Mini-laptop pioneers ASUS have announced a new EEE PC model which includes an optical disc drive, a first for the trendsetting range. The 1004DN model also boasts an ergonomic keyboard and 10-inch LCD display that supports 720p high definition playback.

3 has announced a 15GB for £15 mobile broadband package which it says will take the worry out of mobile surfing. The company says the allowance is the equivalent of 15,000 emails, 150 hours of web surfing, 10 half hour video downloads and 480 four minute music tracks.

The recent Android upgrade has left my phone unable to hold a charge for more then 3 hours when in standby, this is increasingly becoming the worst handset I’ve ever had the misfortune to own.

Mobile network 3 is giving away 1,000 mobile broadband dongles and to have a chance of winning one all you have to do is visit http://www.three.co.uk/biggiveaway – 1,000 randomly selected visitors will then be selected to receive one of their latest ZTE MF627 modems.