SourceData - PC Software Index - an extensive list of Hardware with links to sites where you can get the Hardware.  

ZDNet - for articles from leading computer magazine. Their Products Reviews at a Glance is helpful 
 

Lycos recommend notebooks.com as a source of information and to buy from. 

See Dell Site in Australia      for information about their machines 
The Dell Inspiron 3000 is their top machine. Build your own computer online.  

ZDNet has Product Reviews