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  • Can Longhorn improve laptops?

    Microsoft's Bill Mitchell wishes consumers were as excited about buying laptops as they are about buying mobile phones.

  • Microsoft releases Media Center in Australia

    Microsoft today launched its long awaited Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, which is designed to converge the home entertainment centre into a single software program.

  • US$100 laptop 'will boost desktop Linux'

    The One Laptop per Child project will make Linux as popular on the desktop as it is on the server today, according to Nicholas Negroponte, head of the project and co-founder of the MIT Media Laboratory.

  • Will XP update give tablets a boost?

    After nearly two years on the market, makers of tablet PCs based on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition have yet to prove that the pen is mightier than the keyboard.

  • NSW Police moving down XP upgrade path

    The NSW Police Department is currently upgrading its desktop systems from Windows 98 to Windows XP, sources have confirmed.

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  • Photos: Mobile tech at CeBIT

    New hardware on show at CeBIT in Germany this year includes a Windows version of a low-power laptop and a notebook designed for air travel.

  • Will marketing increase XP sales?

    Many companies aren't buying Windows XP -- or they're buying the licences but not installing the software. Microsoft's marketing machine is looking to change that as the Service Pack 2 update rolls out.

  • Looking for the right notebook?

    ZDNet Australia reviews seven of the most outstanding, high-end notebooks.

  • VoIP war stories from the Australian front

    In this feature, ZDNet.com.au speaks to IT managers across the nation to collate their "war stories" deploying Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in their organisations. Cut through the spin and find out what's really happening on the Australian VoIP front.

  • Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

    Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience. Thankfully, if you have questions, we have answers! Take a look at the most commonly asked questions and see if you can find your insight here.

Reviews (86)

  • Toshiba Portege R200

    Though it's a tad expensive, the Toshiba Portege R200 is a well-designed ultraportable with enough speed and battery life for business travellers.

  • IBM ThinkPad R52

    Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R52.

  • ThinkPad X32

    For businesspeople who work long hours on the road, the ThinkPad X32 offers an excellent combination of light weight, sufficient screen and keyboard space, plenty of ports and lengthy battery life.

  • Toshiba Libretto U100

    This tiny 1kg notebook may be too small for many people to use effectively, but it's a triumph of design and engineering. The only hefty thing about it is the price tag.

  • Samsung X15 plus

    The X15 Plus is an interesting enough notebook, but screen issues and a lacklustre bundled software package make it less enticing.

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