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Vividwireless: fast, but on a leash

Channel Seven-owned internet service provider vividwireless launched its Perth WiMax network today, showing off real-world speeds of 14Mbps, as well as tempting prices, but it won't have the coverage of a national mobile network.

How to make your own iPhone ringtones

Just because Apple charges for iPhone ringtones doesn't mean we should have to pay for them. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating your own ringtones using your favourite MP3 files.

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Reviews

iXpand 3G

Despite its stylish iPhone-like design, the iXpand 3G is best avoided due to its sub-par battery performance.
Billion BiPAC 7404VNPX

The 7404VNPX has pretty much every feature you could ever wish for in a modem router — except stability.
INQ Chat 3G

The INQ Chat 3G takes the popular, inexpensive INQ1 and slaps a full QWERTY keyboard on top. It's an addition as delicious as gravy on a pile of mashed potatoes, but the Chat 3G doesn't live up to the BlackBerry devices that it emulates.
LG Watch Phone GD910

The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.
Mophie Juice Pack Air

It costs a pretty penny, but for people who need more juice in their iPhone, the Juice Pack Air is worth every cent.
Edimax nLite 3G-6200n 3G Broadband Router

Edimax's nLite 3G-capable router might sucker you in with a bargain price point, but you'll pay a hefty frustration price along the way.
Nokia 3G Booklet

After years of calling its phones "multimedia computers", Nokia finally launches a real one.
Virgin VMX

The VMX is a phone with many shortcomings, but most of these are outweighed by the AU$99 price tag. For most people who just need the basics, the VMX will do the trick.

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Features

Seven's dream to turn vivid nightmare?

Australia definitely loves its wireless broadband — but as Seven firms up plans to deploy high-speed WiMax wireless services this year under its vividwireless brand, the big question is whether the geographically-limited service can become relevant in an already crowded wireless landscape.
Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 per cent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET Australia explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.
Best value SIM-only contracts

Are you at the end of your mobile contract but not looking for a new phone? We take a closer look at the carriers' offerings to discover the best value SIM-only deals.
What equipment is used to connect to a network?

We look into the sort of equipment or infrastructure that you may find being used to create a home network.

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News

Voda, 3 launch new capped plans

Vodafone Hutchinson Australia will be launching new post-paid cap contracts on both its Vodafone and 3 Mobile brands, which will unify pricing across each network as well as offering deals to customers at the lower-end of the pricing spectrum.
F1 car made from cardboard boxes

The Wilson Brothers, designers from the UK, have created a Formula One car out of shoe boxes used for Puma shoes.
iPhone apps to make Mardi Gras magic

In preparation for the Mardi Gras celebrations we've put together a list of iPhone apps to make your Mardi Gras magic.
Samsung applies phone nous to 3G vending machine

A vending machine with 3G connectivity? Samsung puts the concept on display at Mobile World Congress 2010.

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DIYs and How-to

iPhone starter kit

Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.
Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web

Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.
I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

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Downloads

Serial Port Mapper

Map serial ports to other serial ports.
HP Vectra VL4 5/xxx Series 4, Matrox Millenium Video BIOS

Create a floppy for programming the Windows 3.x/95 Millenium video BIOS.
HP Vectra XU 5/1xx (Matrox Millenium) Video Driver for Windows NT 3.51

Get the video driver for Windows NT 3.51 and Matrox Millennium Video Driver.
Dell/3Com 3C589d Drivers Disk

Download the Dell/3Com drivers for the PCMIA NIC card for the Latitude series notebook.