Mobile Phones - Reviews

Review Date: 12-DEC-2004

HP iPAQ hx4705

RRP: $1199.00

This fast, capable PDA with many outstanding features is undercut by a frustrating touchpad.

ASUS MyPal A730W Pocket PC

Review Date: 18-DEC-2004

RRP: $899.00

The ASUS MyPal A730 packs a lot of features into an attractive package, but it could make better use of some of them.

Review Date: 20-MAR-2005

Palm Tungsten T5

RRP: $599.00

The Tungsten T5 will appeal to people who want a Palm-based business handheld that can double as a portable storage device.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

O2 XDA IIs

RRP: $1599.00

The O2 is a good option for business consumers who want the convenience of a phone integrated with their PDA.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

O2 Xphone IIm

RRP: $649.00

This model is essentially the same as the Xphone II, with only a few improvements.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

O2 Xphone II

RRP: $749.00

The Xphone II bundles lots of features into a compact, sleek design. It would suit phone users needing basic organiser capabilities, but those wanting more comprehensive PDA features should stick to the Xda range.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

O2 XDA II Mini

RRP: $1199.00

The Xda mini is a lightweight, compact, tri-band smartphone packed with features and housed in a perfectly sized case.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

Palm Treo 650

RRP: $1119.00 $949.00

The Palm Treo 650 is a fully featured smartphone with its small size, backlit keyboard and improved camera making it a worthwhile purchase.

Review Date: 01-JUN-2005

Sony Ericsson P910i

RRP: $1400.00 $1099.00

The P910i is a significant upgrade in display quality and memory storage from its predecessor, but the lack of Wi-Fi support and its expensive price tag count against it.

Review Date: 14-JUN-2005

Palm Zire 72

RRP: $399.00

Considering the many features packed into its diminutive chassis and its snappy performance, the Zire 72 is a bargain.

Review Date: 01-JUL-2005

HP iPAQ h6365

RRP: $1299.00 $999.00

This is a top-notch organiser, but it does leave room for improvement. The software and bundle is solid, but some minor issues keep the device from shining.

Accessories

Review Date: 03-JUL-2005

BlueAnt Supertooth II

RRP: $199.00

Blueant's Supertooth II Bluetooth portable handsfree offers outstanding audio combined with straightforward controls and long battery life. If you need to talk on a mobile regularly in traffic, it's a great buy.

Review Date: 04-JUL-2005

HP iPAQ rx3715

RRP: $699.00

Despite a mediocre camera, the Rx3715 has more goodies than most other Pocket PCs. Some features aren't terribly useful, but the rest make for a pretty nifty (albeit expensive) PDA.

Review Date: 07-JUL-2005

Palm Tungsten E2

RRP: $399.00 $349.00

The low-cost Palm Tungsten E2 is a comfortable entry level model for business users.

GSM Mobile Phones

Review Date: 13-JUL-2005

Nokia 7610

RRP: $669.00

A nice design, good software and a great camera make this a very good pick if you're seeking a phone with a bit more but don't want to carry around a full PDA.