GearZap.com launches a way to improve the signal of your broadband dongle using signal boosting aerials.

One of the great thing about netbooks is how small and portable they are, now with broadband dongles being cheaper and more accessible, you can literally travel anywhere and have an internet connection.  While 3G coverage is getting stronger with all networks, there will still be blackspots where it drops out, or you can only pick up a 2G signal. Thankfully, a couple of solutions are now available to try and get round these signal issues.

If you’re a girly girl that loves your netbook a pink case or bag is definitely a must have. Boyfriend’s and husbands can also earn lots of brownie points by giving their loved one a pink case to keep their netbook safe. We’ve put together a list of our top 5 pink cases and bags for netbooks.

1. Cool Bananas Hard Cover Pink Netbook Case

The Cool Bananas Hard Case is made from sturdy shock-resistant materials that absorb knocks and bumps. The soft inner lining will prevent scratches to your netbook, while the fixing belt will keep it secure. It also has an inside pocket which provides room for smaller accessories.

2. Cellularline Knit Sock for 7-10″ Netbook – Stripey Pink

Treat your Netbook with the funky Cellularline Knit Sock. This will keep your Netbook comfy, while protecting it from dirt and scratches.

3. Sushi Pink Tartan Netbook Bag up to 10.2″

Sushi retro netbook bags are some of the most fashionable bags around, but their not just good looking, they also have well designed adjustable compartments for your netbook, documents and accessories. The EVA Foam padding will protect your netbook or hard drive from bumps and knocks, while the handle and shoulder strap make for easy carrying around town.

4. Cool Bananas Neoprene Netbook Slip Case for 8.9 – 10.2″ – Pink

This Cool Bananas Slip Case will protect your netbook from bumps and scratches, while the additional pocket provides space for your accessories. Made from durable neoprene material, the case has a shock-absorbing core to protect from knocks and bumps.

5.  Choiix Pink Ergonomic 8.9″ Metal Netbook Case

The ergonomic Choiix sleeve case for netbooks combines stability, safety, convience and elegant styling in one package.

When 2 giants work together you hope to get something a bit special.  Well Vodafone and Dell are planning on releasing the first netbook with built-in mobile broadband.  This hybrid so to speak will be called the Dell Inspiron Mini.

Apparently Vodafone will be offering these netbooks with a 2-year contract, so keep an eye out.

Are you bored of how your netbook looks?  Do you want something different?  Then GearZap.com has the answer!

GelaSkins are removable covers for protecting and customizing your netbook. They feature stunning, photo-quality graphics ranging from fine art prints to contemporary urban images designed by our growing family of artists from around the globe. Stand out in the crowd with personalized protection from GelaSkins.

If you’re the proud new owner of a netbook, this list of the top netbook accessories will help you to make the most of it.

1. Netbook Cases and Bags

The best thing about netbooks is their portability, so the first thing you’ll want to get is a case or bag that protects and helps you carry your netbook. GearZap.com has the largest range of netbook cases and netbook bags on the internet, so everyone will find a case they like.

2. Notebook Mice

One of the biggest issues most people have with netbooks are their tiny trackpads. This can easily be solved with an ultra-portable mouse. Newer mice have wireless nano-dongles or bluetooth connectivity which are ideal for netbooks.

3. Netbook Extended Batteries

Many netbooks have very good battery life when compared with their big brother ‘the laptop’. However, if you find that your netbook runs out of juice before you do, extended batteries will significantly increase battery life. Mugen make very high quality batteries compatible with many netbooks.

4. Car Chargers

Why not charge your netbook en-route to your next destination. You could even try using your netbook as a GPS or SatNav by linking it to a bluetooth GPS reciever.

5. Screen Protectors

Protect your screen from unsightly scratches with an easy to apply screen protector. GearZap.com has a range of ultra-clear and anti-glare screen protectors for many netbooks.

6. External CD/DVD Drives

Netbook manufacturers typically forego CD/DVD drives in order to reduce their size and keep the price low. If you want to install software, watch movies or rip CD’s then you should buy an ultra-portable external CD/DVD drive. They can also be very useful when it comes to installing or re-installing Windows on your netbook.

7. Netbook Skins

Netbook Skins protect the top of your netbook lid from scratches, while the funky designs will set your netbook apart from the crowd. GearZap has a wide range of nice designs to suit all tastes.

The rumour mill has been rolling again, this time the Samsung are going to release an 11″ netbook.

The rumour has been fueled by the fact Samsung has recently placed orders for 11.6 inches screens from LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes.

This netbook would sit between the 10″ NC10 and the 12″ NC20.  So maybe it will be called NC15 – who knows.

The Archos 10s  netbook was announced back in February but now we have a lot more information. It is only 2.2 cm thick and weighs 2.2 pounds!
It has a 10.2-inch screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU with 1 GB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive.   The body is made from aluminum and magnesium to ensure it is light and easy to carry.  No news yet on the price, but if it is reasonable we can see this being a big seller!

Rumours are abound that Dell are about to announce an 11.6″ netbook – the Dell Mini 11.

Just remember where you heard it first.

GearZap.com is now stocking a range of docks/cooling pads for netbooks.

These docks or cooling stations are ideal for any netbook.

GearZap.com now stocks and sells  Tech Air Netbook Cases.

Tech Air have a team of experts that select the finest raw materials and conduct rigorous tests both during and after manufacture to create cases you’ll use for a lifetime. In fact, Tech Air are so confident you’ll use cases for life that they back this up with a lifetime warranty on specific netbook cases.