Tags: children, mobile

Telstra TicTalk

Parents will probably love it, kids will probably hate it. What is it? Why, it's the Tic-Talk, Telstra's play for the presumably lucrative junior mobile phone market.

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Nokia 6030

There is little more to this phone besides the most basic of handphone features. It is essentially just a device for making calls with a touch of class in its look.

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mobiles2go i-Kids

mobile2go's i-Kids mobile phone lets tweens call up to four pre-programmed numbers, while the GPS component lets concerned parents keep track of their children's whereabouts.

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Samsung i8

Aimed at amateurs, the Samsung i8 is a user-friendly digital camera with strong multimedia functionality and helpful how-to guides. Slow performance and the sometimes frustrating logic of the main menu will mean this is probably one to skip unless you're interested in the bare basics.

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Asus EeePC 701

The EeePC isn't for everyone — in fact within about two seconds from picking it up you'll know if it's for you or not. For those it does appeal to, it's a brilliant little thing that fills a much lamented gap.

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Mobile phones 'worse than smoking': Neurosurgeon

Mobile phones could represent a public-health time bomb akin to asbestos or smoking, according to a study by neurosurgeon Dr Vini G Khurana.

Mobile safety guidelines released

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released draft guidelines for mobile service providers to implement to lessen the dangers of mobile chat rooms for young children.

Mobile phones to detect adolescent depression

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is trialling a Java-based mobile application that helps with early warning-sign detection and monitoring of adolescent depression.

The right to hit play

While Government bodies are allowing R18+ rated content on mobile phones, nothing has been done to remedy the situation with games, where a "maximum" rating of MA15+ applies.

Mobile Guru: Love Virtually

Whip out your handset and find yourself a partner this week as we explore the mobile dating world.

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.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

DIY: Setting up your home office

When setting up a home office, there are some things you shouldn't overlook. This handy guide will help you avoid the most common pitfalls.

Tech on tour: Family road trip survival tips

Can technology make the hassles of a family car trip simpler? Alex Kidman decided to put technology to the test on the road.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Protect your home office - from your kids

There's nothing worse than setting up your home office, only to have the kids destroy the lot with an errant game install, virus infection or jam covered keyboard.

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TimeOut PC 2.2

Control the amount of time a person can spend on the computer.

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AccuTracking

See real-time locations and speed, track your route with online GPRS.

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TellusS 2.0.0.1

Use an accounting system for mobile phones.

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AlertMobile Pro 4

Monitor for unauthorized access attempts on your network and receive warnings via a mobile device.

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AlertMobile Pro 4

Monitor for unauthorized access attempts on your network and receive warnings via a mobile device.

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