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Digital Life #77: Getting drunk on Kool-Aid
Google Wave, is it email done right? Plus we look at a gaggle of Google phones, the LG New Chocolate, camera projectors and much more.
Hands on with the HTC HD2
Beauty, power and Windows Mobile — something seems out of place. We take our time pawing over the upcoming HTC HD2 and ask the question, can Windows Mobile ever be sexy?
Reviews
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HTC Tattoo
If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.
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Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem
This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.
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HTC HD2
HTC's HD2 reads like a perfectly balanced mathematical equation of geeky desire, and when compared to last year's Touch HD, this new model has pluses next to every spec.
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Samsung NC10
The NC10 betters previous Samsung netbooks with a built-in HSDPA SIM card reader and the portability this provides. Optus wireless broadband bundles seem like excellent value.
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Nokia N86 8MP
There's a lot to like about the N86 8MP, but it's hard to fall in love with it too. While it's well made with good features, it looks and feels like a phone from several years ago.
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Optus E1762 USB Modem
The hardware performs its part of the equation just fine, but if you're considering Optus' wireless broadband make sure you take advantage of its seven-day trial period.
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HTC Hero
HTC shows just how customisable Google's Android platform is, delivering a swag of home screen widgets out of the box. We can't wait to get our hands on the Hero.
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HTC Magic
Parts of the phone are as the name suggests, magic, but the absence of outstanding multimedia jeopardises the success of this latest Android.
Features
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Best touchscreen mobile phones
In the good old days we'd let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.
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Talk like a supermodel: Sexy fashion phones
Phones are more than just communication devices — they can echo your personal style.
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Top smartphones for newbies
If you're looking to get organised digitally for the first time, and are a little bamboozled by what's out there, we've corralled together the best smartphones for first timers.
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Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up
We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.
News
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Telstra's lightning iPhone offer
The nation's largest telco, Telstra, has unveiled a new iPhone plan which will see new customers getting a $100 account credit when they purchase a new plan.
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Optus upgrades its cable network too
Optus has finally put an end to speculation on whether it will follow Telstra's upgrade of its hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, announcing that it has already started work on its cable in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Optus Wireless Broadband: Now cheaper, sort of
Optus is now offering its wireless broadband plans cheaper, but only for the first 12 months.
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Windows Phone: Everything you need to know
After months and months of waiting, Microsoft has finally kicked its latest mobile operating system out of the nest to see if it can fend for itself in the big, bad world of smartphone rivalries. Alongside the OS itself, Microsoft also rolled out a bunch of new web-based services as well.
DIYs and How-to
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Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone
Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.
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How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?
How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?
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I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
I'm looking for a reasonable wireless Internet plan that will not break the bank.
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I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.
I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.
Downloads
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Dialectic
Scriptable phone dialer & system-wide address book menu.
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Advanced Device Locks for S60
Lock your Symbian phone or selected applications.
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Advanced Device Locks Professional Edition for Symbian S60
Lock your device, certain applications on your device, or secure data.
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Active Caller ID
Identify callers and manage contacts from your PC.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
Videos
Image Galleries
| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 34 plans |  2% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 34 plans | 1% |
| Nokia N97 | 41 plans |  2% |
| Sony Ericsson Satio | 12 plans | 1% |
| Nokia 5800 XpressMusic | 34 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 3% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| Blackberry mobile phones | 3% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
