Tags: pda, walkman

Sony Vaio, Walkman, Reader get OLED treatment

In lieu of OLED TVs, Sony shows off OLED-based Vaio, Reader and Walkman prototypes at the CEATEC show in Japan.

In the good old days we'd let our fingers do the walking when using the Yellow Pages. These days our fingers do a lot more with our mobile phones.

Sony Ericsson W995

The W995 under-performs where it counts. The screen is small and of a low-resolution, the web browser doesn't inspire web browsing, and worst of all, the W995 is just too expensive.
Sony Walkman X-series (32GB) NWZ-X1060

After our preview, we're enchanted with the touchscreen Walkman, but fear that it will only appeal to a small minority of the MP3 player market, namely non-conformists and music aficionados with a burning touchscreen itch.
Sony Walkman NWZ-B133F (1GB)

The entry-level Sony B-Series Walkman is a solid choice for the gym thanks to its ultracompact design, quick charge function, and integrated FM tuner, but beware the eye strain.
HTC Touch 3G

Amongst the numerous HTC handsets this year, the unassuming Touch 3G may not make the strongest impact, but it is certainly one of our favourites.
Sony Ericsson W380i

Sony Ericsson's W380i is pretty much an MP3 player wrapped around a mobile phone — and a pretty darned good MP3 player at that.
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.
MWg Atom V

MWg's first Australian release is a solid Windows Mobile smartphone at a reasonable price, let down in part by sluggish performance.
Sony Walkman NWZ-E430F

Sony claims these 4GB and 8GB players will last for 45 hours of musical bliss between charges. Set for release in October, they come in black, red, pink and blue.

Top smartphones for newbies

If you're looking to get organised digitally for the first time, and are a little bamboozled by what's out there, we've corralled together the best smartphones for first timers.
Top smartphones with QWERTY keyboards

If you're a road warrior who receives and sends plenty of email, then these mobile phones with full keyboards will make your life much easier.
Top crop: Best BlackBerrys

Even with stiff competition, BlackBerry is still the name synonymous with mobile business devices. Check out our list of the latest releases.
Should I buy 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.

Sony Ericsson W205: A Walkman only your wallet could love

With its aim on those struggling with the dwindling economy, Sony Ericsson announced two new budget-priced handsets today, the S312 and the W205.
Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman: 8-megapixel music monster

Sony Ericsson's latest announcement is a Walkman by name, but is packed with all the goodness of a Cyber-shot and the growing range of smartphones on the market, including a 3.5mm headphone socket.
Is this HTC's 2009 smartphone line-up?

A slew of images have popped up on the web that are allegedly HTC's line-up for 2009. Among the images are models that look like updates of current devices and quite a few with slide-out keyboards, too.
Sony Ericsson's new W508 Walkman phone

Sony Ericsson expanded its Walkman phone line at CES with the announcement of its new W508 music phone.

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

How do I combine my phone, PDA and iPod into one device?
How to get music onto your Walkman phone

The Sony Ericsson Walkman phones are great, but it's not always obvious how to get music onto them. We take you through the checks you need to make before installing the software, how the software works and give you some troubleshooting tips.
PDA shopping checklist

Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

LogMeIn Pro2

Access remotely, monitor, diagnose, and manage computers and network devices.
Memo PLUS

Wish your memos could do more for you? Give them an overhaul with Memo PLUS! Encryption, drawings, templates, alarms, and a whole lot more!
SilverScreen

SilverScreen 3.4 offers new Dynamicon animated icons. Experience the next generation of application management.
Ultrasoft Money

Synchronize Microsoft Money directly with your Palm OS handheld, and keep your financial information up to date while you're away from your computer.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.