Leigh Dyer explains how to do it, including pairing and sharing Blueooth devices under GNOME.

Nathan Taylor explores the world of wireless technology, from WANs, LANs and PANs - what we've got and what's to come.

Buying a mid-range Dell notebook now means a choice between Dell's Inspiron, Studio and XPS notebooks. We examine the value.

A powerful and feature-packed notebook. But it can’t match the quality of Dell’s XPS M1710.

It may not be the most elegant way to pair your iPod and phone with Bluetooth, but it works well.

HP has announced a completely new line-up of computers, printers and handheld devices for the Australian Christmas 2007.

The branding reflects the exclusivity, but not necessarily the capability.

The new model in Benq's V series may just be an evolution, but under the skin there's a power revolution.

Despite some welcome additions and good components, this Acer notebook is left wanting.

Very powerful and, with few features missing, it’s good value at the price.

Reasonable performance, great features and good battery life all make this a decent business ultraportable. But Lenovo’s X60 is better.

A blisteringly fast processor, strong build and stylish design make this an extremely attractive laptop

A superb package for the price, with plenty of power. Only the unambitious battery life lets it down.

A decent machine with plenty of power, but it’s not earth shattering in terms of features and value.

The format wars continue as Blu Ray comes to a monster laptop at a monster price.

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Since the release of the Eee PC 701, the 'Notebook' has dominated. Easy to use, cheap and able to be left on the coffee table next to the remote, Notebooks are true appliance computing. The choice of which one to buy comes down to personal preference, but it's hard not to prefer those with the best usability. Our rundown of your options covers their performance, battery life, and design.

A quirky UMPC, halfway between a full-blown laptop and the Origami concept.

Very fast for some applications, but poor gaming performance and strong competition reduces its appeal.

A great ultraportable, but stiff competition just keeps it from the A-List.