Falling into the essentials category, and a must for all netbook users, is the Vodafone prepay USB mobile broadand (1GB). This little dongle will get you connected to the internet in seconds. With this pay as you go broadband you get all the benefits of mobile broadband without the monthly contract.

It allows you to download from your netbook at speeds of up to 3.6 Mbs which is faster than 3G. Plus, it comes with 1 GB of data. This will provide you with 30 hours surfing time, a number of downloads and 650 emails. Its the freedom you get that makes this an essential for any netbook user. Once you have used all your credit, alll you have to do is simply top up again.

Its extremely fast, very reliable and it can be used in 80% of the UK – only in the more remote areas may you struggle for a connection.