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Netbooks: Mini laptops, max portability

Netbooks are excellent secondary laptops, or if you're always on the road and need portability but not necessarily performance. We round-up the best we've seen so far.

Best in-car Bluetooth hands-free kits

It's illegal to hold a mobile phone and drive; we pick the best Bluetooth hands-free car kits, so you can inform friends that you'll be late or chat about what so-and-so is doing with you-know-who and not be nabbed by the boys and gals in blue.

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Reviews

  • Uniden BTSC1500

    It tries to pack a few too many features on to the one button, but otherwise the BTSC1500 makes for a good in-car companion.

  • Sony Ericsson HCB-105

    If you never plan to share it and will never use it in a loud vehicle, the HCB-105 is a good sounding, simple to use choice. Everyone else should look elsewhere.

  • Gigabyte Booktop M1022M

    The Booktop may be on the costly side, thanks to the bundled docking station, but it still falls below "premium" netbook costs. Plus the excellent battery life and ability to switch from a desk-bound PC to a portable mini-laptop captured our attention.

  • Philips DC350 iPod Dock

    The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.

  • Bose SoundDock 10

    While it's expensive and isn't loaded with features, the Bose SoundDock 10 is classy looking and sounds excellent for a compact iPod/iPhone speaker.

  • Nokia BH-905

    In terms of audio quality and comfort, the Nokia BH-905 is certainly one of the best stereo Bluetooth headsets out there.

  • Samsung N110

    An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.

  • Dell Mini 10v

    Dell's Mini 10v keeps a lot of the features of the more expensive Mini 10, while dropping the price to AU$549. It's one of only a handful of AU$600 netbooks that doesn't look and feel especially cheap.

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Features

  • 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.

  • What is Bluetooth?

    An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.

  • Wireless networking demystified

    With so many options, which network set-up is best for you?

  • Network buying guide

    Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

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  • New Wi-Fi spec challenges Bluetooth

    A new Wi-Fi specification will let wireless devices discover and connect to one another without a router.

  • Chrome OS for the clueless: What it means for real people

    Google's new operating system is certainly something to get excited about, but don't put a new laptop purchase on hold because you want a Chrome netbook.

  • Google announces Chrome OS

    Google has announced the creation of the Google Chrome Operating System project, with the goal to build a Linux-based OS available for purchase on netbooks in the second half of 2010.

  • Bad boy Kogan called to ACCC's office

    Australia's competition regulator has taken controversial Melbourne-based technology vendor Kogan to task for what it said was misleading advertising which could contravene the Trade Practices Act.

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