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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?"

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?"

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Reviews

Optus Wireless Connect

Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.
LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive (40GB)

This fingerprint-protected drive is a great way to protect large quantities of data, but it lacks backup software.
Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 2006

WS_FTP Professional 2006 handles all of your file transfer needs, from simple Web site updates to secure compressed data transfer for serious business applications.
Netgear WGU624

The WGU624 offers a well-rounded amalgam of fast throughput, long range, and tight data security.

Features

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.
More wires, more fire: FireWire 800

FireWire 800 ups the speed ante, promising twice the data transfer rate of FireWire 400. But what does this mean for you?

News

Telstra allows iPhone tethering

Telstra has announced that it will allow its customers to tether iPhones. In a software update released over the weekend, the block preventing Telstra iPhones from being tethered was removed.
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.
3 turns on Telstra 3G roaming

3 Mobile customers will enjoy expanded access to 3G network services, provided they own a compatible handset.
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

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.
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.
DIY: Double up your data

RAID arrays aren't just for big businesses. Back up your data and boost your storage with these tips.
DIY: Transfer data from Palm to Pocket PC

If you've decided to jump the Palm PDA ship in favour of a Windows Mobile Pocket PC, our step-by-step guide will help you migrate the data from your old handheld to the new one.

Downloads

DLC Update for the MSDLC32 Protocol

Download the update for Microsoft's 32-bit DLC.
ShortcutKey

Set shortcut keys to hide or reveal windows of running applications.
SplineCalc

Execute various mathematical operations with maps (grids), data tables, lines, polygons, and numbers.
GIF Prep

Discard the resource forks in your images for the smallest size possible.