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CNET Australia's best tech of 2009

Looking for a tech enthusiasts shopping list for the post-Christmas sales? Look no further then CNET Australia's best of the best in tech for 2009.

With iTunes gift cards being a great gift idea this Christmas, what apps will you be splurging on over the holidays?

LG Watch Phone GD910

The GD910 certainly has wow-factor. It looks like a watch but performs well as a mobile phone cum messenger. Sadly, the high price really dents the appeal of this wonderful gadget.
Nokia N900

What's Maemo? Never mind. The N900 ditches the "internet tablet" moniker of its predecessors and stands out as one of the most impressively featured handheld devices of 2009.
Nokia E72

Nokia E72 is a smartphone with loads of attitude and great features , well-suited for busy business people or anyone looking for a cool piece of technology.
Nokia 6760 Slide

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

If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.
Motorola H790 Bluetooth Headset

The H790 may not have some of the complementary technologies we sometimes see in Bluetooth products, but the functions it does perform it does exceptionally well.
INQ Mini

Sporting a funky, small design and social networking features this phone is a great choice for both the young and young at heart.
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.

Best mobile phones of 2009

Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.
Extend your mobile phone's battery life

There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.
Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.
Best sports games

Most of us aren't born with the ball-thwacking ability of Tiger Woods, the wheel twirling skills of Michael Schumacher or the heading ability of Tim Cahill.

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.
Telstra offers Twitter SMS service

Telstra today launched an SMS alert system for social networking tool Twitter, saying the SMS alerts would be free for its own customers.
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.
In the labs: Nokia N900

The Nokia N900 is in the CNET testing labs now. Don't miss your chance to ask us anything about this phone before the review is finished.

Getting started on Android

Our quick guide to the Android software gives you a glimpse into the mobile operating system and what it can do for you.
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.
Troubleshooting iPhone upgrade issues

We outline a few simple tips to help overcome tethering woes for iPhone users upgrading to firmware version 3.0.
Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone

Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.

MLB 2009 3D Countdown Screensaver

Count time left for Major League Baseball 2009 on your desktop.
Triple Play 98

Hit some big league home runs with this sports game.
NCAA Football 99 demo (software version)

Decide the fate of the 1999 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
NCAA Football 99 demo (3Dfx version)

Decide the fate of the 1999 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.