Tags: hsdpa, laptop
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2
Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook — as long as you can live without ExpressCard.
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.
Reviews
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Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem
This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X200
It lacks some basic features you may require — touch pad, optical drive — but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we've seen.
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Asus Lamborghini VX5
Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match — thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.
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Acer Extensa 5635Z
The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.
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Samsung N110
An easy-to-use netbook with a long battery life, but there are cheaper options.
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Sony Vaio W
Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
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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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Samsung NC10
The NC10 betters previous Samsung netbooks with a built-in HSDPA SIM card reader and the portability this provides. Optus wireless broadband bundles seem like excellent value.
Features
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Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up
We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.
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Laptops with long battery life
Unless you're buying a desktop replacement, battery life is arguably the key consideration in any notebook purchase. CNET.com.au gives you our top long-lasting models.
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Is Apple behind the laptop curve?
As good as Apple laptops are, Windows-based PCs do have a few leading-edge features not found in MacBooks.
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The five most beautiful laptops
Forget the 50 most beautiful people — check out these foxy laptops.
News
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Laptop Connect: No strings wireless broadband
If you're facing a short period without internet access then Laptop Connect could be just what you're looking for.
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Telstra upgrades Next G uplink speed
Telstra today announced it had upgraded the upload speed of portions of its Next G mobile network to a theoretical 5.8Mbps, with real-world speeds likely to sit between 300Kbps and 3Mbps.
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New Apple MacBooks demystified
We round up the key specs, pricing and features of the current MacBook family in one handy spot.
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Nokia announces E55, E75
Nokia rolled out two new E-series phones at its press conference on the first day of the GSMA World Congress here in Barcelona. Both offer full messaging and smartphone features, but they take a different approach to design.
DIYs and How-to
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Making the most of Skype video-calling
Skype High Quality video-calling can help shrink the distance between yourself and loved ones overseas, but you may need to fork out for some new tech. We take a look at what you need.
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Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web
Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.
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Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks
Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!
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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.
Downloads
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Portable Offline Browser
Always have your browser with you.
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H+Soft Arcade
Play 2D and 3D retro style mini games on H+Soft Arcade.
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Selkie Email Rescue
Recover e-mails and attachments from crashed Windows systems.
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Selkie Music Mover
Recover MP3, MP4, WMA audio files from crashed Windows systems.
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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