Review: Nokia N97 Mini The Nokia N97 Mini is a smartphone that delivers despite its ‘old’ operating system. It may not be as good as its current rivals, but it still has a lot of features that can help you stay connected.
INQ Mini A Socialising Wonder The INQ Mini 3G may not have all the bells and whistles, but it certainly has a lot of social networking programs that users will love.
A Uniden Cordless Phone That's An All In One Office Thinking about ditching your home or office phone for your mobile? Because I have just found a smart new cordless phone called the X factor that really justifies staying connected.
Stunning HTC HD2 Smartphone Hurt By Telstra & Microsoft The new HTC HD2 smartphone is a stunning new addition to the HTC range, which seems to be getting better with each new model the Taiwanese manufacturer delivers. Having said that, this Smartphone is not without its problems, due in part to the fact that both Telstra and Microsoft are heavily involved in the release of this Windows Mobile-based phone in Australia.
HTC Hero Takes Android Right Up To Apple 18 months ago, I moved to using an iPhone, prior to that I had been a Motorola; as a Windows Mobile user, the difference between the two platforms was like chalk and cheese.
LG Hits Home Run With Transparent Phone LG is making strides with their phone design. With each new model they make improvements to both functionality and aesthetics. The Crystal is primarily a design change over the Viewty and Renoir but essentially the functionality is the same. However, there are subtle improvements that make the phone run a little better and having a slide out keypad makes it much easier to use.
Samsung Android Phone Nothing Special Samsung’s first Google Android phone, the Galaxy Icon, is aimed at users who want something simple and customisable.
Samsung Touchphone Shoots HD Videos The HD is one of five phones launched as part of Samsung’s new Icon touchphone range. It is HSDPA and DLNA-enabled, has Wi-Fi, GPS, and can record and play HD movies.
LG Connects With Messaging Phone The LG Xenon is a mobile phone aimed at users who want to chat, e-mail, and socialise while on the go. It comes with a touchscreen and a slide out QWERTY keypad for easy text input.
iPhone Rival Adopts TelstraOne The LG Arena is a touch screen smartphone which similar functionality to the Apple iPhone. It is 3G Internet enabled, has WiFi and multimedia capabilities.
New HTC Diamond A Great Smartphone The Touch Diamond2 has a lot of new and improved features that make it one of the few Windows Mobile based phones worth looking at this year. This HTC smartphone is definitely better than its predecessor and will simplify the way users communicate.
Google Android Gets A Touch Of Magic The second Google Android phone has arrived and is better than ever. Made by HTC, the Magic is a sleek device that makes do without the QWERTY keypad, runs on the latest Android OS (called Cupcake), and is packed with a lot of features to keep you busy.
Two Mobile Phones Rolled Into One If you have two SIM cards (one for work and another one for personal use, for example) you would usually have two mobile phones or only have one phone and swap the SIM cards when needed. The DualSim Slider looks just like any other phone but has the ability to accommodate two SIM cards at the same time, making calls and SMS between contacts a lot easier.
Samsung Slider Adds Touch Experience At first glance, the S8300 looks just like any other slider phone from Samsung. But upon closer inspection (and just by looking at the name), one would know that this new mobile puts the power to change the interface in your fingertips.
Motorola Phone Unifies With TelstraOne The MotoSurf A3100 comes with the new TelstraOne interface that simplifies the way you use your mobile phone. This may just be the perfect solution for those who do not want to relearn certain functions all over again.
TelstraOne Phone Is Simple To Use Normally when reviewing a phone the first things we would talk about are design and features. However, with this one the feature that warrants the most attention is the new TelstraOne interface.
An Affordable Nokia Smartphone That Can Organise Your Life The new Nokia E63 performs just as good as its older brother, the E71, but sports a cheaper price tag. It may miss out on a couple of good features, but then, who is complaining?
Basic Sony Ericsson Phone Still Well-Worth Buying With the wide variety of mobile phones available on the market, a phone needs to have something truly remarkable to set it apart. The Sony Ericsson C150 doesn’t exactly exude originality or innovation but it is a solid little handset that is sure to please.
Nokia Slider A Can-Do Phone The Nokia N85 is a slider phone packed with features despite its small profile. It can play store the latest games from Nokia, play your music, display websites in seconds, and can be your personal navigator when you are lost.
