News (10)

  • 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.

  • Locked up and fancy free

    Would you buy a laptop locked to Vodafone's network, or would you prefer to wait for a more open solution?

  • Wi-Fi evolves

    Perhaps the most worrying development for Australian hotspot operators is that PC vendors like Lenovo and Dell are taking 3G broadband and running with it.

  • PC makers missing mobile broadband thirst

    PC manufacturers are failing to meet demand for embedded mobile broadband connectivity in laptops, research has found.

  • Mini mobile broadband laptops coming soon

    The mobile industry is already in talks with hardware manufacturers about creating smaller, cheaper laptops which come with embedded high speed mobile broadband connectivity.

Blogs (1)

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Dongles out, 3G netbooks are swinging

    Sure, better 3G coverage is good for competition, but it's what you do with the 3G that will ultimately make the difference. As Vodafone expands its network footprint, the practice of selling 3G-enabled netbooks like mobile phones should really resonate with end users.

Features and Case Studies (2)

  • What happened to WiMax's American dream?

    With US cellular operator Sprint Nextel and WiMax provider Clearwire suspending their partnership to build a new nationwide wireless network using WiMax, the future looks precarious for the much-hyped technology that was supposed to revolutionise the mobile Web.

  • Vodafone: Paul Wybrow, CIO

    In this CIO Vision Series interview, Wybrow explains how he fosters a culture of innovation against a backdrop of IT consolidation and outsourcing across Vodafone's mobile communications empire and 4,000-strong global IT workforce.

Reviews (7)

  • Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2

    Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10-2 netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better netbook as long as you can live without ExpressCard.

  • What's the best business laptop for $2500?

    We round up the business laptop players in the field, to find out the scores and flaws of today's mobile warriors.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T60

    The premium you pay is worth it: the ThinkPad T60 delivers a sturdy design, a complete range of network connectivity, top-shelf performance, long battery life, and just enough ports for the typical business user.

  • Fujitsu Siemens pushes 3G laptops

    The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.

  • HP, Vodafone seal 3G pact

    HP has partnered with Vodafone to embed HSDPA-compatible wireless broadband connectivity into its Compaq nc6400 notebooks.

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