Tags: 2006, 3g, life

BlackBerry 8707g

The BlackBerry 8707g is reasonably zippy and easy-to-use, but lacks many common smartphone features like Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion.

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ASUS EeePC 1000H

The Eee PC 1000 is a fabulous machine. It precariously straddles the line between netbook and ultraportable, but it's well equipped, well designed and great for those who need a laptop on the move.

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MSI Wind

This is one of the best mini laptops so far — it's comfortable to use, has a good display and it's affordable.

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Nokia N92

Watch TV broadcasts on your mobile with Nokia's N92 3G handset. There's also Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth for connectivity and an external memory card slot for recording your favourite shows. Nokia Australia is yet to announce local availability. Stay tuned to CNET.com.au for more information about Nokia's Nseries.

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Motorola RAZR V3x

Based on the design of the Motorola RAZR V3, the slightly thicker V3x is a 3G-enabled handset with a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and an MP3 player.

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Why would you want 3G?

Although people are well aware of 3G technology, less people are actually considering using it. Could it be there just isn't the need? Should carriers be focussing their efforts elsewhere -- like regional areas?

Top 5 iPod features you'll never see

All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.

Panasonic Toughbook gets going

Panasonic unveiled their latest range of 3G-enabled Toughbooks today with the help of the youngest Australian to ever climb Mount Everest.

LG's sweet lure of Chocolate

Can the company position itself to be taken seriously as a premium mobile brand?

Mobile WiMax gets green light

The standard for WiMax, considered to be the next-generation wireless technology for its high data rates and has a long transmission reach, has been approved by the IEEE. Product and interoperability testing will begin in the first quarter of 2006.

Lost mobile phones: a survival guide

Odds are you use your mobile all the time - but what should you do if it's lost or stolen? David Braue catches up with some new solutions to an ongoing problem.

Mobile phone buying guide

Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device -- your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the the right plan and handset for you.

DIY: How to buy a laptop for your business

A laptop offers a number of advantages, particularly portability. Even if your business doesn't call for much travel, you can take all of your data with you on a daily commute or just down the hall for a presentation.