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Optus, Smartphone Reviews

Samsung SGH-i780

With two batteries and a separate charger, the SGH-i780 could be a wise choice for the mobile professional, although it's a bit bulky and the screen is a touch small for some applications

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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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BlackBerry Bold 9000

The Bold is what BlackBerry fans have been waiting for. It's feature-rich and sharply designed, let down in small measure by some cumbersome software.

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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

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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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iPhone launch coverage

Want to check out all the madness from the late-night iPhone launches in Australia and New Zealand? Here's all our coverage from the long-awaited release of the hallowed handset.

Yes, the iPhone has landed

After two hours of food, entertainment and nail-biting anticipation, Optus has sold the first Apple iPhone 3G handsets in Australia.

iPhone 3G FAQ

Is your heart aflutter at the thought of buying an iPhone 3G? Even if you are just toying with the idea, there are a few things to consider. Fortunately, CNET is here to tell you all you need to know.

Australia's cheapest iPhone plans

Finding it hard to figure out which iPhone deal is the best value for money? We've got our calculators out and read the fine print to bring you this easy to follow breakdown of Australia's iPhone pricing.

City dwellers get Vodafone speed bump

Vodafone has rolled out HSDPA -- a higher speed version of 3G -- to a slew of new metropolitan areas in Australia, but rural users will have to wait for the same privilege.

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Lost mobile phones: a survival guide

Odds are you use your mobile all the time - but what should you do if it's lost or stolen? David Braue catches up with some new solutions to an ongoing problem.

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.

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The M Factor

CNET.com.au's M Factor competition lets you decide which is the ultimate mobile phone in each of six categories - Fashion, Camera, MP3, Smart, Budget and 3G.

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.

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.

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