Samsung Touch Phone Simple And Easy To Use The new F480 sports a great form factor, fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and has a responsive touchscreen display. It does not have a lot of bells and whistles, making it good for users who just want to have a touch-based phone that works.
Review: HTC Dream Phone Now A Google Reality The HTC Dream, the first Google Android phone to hit the Australian market, has all the clever software and tools that redefines the online experience. Users who want to take full control of their phone and its apps should take the plunge, as this one very versatile unit.
New HTC Smartphone Larger Than Life The new Touch HD from HTC will change the way you look at videos, documents, and websites thanks to its large screen. You can give this phone a go if you hate looking at small screens and want an easy-to-use smartphone, although be prepared to shell out a hefty sum for it.
First Review: HTC 3G Phone Redefines Touch HTC looked at its Touch phone released last year, took down some points of improvement, and implemented the changes to its new Touch 3G. This smartphone has a great form factor, comes with better specifications, and is set to take the touch experience to another level.
Samsung Everything Phone Stacks Up Nicely The new Omnia from Samsung claims to do it all. It comes with a great camera sensor, built-in GPS, DivX player, and various office tools to keep you connected. But is this smartphone just another jack of all trades, master of none phone?
New HTC Touch Adds Keys To Diamond While it is one of the best Windows smartphones around, the HTC Touch Diamond did not get high praises from us as it had a couple of hiccups that needed to be sorted out. It may be better the second time around though, as the new HTC Touch Pro is better, faster, and comes with more features compared to its older sibling.
Expensive Palm Smartphone Is Just Too Simple Palm’s new offering, the Treo Pro, is HSDPA-capable, features a QWERTY keypad and touchscreen input, comes with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and sports a simple layout to boot. But despite sporting the latest features, this smartphone failed to impress and made us ask the question, “Is this worth it?”
Review: Anywhere Navigation With Nokia I have to admit, I have never used a GPS phone for what it was intended to do--that is why using the Nokia 6210 GPS navigator was quite a novelty, not least due to the fact that using the GPS was simple and straightforward, if a touch slow.
Toy-Like Walkman Phone Quite The Performer If you are the type of person who judges a book by its cover, then don't even bother looking at the new Walkman phone. The Sony Ericsson W980 looks like one of those DoCoMo phones you can buy in Japan and feels very cheap to say the least. But if you are willing to give this phone a chance, you will soon grow to love it for its easy interface, massive storage capacity, and unique features.
Samsung Olympic Phone Fails To Capture Gold The new Samsung slider phone may not look as attractive as its LG counterpart (Secret KF750), but what it lacks in flair, it certainly makes up for in design and functionality. We take a look at the U900, go with our sense of touch, and find where the ‘adaptive touch’ function comes into play.
LG Touch Phone: Nice But Not Naughty Lately Korean Electronics company LG has been getting all suave, sexy and sophisticated with their brand. At a number of launches this year, you would be forgiven for thinking that you may have been at a lingerie party rather than the launch of a new electronics gadget.
Review: Nokia Smartphone Has All Bases Covered Nokia’s latest offering looks just like any other QWERTY smartphone on the market. However, what separates this unit from other phones is what it brings to the table. The Smarthouse Team takes a look at the E71 and sees what this smartphone has in store for us.
Flaws In Touch Diamond Exposed From the Apple iPhone to the LG KF700, the touch generation of phones have finally arrived. These new phones not only offer touch-sensitive screens, it also provides users with applications that redefine how a mobile phone should be. HTC’s latest offering, the Touch Diamond, comes with a TouchFLO 3D interface that claims to gives you touch control over this Windows-based smartphone, but just how well does it perform?
FIRST REVIEW: Apple 3G iPhone Vs HTC Touch Diamond Who has the best smart phone Apple with their 3G iPhone or HTC with their new Touch Diamond model based on the Windows Mobile Platform? During the past two weeks I have been using a 3G iPhone, I have never owned an Apple phone let alone an Apple computer despite spending many years writing about Apple software and hardware.
Motorola Delivers With Ferrari Phone From the LG Prada to the Sagem Porsche, mobile phone companies seem to tie-up with other well-known brands to create a mobile phone for users who want to flaunt it. The new Motorola unit is no exception – it has ‘merged’ the elegance of Ferrari with its existing V9 model, creating a new flip phone for Ferrari fanatics. But how does this prancing horse stack up?
