters: 6 notebooks for less

    Looking for a notebook on a tight budget? Check out our Australian review of 6 great budget notebooks.

  • Acer Ferrari 3400

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

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