Zara Baxter

Zara Baxter has been with PC Authority since mid-2007. She's a self-described second-generation geek, who grew up colouring in punch-cards that her father brought home, and first experimented with computers when they still had cassette tape drives and no hard drive. Zara's been in computer journalism for 10 years, with roles ranging from computer lab tester through to her current deputy editor role. Zara thinks computers should be accessible as well as powerful, and has a passion to help people get the most out of whatever computer they have. Zara studied Biology at Flinders University, specialising in genetics and microbiology graduation with a Bachelor of Science with Honours. She's lectured in topics as varied as creative writing, digital media, and microbiology.

Recent articles by Zara Baxter

Review: Pioneer Dreambook M86, the most fully specced laptop we've ever seen

Review: Pioneer Dreambook M86, the most fully specced laptop we've ever seen

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version
Zara Baxter May 11 2009 10:02AM Hardware
Pioneer Dreambook M86, the most fully specced laptop we've ever seen

Pioneer Dreambook M86, the most fully specced laptop we've ever seen

Incredibly powerful laptop system at high spec, but you can also opt for a cheaper, lower spec version
Zara Baxter May 11 2009 10:02AM Hardware
Asus F6V Green, solid performance at a budget price

Asus F6V Green, solid performance at a budget price

Smells like green spirit, and offers performance at a budget price. The ASUS F6V Green is a laptop with something a little different
Zara Baxter May 1 2009 9:17AM Hardware
Review: Asus F6V Green, solid performance at a budget price

Review: Asus F6V Green, solid performance at a budget price

Smells like green spirit, and offers performance at a budget price. The ASUS F6V Green is a laptop with something a little different
Zara Baxter May 1 2009 9:17AM Hardware
MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook
Zara Baxter Apr 24 2009 2:12PM Hardware
Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7, handles bumps and bruises with flair

Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7, handles bumps and bruises with flair

Lightweight, resilient laptop with reasonable performance at a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.
Zara Baxter Apr 24 2009 2:12PM Hardware
Review: MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

Review: MSI Wind U120H netbook takes on 3G, 6-cell battery

More than just a new coat of paint, the new Wind adds mobility with 3G. While the design and features don't look as cutting edge as they once did, this is still a great netbook
Zara Baxter Apr 24 2009 2:12PM Hardware
Review: Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7, handles bumps and bruises with flair

Review: Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7, handles bumps and bruises with flair

Lightweight, resilient laptop with reasonable performance at a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.
Zara Baxter Apr 24 2009 2:12PM Hardware
First look: Eee PC 1004dn, first netbook with DVD-burning

First look: Eee PC 1004dn, first netbook with DVD-burning

Asus' new Eee PC 1004dn steps up in style and features, boasting a DVD-writer, expresscard slot and scrabble-tile keyboard
Zara Baxter Apr 9 2009 10:30AM Hardware
Review: First look: Eee PC 1004dn, first netbook with DVD-burning

Review: First look: Eee PC 1004dn, first netbook with DVD-burning

Asus' new Eee PC 1004dn steps up in style and features, boasting a DVD-writer, expresscard slot and scrabble-tile keyboard
Zara Baxter Apr 9 2009 10:30AM Hardware
First Look: Kogan Agora Netbook, a super-cheap Wind lookalike

First Look: Kogan Agora Netbook, a super-cheap Wind lookalike

It resembles the excellent MSI Wind, but the inclusion of Linux-based gOS operating system makes this one super-cheap piece of hardware
Zara Baxter Mar 23 2009 5:59PM Hardware
Review: First Look: Kogan Agora Netbook, a super-cheap Wind lookalike

Review: First Look: Kogan Agora Netbook, a super-cheap Wind lookalike

It resembles the excellent MSI Wind, but the inclusion of Linux-based gOS operating system makes this one super-cheap piece of hardware
Zara Baxter Mar 23 2009 5:59PM Hardware
Review: Fujitsu Lifebook M1010 Netbook - cramped keyboard lets it down

Review: Fujitsu Lifebook M1010 Netbook - cramped keyboard lets it down

A couple of nifty gimmicks and an extended warranty help give this netbook the boost that its ergonomics don’t.
Zara Baxter Mar 11 2009 10:02AM Hardware
Fujitsu Lifebook M1010 Netbook - cramped keyboard lets it down

Fujitsu Lifebook M1010 Netbook - cramped keyboard lets it down

A couple of nifty gimmicks and an extended warranty help give this netbook the boost that its ergonomics don’t.
Zara Baxter Mar 11 2009 10:02AM Hardware
Dell Precision Workstation M6400

Dell Precision Workstation M6400

If you don’t care about weight, this is what a laptop should be
Zara Baxter Feb 2 2009 11:26PM Hardware
Review: Dell Precision Workstation M6400

Review: Dell Precision Workstation M6400

If you don’t care about weight, this is what a laptop should be
Zara Baxter Feb 2 2009 11:26PM Hardware
Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Well designed, solid and well-featured, but the battery
life sells it short.
Zara Baxter Jan 13 2009 3:14PM Hardware
Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Lenovo IdeaPad S10

Well designed, solid and well-featured, but the battery
life sells it short.
Zara Baxter Jan 13 2009 3:14PM Hardware
HP Mini 1001TU

HP Mini 1001TU

Stylish, sophisticated and super-portable: this is the netbook you’ll have to hide from your friends.
Zara Baxter Jan 13 2009 11:11AM Hardware
Review: HP Mini 1001TU

Review: HP Mini 1001TU

Stylish, sophisticated and super-portable: this is the netbook you’ll have to hide from your friends.
Zara Baxter Jan 13 2009 11:11AM Hardware

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