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What do you call something that looks like a BlackBerry, acts like a BlackBerry and yet offers a lot more than most BlackBerry devices? Nokia calls it the E61.
The Nokia 6111 is an attractive, small phone that boasts plenty of functionality under the hood. Pity the onboard memory wasn't larger, though.
Watch TV broadcasts on your mobile with Nokia's N92 3G handset. There's also Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth for connectivity and an external memory card slot for recording your favourite shows. Nokia Australia is yet to announce local availability. Stay tuned to CNET.com.au for more information about Nokia's Nseries.
If you're a globe-trotter, you'll need a world phone to keep in touch from almost anywhere.
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's mid-range Z520i is a highly customisable clamshell phone with light effects, a VGA camera, MP3 support and in-phone media editing features.
If you've got a compelling business reason to own a push-to-talk phone, then the KX440 was built for you. If you're after a flashier phone, it definitely isn't.
Mobile phone maker Nokia warned Friday that a growing number of its handsets are being damaged by badly made or counterfeit batteries from other companies.
A keyless dial and built-in mirror aims to please women looking for a discreet phone to slip into their handbags. The tiny 7380 also contains a 2-megapixel camera for taking surreptious snaps while out on the town.
It might be the baby of Nokia's N Series, but it still sports a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and a 64MB reduced-size MMC.
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.
Miniature in size and light on the features, this great value handset will appeal to a young market segment. Read our Australian review.
The rugged Siemens M65 is the ideal phone for active and sporty people. It is a shock and water resistant handset with features that cyclists will love.
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| Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB | 33 plans |  1% |
| Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | 33 plans |  2% |
| Nokia N97 | 37 plans | 2% |
| Apple iPhone 8GB | 33 plans | 1% |
| Nokia E63 | 33 plans | 1% |
| Apple mobile phones | 2% |
| Nokia mobile phones | 1% |
| Samsung mobile phones | 1% |
| Sony Ericsson mobile phones | 1% |
| LG mobile phones | 1% |
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