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Samsung BlackJack

Samsung's BlackJack is a utilitarian PDA-phone which has some consumer-friendly features that aim to balance its workhorse disposition.

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Palm Treo 650

PalmOne updates its winning Treo smart phone, improving the display, adding Bluetooth and quad-band GSM connectivity.

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HP iPAQ rw6828

The BlackBerry for non-corporate users who require extensive multimedia capabilities, in addition to push e-mail.

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Nokia 6131

An extensive feature set including a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD storage, and a screen that supports 16 million colours, is implemented on Nokia's elegant 6131 flip phone.

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Optus unwires broadband

Australia's number two carrier, Optus, will follow hot on-the-heels of Telstra into the wireless broadband market, it said today, with plans to start its own trial of the mobile data technology in the Sydney suburb of Belmore.

Optus uploads: A revolution in the making?

As Optus joins the likes of Telstra and others in now counting uploads as well as downloads in its service plans, has our new found enthusiasm for posting ourselves all over Facebook and YouTube set us up for higher prices?

Virus attacks prompt Optus server upgrade

Optus will upgrade its mail server infrastructure to deal with increased e-mail traffic on its network caused by viruses on customers' machines.

Laptops trump smartphones for e-mail on the go

3G data cards and wireless broadband solutions for laptops still lead smartphones like the BlackBerry when it comes to accessing work e-mail on the go, according to a recent Optus survey.

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DIY: Forward your Web-based e-mail to Outlook Express

If keeping track of all your e-mail accounts has gotten out of hand, we'll show you how to direct your Webmail to Outlook Express.

Motorola ditches the MPx220

I refer to your first take article of the MPx220. It says that Motorola has pushed back the Australian release date from November to February. Yet February has passed and there is no sign of this phone. I have emailed Motorola multiple times only to be told to "keep checking the Web site for an update" every time I speak to them. Other sources have told me:

1. It has not yet received network approval in Australia
2. The phones are ready they are just waiting for the carriers to release them to consumers
3. The last news I heard was that they were cancelled altogether!

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.

10 things to look for when buying a phone

Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.

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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.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music in Australia

CDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc, check out CNET.com.au's list of on-line music stores in Australia.

Best mobile phones of 2006

During the course of 2006, better cameras were built into handsets, fashion phones battled it out on the catwalk, GPS and Wi-Fi integration became common, and advances in mobile networks saw faster downloads for content.

Answering the call: 6 Mobile phones reviewed

We review six of the latest mobile phones -- from high-end smart phones to mobiles for the fashion-conscious.

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