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    Dell is expected to announce on Thursday in the US that it's expanding its partnership with the chipmaker to include new AMD-based servers, desktops and laptops.

  • Analyst: Dell likely to adopt AMD chips

    Dell is expected to reverse course and begin selling computers with Advanced Micro Devices' processors, Piper Jaffray analyst Les Santiago predicted on Tuesday, sending the chipmaker's stock up 4 percent in midday trading.

  • Intel laptops get a memory boost

    Intel laptops have got a speed boost, as Taiwan's Via Technologies released the first chipset allowing the Pentium mobile chips to use a next-generation form of memory called DDR (double data-rate) DRAM.

  • Intel's dual-core Xeon due in 2006

    Intel's first dual-core Xeon processor is scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2006, a company executive said Monday, meaning that a competing chip from rival Advanced Micro Devices will likely arrive several months earlier.

  • Transmeta eyes Taiwan foundries

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    We put two of the toughest chip makers up against each other to see which has the biggest heart for notebooks.

  • Processor battle: 10 high-end notebooks tested

    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?

  • Red hot laptops

    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.

  • Tech Guide: Notebook buying

    We cover every aspect you need to consider in making a notebook purchase in our extensive tech guide.

  • Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

    Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, if you have questions, we have answers! Take a look at the most commonly asked questions and see if you can find your insight here.

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