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  • Handhelds will morph into 'communicators'

    Handspring co-founder Jeff Hawkins is rethinking the future of portable technology. He envisions the next trend will be "communicators" which are a mobile phone-organiser combo.

  • eGlobal buys US wireless company

    eGlobal has agreed to buy US wireless company Imbros in a AU$5.2 million deal the ASX-listed company hopes will make it a major player in the converging areas of mobile communications, smartcards and payment solutions.

  • Gadgets: the electronic addiction

    Call me a Scrooge if you want, but I could never justify spending my hard earned dough on the latest PDA phone with in-built digital camera and 802.11 connectivity. I have no sympathy for the technology addicts that fork out megabucks for gadgets guaranteed to become obsolete overnight and that depreciate at the speed of light.

  • Palm to acquire rival Handspring

    Palm will buy rival Handspring for approximately US$169 million in an effort to strengthen its grip on the market for handheld devices.

  • Apple and Microsoft out of sync

    Apple Computer on Thursday released the final version of its iSync synchronization software, in what could be seen as an attempt to trump new software coming next week from Microsoft.

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  • Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

    Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do at least, not yet.

  • 10 reasons to buy an iPod Touch over an iPhone

    For those keen to get their hands on Apple's newest must-have toy, but without ditching their existing phone, the iPod Touch is looking like a better proposition than an iPhone. Here's why.

  • Is 2008 the year of the BlackBerry-killer?

    In 2005, Canadian wireless company Research in Motion (RIM) came from relative obscurity to steal a global lead in e-mail equipped mobile devices with its BlackBerry. Could 2008 be the year that BlackBerry falls off its perch?

  • For Opera, smaller really is better

    Opera CTO Hkon Wium Lie must feel a special kinship with the "Band of Brothers" soliloquy that Shakespeare reserves for Henry V.

  • Successfully deploy a BlackBerry Enterprise Server

    One organisation has recently gone through a very successful deployment of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) and accompanying devices. Here are 10 lessons to ensure BlackBerrys leave a good taste in your organisation.

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  • What to know before you buy

    Can you really trust what a salesman tells you? Get the essential information before you enter the store. ZDNet partner Consumer Reports magazine brings you tips on buying everything from DVD players to cordless phones.

  • O2 Xphone IIm

    O2's Xphone IIm should appeal to those who want a smarter than average phone, but against serious smartphone opposition it comes a very distinct second.

  • BlackBerry 8700

    The BlackBerry 8700 series is ideal for mobile professionals who require always-on e-mail access, but it's not so good for non-business users.

  • Sony Ericsson P900

    Sony Ericsson has taken its P800 smartphone, made some improvements, and repackaged the whole thing. The result is a highly capable device that's the equal of its competitors.

  • Handhelds will morph into 'communicators'

    Handspring co-founder Jeff Hawkins is rethinking the future of portable technology. He envisions the next trend will be "communicators" which are a mobile phone-organiser combo.

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