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iBurst Wireless Card

iBurst is a superb wireless broadband solution that's highly useful for the mobile business user, but regular consumers will likely find its price to be a deal breaker.

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Palm Treo 650

PalmOne updates its winning Treo smart phone, improving the display, adding Bluetooth and quad-band GSM connectivity.

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Boxing Day launch for Unwired laptop card

Sydney wireless carrier Unwired plans to start selling a long-awaited PCMCIA card version of its broadband modem for laptops on Boxing Day.

Lenovo to launch Super 3G laptops

Lenovo has become the latest company to begin integrating high-speed mobile data into its laptops.

Hutchison plots HSDPA upgrade for 2007

The third-generation (3G) mobile phone network that carrier Hutchison shares with Telstra will be upgraded to the HSDPA mobile broadband standard in the first half of next year.

Vodafone first with Aussie HSDPA

Mobile carrier Vodafone today said on 20 October it would switch on an upgrade to its third-generation (3G) mobile phone network that would allow significantly higher data download speeds.

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.

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.

I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.

I have recently purchased a Sony Vaio Laptop (latest release) with Windows Vista. The laptop has a built in wireless card and I am looking for a reasonable wireless plan that will not break the bank. I use the laptop whilst out and about for work and also at home for general Internet browsing. Do you have any suggestions as to a provider that could meet my needs but not break my bank?

Top 10 mobile phones of September

Sony Ericsson's duo of 2-megapixel camera phones lead the charge this month, while a pair of recently announced O2 Xdas enter as upcoming contenders.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

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.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.