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  • Dell and HP still the life of the XP party

    Facing a 30 June deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative, with Dell and HP's Australian offices staying cagey about their intentions.

  • Dell casts pall on Unisys server push

    Just as Unisys gets set to unveil a major upgrade to one of its high-end computers, Dell Computer has said it no longer plans to sell the 32-processor server under its own name.

  • Dell to upgrade Linux support

    Computer manufacturer Dell announced yesterday that it would pre-install Linux on select desktop and notebook systems.

  • Innovation agency goes Vista

    The federal Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has flagged plans to replace a desktop computer supply contract held until recently by Dell, as part of a broader move to Windows Vista and Office 2007.

  • Windows XP: The end is nigh

    After a long-announced transition, 30 June marks the end of an era at Microsoft that of Windows XP.

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  • FAQ: How to smoke out the recalled battery

    Nervous Dell owners around the world are scrutinising their battery packs and wondering if their laptop is one step away from bursting into a high-tech inferno. Other laptop owners also have to wonder if their systems might also be affected by faulty lithium-ion batteries. Here's what you need to know.

  • Bookmaking chain bets on Dell-EMC

    Stan James has purchased EMC storage networking technology through Dell, to better serve customers in its shops, online and through call centres.

  • Berri: There's juice in Dell's cup

    Fruit juice vendor Berri is taking lessons from supply chain guru and PC giant Dell to improve its business.

  • Dell Inspiron 9100 (Pentium 4 3.2GHz, 1024MB RAM)

    The Inspiron 9100 is probably one of the best notebooks around that can truly replace the desktop PC, offering speed and excellent 3D graphics performance.

  • 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?

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Reviews (171)

  • Dell Vostro 1310

    Dell's small-business-focused Vostro 1310 has a temptingly affordable entry-level price, but a realistic specification soon brings it into line with the competition.

  • Dell Studio Hybrid

    It's hard for us to recommend the Dell Studio Hybrid desktop for any practical purpose. As a desktop for productivity, you can get more bang-for-your-buck from a typical budget-priced midtower PC.

  • Dell 1720 mono laser printer

    The Dell 1720dn offers fast prints and good print quality, making it an excellent mono laser printer for small offices or work groups.

  • Dell Latitude XT

    This is a handsome and very usable Tablet PC, thanks to its excellent screen and keyboard. Battery life and performance are both a little disappointing, though, and the price becomes steep as you add in the options.

  • Dell Vostro 1510

    The Dell Vostro range, which comes in both notebook and desktop form factors, is designed for the small business market. We found the Vostro 1510 to have good performance for a mid-range notebook but performance comes at the expense of battery life.

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