Internet & Networking
Broadband | Modems & routers | NAS | VoIP | Streaming Devices
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Internode MiFi
Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.
Apple Time Capsule (2TB, Late 2009)
The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.
Articles
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iiNet wins copyright court case
Australian ISP iiNet was today announced as the victor in its long-running defence against a lawsuit by major film and TV studios represented by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT).
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Don't rely on filters, be better parents
Anglican canon and chair of the Melbourne Anglican Social Responsibilities Committee Dr Ray Cleary doesn't believe Communications Minister Stephen Conroy's proposed internet filter is the correct way to protect children from net nasties, instead espousing parental guidance.
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The mobile compromise is still a beach
Most people head to the beach for the sun and sand, but I had an ulterior motive: I needed coverage, and I'm not talking about sunscreen.
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Telstra drops wireless excess charges
Telstra today announced substantial changes to its wireless broadband access plans, offering higher data allowances and eliminating the excess usage charges. The new plans come into effect on Monday, 18 January.
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Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ to get more of the internet
Seagate's FreeAgent media streamer is about to get a substantial update, bringing more of the web to the pint-sized home cinema accessory.
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Netgear debuts first Wi-Fi Direct device
Push2TV enables consumers to display their entire laptop computer screens on their HDTVs wirelessly without much user involvement.
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Universities Online: How to pick the uni that's right for you via iTunes
Still deciding which courses and uni is right for you? Eight Australian universities distribute podcasts, guest lectures and course materials through iTunes, so you can take a try-before-you-buy approach.
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Telstra offers Twitter SMS service
Telstra today launched an SMS alert system for social networking tool Twitter, saying the SMS alerts would be free for its own customers.
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New Zealand issues 4G spectrum
New Zealand has made a push towards 4G network services, with its government confirming the initial frequency allocation from the old analog tv spectrum.
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Google slams 'heavy-handed' filter
Google Australia posted a statement today on its official blog calling the government's ISP filter "heavy handed" and outlining the search giant's concerns about the scope of filtered content.
Reviews
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Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (Late 2009)
The AirPort Extreme Base Station is a great wireless router for Mac or novice users who need something that's simple, nice-looking and works well for their homes. Savvy Windows users will find many better value alternatives.
Specs: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
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Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX
The 7404VNPX has pretty much every feature you could ever wish for in a modem router — except stability.
Specs: 1000Base-T , Yes , ADSL2 , DHCP, NAT, PPPoE
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Billion BiPAC 7800N
Billion's 802.11n modem/router provides good signal but loses the message somewhere along the way.
Specs: Yes , AC Adaptor , DHCP, PPPoE , 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
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Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station
The iConnect Wireless Data Station is 1 barebones wireless NAS that accepts external USB drives and acts as a print server.
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Netgear Stora MS2110
One of the cheapest network storage units on the market, the Netgear Stora comes with lots of features and with minimal hassle.
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Western Digital WD TV Live
The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.
Specs: Ethernet, HDMI, Stereo audio, Optical , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, LPCM, FLAC
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Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player
The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.
Specs: 1 , 10/100 LAN
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Withings WifiScale
We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.
The Explain Series
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Round-ups
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Top 10 wireless modem/routers
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Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up
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Skype starter kit: update
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Draft N wireless routers: get ready for 802.11n
Videos
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 30 plans |  1% |
| Nokia N97 | 43 plans | 5% |
| HTC Magic | 16 plans |  1% |
| Nokia E71 | 49 plans | 1% |
| Apple iPhone 8GB | 42 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 1% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| HTC mobile phones | 3% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 2% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
