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HTC Snap

The Snap will appeal to a specific segment of business-minded road warriors who need good messaging but don't want to pay for extras like media or social networking.

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 right plan and handset for you.

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Reviews

  • Telstra Turbo 21 modem

    Telstra's Turbo 21 delivered the fastest wireless broadband experience we've seen. This excellent performance will be enough to justify its high price for some.

  • HTC Touch Pro

    The Touch Pro is a step in the right direction for HTC. It's still a bit sluggish but overall it performs better than the Diamond, plus the keyboard is a winning touch.

  • Palm Treo Pro

    Beneath its iPhone-esque exterior lurks a very capable business phone.The Palm Treo Pro may not have the snazzy interface designs of the competition, but this means it performs better in most areas.

  • 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.

  • Motorola Hiptop Slide

    The Hiptop Slide is social networking heaven paired with average standard phone features. This is one for the kids.

  • Samsung A711

    If you liked the A701, chances are you'll like the A711; it's fundamentally the same phone, just faster.

  • Samsung BlackJack

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

  • Palm Treo 750

    A bevy of OS enhancements and access to Telstra's Next G mobile broadband network easily make the Treo 750 the best Windows Mobile device we've ever used.

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Features

  • 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.

  • Is it time to ditch your landline?

    Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

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  • Telstra knows what a girl wants

    Girls are sexy made out of Pepsi, apparently, and for those who want to be sexier still Telstra has loaded up its mobile portal with fashion tips and celebrity gossip.

  • Advertising could fund future broadband

    The leaders of two of Australia's largest ISP's see a viable business model in offering free or discounted broadband connectivity, sponsored by advertisements targeted according to a user's web surfing habits.

  • Telstra, Unwired revamp wireless plans

    Unwired and Telstra today both revamped their wireless broadband plans: in the same week that Optus and Virgin unleashed new wireless offerings.

  • 3 launches iPhone support

    Three has launched a 3G SIM and data starter kit for those who want to get their iPhone from other carriers but use it on the 3 Network.

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