3G Mobile Phones - Reviews

Review Date: 20-NOV-2009

LG Chocolate BL40

RRP: TBA

LG's Chocolate BL40 boasts excellent build quality and a flashy, if unconventional, design. The interface does have its issues and the oddly-shaped design does take a while to grasp, but it has plenty of features.

Review Date: 13-NOV-2009

Samsung S6700T

RRP: $249.00

The Samsung S6700T offers a reasonable number of features at an entry-level price. Anyone interested in an easy-to-use handset with access to Telstra's Next G network should be pleased.

Review Date: 06-NOV-2009

Sony Ericsson Aino

RRP: $949.00

The Sony Ericsson Aino's ability to wirelessly connect a PS3 is a great feature, but the limited touch screen functions and its top heavy design diminish its wider appeal.

Review Date: 30-OCT-2009

Telstra T106

RRP: $129.00

Telstra's T106 is far from a great mobile phone -– it looks average at best, the controls aren't well designed and it has a poor display. At $129, though, it represents decent value when combined with Telstra's excellent Next G network.

Review Date: 28-OCT-2009

Samsung Pixon 12

RRP: TBA

Samsung's Pixon 12 is a great camera phone but lacks in a few other areas. If you're purely after a camera phone then this will do the job, but if you're looking for more of an all-round smartphone, the Pixon 12 fails to deliver.

Review Date: 26-OCT-2009

Sony Ericsson Yari

RRP: $549.00

Sony Ericsson's Yari mobile phone promises a lot but fails to deliver anything new, aside from gesture gaming. While this is a noteworthy feature, we really can't see mobile games taking off on such a small screen. What you're left with is a basic slider phone with a pretty good camera -- but we've seen it all too often before.

Review Date: 14-OCT-2009

Sony Ericsson Naite

RRP: $399.00

Sony Ericsson's first GreenHeart mobile phone is a solid yet largely uninspiring handset. Its green credentials are admirable, but it is expensive for a low-end mobile phone.

3G Mobile Phones, PrePaid Mobile Phones

Review Date: 12-OCT-2009

BEST_BUYS

Virgin Mobile VMX

RRP: $99.00

The Virgin Mobile VMX doesn't offer anything to get excited about, but its budget price makes it a bargain buy -- provided you can handle the mediocre display.

Review Date: 28-SEP-2009

Samsung Jet Icon

RRP: TBA

Samsung's Jet Icon may not be a smartphone, but it comes close. Its wealth of useful features, combined with a stylish and user friendly interface, make this mobile phone an excellent choice.

Review Date: 18-SEP-2009

LG Crystal (GD900)

RRP: $899.00

LG's Crystal (GD900) impresses largely thanks to its unique, transparent keypad that doubles as a touch pad. Ultimately though, it suffers from the lack of features often associated with stylish fashion phones. As a basic "dumb phone" you'll be impressed, but if you need good multimedia options, imaging and Web browsing performance you should look elsewhere.

Review Date: 18-SEP-2009

Nokia 6720 classic

RRP: $589.00

The Nokia 6720 classic improves on its predecessor by offering a faster processor and a 3.5mm headphone jack, but spoils the fun by lacking a Xenon flash and a camera lens cover. This is a solid mid-range mobile phone, but doesn't offer anything overly exciting.

Review Date: 26-AUG-2009

Sony Ericsson C903

RRP: $549.00

Sony Ericsson's C903 Cyber-shot mobile phone will suit those looking for a basic phone with a good camera, but there is little else about this handset that will get you excited.

Review Date: 24-AUG-2009

Samsung Preston Icon

RRP: $449.00

The Samsung Preston Icon is a functional and fast entry-level touch-screen phone. We were disappointed by the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. But that aside, the Preston Icon is easy to use, intuitive and is a good option for those who are on a budget.

Review Date: 24-AUG-2009

Nokia 6700 classic

RRP: $589.00

Nokia's 6700 classic doesn't come with all the bells and whistles of the latest touch screen smartphones, but if you're after a solid mid-range handset that won't break the bank, you may be impressed.