Tags: 802.11n, network, notebook

Netgear WNHDEB111 HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit

They're big and quite ugly, but there's no doubting that Netgear's WNHDEB111 delivers in the 802.11n speed stakes — finally!

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Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router

The N1 Vision Wireless Router brings some truly revolutionary ideas to home networking — and then proceeds to implement them in just about the sloppiest way possible.

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HP Pavilion dv7-1005tx

While everyone scrambles for the latest low-spec netbook, the DV7 takes the opposite route, promoting itself as the ultimate entertainment notebook. It's almost right, too.

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HP Compaq 6515b

With a strong corporate feature set, the HP Compaq 6515b should find favour with corporate customers looking at value-for-money propositions.

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Belkin N1 router

We're still waiting for a product that totally delivers on the promises of the 802.11n specification, but Belkin's N1 at least comes closer than most. What's more, it's an exceptionally easy router to both install and maintain.

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Apple's 802.11n software now available

Apple on Tuesday released the software needed to unlock the fast Wi-Fi chips inside almost every one of its new Macs.

Intel to release 802.11n chip before final standard

Intel doesn't plan to wait for the Wi-Fi Alliance to certify the upcoming 802.11n standard before it releases an 802.11n chip for its Centrino package of chips next year, an executive said Monday.

Intel speeds up delivery of faster Wi-Fi

Intel has confirmed plans to ship its next-generation wireless chips ahead of its previous schedule for bringing 802.11n wireless to its Centrino program.

Intel notebook tech to head to Santa Rosa

Intel's upcoming Merom processor will get a boost in March 2007 when the company unveils its Santa Rosa platform, in the form of a faster front-side bus and improved wireless chips.

Intel's next-gen notebooks to feature Nokia chip

Intel's next-generation notebook product will have an integrated 3G chip from Nokia and improved graphics support for Microsoft's Windows Vista, the company announced Wednesday.

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.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

Centrino Duo (AKA Santa Rosa) explained

We wouldn't recommend rushing out immediately to buy a Centrino Duo system, but if you're in the market for a new laptop, the new platform will give you a modest boost

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.

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.

Wireless: the next lap

Wireless technologies are rapidly evolving to provide faster transmission speeds and greater bandwidth, with a glut of new standards already announced over the course of the past year.

CES 2007: Computers and hardware preview

CES is the biggest consumer electronics show in the world. Here's some of the technology and trends we expect to see on the show floor.