News (23)

  • Introducing AMD's Athlon Neo platform

    We may see the laptop market as completely oversaturated, but chipmaker AMD sees only opportunities and undeserved markets. Hence the new Athlon Neo, which AMD calls a "platform for ultrathin notebooks".

  • Sony laptop batteries recalled again

    Sony has issued another large battery recall, affecting HP, Toshiba and Dell laptops.

  • HP recalls notebook batteries

    Hewlett-Packard is recalling almost 16,000 notebook batteries worldwide after reports of the devices overheating and burning, according to a report released on Thursday by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

  • Via announces cheap laptop chip

    With its C7 processor, Via Technologies hopes to eliminate its performance credibility gap and allow notebook makers to come out with light notebooks for under US$800.

  • New DVD 'ripper' pre-empts DMCA ruling

    Studio 321 is pushing ahead with new DVD-copying software despite an imminent ruling on its legality under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Reviews (123)

  • Samsung N110

    An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.

  • HP Pavilion dv6-1128tx

    The dv6 is a gorgeous laptop for quite an affordable price. If you're looking in the 16-inch space, definitely check this one out.

  • Apple MacBook (June 2009)

    For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.

  • HP Pavilion DV2 1001AU

    For a 12-inch laptop we'd expect more performance and features than we're getting, but there are obviously compromises to be made in making ultrathin affordable.

  • Dell Adamo

    Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.

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