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Vodafone reveals NZ iPhone pricing
Pricing for the eagerly awaited Apple iPhone 3GS has finally surfaced from Vodafone New Zealand with the least amount upfront being NZ$399 for the 16GB model, if you sign up for a two-year contract at NZ$130 a month on an iPhone-specific plan.
Carriers in a tether over iPhone capabilities
One of the more curious aspects of the iPhone phenomenon has been the disconnect between the device's capabilities and carriers' willingness to support them.
Reviews
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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.
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Vodafone Compass
Compass makes an excellent navigation tool for casual users looking for directions a few times a month or year. More frequent users should look to something more robust.
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LG KS360 (WebSlider)
With touchscreen numeric input, a full QWERTY keyboard and super-cheap price tag, there's no better phone for teens that love to message.
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Optus USB Slimline Modem
The Optus USB modem works as advertised, but fluctuations in service and a few software bugs have hampered our experience during testing.
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Vodafone Internet Stick
For those blessed with excellent 3G reception in their homes the Vodafone Internet Stick will serve you well. Be sure to check Vodafone's coverage map before coughing up the cash.
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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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Sagem my511x
Like a bug in amber, the buttons on the 511 are maddeningly trapped within a translucent substance. For this reason, we can't recommend it.
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Palm Treo 500v
Although it's a good smartphone, the Treo 500v needs either Wi-Fi or HSDPA to deliver that knockout punch.
Features
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Megaphone #2: Your monthly mobile news
CNET Australia's latest video series is dedicated to everything mobile, including a look at the ongoing battle for touchscreen supreme.
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Megaphone #1: Your monthly dose of mobile
CNET Australia's latest video series is dedicated to everything mobile, including a peek at the sexiest phones of the future and a wrap of all the phone's we've reviewed this month.
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Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem and card round-up
We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone and 3.
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ADSL2+: Turbo-charged broadband, at last
Forget about the usual New Year's resolutions; this year, soon-to-be-widespread ADSL2+ availability will give you far better things to do with your time. David Braue catches up with the market.
News
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iPhone 3GS: Best pricing in Australia
The only thing that can jeopardise your post-iPhone purchase buzz is knowing that your friends bought it cheaper through a rival operator.
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Apple to sell unlocked iPhone 3GS
Apple Australia today confirmed it was directly selling unlocked iPhone 3GS devices in both the 16GB and 32GB models from its own outlets.
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Optus' iPhone elites get upgrade discount
Select Optus iPhone customers have been offered a 40 per cent discount on to-be-determined "early upgrade fees" for Apple's new iPhone 3GS.
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Midnight Optus launch for new iPhone
Optus has announced it will be opening three flagship stores at midnight on Thursday to kick off the first day's sales of the iPhone 3G S.
DIYs and How-to
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CNET Australia'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.
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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.
















