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Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G HSDPA USB Modem

Vodafone's compact USB modem boosts accessibility to the telco's high-speed 3G mobile network — but the speed can range from over 2Mbps to less than 300Kbps depending on your location.

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Sony Vaio TT

The Vaio TT is billed by Sony as the world's smallest Blu-ray laptop. With noise-cancelling energy-saving technologies, it's designed for business users who want to watch their own movies after the work's done on long international flights.

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Vodafone Internet Stick

For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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Optus USB Slimline Modem

The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.

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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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Vodafone cuts price of wireless plans

Just a day after Optus said that it was reducing the quotas of its prepaid wireless plans, Vodafone has announced it is rolling back prices on its post-paid mobile broadband plans.

Paris Motor Show 2008 round-up

Held every two years, the Paris Motor Show kicks off a busy few months of, practically, back-to-back motor shows. We'll be aggregating all our Paris coverage here and updating it daily.

Foxtel hearts World of Warcraft fans

Foxtel has announced it's broadcasting both days of this year's BlizzCon 2008 on its pay-per-view channel Main Event.

Improved Google MyLocation: You are here

This week, Google's mobile team let loose with an updated version of MyLocation, a feature of Google Maps that geolocates your position based on mobile-tower triangulation. It fixes a minor, but distinct drawback: an overly generous target.

Spec sheet smackdown: Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs. its rivals

Yesterday Canon took the wraps off the long awaited second iteration of its entry-level full-frame dSLR, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. How does it stack up against its competition? Well, until we get one in for a full review, this specifications prize fight will have to do.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

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.

Wireless 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.

Kill GPRS to make Virgin Broadband fly

After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.

How to shoot a sports video

We show you how, with a bit of effort, you can make sports videos so good that your kids will want to show them off to their kids one day.

50 significant moments from internet history

We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

Telstra's blue tick phones

Check out our reviews of the Next G mobiles that Telstra recommends for use in rural areas.

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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VisiWave Site Survey SO 2.0

Collect survey data using a standard wireless adapter.

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APFill Ink&Toner Coverage Meter 4.5

Measure percentage of ink and toner coverage on page before printing.

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Calendar Magic 17.11

Customize and display calendars on your desktop.

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MSDict Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary (Pocket PC) 5.80

Translate English words and phrases into Spanish and vice versa.

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MSDict Pocket Oxford English Dictionary (Pocket PC) 5.80

Add powerful English definition dictionary to your Pocket PC device.

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