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How It Works: Networking
PUBLISHED: Monday, March 23, 2009
The "How it Works" series returns with the installment every laptop owner fears: networking. Should notebook users care about having an Ethernet jack? What type of Wi-Fi connections are more reliable? Is Bluetooth a good idea or not? We answer these questions and more.

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(For older articles visit the NotebookReview.com News Archive)

AT&T to Offer Samsung Go Netbook
PUBLISHED: 11/16/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Beginning 22 Nov AT&T will be offering a Samsung Go netbook for $199 after mail-in rebate and 2-year DataConnect service contract.
FULL STORY (702 Reads) | DISCUSSION (0 Replies)

Verizon to Offer Sony VAIO P?
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Verizon's website has leaked that the company may be offering the Sony VAIO P notebook/netbook for $299.99 with a service plan.
FULL STORY (872 Reads) | DISCUSSION (0 Replies)

Sprint Offers Dell Netbook For $200 w/ Contract
PUBLISHED: 11/2/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Sprint today started offering a Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook for $199.99 with a two-year data service agreement and a $100 mail-in rebate.
FULL STORY (924 Reads) | DISCUSSION (2 Replies)

Toshiba Intros Wireless Docking Station
PUBLISHED: 9/17/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Toshiba today introduced its universal dynadock, a wireless USB docking station.
FULL STORY (2,205 Reads) | DISCUSSION (6 Replies)

New Attack Cracks Wi-Fi Security in One Minute
PUBLISHED: 8/27/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Scientists in Japan claim they have developed a way to crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in about one minute.
FULL STORY (2,145 Reads) | DISCUSSION (12 Replies)

Nokia Unveils its First Netbook, Booklet 3G
PUBLISHED: 8/24/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Nokia today unveiled its first netbook, the Booklet 3G.
FULL STORY (4,029 Reads) | DISCUSSION (26 Replies)

Northern Michigan University Rolls Out WiMAX
PUBLISHED: 8/24/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Northern Michigan University has announced that it has rolled out a WiMAX network for students and staff.
FULL STORY (1,367 Reads) | DISCUSSION (5 Replies)

Dell to Add GPS to Mini 10
PUBLISHED: 6/30/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Dell today announced that it will add its Dell Wireless 700 location solution to the Inspiron Mini 10 netbook next week.
FULL STORY (2,411 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

WiMAX Now Available on Select Dells Studio XPS & Studio
PUBLISHED: 5/6/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
A WiMAX mobile broadband module is now available on several Dell notebooks, including the Studio 15 and 17 and Studio XPS 16.
FULL STORY (1,427 Reads) | DISCUSSION (2 Replies)

Wireless Card Shortage Coming
PUBLISHED: 3/17/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
A DigiTimes report states that there will be a shortage of built-in wireless LAN card modules after March.
FULL STORY (2,552 Reads) | DISCUSSION (9 Replies)

Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks Review
PUBLISHED: 12/11/2008  BY: Jerry Jackson
Despite the fact that more and more people are buying notebooks to replace their desktop PCs, external keyboards remain a popular accessory for any laptop owner who is working at a desk. But what if you want a compact, notebook-like keyboard that offers the same typing experience of a larger desktop style keyboard? Logitech's answer is the new diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks, a low-profile wireless keyboard that barely takes up any desk space ... and can easily slide into your laptop bag for long business trips.
FULL STORY (16,472 Reads) | DISCUSSION (22 Replies)

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Review
PUBLISHED: 10/21/2008  BY: Kevin O'Brien
The new Asus Eee PC 1000HA is the latest budget netbook model to hit the ASUS lineup. It offers similar features to the already popular Eee PC 1000H, but at a lower retail price of $429. For $50 under the 1000H consumers lose the N-capable wireless card and Bluetooth module, but gain extra padding in their wallet, which is an easy compromise for those on a budget.
FULL STORY (158,660 Reads) | DISCUSSION (23 Replies)