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Within three years, less than half of corporate workers will use a desktop PC as their primary information device, with many switching to notebooks and connecting over a thin client, according to the Meta Group.
IBM Research is experimenting with a chameleon-like computing device called the Meta Pad, designed to easily convert from a desktop machine to a handheld to a notebook and back again.
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Given its impressive performance, generous software bundle and superb screen, at just AU$2299 the R55 is a rare bargain.
This Inspiron will appeal to avid gamers and those searching with ample features. Don't forget the cash.
The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.
ASUS have given us a powerful desktop replacement with the C90S, but the extra heat generated by desktop components means this laptop gets uncomfortably hot.
The 6720s is a budget business notebook that could fit the bill if you don't need serious CPU or graphics power, and are likely to spend most of your time in the office rather than on the road.
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