Mobile Phones - PDAs - Reviews round-up

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  Samsung INNOV8 in Photos

  We get up close and personal with Samsung's upcoming INNOV8 mobile handset to see just how much like the Nokia N96 it is, and to see if it's actually any better.

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  Best mobile phones for Father's Day

  Whoever your dad is we have him covered in our best round-up of mobile phones for Father's Day.

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  LG Prada II comes with a keyboard?

  Remember the LG Prada? Yeah, that fashion touchscreen phone that preceded the original iPhone by a few months. We have an exclusive photo of the Prada II, but this time with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

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  Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte aims for the big end of town

  Another day, another Nokia. This time it's the premium 8800 Carbon Arte. Like its predecessors in the 8800 series, this Arte doesn't skimp on build quality with carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel.

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  Oi!: Nokia to launch video downloads

  With a range of snazzy media-focused mobiles on the way could Nokia be planning to launch a video downloads service?

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  Apple's MobileMe suffers more downtime

  Apple's MobileMe suite of Web services suffered another outage on Monday that affected an unknown number of its users.

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  Hands-on with the Samsung INNOV8

  Our colleagues in the US got a chance to play with the new Samsung INNOV8 in San Francisco and have reported back with their impressions.

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  Nokia Tube appears in The Dark Knight?

  Have you seen the new Batman movie, the Dark Knight?. Did you notice a very intriguing touchscreen handset, a new phone that may or may not be the secret Nokia Tube?

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  Report: iPhone Nano in time for Xmas

  You can expect an iPhone Nano to be on the shelves in time for the holiday shopping season, according to a report on the U.K.'s Daily Mail.

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  Palm Treos ring up security flaws

  Some versions of the Palm Treo carry security flaws that could allow a person in possession of the device to access data even when the handheld is locked, Symantec has dicovered.

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  Dell stops selling Axim handheld

  Dell has stopped selling its Axim line of handhelds in the US and is not planning a new product in the category, the computer maker said Monday.

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  Is Foleo Palm's folly?

  Palm's bid to reinvent mobile computing looks an awful lot like the current state of mobile computing, but with less horsepower.

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  Q&A: Palm's founder answers the Foleo's critics

  Although he knows not everyone will agree, Jeff Hawkins is convinced Palm's Foleo is the best idea he's ever had.

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  iPhone will improve the handheld breed

  Apple's new iPhone has garnered a lot of press coverage. And although it isn't perfect, it should drive a new generation of easier-to-use and more richly featured handhelds.

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  Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

  A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co. But is it safe?

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  Mio guides new line-up into Christmas stockings

  Mio is planning to release five new GPS-enabled products -- two GPS navigators, two PDAs and a smartphone -- just in time for Santa's physics-defying trip around the world.

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  HP expands iPAQ range with business users in mind

  HP has reinvigorated its iPaq handheld range with the launch of five new devices and a host of software programs, accessories, and services designed to attract business users.

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  PDA Buyer's Guide: What to look for when buying a handheld

  The right PDA has to be small enough that you enjoy toting it around, but the battery needs to be big enough that it has some juice left when you need it; plus, it must have a decent-size screen.

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  ASUS A696

  This slimline, brushed metal phone-less PDA packs GPS and Bluetooth, but somehow manages to miss out on Windows Mobile 6.

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  Vodafone 1210

  Want a Blackberry, but can't stretch the business budget to afford one? Vodafone's 1210 might suit your needs, but you'll need to put up with a lot of compromises along the way.

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  ASUS P735

  A handheld with good features for the business user, but those who want the latest HSDPA and GPS options may have to look elsewhere.

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  Mio Digiwalker P350

  Mio's Digiwalker P350 isn't a stunning PDA. It isn't a stunning GPS, either. It's still a good unit, however --- read our review to find out why.

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  O2 Xda Stealth

  O2's Xda Stealth looks a lot like a regular slider phone, until you flick it open and notice the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, push e-mail capabilities and built-in Wi-Fi support.

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  O2 Xda II Mini

  If you want a smartphone but want to avoid unsightly pocket bulges, you could do well to consider O2's slimmed down XDA II Mini.

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  O2 Xda Atom

  It has Wi-Fi, a 2-megapixel camera and runs on Windows Mobile 5.0, yet shares the same dimensions as the Xda II Mini. Find out what the hype on the Xda Atom is all about.

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  HP iPAQ rw6828

  The BlackBerry for non-corporate users who require extensive multimedia capabilities, in addition to push e-mail.

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  O2 Xda Atom Exec

  An incremental upgrade to the Atom, the Atom Exec is an incredibly feature-rich, well-designed smartphone.

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  O2 Xda Stealth

  O2's Xda Stealth looks a lot like a regular slider phone, until you flick it open and notice the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, push e-mail capabilities and built-in Wi-Fi support.

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  O2 Xda Atom Exec

  An incremental upgrade to the Atom, the Atom Exec is an incredibly feature-rich, well-designed smartphone.

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  HP iPAQ rw6828

  The BlackBerry for non-corporate users who require extensive multimedia capabilities, in addition to push e-mail.

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  BlackBerry 7250

  As a tool for the email-centric, the BlackBerry wins plenty of praise on its own merits and the addition of wireless modem functionality further sweetens the deal.

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  Samsung INNOV8 in Photos

  We get up close and personal with Samsung's upcoming INNOV8 mobile handset to see just how much like the Nokia N96 it is, and to see if it's actually any better.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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