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Top 5 business smartphones

Want to work on the move but don't want to lug a laptop? You'll need a smartphone that lets you do email, open business documents and browse the web.

Please Explain: 2G vs. 3G

In this edition of Please Explain we answer one of the most frequently asked questions by readers of CNET: "What is the difference between 2G and 3G?"

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Reviews

  • Palm Treo 500v

    Although it's a good smartphone, the Treo 500v needs either Wi-Fi or HSDPA to deliver that knockout punch.

  • Palm Treo 750

    A bevy of OS enhancements and access to Telstra's Next G mobile broadband network easily make the Treo 750 the best Windows Mobile device we've ever used.

  • Palm Treo 680

    Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.

  • Optus Wireless Connect

    Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.

  • LaCie Safe Mobile Hard Drive (40GB)

    This fingerprint-protected drive is a great way to protect large quantities of data, but it lacks backup software.

  • Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 2006

    WS_FTP Professional 2006 handles all of your file transfer needs, from simple Web site updates to secure compressed data transfer for serious business applications.

  • PalmOne LifeDrive

    The PalmOne LifeDrive is a versatile handheld packed with productivity and multimedia features -- but it's too expensive.

  • PalmOne Tungsten E2

    A performance-boosting upgrade to the highly successful Tungsten E, the PalmOne Tungsten E2 will please business and home users alike.

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Features

  • Best of CES Awards

    Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.

  • Top 5 PDA-phones

    These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

  • Megaphone #2: Your monthly mobile news

    CNET Australia's latest video series is dedicated to everything mobile, including a look at the ongoing battle for touchscreen supreme.

  • Please Explain: HSDPA

    Are you confused by the seemingly endless lists acronyms and jargon associated with technology? We're here to help. Check out our definition of HSDPA.

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  • Apple breaks up Palm Pre-iTunes lovefest

    We can't say this was a complete surprise, but it looks like Apple made good on its earlier warning and put an end to the Palm Pre-iTunes synchronisation with the release of iTunes 8.2.1.

  • Status of GSM Palm Pre

    Rumours of a GSM Pre have emerged on a Vietnamese forum showing high-quality photos clearly showing the SIM card slot behind the phone's battery cover.

  • Optus: $9.99 to use iPhone as modem

    Optus has outlined the additional cost its iPhone customers face if they want to use their device as a modem.

  • Report: Palm Pre will sync with iTunes

    As Palm readies the Palm Pre for release next month, another interesting tidbit of information has been discovered about the device. It is recognised by Apple's iTunes.

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DIYs and How-to

  • How much mobile data do you need?

    Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.

  • 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.

  • PDA shopping checklist

    Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops.

  • 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.

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Downloads

  • BestCrypt

    Keep your sensitive data encrypted in a portion of free space you allocate on your drive.

  • gnuplot

    Command-line 2D and 3D plotting utility.

  • TextPipe Engine

    Process various text files.

  • Copy2Contact

    Grab leads, contacts, and appointments into Salesforce, Outlook, or your CRM software.

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