Editors' Top Rated Wireless Accessories

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  Vodafone Internet Stick

  For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.

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  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.

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  Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

  Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

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  Telstra unveils T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra has thrown the covers off three new stores in Melbourne including the company's largest retail outlet located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

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  Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

  Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

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  Asus officially shares its WiMax plans

  Asus announces its WiMax plans for its products.

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  WiMax is suffering from 'growing pains': Intel

  Despite the ongoing questions over the viability of WiMax, Intel's GM of mobility believes that the long range wireless standard is just going through the same growing pains as Wi-Fi.

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  Your network will be your life coach: Intel

  In the future, your network will help you decided between a career as a fashion model or a doctor, and tell you to lay off the sugary snacks, according to Intel.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Human microchipping

  Human microchipping: freaky-deaky privacy nightmare or practical solution? We get your thoughts in this week's Whaddyareckon?

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  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.

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  Wireless USB poised to cut the cable

  After years of discussion, fast wireless connections between PCs and peripherals are getting close.

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  Wireless USB devices arriving by September

  First devices using the technology will be external hard drives, digital cameras and printers, industry group leader says.

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  This week in VoIP

  Intel wants you to call on the chipmaker when making Internet phone calls.

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  IBM trots out wireless chip for high-definition files

  If you dream of a living room without a tangle of cables connecting the DVD player to the TV to the stereo, IBM has come up with the chip for you.

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  Belkin CableFree unplugs printers and more

  Belkin's CableFree USB hub, the first device we've seen with Freescale's Cable-Free USB technology, lets you put your printer where you want.

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  Wi-Fi hi-fi: Avega Systems Oyster 802.11 Networked Speakers

  Aussie company launches speakers with built-in wireless 802.11 networking, amplifiers and surround decoders so you can stream MP3s from a networked PC directly to the speakers themselves.

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  Reduce interference on your network

  I have a wireless network in my house that seems to go down every time the phone rings, which is also wireless and in the same room, but not VoIP. Is there any way I can fix this?

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  Belkin Network USB Hub

  While we're all waiting for wireless USB, Belkin intends to make print servers easy.

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  Netgear SPH200D

  Ready availability of extra handsets makes the Netgear SPH200D more easily expandable than competing dual-mode cordless phones with Skype.

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  MyNetFone Linksys SPA2100

  The SPA2100 is a good quality VoIP ATA, and comes highly recommended, although we'd suggest shopping around for an unlocked unit.

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  3 NetConnect Mobile Broadband Card (HSDPA)

  3's NetConnect mobile broadband card combines HSDPA speeds, compatibility with ExpessCard and PC Card laptop slots and exceptional pricing plans into a magic mobility mix.

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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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  NetComm NB9W

  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.

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  3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card

  Those seeking a wireless "broadband anywhere" connection have another reliable option with the 3 Mobile Internet NetConnect Card, but the usual "subject to coverage area" caveats apply.

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  Belkin Network USB Hub

  While we're all waiting for wireless USB, Belkin intends to make print servers easy.

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  Netgear WGPS606 wireless print server

  The Netgear WGPS606 wireless print server is a chore to set up and works with a limited number of printers, but once it's up and running, it works well.

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  Maxtor Shared Storage Plus

  Consumer NAS drives don't get classier or easier than the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus, but we'd like to see Gigabit Ethernet on it.

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  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.

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  BlackBerry 7250

  As a tool for the email-centric, the BlackBerry wins plenty of praise on its own merits and the addition of wireless modem functionality further sweetens the deal.

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  Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3100

  This smooth-operating keyboard-and-mouse set boasts a programmable keyboard and the MX1000 laser mouse that we love. It's on the pricey side, but if you need the functionality, it's worth it.

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

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  Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

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