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Best touchscreen mobile phones

In the good old days we'd let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.

Years after Microsoft demoed its touchscreen table, Surface has finally had its Australian release.

Dell G2210

As an entry-level monitor the G2210 fares well enough, but better alternatives are available for only a little more outlay.
Kogan Agora Pro

The much-hyped Google Android phone operating system will hit Australia on 29 January 2009, in the form of the Kogan Agora and Agora Pro. At first glance, this looks to be one of the most exciting products of the year.
BlackBerry Storm 9500

The Storm's clickable display has given us confidence in touchscreens we haven't enjoyed before now. It won't be for everyone, but those who master this system will be rewarded with an excellent smartphone experience.
HTC Touch 3G

Amongst the numerous HTC handsets this year, the unassuming Touch 3G may not make the strongest impact, but it is certainly one of our favourites.
Cowon O2 (32GB)

The O2 is a solid player, offering impressive video and sound quality and support for a massive list of filetypes.
MWg Zinc II

The Zinc II looks great on paper with HSDPA, Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard. However, poor design mar the experience, with input being tremendously frustrating.
MWg Atom V

MWg's first Australian release is a solid Windows Mobile smartphone at a reasonable price, let down in part by sluggish performance.
HTC Touch Pro

The Touch Pro is a step in the right direction for HTC. It's still a bit sluggish but overall it performs better than the Diamond, plus the keyboard is a winning touch.

Xbox 360: Australian price list (updated)

There are now two main Xbox 360 bundle options available in Australia.
Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?

Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
Top 5 phones for video

Making time to catch up with your favourite TV shows can be tough, but a video-capable mobile can help make better use of that long commute to the office and home.
Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web.

Microsoft releases Windows 7 Family Pack in Australia

Microsoft has started a limited "pilot" of the Windows 7 Family Pack in Australia for Christmas.
Australian pricing for new Macs

Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
Amazon's Kindle comes to Oz

Amazon's hyped e-reader Kindle is coming to Australia, with plans for the device to begin shipping on 19 October.
Poll: Has your iPhone done this?

All technology suffers hiccups from time to time, but few utterly fail with the same designer elegance as Apple's iPhone.

Please Explain: AMOLED

The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.
VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
3 tips to extend your camera battery's life

Struggling to squeeze out some more shots from your digital camera? Here are three useful tips that you can put into action right now to conserve battery power and make sure you don't miss that vital moment.
Top GPS features

So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?

Amazing AVI Screensaver

Enliven your screen with animation.
International Rally Championship D3D demo

Rev up those engines and get ready for an international race.
International Rally Championship regular demo

Rev up those engines and get ready for an international race.
Amazing JPEG Screen Saver (32-bit)

Enjoy your favorite images as a screensaver.