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Telstra F852

The F852 may not be the best Next G phone available, but it looks good and the price is right.

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Telstra F165

Dubbed the "Country Phone" Telstra's F165 sure looks the part. A rugged, rubberised candy-bar form factor with an extendable external antenna masks powerful HSDPA connectivity.

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Sony Ericsson W760i

The W760i is a solid performer, and we've found it hard to fault this handset during our tests. Yet, with strong competition hot on its heels, the W760i falls short of bowling us over.

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LG KF390

Take out the Next G reception and you end up with a low quality handset at a mid-range price point. Still, it's great to see another blue tick phone for our friends in the bush to consider.

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HTC Touch Diamond

It's hard to hate the beautifully designed and feature-rich HTC Touch Diamond, though its frequently laggy interface did test our patience, and its battery life is a concern.

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Telstra offers blogs to broadband customers

Telstra has officially launched a free blogging service to broadband customers of its retail BigPond arm.

Mobile TV gives a new view of Games

Apple may be doing well selling downloadable TV shows for viewing on iPods, but the world-first technology being demonstrated by Telstra and Microsoft at Melbourne's Commonwealth Games could soon knock the download-and-watch model on its head.

Microsoft releases Media Center in Australia

Microsoft today launched its long awaited Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, which is designed to converge the home entertainment centre into a single software program.

Plans for Australian download chart delayed by retailers

The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is moving ahead with plans to develop a chart for downloaded tracks, but its launch has been delayed because of the reluctance of some online retailers to participate.

Vodafone to launch 3G on 31 October

Vodafone will launch its Australian 3G mobile phone service on 31 October. Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra will be the first with service, with pricing and plans to be announced on the launch date.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

CNET.com.au's GPS Buying Guide

Prices for GPS devices 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.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

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.

Five music download services compared

If you're keen to boost your music collection without stepping away from the glow of your monitor, our quick guide to Australian download services will give you all the info you need.

The iPhone: What's new, what's not

While we can't tell you just yet whether the iPhone will live up to the hype just yet, we can tell you what features the iPhone will offer and whether those features are the first of their kind.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

The M Factor

CNET.com.au's M Factor competition lets you decide which is the ultimate mobile phone in each of six categories - Fashion, Camera, MP3, Smart, Budget and 3G.