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We'll be discussing the latest news, bringing you our verdict on the latest hardware to arrive in the PC Pro Labs and unveiling a killer gadget in our hot kit of the week slot.

On this week's show:

It's emerged that Microsoft lowered the hardware bar on the Vista Capable scheme at Intel's bequest, saving the chip giant billions in the process. But where does that leave the customer?

A machine that struggles into life every morning is certainly irritating, but is it reason to <

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sue your employers? People have been sued for less. The team debates.

How much are you willing to spend on a new laptop? Don't worry we already have a rough idea, and it seems the Scots reputation for being thrifty is ill-deserved.

Jerry Yang has had a rough time as Yahoo CEO, but his decision to defy Microsoft looks to have hammered the last nail in his coffin. He's on his way, and for some investors it's none too soon. We wonder if it's all for the best.

And finally, Darien Graham-Smith nominates the Asus touchscreen Eee Top as the Hot Hardware of the Week.

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