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Frustrated by the lack of a copy protection standard that might help the digital content business reach the mainstream, a high-profile digital media group is taking matters into its own hands.
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The Nokia 6111 is an attractive, small phone that boasts plenty of functionality under the hood. Pity the onboard memory wasn't larger, though.
Thanks to QuickTime's promised MPEG-4 compression technology, movie previews now look absolutely stellar. But don't get used to seeing the pretty pictures.
We can barely fault the 2-megapixel K750i from Sony Ericsson, which is a very compelling and easy-to-use handset for mobile users looking to upgrade.
Despite a few design quirks, the sleek Sony CLIE PEG-TH55/G offers a long list of features that will appeal both to business users and those with more playful natures.
Olympus C-Series cameras are aimed at "advanced amateurs". The C-770 offers good image quality, a long zoom lens, and lots of features. Read our Australian review.
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