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News (24)

• Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

  Sony advised today that there has been a recall on certain units of its VAIO TZ series notebook, due to "irregularly placed wires near the hinge" or "a dislodged screw inside the hinge" causing a short circuit and the laptop to overheat.

• Microsoft and Sony in Vista Turbo Memory spat

  Microsoft has denied Sony's claim that the current release of Vista supports neither Intel's Turbo Memory technology nor hybrid hard drives.

• Sony laptop batteries recalled again

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

• Sony to launch notebook battery recall

  Sony plans to recall 340,000 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that shipped with notebook computers in the US, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Monday.

• Seagate ships hybrid 160GB/256MB 2.5-inch drive

  Seagate Technology, the industry's largest producer of hard drives, has finally started shipping its first batch of hybrid hard drives for notebook PCs.

Features and Case Studies (6)

• 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.

• Looking for the right notebook?

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

• Amongst athletes, Getty Images runs its own race

  Case study: Getty Images gets clicking in Melbourne.

• Will your PC keep pace with Vista?

  The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive.

• IBM ThinkPad X40

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

Reviews (91)

• Sony VAIO PCG-C1MT: Smaller, faster, more expensive

  Bigger than a handheld computer and smaller than an ultraportable, the Sony PCG-C1MT fits in a space occupied by few other computers.

• Sony VAIO (VGN-Z17GNB)

  Beautifully designed and reassuringly robust, the 1.5kg VAIO Z11 marries a decent-sized 13.1-inch screen with good portability. It's not flawless, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed.

• Sony Vaio VGNBZ15GN

  The VGNBZ15GN is Sony's latest business laptop in the Vaio range, and includes the new Centrino 2 platform. A heavy machine with strong performance, but let down by poor battery life.

• Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/N

  The Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/N is more fragile than we'd like, especially at AU$3,599 -- but the feature set is quite impressive for an ultraportable.

• First Take: Sony VAIO A39GP

  Sony's latest flagship VAIO notebook, the A39GP, will appeal to avid gamers and multimedia enthusiasts with deep pockets.

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