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  • Spoilt for choice, customers still value premium notebooks: Toshiba

    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.

  • 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.

  • Vista beta sucks up battery juice

    Windows Vista delivers some pretty snazzy new graphics, but all that "wow" can be a real drain.

  • NSW govt signals desktop Linux needs

    The NSW state government yesterday went to market for its desktop, notebook and small server needs for at least the next three years, designating the ability to purchase Linux-based systems as "highly desirable".

  • 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.

Features and Case Studies (2)

  • Can I still buy a laptop with Windows XP?

    Not ready for a Vista laptop? Simply want to stick to good old XP? Here are your options on the market.

  • IBM ThinkPad X40

    Business travellers who like to travel light should definitely consider IBM's sleek, new, full-featured powerhouse: the ThinkPad X40.

Reviews (64)

  • Toshiba Tecra P4

    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.

  • Toshiba Portege M400

    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.

  • 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.

  • Toshiba M40

    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.

  • Toshiba Satellite M50 (14-inch, 1.4GHz)

    Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.

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