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Acer Aspire 4920G

Acer's new Aspire series seems to be reasonably well positioned in price and performance, but its designers need to go back to the drawing board.

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Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

The Linksys WPC54G covers the basics but lacks extras. If you can content yourself with a no-frills wireless networking solution, you may want to consider this plain-Jane 802.11g PC Card adapter.

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BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

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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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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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MacBook Pro laptops upgraded with Core 2 Duo

Apple Computer has revved up its MacBook Pro notebooks with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, double the memory and a faster FireWire peripheral connection.

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

If you need to charge your spare Mac laptop battery, the U-Charge can do it for you without needing to plug it into your computer.

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.

Toshiba's Qosmio G45 multimedia darling

We've just spent an afternoon playing with a Toshiba Qosmio G45 entertainment laptop, and to cut a long story short, we think it's pretty sweet.

Vodafone to launch 3G on 31 October

Vodafone will launch its Australian 3G mobile phone service on 31 October. Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra will be the first with service, with pricing and plans to be announced on the launch date.

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.

MacBook or bust?

I am going to buy a new computer for Uni and was planning on a 14-inch iBook G4. However, since Macworld, I have been wondering if Apple intends to put new processors in the iBooks? I am looking for a laptop that will last four years or more.

DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

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.

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.

Top 10 notebooks of January

January's 10 most popular notebooks prove once and for all that people aren't only interested in the most exorbitant, high-end notebooks available.

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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Mac OS X Wireless Driver 3.1

Provide Mac OS X driver support for wireless 802.11a/b/g desktop and laptop cards.

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Plazer for Mac OS X 2.0.5

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