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Vodafone Mobile Connect

Aggressive pricing, a slice of speed-boosting tech and a tempting 'unlimited' downloads plan puts Vodafone in pole position in the race for 3G datacard customers.

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Apple MacBook Air (1.6GHz)

Apple has released what has to be the thinnest notebook ever -- the MacBook Air.

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Asus Eee PC S101

Asus packs the same basic components found in other Netbooks into a stylish, slim chassis for a modest premium in price, with some unfortunate keyboard-layout compromises.

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Apple MacBook Pro

The MacBook Pro may give Apple bragging rights to the prettiest and most powerful laptop on the planet.

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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

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Promiscuous laptops

Laptops now outsell desktops, and more and more locations are offering free public Wi-Fi networks. Yet there are no formal recommendations on how one should secure a laptop on a public wireless network. Here's an attempt to formalise some best practices.

Yearning for colour on laptops

Black and grey may dominate the choices for many machines, but options are growing for people bored with plain old PCs.

Apple's new MacBooks: Which one is right for you?

Each laptop in Apple's Macbook range is geared toward a certain kind of user. We breakdown which is best for you.

24-inch iMac not as 3D-upgradeable as you might think

We've seen some reports around the Web that the new 24-inch iMac has an upgradeable graphics chip. The story is indeed correct, but in order to clear up any confusion about what it means, we thought we'd clarify.

Elgato integrates IceTV EPG for Macs

Australian television guide provider IceTV has integrated its subscription-based Australian electronic program guide (EPG) into Elgato's EyeTV software through an update released yesterday.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

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.

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.

Top 10 FAQs for Notebooks

Buying a laptop can be a daunting experience -- lucky CNET is here to help you through!

How to secure your wireless network

As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.

Laptop predictions for 2008

Staring into the foggy crystal ball of the future, we try and wipe away the smudges to catch a glimpse of laptop technology to come.

Best laptops of 2006

We round up the best notebooks of 2006 with something for everyone: from snazzy ultraportables to desk-bound behemoths.

Five things to consider if you want to buy a laptop in 2007

Buying a laptop is a hard decision at the best of times, but with the release of Vista and the pending release of new mobile technology the task is that much more difficult. We help you sort through it all.

Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem and card round-up

We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone and 3.

Mobile tech for women

OK, ladies, you know as well as I do that tech toys aren't just for the boys -- why should they have all the fun?

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SugarSync (Windows Mobile) 1.1.8

Sync your files across Windows PC, Mac, or Windows Mobile Phone.

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SugarSync Mobile for BlackBerry 1.1.8

Sync all your files across all devices including PC, Mac, Blackberry.

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SugarSync Manager 1.1.8

Sync your Mac files across all computers/devices including your phone.

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Valhalla Chat 0.2.2b

Chat on your computer or mobile phone via bluetooth.

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Devicescape 1.1.47

Connect your Mac laptop to Wi-Fi easily at home and hotspots worldwide.

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