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Dell gears up to reveal Aussie retail union

Dell is set to reveal its Australian retail partner tomorrow, with observers expecting a considerable market shake-up in wake of the announcement.

30/04/2008 03:30 PM

Apple gives iMac chips a boost

Apple gives iMac chips a boost

Apple has released a new iMac that features a faster processor and an option for a souped-up graphics chip.

29/04/2008 05:39 PM

Windows XP SP3: A quick, painless upgrade

Windows XP SP3: A quick, painless upgrade

Windows XP SP3 is a breeze to install compared to SP2.

29/04/2008 01:53 PM

Peering into Apple's future

Peering into Apple's future

Following a blockbuster first quarter driven by the Mac, here's a look at each segment of the company's business and what might lie in store.

24/04/2008 03:12 PM

What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.

18/04/2008 05:41 PM

Whaddyareckon?: How green are you?

Whaddyareckon?: How green are you?  Video

In this week's show, we ask what you're doing to save the world. From switching off PCs to eagerly awaiting armageddon, the responses will surprise you.

04/04/2008 05:50 PM

Dell XPS One

Dell XPS One

Fantastic looks and good media capabilities, but Dell's XPS One is very pricey

26/03/2008 01:30 PM

Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams

Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams  Image Gallery

Sony hosted a product showcase at Carriageworks in Sydney's innner west yesterday, with the latest Handycam camcorders, Vaio notebooks and Cyber-shot digital cameras on display.

18/03/2008 06:00 PM

Acer Aspire L3600

Acer Aspire L3600

The Aspire aspires to be one half media center, one half desktop PC, and it's ultimately one half as compelling as a result.

14/03/2008 06:13 PM

World's first performance memory for MacBooks

World's first performance memory for MacBooks

Apple fans rejoice! Corsair has announced what it is calling the "world's first" performance memory upgrade for MacBook and MacBook Pros.

14/03/2008 12:26 PM

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.

13/03/2008 05:43 PM

Dell XPS 630

Dell XPS 630   Editors’ Choice

With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

13/03/2008 05:40 PM

Alienware, coming to a store near you

Alienware, coming to a store near you

Alienware has expanded its sales model from its direct method, letting local resellers on the bandwagon.

13/03/2008 04:52 PM

Sony VAIO TP2

Sony VAIO TP2

Sony's designed a nice looking unit in the TP-2, but its beauty proves to be only skin deep.

12/03/2008 04:46 PM

Get some educated lovin' with Apple

Get some educated lovin' with Apple

Apple's iPod-plus-Mac education rebate is back for another school year, and coupled-up Cupertino lovers take note: there's a new pink Nano in time for Valentine's Day.

24/01/2008 01:06 PM

Criminals set sights on growing army of Mac users

If Mac users fall for scams that PC users have faced for years, it will be an invitation for money-hungry crime gangs to exploit them, say security experts.

24/01/2008 10:29 AM

Nation of hoarders: 30 million PCs rot in Australia

What does last night's dinner have in common with your old PC? They get thrown out when their value flatlines. ZDNet Australia asks why Australians hoard old PCs.

18/01/2008 11:12 AM

New MacBook Air photos

New MacBook Air photos  Image Gallery

Steve Jobs unveils an ultrathin notebook and take two for the Apple TV, amid an array of iPhone, iPod, and iTunes updates.

16/01/2008 10:33 AM

AMD delays two Phenom quad-core chips

AMD has delayed the launch of two of its Phenom processors. An AMD representative confirmed that the Phenom 9900 and 9600 are being pushed into the second quarter of 2008, after they were originally scheduled to launch this quarter.

15/01/2008 10:36 AM

Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs

Lenovo takes brave step back into consumer PCs

Lenovo is set to launch its Idea consumer range in Australia in 2008.

10/01/2008 01:24 PM

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  • Microsoft's computer in the round

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  • Seagate announces 500GB notebook drive

  • Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

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      If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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