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    Giant chipmaker Intel has expanded its Innovation Alliance program to include enterprise and wireless handheld devices.

  • Electoral commission opts for dual-core PCs

    The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has stipulated the latest dual-core, 64-bit processors must be at the heart of its desktop PC refresh expected to commence early next year.

  • Vista doesn't figure in desktop refresh

    Queensland's Department of Natural Resources and Water (DNRW) is about to refresh 750 computers, but Windows Vista does not figure in its plans.

  • Vista just over the horizon for industry dept

    The federal Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) has flagged plans to migrate its 2,900-strong desktop fleet to Microsoft's latest Windows Vista and Office 2007 software. But the move could still be some time away.

  • ACCC picks Intel's latest for desktop refresh

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stipulated Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processors must be at the heart of its Canberra desktop PC refresh due to be completed by mid-February 2007.

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    iPhone madness changes the game

    Although 3G phones have been around for years, it appears the iPhone 3G has successfully rewritten the rules of competition in Australia's mobile sector whetting the nation's appetite for data.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Sticky situations for USB stick support

    There's an argument against the usage of USB sticks which has been discussed many times in this column: they're a potentially massive security risk. But there's another case you could make against having your business life stored in 4GB or so of flash memory it's a total support nightmare.

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  • Intel extends Asian alliance

    Giant chipmaker Intel has expanded its Innovation Alliance program to include enterprise and wireless handheld devices.

  • Photos: Dell launches Vostro range for small business

    Dell has introduced its new Vostro range, aimed at small businesses that require minimal IT support. Here's the full line-up available in Australia at launch.

  • Adobe plots its path on the Web

    Best known for apps like Photoshop, Adobe is relying on Kevin Lynch to break out of the shrink-wrapped software business.

  • Tech Guide: Desktop replacements for business

    Want to replace crumbling desktops with beautiful new shiny notebooks, but don't know where to start? Our Tech Guide sorts out the details you need to know.

  • Seagate drive joins 400GB club

    Seagate's latest PC hard drives can absorb up to 400 gigabytes of data. The recenty unveiled Barracuda 7200.8 family includes 200GB, 250GB, 300GB and 400GB models for desktop PCs -- up from a maximum of 200GB.

Reviews (497)

  • One-terabyte drive to debut later this year

    If there's a storage fanatic in your family, a perfect gift could be coming for her or him toward the end of the year: one-terabyte hard drives.

  • ASUS Eee Box

    Despite a few useful features, the ASUS Eee Box is a novelty at best. It can't come close to the performance and robustness of even the most basic standard budget PC, while a low-end notebook can do everything it can do and more.

  • HP DX2710

    Businesses looking to roll out desktops won't be let down by the solid HP DX2710 small form factor PC, but watch out for the short one-year warranty.

  • Dell Vostro 410

    Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.

  • Lenovo M57e

    The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.

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