Tags: 3g, laptop, mobile, vodafone

Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

Mobile game developer Gameloft has dropped its prices just in time for Christmas, making seven of its iPhone titles AU$1.19 for seven days.

Jabra Halo

Jabra's Halo is stylish to look at, but just too fiddly to use on a regular basis.
Asus UL50Vt

It doesn't quite live up to its own battery hype, otherwise Asus' thin and light laptop is pretty good.
Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet

Dell's tablet isn't cheap, but it'll appeal to the business crowd who desire a solidly built system.
Nokia 6700 Slide

The 6700 Slide looks like a smartphone for the masses, with a good mix of technology you'll probably use and expensive tech you might not find you'll need.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2

Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
Samsung S6700T

If you're looking for an inexpensive phone with a nice, simple interface and a decent number of features, you won't be disappointed with the Samsung S6700T.
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.
Lenovo ThinkPad X200

It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.

Hands-free heaven: Bluetooth headset round-up

Bluetooth headsets are the way to go for anyone spending a lot of time chatting on a mobile. We look at four top contenders.
Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up

We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.
Laptops with long battery life

Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
Is Apple behind the laptop curve?

As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.

Foxtel remote record from your iPhone

A new Foxtel app for the iPhone gives the platform an advantage over all other mobile devices by letting the cable TV customers remotely record TV programs.
Jamie Oliver's pucker iPhone app

Do you struggle to get into the kitchen after a long, busy day at work? Jamie Oliver's 20-minute meals might be just what you need to take the frustration out of cooking.
Vodafone secures new BlackBerry Bold

Vodafone has announced that it will join Telstra in selling the new BlackBerry Bold 9700, in stores from 2 December.
iPhone virus adds botnet powers

In a similar fashion to the relatively benign ikee virus that was recently released, another iPhone virus is targeting jailbroken Australian devices and builds botnet functionality into it, according to computer security firm, Sophos.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Ask Us: Should I bother with wireless broadband?

Joseph Hanlon takes you through the pros and cons of wireless broadband to help you figure out if it's right for you.
Upgrade your laptop's hard drive

Give your notebook a little more breathing room with a bigger hard drive.
Password-protect user accounts

The first step to laptop security is making sure it's not easy to get logged on.

SugarSync Manager

Backup, access, and sync your files across your computers and a mobile phone.
Symbian SMS Manager

Manage various types of mobile messages on PC.
F.A.S.T.: Fleet Air Superiority Training (iPhone)

Fly jets in a fully 3D environment in this fast-paced game for iPhone.
Fring (Symbian 9.4)

Talk with your friends via IM messengers over 3G/GPRS/WiFi.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.