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Please Explain: 2G vs. 3G
In this edition of Please Explain we answer one of the most frequently asked questions by readers of CNET: "What is the difference between 2G and 3G?"
Reviews
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Asus SDRW-08D1S-U External DVD-RW Drive
External DVD writers are never going to be exciting, but at least Asus' effort looks pretty.
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Corsair Flash Voyager 64GB
With more than enough space, some will be using Corsair's 64GB as a replacement for an external hard drive. Transferring this much data though will leave you wishing for more speed.
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Western Digital My Book Studio Edition (1TB)
The My Book Studio Edition is a welcome addition to the My Book family, and should find a home on many Mac and PC users' desks.
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Sony RDR-HXD760
For AU$999, the RDR HXD760's 160GB hard drive, DVD recording capabilities and built-in digital tuner looks to be a winning proposition.
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Western Digital MyBook 250GB USB Hard Drive Essential Edition
It's not much like a book, but Western Digital's take on portable external hard drive storage has a lot going for it if simplicity is what you seek.
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Iomega ScreenPlay Multimedia Drive (60GB)
Iomega's ScreenPlay is a handy multimedia playback drive, but we prefer the file management system of LaCie's Silverscreen drive.
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LaCie Slim DVD±RW with LightScribe, Design by F.A. Porsche
If you're a real design junkie, you'll love the slim LaCie DVD±RW, but everyone else would be better served with many other cheaper drives.
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Seagate USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
Seagate's USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive delivers solid performance at an attractive price.
Features
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Desktop shopping checklist
Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.
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How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive
Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.
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MP3 players with great battery life
Check out these MP3 players to find out which one puts the Energizer Bunny to shame.
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Broadband on the move - Australian 3G data card round-up
Road warriors rejoice - 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.
News
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Optus: $9.99 to use iPhone as modem
Optus has outlined the additional cost its iPhone customers face if they want to use their device as a modem.
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3 turns on Telstra 3G roaming
3 Mobile customers will enjoy expanded access to 3G network services, provided they own a compatible handset.
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Iomega announces Home Media Network Drive
This year's CES saw the release of Iomega's Home Media Network Drive, a new addition to its line of external storage devices with a few simple changes.
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Vodafone 'unlimited' data plan for BlackBerry Storm has strings attached
Vodafone will offer unlimited data plans for Storm customers, but only when the data is viewed through the BlackBerry browser and not including video streaming or large file downloads.
DIYs and How-to
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How much mobile data do you need?
Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
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The best ways to back up your data
Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.
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Notebook shopping checklist
Processors, memory, hard drives, screens, graphics cards, optical drives, connectivity. What should you be looking out for?
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DIY: Grab music from another computer with your iPod
Remember: Your iPod is a hard drive as well as an MP3 player. If you need to, say, move your music from one computer to another, simply use your iPod. Here's how.
Downloads
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Any Data
AnyData is a small, powerful, multi-purpose database with beam, totaling, and image support.
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FinalBurner Free
Burn CDs and DVDs with data and music.
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eMailaya
Manage multiple accounts, backup files, mail drives, and RSS feeds.
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Pagico Professional
Generate flowcharts based on tasks and keep track of projects/contacts.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.


























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