The Telstra T-Touch Tab and the Optus MyTab are two of the first low cost tablet devices launched in Australia that attempt to provide an alternative to the Apple iPad. Both of these Android tablets are smaller than the iPad, sitting somewhere between a largish touchscreen phone like the popular HTC Desire and the iPad tablet.
Samsung has finally unwrapped its Galaxy Tab tablet with many observers claiming it may be the first genuine threat to Apple's all-conquering iPad. But how does it stack up?
So where do we start with our Nokia N8 review? Nokia, one of the world's largest mobile phone manufacturers, has been doing it tough in recent years. Despite Symbian being the world's most popular mobile operating system, the company has struggled to produce a high-end smartphone to rival Apple's iPhone and handsets that run Google's Android platform.
Microsoft's all-new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, is an entirely different beast to its clunky predecessor, Windows Mobile 6.5. Featuring an attractive, fresh and easy-to-use interface, Facebook integration and a full mobile office suite, Windows Phone 7 isn't perfect but its refreshing look and feel and consistent performance makes it a valid alternative to competing smartphone platforms.
Costing just $299, Telstra's T-Touch Tab is the first budget-priced tablet released in Australia. While the Apple iPad, Dell Streak and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab could be described as competitors, their higher price means the T-Touch Tab Touch is effectively alone as an affordable, entry-level tablet that doesn't skimp on too many features.
Not to be confused with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S, the Galaxy 5 smartphone is an entry-level prepaid smartphone. Excusive to Telstra and retailing for just $199, the Samsung Galaxy 5 is the cheapest Android phone on the market but despite this it doesn't skimp on too many features.
Not to be confused with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S, the Galaxy 5 smartphone is an entry-level prepaid smartphone. Excusive to Telstra and retailing for just $199, the Samsung Galaxy 5 is the cheapest Android phone on the market but despite this it doesn't skimp on too many features.
HTC announced two smartphones for the launch of Windows Phone 7 -- the HTC 7 Trophy and the HTC 7 Mozart -- but its ace in the pack is the HD7, boasting a huge 4.3in display.
LG's Optimus 7 is one of two Windows Phone 7 smartphones that will launch as an Optus exclusive on 21 October. The Optimus 7 has an impressive 16GB of storage and a 3.8in touchscreen display.
HTC is one of three mobile phone manufacturers to partner with Microsoft for the launch of Windows Phone 7, the company's new mobile operating system. Exclusive to Telstra, the HTC 7 Mozart comes equipped with a 3.7in SLCD display and an 8-megapixel camera. It is also the only Windows Phone 7 device to feature a Xenon flash.
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 might be the best BlackBerry ever, but we think at its core it is generally the same as most other BlackBerrys. It possesses an excellent keyboard and great e-mail capabilities, but boasts nothing really new or innovative. The Torch offers little incentive to switch from the iPhone or an Android smartphone, but BlackBerry users will probably find it a compelling upgrade.
Acer recently launched its line of Android mobile phones in Australia, and sitting at the top of the company's range is the Stream: an Android smartphone aimed at multimedia buffs. The phone's HDMI-out port, 720p HD video recording and dedicated media keys are certainly not run-of-the-mill features, but Acer's attempt to improve the standard Android interface is not entirely successful.
LG has seen fit to release a device that looks like it would be at home in a gadget-packed James Bond movie: a watch phone. Boasting 3G connectivity, a full touch-screen interface and 2GB of built-in memory, the LG GD910 is surprisingly intuitive to use for such a small device, but its price tag is simply ridiculous.
Running an advanced, Linux-based operating system called Maemo 5, Nokia's N900 is certainly an interesting device. Foremost an Internet tablet and capable of full multitasking, the Nokia N900 smartphone will definitely impress early adopters and gadget gurus, but for others the experience will feel incomplete and uncomfortable.
The Nokia E72 smartphone is a replacement for the popular E71. It's a commendable smartphone and benefits from a few nice improvements, but E71 owners have little incentive to upgrade.