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CNET Australia's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

Motorola C168

An incredibly low price and thin shape make the basic C168 appealing for travellers or those in search of a back-up handset. However, text entry problems and limited personalisation options will frustrate more demanding users.

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Reviews

  • Sagem SG343i

    The Sagem SG343i is an affordable Telstra i-mode solution that offers a basic yet adequate feature set.

  • 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.

  • NEC N600i

    NEC's N600i is a 3G clamshell with a 1.3-megapixel camera that supports a wireless Internet service called i-mode to access to sites such as eBay, Whereis and Citibank from your phone.

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Features

  • Is it time to ditch your landline?

    Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

  • Motorola showcases follow-ons from the RAZR V3

    Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces a slew of entry-level handsets, and shows off three new fashion phones and wireless accessories, including a pair of Bluetooth Oakley sunglasses.

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