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Nokia 6600 Fold

It's been a long time since we last saw a Nokia that failed to do the basics well, but the 6600 Fold fits this description. It looks great but, with poor call quality, the Fold is a dismal under-achiever.

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Sony Ericsson R306

This one's for your nan -- it's a basic, budget flip phone equipped with an AM radio and not much else.

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Samsung INNOV8 (i8510)

The INNOV8 is loaded with features and sports massive storage. If you're in the market for a mobile phone that can do just about anything the INNOV8 should be on your shortlist.

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Sony Ericsson C905

The Sony Ericsson C905 is a very good phone with a decent camera, but don't expect this to be the model that has you selling your stand-alone camera on eBay.

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MWg Zinc II

The Zinc II looks great on paper with HSDPA, Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard. However, poor design mar the experience, with input being tremendously frustrating.

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Panasonic unveils new ToughBooks

Panasonic has updated its ToughBook range with the release of four notebooks, and a new rugged ultra-mobile PC.

BlackBerry Storm finally official

Research in Motion finally unveiled its first touchscreen smartphone in a joint announcement confirming the phone's exclusive worldwide release through Vodafone.

Nokia E72 and E75 promo video leaked

A promo video featuring Nokia's supposedly yet-to-be-announced E72 and E75 has been leaked online.

Vertu's bejewelled phones mark a big birthday

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, House of Boucheron, the posh French creator of jewellery, watches, and fragrances, is sharing the swankiness with a set of Vertu bejewelled mobile phones bearing names such as Magic, Audacious, Curious, and Voluptuous.

Move over T9, here comes Swype

The inventor of the T9 keyboard technology for numeric keypads, Cliff Kushler, is back in the game with a new alphanumeric entry technology for today's devices: touchscreen laptops and smartphones. His new technology, Swype, is quite simple to use, although beneath the user interface there's a lot going on.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

Save your mobile phone battery: tips to prolong talk time

So much to say, so little talk time. CNET.com.au shows you how to keep the conversation going by squeezing extra juice from your mobile phone's battery.

How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?

I am looking at upgrading my phone and would like something that will sync with Outlook. I currently have a phone, PDA and iPod and would ideally like to converge all of these into the one phone. Do I need to get a PDA-type phone to be able to do this?

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.

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.

GPS navigators for Father's Day

A portable GPS might just be the gift to give on Father's Day for dads who like to drive but aren't much cop at reading a map or taking instructions. We've selected a quartet of capable GPS's to make your Dad's Day shopping a little easier.

Laptops for Mother's Day

She's already juggling countless priorities and rushing from home to school to work and back again, so don't weigh her down with a heavy laptop.

Skype starter kit: update

Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

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RPN Engineering Calculator 9.0.1

Perform, save and print various computations with a complete help system and tips.

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Cliquick 2.10.11

Double your typing speed with with finger friendly keys that leave you more valuable screen space.

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TubeSucker 5.0.002

Search for and download thousands of videos from YouTube.com.

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Integrated Notification System 7.3

Manage your communication needs and send/receive messages to/from pagers, mobile phones, and faxes.

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Nemix 1.1

Improve your typing and arithmetic abilities playing on your mobile.

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