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  • Desktop? Who needs it?

    Today, even the cheapest notebook computers outstrip the performance needs of the most demanding business users, and you no longer have to settle for a desktop because the notebook is too expensive.

  • Intel to make single-core Yonah

    Though Intel spent much time during the past week touting the benefits of Yonah, a dual-core chip for notebooks, the company said it will come out with a single-core version too.

  • Gartner: Five most overhyped security threats

    A researcher has sought to debunk the most common security myths affecting the technology industry.

  • Big tech on campus

    College students are getting a crash course in the "digital lifestyle," as schools expand and introduce high-tech perks such as campuswide wireless Internet access, subsidized legal music download services and even free iPods.

  • The refashioning of HP

    newsmakers -- When Hewlett-Packard announced its intention to acquire Compaq Computer, critics attacked the plan as a lamebrained idea and said CEO Carly Fiorina was stepping into a tar pit that would swallow up both companies.

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  • Don't carry that weight: 7 ultralight notebooks tested

    If you're out on the road a lot, you want a notebook that won't give you a sore shoulder at the end of the day, but you may not want to give up all the features of a full-sized notebook. Can you have both?

  • Can CEO-in-waiting give AMD a jumpstart?

    Company president and chief operating officer Dirk Meyer is being groomed to succeed Hector Ruiz, but first he must prove that last year's engineering mistakes were an aberration.

  • Linux: Making the change

    The idea of getting a robust, scalable operating system for free hasn't clicked with many enterprises -- until now.

  • Intel's medical ambitions

    In the future, your hospital room will be online, and so will your gastric system.

  • 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.

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Reviews (53)

  • 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.

  • BenQ Joybook A33E

    The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Optima Centoris W259

    For a budget notebook, the Centoris W259 packs a wide range of features into its sub-3kg shell.

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