Stories by: Ross Catanzariti

Bundled with a USB adapter for combined PC and mobile telephony, Jabra's BT530 is a multiuse Bluetooth headset that commands a hefty price tag. If you don't plan on using its multipoint Bluetooth feature, we suggest looking at the far cheaper alternatives available.

Australian ISP Internode last week announced that they will be the first Australian supplier of the chumby. I can already hear it already: "What the hell is a chumby!?"

Building off the original Touch, HTC has seen fit to introduce a 3G version of its compact smartphone. Sitting in the middle of the market, the Touch 3G improves on its predecessor thanks to a far smoother user experience, but there is little else to get excited about.

Last week 3 Mobile announced the launch of its 3G Wi-Fi Router for mobile broadband customers in Australia. Designed to be used in tandem with one of 3's USB modems, the Wi-Fi Router simply piggybacks off the USB Modem when it's plugged in, allowing users to share a single mobile broadband account.

LG's latest clamshell is a godsend for users frustrated by tiny controls. Boasting perhaps the largest keypad we've ever seen, in addition to extra-large font options, the KF300 has clearly been designed with convenience and usability in mind.

Nokia's N-Series handsets were launched in Australia with much fanfare. These cream-of-the-crop smartphones boast a wealth of features, and are just as much about photography and multimedia as they are about voice communication.

3 Mobile last week announced that it will exclusively offer the INQ mobile phone in Australia.

3 Australia today announced that it will exclusively offer the INQ mobile phone in Australia.

Internode this week announced the launch of chumby in Australia. Chumby, previously available only in the US, is a compact device that streams your favourite parts of the Internet and delivers them in an always-on format.

Telstra's latest prepaid Next G handset aims to spice up a normally drab market segment. Offering a reasonable number of features for a low price, the T6 represents decent value when combined with Telstra's prepaid plans. However, there are better designed low-end handsets available.

Mobile broadband has many benefits. From the convenience of checking e-mail on the road, to streaming videos at your mate's place, the possibilities are endless.