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HP Mini 210

HP's Mini 210 combines style and battery life in a combination that makes it genuinely compelling.

The R580 combines attractive design and performance grunt, but you can't take this desktop replacement too far away from a power source for long.

MSI Wind U135

MSI's latest netbook impresses us with a quality keyboard.
Nokia C5

The C5 looks like the older Nokias we know and love but with a fresh coat of paint and improved with 3G, A-GPS, maps, memory and the Ovi Store.
HP Mini 311

HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic netbook, while keeping the price very appealing.
HP Mini 5102

HP's sturdy and stylish Mini 5102 is a slight upgrade to one of our favourite netbooks, but we had hoped for a little more fresh thinking for 2010.
Asus Eee PC Seashell 1201N

As one of the few netbooks with a dual-core Atom processor and Nvidia Ion graphics, the 12.1-inch Eee PC 1201N has superior performance compared with most Atom-based machines, but any higher-level ULV thin-and-light will still do better.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge (13-inch)

With a relatively affordable starting price and a new design, the ThinkPad Edge loosens up the ThinkPad look — but losing an optical drive keeps it a yard short of being a top-choice compact business laptop.
Sony Vaio VPCCW15FG

Sony's latest vibrant Vaio has plenty of grunt, but nowhere near enough power.
Internode MiFi

Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.

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.
Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.
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.
Talk like a supermodel: Sexy fashion phones

Phones are more than just communication devices — they can echo your personal style.

Vividwireless in national roll out

The Seven Network has revealed that it plans to expand its vividwireless 4G wireless broadband network to most of Australia's capital cities, following the network's construction in Perth.
The iPad is Apple's netbook

The iPad fits in the market between smartphones and computers. It does more than a phone, less than a full computer, at a cost in between those products.
Some non-tablet announcements we'd love to see from Apple

If Steve Jobs and company are paying attention, we've got a handful of requests for the upcoming Apple press event.
Telstra drops wireless excess charges

Telstra today announced substantial changes to its wireless broadband access plans, offering higher data allowances and eliminating the excess usage charges. The new plans come into effect on Monday, 18 January.

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.

SoundMaker Update

Update to a more enhanced version of SoundMaker.
DPM DirectParallel Connection Monitor

Troubleshoot and test your Direct Cable Connection (DCC).
IMbot

Send text messages to any phone with IMbot, a free tool for your Palm device.
Howdy Softphone

Turn your PC or laptop into a phone and office extension phone.