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LG KF390

Take out the Next G reception and you end up with a low quality handset at a mid-range price point. Still, it's great to see another blue tick phone for our friends in the bush to consider.

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HTC Touch Diamond

It's hard to hate the beautifully designed and feature-rich HTC Touch Diamond, though its frequently laggy interface did test our patience, and its battery life is a concern.

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LG KF700

Tossing the KF700 into a mobile market obsessed with the iPhone could be a tough pitch for LG. HSDPA data speeds and multiple methods of input could be what's needed to turn a few heads away from the competition.

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Nokia 6220 Classic

Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.

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Samsung A551

As Next G handsets go, the A551 isn't the best, nor is it the worst. Its middle of the road design and feature set is matched by a mid-range price tag.

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Skype releases video-calling beta for Macs

Software is designed to enable free video calls between Skype users with Windows or Mac machines.

Hold the phone: Nokia's Tube is the Nokia 5800

We last discussed Nokia's "Tube" back in June, after details first surfaced a few months earlier. Now, we know a heap of extra details.

Top 5 MP3 mobile phones

Do you wish you could to listen to music as well as make phone calls on your handset? Here are five of the best MP3-playng mobile phones.

iPhone 3G: All the Australian details

Australians all let us rejoice, the iPhone's finally here. After a year of rumours, gossip and frantic speculation the day is finally upon us, but don't expect it to blow you away.

HTC Touch Diamond vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

Only a phone face-off can decide which of these feature-packed business-focused smartphones will rule the boardroom.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

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.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Mobile phones to complement your lifestyle

Whether you are a music enthusiast, a mobile professional or just have basic needs, it's important to find a mobile phone that suits your lifestyle.

Speed up with a 3G mobile phone

Third-generation handsets offer video calls, music downloads and streaming services. They're generally a bit bigger than their 2G cousins but offer a whole lot more multimedia functionality.

New Motorola RAZR line show

Motorola has announced three hot new slim phones for the Australian market that are sure to wow you with their sleek designs and fancy features. Check out our line show of the latest successors to the Motorola RAZR.

UPDATE: Telstra 3G mobile service goes live

Telstra has launched its third-generation (3G) mobile phone service, with a choice of four new handsets and two capped plans.

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Skype 3.8.0.180

Experience free, unlimited, high-quality voice communication over the Internet.

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Lycos Phone 1 beta

Make PC-to-PC calls to your friends over the Internet.

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