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• AVG Internet Security 8.0

  AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

• Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

  A little more than one year after its release, Windows Vista will receive its first service pack update in March. Microsoft says the pack will offer better compatibility with third-party hardware, increased reliability, tighter security, and better performance. Our tests disagree.

• Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

• Windows Vista Ultimate

  Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

• Meet the Windows XPs

  Now there's a Microsoft's Windows XP flavour for every PC--standard desktops, tablet PCs, and Media Center desktops. We weigh in on their worth.

• Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (24-inch, 2.16GHz)

  Other vendors might offer more flexible configurations and better deals on components, and the specter of HD video looms darkly, but the 24-inch iMac's sprawling display and convincingly capable features should set most people's minds at ease.

• First Review: AMD Athlon XP

  The Athlon XP's redesigned 'Palomino' core delivers improved performance with 20percent less power than previous 'Thunderbird' Athlons

• Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)

  Apple's Core 2 Duo 17-inch MacBook Pro is especially thin and light for a desktop replacement, making it an attractive choice for multimedia users on the go.

• Athlon64 family to grow

  Advanced Micro Devices will use cache memory in somewhat novel ways to broaden out its desktop chip line, including its upcoming Athlon64 processor, according to sources.

• First Take: Dell Dimension 9100

  By adding a new BTX chassis design and dual-core, 64-bit CPUs, Dell brings its high-end home desktops into the next generation of computing.

• AMD plans Athlon boost

  Advanced Micro Devices will rev up the performance of its Athlon XP processor with new models, due later this month.

• Dell Inspiron 9300

  This Inspiron will appeal to avid gamers and those searching with ample features. Don't forget the cash.

• Computing on a budget: 7 PCs tested

  We set the specs and the price and had a look at what Australia's PC vendors could come up with in terms of performance

• AMD CPUs--onward and upward

  AMD will market its latest and greatest CPUs, the Athlon XP 2700+ and 2800+, to the consumer market. But is this a wise move considering Intel's clear dominance in the IT space?

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