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  • Sun, Oracle to push budget Blades

    Sun Microsystems is expected to unveil Monday in the U.S. a partnership with software maker Oracle to promote the use of stripped-down blade servers as a way to lower computing costs.

  • Intel beefs up network security

    Intel plans to announce a new network processor that will handle security functions, a move it expects will reduce the cost and improve the performance of networking equipment.

  • IBM details Blue Gene supercomputer

    IBM is shedding light on a program to create the world's fastest supercomputer, illuminating a dual-pronged strategy, an unusual new processor design and a leaning toward the Linux operating system.

  • Special report: Space-saving PCs

    Looking for PCs that will help you win back some desktop real estate? ZDNet Australia highlights the latest machines designed to do just that.

  • Keeping PCs out of the junk pile

    Smaller IT budgets have caused support pros to require computers to work longer than originally intended. Here are some tips to help you develop a strategy for keeping older PCs in tip-top shape.

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  • Blades of gold -- a virtual migration

    Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines is in the process of moving its IT infrastructure from a fleet of traditional servers to virtual servers running on blade hardware.

  • VoIP handsets reviewed

    Voice over Internet Protocol, in some way, shape, or form, is a standard inclusion now with most business telephony systems. We review the latest offerings.

  • Intel beefs up network security

    Intel plans to announce a new network processor that will handle security functions, a move it expects will reduce the cost and improve the performance of networking equipment.

  • NAS for the rest of us: 4 storage solutions

    We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.

  • Xeon is believing: 4 servers tested

    There's no such thing as an average server, but for just about all your everyday computing needs one of these Intel Xeon-based servers is likely to do the trick.

Reviews (54)

  • Pioneer DreamBook Light 350S

    At AU$999, the DreamBook Light 350S is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. You get what you pay for, however.

  • Sony VAIO FJ68GP/W

    The VAIO FJ68GP/W continues Sony's tradition of stylish, feature-rich notebooks. Its performance is also impressive, making it a great choice for those with an AU$2000 budget.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Computing on a budget: 7 PCs tested

    We set the specs and the price and had a look at what Australia's PC vendors could come up with in terms of performance

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