Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

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  BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

  The first BlackBerry clamshell looks great and does the basics well, though its lack of 3G data speeds is disappointing.

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  Google 'voice search' is awesome

  The new voice-activated Google Mobile app for the iPhone is finally here. Whatever the reason for the delay, it was worth the wait.

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  Adobe bringing full-fledged Flash to phones

  Inspired by a new generation of smartphones, Adobe Systems has begun a new, higher-power effort to spread its Flash technology to mobile devices.

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  800MHz ASUS smartphone is now official

  News broke of ASUS' upcoming 800MHz handheld a couple of months back, and now the Taiwanese company has finally made it official.

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  Vodafone 'unlimited' data plan for BlackBerry Storm has strings attached

  Vodafone will offer unlimited data plans for Storm customers, but only when the data is viewed through the BlackBerry browser and not including video streaming or large file downloads.

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  Best iPhone alternatives

  Just because you don't want an Apple iPhone 3G doesn't mean you don't want a cool phone. Check out our picks for the best iPhone alternative.

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  Oi!: 3's INQ1: Facebook to go

  Prepare to fail the HSC: 3's INQ1 social networking phone will keep you in touch with your friends on Facebook all the time.

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  8-megapixel camera phone prizefight

  When Australia's first three 8-megapixel camera phones came skittering across our desks at CNET recently, we tossed them straight in the ring for a camera phone prizefight!

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  Kevin Rudd joins Twitter

  Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has started an account on the Twitter micro-blogging service, but it is not know if the politician maintains the account in person.

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  Best iPhone alternatives

  Just because you don't want an Apple iPhone 3G doesn't mean you don't want a cool phone. Check out our picks for the best iPhone alternative.

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  Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

  We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.

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  Top 5 camera phones

  These mobiles aren't just great phones, but they make excellent cameras as well. And they're not your low-res cameras either, but multi-megapixel wonders.

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  Hands-on with the BlackBerry Storm

  The BlackBerry Storm is every bit as good-looking as the press pictures. Here's a sneak peek of its most notable features.

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  Nokia N95: photo gallery

  The Nokia N95 has finally landed in Australia. CNET.com.au's N95 photo gallery explores the form, features and additional goodies in the box of this multifaceted multimedia device.

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  3's INQ1: Facebook to go

  Prepare to fail the HSC: 3's INQ1 social networking phone will keep you in touch with your friends on Facebook all the time.

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  Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

  While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on the move.

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  Talk like a supermodel: sexy fashion phones

  Phones are more than just communication devices -- they can echo your personal style.

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  Sync your mobile phone with your computer

  Become the master of your mobile with phone-syncing software. Here's how to backup data such as contacts and messages from your phone onto your computer without paying your carrier.

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  BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

  The first BlackBerry clamshell looks great and does the basics well, though its lack of 3G data speeds is disappointing.

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  Samsung INNOV8 (i8510)

  The INNOV8 is loaded with features and sports massive storage. If you're in the market for a mobile phone that can do just about anything the INNOV8 should be on your shortlist.

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  Sony Ericsson R306

  This one's for your nan -- it's a basic, budget flip phone equipped with an AM radio and not much else.

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  Nokia 6600 Fold

  It's been a long time since we last saw a Nokia that failed to do the basics well, but the 6600 Fold fits this description. It looks great but, with poor call quality, the Fold is a dismal under-achiever.

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  Cygnett GrooveTooth Talk

  A small and relatively simple Bluetooth speaker for the car that should suit those who prefer affordability and simplicity.

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  Nokia 6600 Slide

  If you're not bothered with having every feature under the sun and want a phone that's small and easy to use, the Nokia 6600 Slide is it.

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  Nokia 6220 Classic

  Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.

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  Nokia 6500 Slide

  The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

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  Sony Ericsson C905

  The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

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  Samsung Omnia

  In terms of features the Omnia stands out as one of the best smartphones to date. It's a shame this doesn't translate into a phone we'd enjoy using from day to day.

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  Samsung INNOV8 (i8510)

  The INNOV8 is loaded with features and sports massive storage. If you're in the market for a mobile phone that can do just about anything the INNOV8 should be on your shortlist.

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  Samsung i450

  Finally, a mobile phone with Bang & Olufsen audio technology that we can actually afford.

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  i-mate Ultimate 8502

  The first HSPA smartphone released in Australia may also be the best Windows Mobile available to date.

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  Sony Ericsson W890i

  The sleeker user interface, improved keypad and HSDPA make the W890i more attractive than its predecessor, the W880i.

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  Sony Ericsson S500i

  What the S500i lacks in the high-end gadgetry of its competition, it makes up for it in style, ease-of-use and its budget price tag.

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