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Garmin Nuvi 260

As per the 260W — an easy to use GPS, with great verbal speed and red light camera warnings which, unfortunately, aren't installed by default — but narrower and AU$100 cheaper.

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Navigon 2150max

This is a great GPS if you have a piano black fetish. For the rest of us, it's just OK. Its good points (Aussie-capable text-to-speech, junction view, extended lane info) are balanced out by an inconsistent interface and unfriendly windshield mount.

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LG Renoir KC910

With an excellent 8-megapixel camera and a finger-friendly touchscreen, the Renoir is exactly what it sets out to be: one of the best camera phones of the year.

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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.

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BlackBerry Storm 9500

A BlackBerry without a keyboard may seem like a car without wheels, but if RIM has given us a touchscreen similar to the stunning display we saw on the Bold, then the Storm could be this year's must-have touch-sensitive smartphone.

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HTC launches the Touch Pro in Australia

HTC today announced local availability and pricing for the latest in its Touch series of smartphones, the Touch Pro.

BlackBerry Bold lands in Australia

Canadian phone company Research in Motion (RIM) launched its first HSDPA BlackBerry in Sydney today, the BlackBerry Bold, with Vodafone, Optus and Telstra confirming they will carry the handset.

Nokia World 2008: Making the Internet personal

Nokia World 2008 was the launching pad for the world's largest mobile phone company to announce the touchscreen N97, the latest version of Nokia Maps and its new messaging and email service.

Xperia X1 is Telstra-exclusive

Sony Ericsson has announced the Xperia X1 will be exclusive to Telstra's Next G network in Australia.

MWg: There's a new phone in town

Mobile and Wireless group (MWg) has announced the launch of its growing range of Windows Mobile-based smartphones in Australia.

GPS navigation on mobile phones

I have wanted to buy a GPS satellite device for my car and I also want a PDA and a new mobile phone. Is there a device available or coming out soon that combines all of these?

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 the right plan and handset for you.

Tips and tricks for using your BlackBerry

The BlackBerry is an extremely powerful productivity tool, and while it's very much a "pick up and play" device, knowing the various operating system quirks and shortcuts can be very handy.

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.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

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.

Mobile phones to complement your lifestyle

Whether you are a music enthusiast, a mobile professional or just have basic needs, it's important to find a mobile phone that suits your lifestyle.

Nokia's E series takes on BlackBerry

The Finnish mobile giant recently announced three new smart phones aimed at mobile professionals. The brand-new E series, which consists of the Nokia E60, the Nokia E61, and the Nokia E70, will come with WLAN and 3G, and operate on Symbian OS 9.1. Expect the handsets to be out in Q1 2006.

Top 10 mobile phones of January

Smart phones take out the top three spots in January on CNET.com.au, with the most popular brands overall being Sony Ericsson, Nokia and O2.

Top 10 phones of August

CNET.com.au's mobile guru Jeremy Roche shows you the hottest phones money can buy.

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