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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.

05/09/2008 02:49 PM

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

05/09/2008 12:45 PM

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

Let someone else buy the ties and tool kits for Dad. If you really want to win him over, get him one of these tech presents.

25/08/2008 02:49 PM

Dell Latitude E6500

Dell Latitude E6500   Editors’ Choice

The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

25/08/2008 02:10 PM

Laptops for Father's Day

Laptops for Father's Day

Stuck for dad? Got a huge budget just kicking around? Well you could buy a laptop...

25/08/2008 12:19 PM

Intel's wireless power means no more batteries

Intel has shown showed off a wireless electric power system that could revolutionise modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets.

22/08/2008 08:02 PM

Asus M51Va

Asus M51Va

Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

22/08/2008 06:55 PM

Australia's neighbours get laptop for every child

The tiny South Pacific nation of Niue today became the first nation in the world to issue laptop computers to all its children, officials said.

22/08/2008 05:55 PM

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.

12/08/2008 02:15 PM

Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

Inside Apple's new Chatswood store  Image Gallery

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.

11/08/2008 10:09 AM

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.

05/08/2008 04:45 PM

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.

04/08/2008 10:53 AM

Tiny laptops, tiny price

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.

29/07/2008 05:43 PM

Dell Studio 1535

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.

29/07/2008 04:07 PM

ASUS EeePC 1000H

ASUS EeePC 1000H   Editors’ Choice

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.

29/07/2008 10:39 AM

Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 is among us — with three laptops already on the shelves, and significantly more due by August.

17/07/2008 03:51 PM

BenQ Joybook R45

BenQ Joybook R45

BenQ's Joybook R45 is a good laptop at a great price — and will be even better once you get an extra gigabyte of RAM in there.

14/07/2008 09:56 AM

Seagate announces 500GB notebook drive

Seagate last week unveiled a 500GB 2.5-inch notebook drive as well as a 1.5TB desktop hard drive, claiming industry firsts for both.

14/07/2008 09:32 AM

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.

11/07/2008 03:34 PM

MSI Wind

MSI Wind   Editors’ Choice

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

07/07/2008 11:03 AM

  • Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

  • Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  • Father's Day Gift Guide

  • Dell Latitude E6500

  • Laptops for Father's Day

  • Intel's wireless power means no more batteries

  • Asus M51Va

  • Australia's neighbours get laptop for every child

  • Apple grows Australian market share

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      Dell Inspiron Mini 9

      Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

    • Dell Latitude E6500

      Dell Latitude E6500

      The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

    • Asus M51Va

      Asus M51Va

      Asus' M51Va passes muster as one of the better laptops out there, and the Centrino 2 certification means you'll be up to date with the latest spec. If you're in the market for a mid-weight laptop, make sure to give this one a try.

    • Dell Studio 1535

      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.

    • ASUS EeePC 1000H

      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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