Australians won't be able to pre-order PCs with Windows XP installed until the software's official launch date, however, local PC maker Dell looks set to beat its competitors off the mark.
Despite possible legal threats to Windows XP, more than 20 of Microsoft's OEM and ISV partners have announced support for new features in the future OS.
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Microsoft plans to display a beta version of Windows XP that will run on tablet PCs, a new breed of computers that have touch screens and can read handwriting.
Business travellers who like to travel light should definitely consider IBM's sleek, new, full-featured powerhouse: the ThinkPad X40.
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Small businesses on tight budgets take note: The HP Compaq 6910p laptop offers enterprise-level features and decent performance at a price that's lower than the competition.
An attractive multimedia notebook that won't break the bank.
The HP Compaq Presario V4114AP is a notebook aimed at the consumer market with an eye more towards budget than blazing performance.
The nx7010 has the power and the features to serve as your sole PC, and it offers more mobility than a typical desktop replacement.
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