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    Telstra has teamed up with Acer to add notebooks and laptops to its Next G range of devices, offering these machines on similar monthly contracts it sells mobile phones on.

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    The Ubuntu project has published a 'release candidate' or final testing version for the upcoming 9.04 version of its popular Linux distribution.

  • 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.

  • Victoria schools begin netbook trial

    The Victorian Government announced today that it would begin a trial program providing students with netbook-style laptops, with schools set to receive more than 10,000 machines from Lenovo and Acer.

  • Coonan keen on mobile OPEL WiMax

    While OPEL is sticking to its fixed WiMax guns, Communications Minister Helen Coonan has said there's no reason why the company couldn't move to the mobile variant of WiMax in the future.

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    Ever get the feeling that we aren't quite yet where we want to be? Here are 10 factors that may be holding back the world's technological development.

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    Java has come full circle, and James Gosling has watched the 12-year journey. Gosling, who helped invent the Java programming language, talks about how Sun Microsystems plans to return Java to its roots and the role of the newly launched JavaFX Script.

  • Making Dell a cool brand

    Product design chief John Medica has a big job ahead -- jazzing up Dell's image with computers that capture the public's imagination.

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  • Acer Aspire 5536

    The Acer Aspire 5536 is a little light on battery, but it's a good all-rounder for anyone seeking an affordable laptop with a big screen and keyboard.

  • Acer Aspire Timeline 4810T

    Since when did vendor battery claims actually represent the truth? Acer's Timeline notebook just keeps going and going and going, but it's a pity that it's otherwise underpowered and hampered by Windows Vista.

  • Acer Aspire 6920G

    The Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that offers great performance for watching movies or playing the latest games. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a desktop replacement laptop that can keep you entertained.

  • Acer Aspire 5634WLMi

    Intel's Core 2 Duo has been around for several months now, at least on paper, and notebooks featuring the technology are now starting to proliferate. The Acer 5634WLMi is the company's first with the new chipset.

  • Acer Aspire 5675WLHi

    The 5675WLHi is a poor man's way to HD DVD early adoption, but it clearly lacks the polish of its competitors.

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