Plummeting notebook prices, driven by the entry of no fewer than seven new vendors into Australia's notebook PC market over the past year, have radically changed the market and forced premium vendors to reconsider the value propositions they offer customers with more choice in mobile computing than ever.
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The P4 strikes us as a good, reliable machine with plenty of features. Despite its conservative appearance there is modern technology inside, providing solid performance.
Though inexpensive, the Portege M400 convertible tablet's middle-of-the-road performance and battery life may not be enough for the demanding business user. For basic tasks, however, it's a decent bargain.
Though it's a tad expensive, the Toshiba Portege R200 is a well-designed ultraportable with enough speed and battery life for business travellers.
Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.
The M40 boasts an impressive array of the latest notebook technologies, especially for those with a multimedia bent, although it could do with running a little quieter and cooler.
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