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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.
BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband USB Mobile Card
Telstra's Next G USB modem pushes the wireless broadband needle past 2Mbps, making it a better choice than its sibling PC Card in most (but not all) situations.
Netcomm NB9W ADSL2+ Wireless Broadband Modem router with VoIP Gateway
The NB9W is a solid performer, combining a modem, router and VoIP gateway in one, making it an ideal solution for the home or office.
Optus USB Slimline Modem
The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
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.
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.
Lenovo locks new 3G laptops to Vodafone
Chinese PC vendor Lenovo will lock its new laptops with embedded wireless broadband connectivity so they can only be used on Vodafone's third-generation (3G) mobile network.
Laptops trump smartphones for e-mail on the go
3G data cards and wireless broadband solutions for laptops still lead smartphones like the BlackBerry when it comes to accessing work e-mail on the go, according to a recent Optus survey.
Lenovo to launch Super 3G laptops
Lenovo has become the latest company to begin integrating high-speed mobile data into its laptops.
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?
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.
Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared
High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.
FAQ: Wi-Fi alphabet soup
Wireless-networking standards can be daunting. Get fluent in Wi-Fi speak so you can pick the gear that's right for you.
Vphonet 1.07
Use your computer to make cheap calls, organize video conferences, and send SMS messages.
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