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3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

Those seeking a wireless "broadband anywhere" connection have another reliable option with the 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

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Vodafone Mobile Connect Card

Vodafone Mobile Connect is a GPRS data service allowing your notebook to wirelessly connect to the Internet and send/receive text messages.

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Motorola MOTO U9

Motorola's MOTO U9 would look the part sliding out of a tote bag in an inner city bar, but out of place on the boardroom table. The sleek, smooth finish houses a basic mobile with only a few common phone features.

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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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Samsung SGH-D900i

Like a Fashion Week catwalk model, the Samsung SGH-D900i garners most of its appeal from being super-skinny, shiny, and appearing to have not much on.

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Intel to launch Linux-powered mobile Internet device

Intel is developing its own take on the mini-tablet, with a new ultra-mobile PC platform to be announced at this week's Intel Developer Forum in Beijing. The big surprise? It's based on Linux.

3 Australia doubles down on data

Without the iPhone's gravitational pull, 3 Mobile is gambling on huge data increases to drive customers to its network.

Optus loses the sunshine state

Optus customers in Queensland are stranded in a communications desert, with a cable break at the Gold Coast wreaking havoc.

Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.

NSW Police ask public to be cameraphone cops

NSW Police Minister, David Campbell, has revealed details of a new project encouraging citizens to capture video and photographic evidence of crimes on their phones and upload it over the Web to law enforcement agencies.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot. However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard. I would appreciate it if somebody could please explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas and what sort of plans are available.

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.

How to store your files online

Six options for sharing, backing up and storing your files online.

DIY: Mobile phones for your business

Want your mobile to be a useful business tool rather than a frivolous gadget? Here's what you should be looking out for.

DIY: Ring Bling

Stop paying for mobile phone ringtones of songs you already own. Take your music and make your mobile sing with one of these ringtone creation apps.

Naked DSL: Australian service provider roundup

This roundup of thirteen of Australia's largest internet service providers looks into who's got naked DSL broadband already, who doesn't, and who wants to.

Online image editors for blogging

We head out across the Web to find out whether these online image editors are picture perfect.

10 multimedia mobiles: Nokia N-series

Stylishly designed and brimming with features, these ten N-series handsets from Nokia up the ante on multimedia mobiles.

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.

Top 10 mobile phones of February

Smart phones and fashion handsets were the most popular handsets last month with the major focus on Motorola and Sony Ericsson models.

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Mobile Internet for Laptops 2.0

Surf the wireless Internet with your mobile phone and your laptop, also when you go abroad.

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Boingo Mobile 1.1.0032

Get access to thousands of Wi-Fi hot spots for one low price from your Windows Mobile device.

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Quick Short Message Service (SMS) 1.0.0.1

Send SMS to groups or individuals via a regular mobile phone.

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i.Xchange Internet Access

Connect your PC to the Internet using your mobile phone.

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WinWAP Smartphone Browser Emulator 1.2

Simulate the usage of the mobile Internet services on built-in browser of a Smartphone.

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