Mobile phones

  • 8.0

    Cygnett GrooveTransmit

    06 Nov 2009 4:11 PM

    It mightn't offer the best fidelity, but the GrooveTransmit is a handy, non-invasive way of getting your MP3 collection to play through the car stereo.

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

    04 Nov 2009 12:22 PM

    Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 8-megapixel , microSD , Android

  • 8.2 8

    Mophie Juice Pack Air

    30 Oct 2009 12:10 PM

    It costs a pretty penny, but for people who need more juice in their iPhone, the Juice Pack Air is worth every cent.

    Specs: Case

  • 6.7

    Sony Ericsson Yari

    27 Oct 2009 2:51 PM

    The Yari looks great but doesn't have stellar features or applications. If you're in it for the games then be prepared for a serious disappointment.

    Specs: Slider , Bluetooth, 3G, HSDPA , Numerical keypad , microSD , 5-megapixel

  • Sygic Mobile Maps for iPhone

    27 Oct 2009 2:35 PM

    With its latest update, Mobile Maps has become our favourite iPhone nav app, but we still have reservations about using the iPhone as a GPS navigator.

  • TomTom for iPhone

    23 Oct 2009 12:24 PM

    With the highest price, fewest features and the same ol' iPhone nav problems, TomTom's app is hard to recommend.

  • 10

    BlackBerry Bold 9700

    22 Oct 2009 11:43 AM

    It's been a long time between 3G phones, but RIM has finally unveiled the successor to the Bold 9000. This new Bold is smaller, lighter and makes use of an optical trackpad instead of a jogball.

    Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) , GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA , 3-megapixel , microSD

  • 8.6

    Free2Talk BC900

    16 Oct 2009 3:57 PM

    A small, good looking Bluetooth hands-free car kit that relies on solar power. Gimme, gimme, gimme.

  • 9

    Samsung Blue Earth

    15 Oct 2009 12:01 PM

    Treehuggers can now rejoice as Samsung has finally revealed details about its Blue Earth mobile phone; a handset with a solar charging panel over the battery.

    Specs: Touchscreen , Touchscreen

  • 5.5

    Philips DC350 iPod Dock

    14 Oct 2009 2:05 PM

    The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.

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