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CNET's business buying guide
You know CNET as the source for unbiased reviews of personal technology. In this special guide, we focus our attention on the unique needs of small businesses. Inside, you'll find timely tips straight from our experts on what to look for in a new notebook, handheld, or LCD, among other products. To save you time, we've also compiled a shopping list stocked with our top picks across 12 critical business categories--everything from cell phones to servers. In short, you'll find advice about all the equipment you need to keep your business buzzing.
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000
With excellent performance and battery life, the nc6000 is the thin-and-light laptop to beat.
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Treo 600
One of the best blends of phone and PDA that we've seen to date.
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Christopher Null is a freelance business and technology journalist in San Francisco. He has written for Wired, Smart Business, PC World, and Business 2.0.  He is also a veteran of numerous small businesses, including his own Internet start-up, Filmcritic.com, which he has operated since 1995.

John Frederick Moore, a frequent contributor to CNET.com, has covered business and technology for such publications as Business 2.0, PC Magazine, and CNN/Money.