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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is significantly cheaper than most other touchscreen handsets on the market. While it's nowhere near as slick as the iPhone or HTC Hero, we still reckon it offers a good user experience for the price.

HTC Hero

With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year.

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Reviews

  • HTC Tattoo

    If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.

  • Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • Palm Pre

    With webOS, Palm goes past matching its competitors and offers something more. The Pre might not be a home run, but it is an indication of good things to come.

  • Nokia E75

    Nokia's E75 looks the part and mostly performs well too, but its single day battery life is a major let-down when compared to last year's E-Series offerings.

  • Samsung UltraTouch (S8300)

    Its camera is great and the screen looks amazing, but the UltraTouch is not a knockout. It's a weird mix of business looks, average apps and dodgy performance, and we just can't tell who exactly Samsung is trying to sell it to.

  • Sonim XP3 Enduro

    The XP3 Enduro may not look pretty and it has the features of a prepaid mobile, but it's probably the only phone you'll find that can be driven over by a car and still work.

  • Nokia E63

    Like its older brother, the E71, the E63 will make an excellent messaging phone, but is for people who need to be connected without the tech trimmings.

  • Uniden Trax 350

    Available only through Harvey Norman stores, the Trax 350 has a 3.5-inch screen, 3D terrain, 3D landmarks and safety camera locations. It misses out on the Bluetooth hands-free of the 353 model, which is available everywhere.

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Features

  • Best budget GPS navigators

    With the words crisis and meltdown being a regular feature in newspaper headlines, we investigate some of the cheaper GPS options out there.

  • Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

    While it could be argued they're not as robust as in-car sat-navs, these GPS-enabled mobile phones can help you find your bearings when you're on the move.

  • Portable or in-dash GPS?

    So you've decided to get satellite navigation for your beloved automobile, but you're caught between what type of system to get. CNET Australia investigates whether an integrated in-dash unit or portable device is suitable for you.

  • WWDC 2009 live blog

    We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.

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  • Nokia E52 lasts a month in standby

    Nokia's newly announced E52 will manage eight hours talk-time and 23 days standby, according to the Finnish manufacturer.

  • Magellan sold to MiTAC, maker of Navman, Mio

    MiTAC, the Taiwanese company that owns the Navman and Mio brands, has agreed to buy GPS maker Magellan.

  • Android to hit Australia on 29 Jan

    The first mobile phone running Google's Android operating system will hit Australia on 29 January, with a company called Kogan Technologies announcing the imminent release of an Android-based handset it calls the "Agora".

  • First Android phone: The details

    US carrier T-Mobile and Google overnight detailed the first-ever mobile handset running Google's new Android operating system.

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DIYs and How-to

  • GPS buyer's guide

    Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.

  • 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?

  • Handhelds buying guide

    Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost.

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Downloads

  • ConsumerReports.org Mobile News & Video

    Access video reports, consumer news, advice and best buy information on all the products youre looking to purchase directly on your iPhone or iPod...

  • RouteBuddy

    GPS-enabled road and off-road maps.

  • Private Pilot PocketTest

    Pass your Private Pilot FAA Written Exam using your PDA! Since 1998, PocketTest has been the best and most convenient way to study for your FAA...

  • Tracker MyWay Outdoor Lite 1 month/300 tiles

    MyWay Navigator Lite brings to you terrain, nautical and road maps covering several European countries. Features also include a smart compass and...

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