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    Intel's mobile Pentium 4 processor has little to offer users of mainstream applications, according to first tests conducted by ZDNet UK.

  • Apple powers up desktops, laptops

    Apple Computer came out swinging at this week's Macworld Expo with a battery of new products aimed at boosting performance at the high end of the company's desktop and notebook Mac lines.

  • Jobs pumps up the Mac faithful

    Apple delivered the first developer preview of Mac OS X's client version on Monday along with a wide range of announcements during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in California.

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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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    Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

  • 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.

  • Sony VAIO VGN-AR18GP

    Sony looks to have a winner on its hands with the AR18GP -- the first Blu-ray capable notebook to hit our shores. It's powerful, packed with multimedia features and, frankly, looks suitably sexy.

  • Toshiba Satellite M50 (14-inch, 1.4GHz)

    Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.

  • HP Compaq Presario V4114AP

    The HP Compaq Presario V4114AP is a notebook aimed at the consumer market with an eye more towards budget than blazing performance.

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