Tags: batteries, connectivity

Dexim BluePack

If looks aren't important, this battery pack is just the ticket to expand the iPhone's ordinary battery life.

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Maxon Visimax Projector

Despite the promise of its tiny size, the Maxon Visimax projector is little more than a gimmick, and an expensive one at that.

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Nokia 3600 Slide

The 3600 Slide looks good and makes a great mobile phone, but is expensive considering the absence of 3G and its poor quality camera.

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Telstra EasyTouch Discovery

The EasyTouch Discovery is the perfect first phone for people who are not confident with mobile technology. Designed for ease of use, the Discovery has a few extra toys to play with once you've mastered the basics.

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Plantronics Discovery 655

The Plantronics Discovery 655 has a great functional design that offers excellent performance.

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Qantas flights checked for Dell batteries

Qantas is giving in-flight warnings to passengers carrying laptops affected by Dell's battery recall, amid public concerns the batteries can explode.

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

If you need to charge your spare Mac laptop battery, the U-Charge can do it for you without needing to plug it into your computer.

Batteries better, but are they still guilty as charged?

During the holiday season, many wish for greater understanding between people and nations. Others just want better batteries.

Apple, Dell wind down battery recall efforts

Apple and Dell have managed to track down and replace the vast majority of their potentially "exploding" batteries, which has allowed airlines to lift the restrictions placed on the use of notebooks in-flight.

Microsoft driver flaw saps battery strength

Microsoft has confirmed the existence of a flaw in its USB 2.0 drivers for Windows XP Service Pack 2 that can cause a notebook to consume power at a faster-than-expected rate when using a peripheral device.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Extend your mobile phone's battery life

There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.

DIY: Replace your iPod's battery

Users of the first 5GB iPod model can expect a long, slow descent to shorter and shorter battery life between recharges. Eventually, you're going to have to switch out the battery - we'll show you how.

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.

Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

Wireless connections: the options explained

CNET explains the wireless connectivity options for mobile devices and the pros and cons of each one.

All about MP3 player batteries: Updated

In an ideal portable world, batteries would run forever and a day. But they dont; we explain why and provide tips on maximising your MP3 player's battery life.

Nokia's adds digital TV, home connectivity to Nseries

Finnish phone giant Nokia today unveiled three new Nseries mobile phones, including the N92, which can tune in to digital television broadcasts, and the N80, the first quad-band handset to support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car

Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.

CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

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Battery 2.7.1

Monitor and view the current status of your laptop battery.

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Apple Battery Update 1.3

Update your battery firmware and report battery performance issues.

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WeFi for Symbian (Nokia)

Locate and connect to wireless networks via your Nokia phone.

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WeFi for Pocket PC 1.6

Find and connect to wireless networks with your Windows Mobile device.

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HARDiNFO 2008 Professional 6.01

Learn about your PC and its installed hardware to boost system performance.

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