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News (44)

• 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 leaves door open for Aussie cuts

  Japanese electronics giant Sony has declined to rule out Australian job cuts as part of its announcement overnight that it would cut 16,000 staff globally between now and March 2010.

• 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.

Features and Case Studies (6)

• Looking for the right notebook?

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

• IBM ThinkPad X40

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

• 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 declares TransNote a write-off

  IBM Australia has scratched the TransNote portable PC from its ThinkPad range

Reviews (129)

• Sony Vaio W

  Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.

• 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-C13

  Attractive, powerful and reasonably priced, the Sony VAIO VGN-C13 is a smart choice if you're in the market for a thin-and-light laptop.

• 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 VGN-TT15GN

  If you have the money, you shouldn't hesitate to buy the TT, in any of its guises. It looks phenomenal, is comfortable to use and is exceptionally portable.

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