Phones and mobile devices

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and buying guides. Compare price and performance of phones and mobile devices. Including Ebook readers, home phones, mobile phones and portable media players.

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Mobile phone plans buying guide

01 Mar 2009 | Finding the right mobile phone plan can be a daunting task. Which provider has the best coverage in your area? Pre-paid or fixed-term contract, and if contract: what monthly amount? More >>

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Mobile phones GSM and 3G review

19 Nov 2009 | CHOICE tests 55 GSM and 3G phones to find the best. More >>

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iPhone GPS apps review and compare

08 Jul 2010 | Turn your iPhone into a satellite navigation GPS with one of these handy new apps. More >>

Smartphones review and compare

Smartphones review

17 Apr 2012 | We review the latest smartphones, including new releases that deliver screen sizes well over four inches. More >>

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Next G phones review

02 Sep 2011 | We test 17 phones available on the Next G 850MHz network, including a reception trial in the Australian outback, to help you take the guess work out of buying your next mobile phone. More >>

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Cordless phones with answering machine review 2009

05 Jun 2009 | All phones tested are charged via a base station that sends the signal wirelessly to the handset, so you can have a chat while moving around the house. More >>

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Cordless phones without answering machines review

21 Jul 2011 | We look at models that work with an extra handset, providing added versatility. More >>

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Mobile camera phones review

26 Mar 2009 | It's official, Australians can’t do without their mobile phone, in fact there are now more active mobile phones than people, with 21 million currently in circulation.  More >>

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In car DVD players review and compare

05 Oct 2007 | We tested eight in-car DVD players of two different configurations - remote screens and built in screens. More >>

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Video review - Amazon Kindle

18 Nov 2009 | Steve Duncombe reviews this latest ebook reader from online giant, Amazon.com More >>

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Smartphones review and compare

Smartphones review

17 Apr 2012 | We review the latest smartphones, including new releases that deliver screen sizes well over four inches. More >>

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Monitoring mobile phone usage

16 Mar 2012 | Mobile service providers are supposed to be making bill shock a thing of the past, but weak regulatory intervention has allowed plenty of lingering aftershocks. More >>

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Mobile World Congress 2012

02 Mar 2012 | On day four of the MWC we check out 4G technology, QR codes, and Windows' latest operating system for smartphones. More >>

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus first look

03 Feb 2012 | The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is less about the phone and more about the latest Android OS it runs on – 4.0, code-named Ice Cream Sandwich. More >>

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Landline phones review

16 Jan 2012 | We review a range of models that include digital answering machines.  More >>

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App review

16 Jan 2012 | This article is updated periodically to ensure we're providing you with up-to-date reviews. More >>

Ebook reader reviews

eBook readers review

20 Dec 2011 | Models tested include the latest Amazon Kindles and three tablet computers including the iPad 2. More >>

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Mobiles for seniors & kids

20 Apr 2010 | CHOICE responds to our member requests and looks at mobile phones without the features that could complicate the process of making and taking phone calls. More >>

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HTC Sensation XL first look

06 Dec 2011 | Would you like a larger screen and headphones with your mobile phone? More >>

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MP3 and MP4 players review

14 Nov 2011 | See how the Apple iPod compares with the latest mp3 and mp4 players. More >>

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