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Vodafone secures new BlackBerry Bold
Vodafone has announced that it will join Telstra in selling the new BlackBerry Bold 9700, in stores from 2 December.
Best PlayStation 3 games
With its Blu-ray and music features, Sony loves to spruik the PlayStation 3 as a multi-purpose home theatre centre, but face it, you wouldn't have one if you didn't want to play games. Here's our pick of the best.
Reviews
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Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem
This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.
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Nokia E52
At first sight the Nokia E52 won't set your heart racing, but its excellent battery life and ease of use make it a smartphone worthy of consideration.
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Optus E1762 USB Modem
The hardware performs its part of the equation just fine, but if you're considering Optus' wireless broadband make sure you take advantage of its seven-day trial period.
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Nokia 6700
The Nokia 6700 Classic is not a fancy-pants smartphone, but its high quality, 5-megapixel camera and brilliant screen help make this phone a front-runner in the mid-range market.
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3 INQ1
There's simply no better phone at this price. Fast web access, solid construction and fantastic social networking make this a must-see phone.
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Nokia N85
The Nokia N85 is another solid N-series phone but if you're looking for something different this won't be your bag.
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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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Optus USB Slimline Modem
The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
Features
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Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up
We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.
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Mobile phone buying guide
Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.
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Megaphone #2: Your monthly mobile news
CNET Australia's latest video series is dedicated to everything mobile, including a look at the ongoing battle for touchscreen supreme.
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Ask Us: Can you use SkypeOut on your 3 Skypephone?
Using Skype on your mobile phone is a great way to dodge standard call rates if your friends are logged onto Skype, but can you use pre-paid Skype credits to call anyone in the world like you can on your PC?
News
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Race V8 Supercars in Forza Motorsport 3
Fans of the local racing scene will be pleased to hear that eight Australian V8 Supercars will be appearing in the upcoming Xbox 360-exclusive Forza Motorsport 3.
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Can Vodafone close the rural 3G gap?
Optus, Vodafone and Three have long struggled to match Telstra's reach outside the capital cities. Vodafone's major network upgrade is the best chance yet to dilute Next G's rural monopoly, but questions remain.
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Vodafone coverage hits 94%
Vodafone has gone live today with its expanded 3G coverage to rural areas, now reaching 94 per cent of the population.
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Apple breaks up Palm Pre-iTunes lovefest
We can't say this was a complete surprise, but it looks like Apple made good on its earlier warning and put an end to the Palm Pre-iTunes synchronisation with the release of iTunes 8.2.1.
DIYs and How-to
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Tiny sites: a guide to the mobile Web
Tug on your boardies, slap zinc on your nose and let CNET.com.au guide you through the wonderful world of mobile Web surfing.
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Kill GPRS to make Virgin Broadband fly
After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.
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I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
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I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.
I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.
Downloads
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NetShell Suite x86
Send and receive SMS of GSM mobile network.
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Symbian SMS Manager
Manage all types of SMS messages on PC easily.
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Oxygen Phone Manager II for Symbian OS smartphones
Synchronize your PC and your Symbian smartphone.
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Logiccode GSM SMS ActiveX DLL
Send text messages via GSM phones or modems in any Unicode-supported language.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.























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