Trouble-free i-Mate Smartphone Smartphones come in various shapes, sizes, and specifications in order to address the different needs of a user. Despite being an entry-level, Windows Mobile 6 smartphone, the new Jama 101 comes with proprietary programs that allow users to customise and protect their unit effortlessly.
Reviewed: Affordable Prepaid Palm Smartphone If you are looking for a smartphone that is not bulky and has excellent features, then the Palm Centro may just be the phone for you. It is available for Telstra prepaid customers for an attractive price of $299, which makes it a very affordable smartphone.
Zoom In With Samsung 5-Megapixel Phone The slider phones from Samsung easily fit in one’s pocket as it sports a thin profile despite being packed with features. This is not the case however, for its new cameraphone: the G800. While this 3G handset comes with a 5-megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom, Xenon flash, FM radio and music player function, Bluetooth connectivity, and fast browsing speeds, it is thick and can be mistaken for a point-and-shoot camera.
Pricey Nokia Phone For Flaunting Mobile phone companies have launched elegant and sophisticated-looking phones in an attempt to woo users to show off their mobile devices instead of placing it inside their pockets. The 8800 Sapphire Arte phone from Nokia certainly looks the part, but is it just another flash in the pan?
Get Lost With HTC GPS Phone Various companies have followed the footsteps of Apple by launching touch phones that have minimal keys. The Touch Cruise is HTC’s new touch phone that not only runs on Windows Mobile 6, but also comes with a built-in GPS receiver that can take you anywhere, so feel free to get yourself lost.
First Review: Fast 3.5G I-mate Ultimate Smartphone The new Ultimate 8502 from i-mate takes the stress out of mobile computing by providing users with a smartphone that can possibly do it all. This phone promises blistering upload and download speeds and provides clever features not found in any other smartphone.
Telstra Walkie Talkie Phone Does Wonders Telstra aims to get push-to-talk technology that needed push with the launch of the TalkNow ZTE 159 phone; a 3G tough phone built for the outdoors that comes with an assisted GPS feature and a new Talk Now function that instantly turns the phone into a walkie talkie.
New Palm Treo Smartphone Nothing Special The Palm Treo 500 has a form factor and operating system similar to other smartphones we have reviewed over the past few months, so what’s so special about it?
Wireless Skype Without The Fuss While VoIP is widely being used for free (or affordable) calls to anyone in the world, users usually have to be sitting in front of their computer to have direct access to this service. Linksys aims to remove the ‘computer’ in the VoIP equation by introducing the CIT400, a dual mode portable telephony kit that comes built-in with the Skype program.
Motorola Rokr Phone Bundle Disappoints Listening to music stored on your mobile phone wirelessly via a set of Bluetooth headphones sounds like a good idea, so why aren't we blown away by Motorola's new Z6 mobile phone and S9 stereo Bluetooth headphone bundle?
LG Phone Shinier The Second Time Around LG has given its Shine mobile phone a Titanium facelift. The new Titanium Shine looks similar to its predecessor, but does it address the shortcomings of the first model? We take a closer look.
Asus Puts The Smart In Smartphone Businessmen who are constantly out of the office will need a smartphone that can retrieve e-mail in an instant, is easy to use, and has a lot of office applications. The new Asus M530w seems to put all that’s needed in the palm of your hands.
Easy To Use Telstra Next G Phone If you want to have a Next G mobile phone without all the bells and whistles, the new EasyTouch might be just the thing. We take a look at this new phone created by ZTE for Telstra and see whether it is as easy to use as it claims to be.
New Nokia Phone Impresses Nokia has once again created a phone that gives users exactly what they need. The Nokia E51 is a candy-bar handset designed for businessmen and women who want a phone packed with features but without the unnecessary bells and whistles.
Reviewed: Sony Ericsson's Best Camera Phone Camera phones have gone a long way. They can now take a good picture under almost any lighting conditions, stored photos can now be sent to others with a touch of a button, and photos can even be printed out to preserve that precious moment. Sony Ericsson’s K850i has a high pixel count in the digicam stakes, but is it worth buying as a phone?
First Review: Telstra's Rural Mobile Phone Telstra takes Next G to the great outdoors with its new 165 ‘Country Phone’. This handset promises greater reception in rural areas, incorporates a tough design, and will definitely fit the lifestyle of the outdoor tradesman.
