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  • Computing on a budget: 7 PCs tested

    We set the specs and the price and had a look at what Australia's PC vendors could come up with in terms of performance

  • Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested

    Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is surprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features.

  • Telstra F850

    The Telstra F850 offers a relatively inexpensive way to jump aboard the carrier's Next G platform, as long as you don't mind travelling in the slow lane.

  • Budget beaters: 6 notebooks for less

    Looking for a notebook on a tight budget? Check out our Australian review of 6 great budget notebooks.

  • Point, shoot and save: 8 budget cameras tested

    Want to get into digital photography, but find your funds lacking? We assess the eight budget point-and-shoot cameras to sort the deals from the duds.

  • Pioneer DreamBook Light 350S

    At AU$999, the DreamBook Light 350S is one of the cheapest notebooks money can buy. You get what you pay for, however.

  • Sony VAIO FJ68GP/W

    The VAIO FJ68GP/W continues Sony's tradition of stylish, feature-rich notebooks. Its performance is also impressive, making it a great choice for those with an AU$2000 budget.

  • Budget Inkjet shootout

    It's never been a better time to buy a cheap and feature packed inkjet printer. We test two likely candidates from HP and Canon.

  • BenQ Joybook A33E

    The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.

  • Dell Dimension 3100

    For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

  • Toshiba Satellite M50 (14-inch, 1.4GHz)

    Despite its extremely affordable price and logical design, the M50 fails to stand out in terms of performance, features or battery life.

  • Optima Centoris W259

    For a budget notebook, the Centoris W259 packs a wide range of features into its sub-3kg shell.

  • Motorola V171

    Motorola's clamshell v171 is a back-to-basics phone designed for the budget conscious consumer.

  • Siemens A55

    The Siemens A55 is a budget-level mobile phone with a suprising array of features for its price point. Check out our Australian review.

  • Dell Dimension 2400

    Cheaper budget PCs can be had elsewhere, but Dell's Dimension 2400 offers a solid feature set, a strong warranty, and adequate performance.

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