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Tech you loved in 2004

Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.

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Reviews

  • Samsung Jet

    The Samsung Jet is an excellent touchscreen device that packs a heap of features that would keep most people entertained for some time.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nokia 6500 Slide

    The Nokia 6500 Slide is an attractive 3G phone, but despite features like video-out doesn't really offer anything enticing enough to buy one.

  • LG Shine KU970

    The Shine looks gorgeous if you can manage to keep it clean, and will likely cause envy among those you show it off to. Just watch out for the pesky scroller.

  • Sony Ericsson W850i

    The first slider phone in the Walkman series, the W850i has a lot of fun features but an annoying keypad design.

  • EyeCam

    Concerned the babysitter is slacking off when you're out? Ever wanted to keep an eye on your kids or spouse while you're at work? If you've got a 3G phone, the EyeCam could be the perfect security/spy camera for you.

  • Nokia 6233

    A stainless steel design hits Nokia's 6233 -- a 3G-capable candybar-style phone with a 2-megapixel camera, music player, video ringtones and a QVGA display.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

    Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.

  • Optus promises nationwide HSDPA by June

    Optus promises nationwide HSDPA by June

  • Dopod gives Aussies the nod

    Dopod, the fastest growing mobile communications company in Asia, has today announced its entrance into the Australian market. Initially, two models from Dopod's range will be available for purchase locally -- the 838Pro and the 595.

  • Why would you want 3G?

    Although people are well aware of 3G technology, less people are actually considering using it. Could it be there just isn't the need? Should carriers be focussing their efforts elsewhere -- like regional areas?

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