The Linksys WAP11 access point features a single 10/100 Ethernet point for plugging directly into a network or via a hub to a PC.

This PCMCIA card was fairly average in all tests, returning some uninspiring times and a middling tenacity to stick to its signal.

Not quite up there with the USB dongles from MSI and Booya, the WUSB11 has good signal strengths but was lacking in transfer speeds.

Type: VoIP service with IP phoneWeb: www.broadbandphone.com.auPrice: $199 plus monthly charges

Part 1 of our VoIP product and services roundup includes: MyNetFone, Broadbandphone, Skype, Firefly, BBP Global and Chat-Cord.

Part 2 of our VoIP products and services roundup includes: MailVoice, LetsChat, Netgear TA612V, Netcomm V40 and Octtel gateway.

Supplier: Octtel Web: www.octtel.com.auPrice: $299

Type: HandsetPrice: TBASupplier: Netcomm

Type: ATA/RouterPrice: TBASupplier: TBA

Type: HandsetSupplier: OzVoIP (02) 9016 3844Price: $41

Type: ATA/RouterPrice: TBASupplier: TBA

Type: Phone adapterSupplier: OzVoIP (02) 9016 3844Price: $45

Type: Soft phone serviceWeb: www.broadbandphone

Type: Type: Soft phoneWeb: www.freshtel.net

Type: Soft phoneWeb: www.skype.com

Type: VoIP service with ATA Web: www.myfone.com.auPrice: $149 plus monthly charges

PDA sales are flattening, and have been for some time, but it doesn't mean that the sector's dead. Smartphones have their place and are increasing in sales in Australia, but they can't always offer the power or flexibility of a good PDA.

A fairly basic toy, the 20Q takes all the hassle out of playing the 20 questions game 'animal, mineral or vegetable' and computerises it in a funky hand-held device.

What makes this torch really cool is that it's batteryless. To charge the thing you need to give it a vigorous shake. Around 30 seconds of shaking powers the torch for two to three minutes.

For those with deep pockets and big hearts, this DVD recorder comes with full PVR functionality and an 80GB hard drive.