Laptops - Reviews

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  Making the most of Skype video-calling

  Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.

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  Apple grows Australian market share

  Apple's share of the Australian personal computer market has jumped sharply in the last year, according to statistics released this week by Australia's two largest technology analyst firms.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Lenovo hikes netbook price for Aussies

  Chinese PC maker Lenovo has flagged plans to enter the miniature notebook market with a one-kilogram model to launch later this year. But while Australians will get the notebook before their US counterparts, they can also expect to pay more.

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  Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

  Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

  We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.

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  Tiny laptops, tiny price

  Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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  Dell Studio 1535

  The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Tiny laptops, tiny price

  Netbooks, mini-notes, call them what you will — these diminutive notebooks are taking the world by storm. We browse through what's on the market and what will soon be offered.

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  Memory cards: All your questions answered

  With all the different types and variations available, it's easy to get confused about memory cards. But as they now fit into everything from digital cameras to printers, phones and televisions, it's important to know your way around the memory card maze.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  Hands on with the Acer Aspire One

  Acer Aspire One is quite literally "the one"

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  Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

  In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

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  Best ultraportable laptops

  Six ultraportable laptops to tickle the fancy of the light-weight enthusiast.

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  Watch downloads on your TV

  Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.

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  Making the most of Skype video-calling

  Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

  We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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  Dell Studio 1535

  The Dell Studio 1535 is a good mid-range laptop that fills the gap between premium and mainstream, and offers good quality for the price.

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  ASUS EeePC 1000H

  The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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  Razer DeathAdder for Mac OS X

  With StarCraft II and Diablo III on the horizon for OS X, and the benefits designers and video editors can gain from a highly responsive and accurate mouse, this is one device you should check out.

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  Toshiba Satellite A200

  The A200 is a good all-rounder notebook with plenty to offer those on a budget. Just don't expect a performance powerhouse at this price.

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  Dell Studio 1535

  The A200 is a good all-rounder notebook with plenty to offer those on a budget. Just don't expect a performance powerhouse at this price.

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  Dell XPS M1530

  Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.

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  Wacom Bamboo

  Wacom's Bamboo promises to "reinvent the pen for the 21st century". It falls somewhat short of that lofty goal, although it's a great introduction to using a graphics tablet if that's what you're after.

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  3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

  Those seeking a wireless "broadband anywhere" connection have another reliable option with the 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

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  Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000

  The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.

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  ASUS EeePC 1000H

  The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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  MSI Wind

  This is one of the best mini laptops so far -- it's comfortable to use, has a good display and it's affordable.

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  Acer Aspire One

  The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.

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  Asus EeePC 901

  The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

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  Please Explain: Dual Clutch Transmission

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  Electric cars at the 2008 London Motor Show

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Photos: Inside Apple's Sydney store

  Apple took the wraps off its first Australian store today. Here is a sneak peek of what is inside the big glass walls.

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