Price to fall by about $100 for full Premium and Business Editions, while full Ultimate Edition to fall by around $300.

New models avoid the el cheapo tag, and it's probably a good thing if you're planning on running Vista.

Why downloading the pre-release version of the Vista-update might not be good idea for some.

Stewart Mitchell delivers his verdict on the features rumoured to be ready for Windows 7, including the new kernel, multi-touch, and virtual drives.

Rumours say the Windows 7 beta could be announced next month, as millions of bloggers sharpen their claws.

Don't freak if you can't find the big download today - it might just take a few reboots.

Rumours say SP1 will appear online this week, but you'll need to go get it yourself.

Yes, some programs will break after you install SP1, but it could be worse.

Engineers claim to have found way to squeeze extra life from Vista notebooks.

News that Microsoft won't budge on the June 30 cut-off for Windows XP sales isn't all bad - system builders might still be offering the old-faithful till 2009.

Replay our blog from the show floor at Steve Ballmer's address at "Liberation Day" in Sydney.

We're worried about the damn hot operating temperature, but otherwise we're blown away by this mini notebook.

It's tiny, it's light, it's got lots of storage, and a bigger screen and more tricks than the current EeePC - it looks like HP has nailed the mini-notebook.

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

Check Point responds to our story about SP1 issues, stressing the current version is not blocked.

Dell's Inspiron Mini 12 ups the ante in mini-notebooks, with a 12in screen from $999.

We’ve just seen the demo, and frankly, we’re blown away. High resolution beach-scapes, ultra-realistic water ripples, wind blowing through the tall grass. Wait, is that...?

It's something of a contradiction in terms, having Blu-Ray in a tiny 11.1in screen notebook, but it's certainly a brilliant feat of engineering. See the specs and launch pics here.

We've put both mini-notebooks through their paces, and while Linux fans may disagree, the winner is clear.

New screenshots of Microsoft's next OS appear online - but are they the real deal?