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HTC Shift HTC ShiftThe latest manufacturer to take a dip into the ultra-mobile PC pool is HTC with its Shift device. It has features from a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard to a fingerprint reader. It can be propped up like a laptop and boasts HSDPA for Internet access from almost anywhere

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Hands-on with the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 We were unfeasibly excited by the IdeaPad U110 when we saw it at CES, and now weWe were unfeasibly excited by the IdeaPad U110 when we saw it at CES, and now we've got our hands on one, we can test put our keyboard and battery-related concerns to the test

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Eee 900 launches with limited stock Asus has officially launched the latest version of its Eee PC, but most UK customers are currently unable to get their hands on the popular subnotebookAsus has officially launched the latest version of its Eee PC, but most UK customers are currently unable to get their hands on the popular subnotebook

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MSI Turbobook GX600 MSI Turbobook GX600Turbo buttons? They're old school, right? Not so, as the MSI Turbobook GX600 proves. This desktop replacement brings overclocking back into the mainstream with its red-hot turbo action, vastly improving the laptop's core performance. Are you ready to push the button?

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Hands-on with the HTC Shift: UMPC slider WeWe've got our hands on an HTC Shift. Does its compact design, lightweight chassis and versatility make for a winning combination? Hang on, it costs how much?!

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Penryn desktop replacements Desktop replacement laptops are ideal if you don't have space for a full-size desktop PC, but still need to do your number crunching. With powerful components like Intel's Penryn processors, a desktop replacement can rival a full-sizer's performance

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News.blog: OLPC to get XP? The chairman and founder said in an interview that the XO laptop may switch from using Linux to eventually running Windows XP, writes News.com blogger Erica OggThe chairman and founder said in an interview that the XO laptop may switch from using Linux to eventually running Windows XP, writes News.com blogger Erica Ogg

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Toshiba Satellite X200-219 Toshiba Satellite X200-219Everyone wants a laptop that performs well, and with the Toshiba Satellite X200-219, you don't have to pay a premium for the privilege. With 2GB of RAM and a Core 2 Duo processor, it's up there with the fastest laptops we've seen. Two 160GB hard drives give you plenty of space, too

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HP Pavilion tx2050ea: The entertainment Tablet returns Hewlett and friend is still flogging its tablety wares like thereHewlett and friend is still flogging its tablety wares like there's no tomorrow. Come and have at look at the latest Pavilion tx2000 series

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MSI Turbobook GX600: Bringing turbo back WeWe've just been having a look at the MSI Turbobook GX600 -- the first laptop we're aware of that sports an instant overclocking turbo button

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Asus Eee PC 900 Win (Windows XP) Asus Eee PC 900 Win (Windows XP)Asus is aware that many people are unfamiliar with Linux, and has kindly introduced the Eee PC 900 Win to offer users the comfort of Windows XP on the Eee. Physically identical to the Linux model, it's also the first machine to support a multi-touch mouse trackpad

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Apple patches Safari vulnerabilities Apple has released another round of security patches for its Web browser this week, targeting a vulnerability which allowed a MacBook Air to be hackedApple has released another round of security patches for its Web browser this week, targeting a vulnerability which allowed a MacBook Air to be hacked

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Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZUDo you want the power of a full-size desktop PC in a semi-portable laptop? With 4GB of RAM, a whopping two 250GB hard drives and a Blu-ray drive, Sony's Vaio VGN-AR61ZU unleashes impressive performance, power and quality into a desktop replacement form factor

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MSI GX700-204UK MSI GX700-204UKIf you're looking for some gaming action but don't have space for a full-size PC, the MSI GX700-204UK desktop replacement could be your realistic ticket to virtual fulfillment. With its sub-?1,000 price tag and great performance abilities, it's excellent value for money

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Photos: Asus Eee PC 900 vs Eee PC 701 Gather round, chums. WeGather round, chums. We're the first people in the UK -- possibly even the world -- to have unfettered access to a final retail sample of the Asus Eee PC 900

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Asus Eee PC 900 Asus Eee PC 900The Asus Eee PC 900 is a very likeable ultraportable laptop. An updated version of the Eee PC 701, it boasts a larger 8.9-inch screen with a higher resolution, plus a multi-touch mouse trackpad. With the option of Windows or Linux, its improved storage gives it an edge over the competition

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HP Pavilion dv9790ea HP Pavilion dv9790eaIf you're after a desktop replacement laptop that'll handle strenuous activity, the dv9790ea is more than fit enough for the job. It's powered by a fast 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, backed up by a generous 4GB of RAM, so it's no surprise that it breaks little sweat in terms of performance

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Samsung R700 T8100 Samsung R700 T8100The Samsung R700 T8100 is an exciting desktop replacement. It packs plenty of memory and space to run and store files from your desktop PC. With a host of features, full-size keyboard and great connectivity options, it could be the PC killer you've been waiting for

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Stolen computers 'phone home' to police Laptops that Laptops that 'phone home' over the Internet after being stolen are guiding police to the doorsteps of thieves across the world

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HP 2133 Mini-Note PC preview HP 2133 Mini-Note PCIt was only a matter of time before the major laptop makers jumped on the Eee PC's low-price, diminutive bandwagon. Like the Eee, the HP 2133 is small, portable and affordable, but it has the bonus of being easy to use. It's underpowered, but the great keyboard makes it perfect for Web access

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News.blog: Dell confirms low-cost minilaptop Dell CEO Michael Dell said his company will make a similar laptop to HPDell CEO Michael Dell said his company will make a similar laptop to HP's budget 2133, effectively confirming reports from Taiwan, writes News.com blogger Matthew Elliott

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Photos: HP 2133 'Eee killer' mini laptop is official The race to the bottom has a new driver. HP has just announced its 2133 mini laptop -- its alternative to machines like the Eee PCThe race to the bottom has a new driver. HP has just announced its 2133 mini laptop -- its alternative to machines like the Eee PC

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Photos: Hands-on the Samsung R700 with Intel Penryn Remember the budget Samsung R700 17-inch laptop? Samsung has been busy upgrading it with the very latest Intel Core 2 Duo chipsRemember the budget Samsung R700 17-inch laptop? Samsung has been busy upgrading it with the very latest Intel Core 2 Duo chips

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Asus M70 Asus M70If you're an avid film buff or a file hoarder with a yearning for a semi-portable venue for your media, you could do much worse than check out the Asus M70. This hefty desktop replacement might not fit in your manbag, but it boasts a stunning 1 terabyte of storage and 4GB of RAM

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Acer Aspire 8920G preview Acer Aspire 8920G previewThe Acer Aspire 8920G is a very promising machine, and one which may set standards in years to come. Coming in four versions, the desktop replacement has a full keyboard and a marvellous 18.4-inch display, mainly because it has a true 16:9, 1080p resolution

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