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Best mobile phones of 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.

Nokia's Fun Camera brings back memories

It's amazing what you find when you're cleaning out your desk at the end of the year, like this ancient Nokia Fun Camera accessory circa 2004.

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Reviews

  • Nokia 6760 Slide

    Awkward design choices spoil an otherwise excellent phone for people who rate messaging features over calling or web browsing.

  • Sony Ericsson Elm

    Sony Ericsson's Greenheart initiative pushing forward with this upcoming budget release. It could also be the top choice for outdoors types, it's stiff plastic cover offering splash resistance.

  • AgfaPhoto DC-600uw

    The AgfaPhoto is a cheap, knockabout waterproof camera that's ideal for life at the beach. The feature set and image quality is average but for the price you can't go too far wrong.

  • Samsung LA52B750

    The Samsung LA52B750 is a 52-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.

  • Samsung LA40B750

    The Samsung LA40B750 is a 40-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.

  • Samsung LA46B750

    The Samsung LA46B750 is a 46-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.

  • Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)

    On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.

  • Samsung HT-BD8200

    The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.

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Features

  • Compact cameras with HD video

    Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.

  • Home cinema for under $1500

    You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.

  • Four touchscreen MP3 players

    The iPod Touch may get all the glory, but a few other touchscreen MP3 players have recently crept into the mix. Here are a few available now.

  • Best tiny MP3 players

    When it comes to tiny MP3 players, flash chip-based players are where it's at. We choose some of the tiniest, cutest models on the market.

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  • Poll: Which camera feature should die in 2010?

    The year 2009 saw enough digital camera gimmicks to make anyone's eyes water. Have your say on the most useless features you don't want on your next camera.

  • Samsung's new mobile OS: What's a Bada?

    Samsung will launch a new mobile operating system in 2010 called Bada. We take a closer look at what to expect and examine the various barriers to success facing an entirely new platform.

  • Telstra first with free Facebook notifications

    Facebook fanatics who also happen to be Telstra mobile customers can now receive Facebook notifications via SMS to their Next G handset for free.

  • Foxtel TV now on iPhone

    Telstra customers can finally subscribe to Foxtel TV on their iPhones, 18 months after the first iPhones were sold on the Next G network.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Digital camera buying guide

    So you're looking for a brand new compact digital camera? CNET Australia is here to help with our guide to choosing and buying a compact digital camera.

  • 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.

  • Camcorder formats: which one is best?

    Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.

  • Camera phone buying guide

    Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

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