A 3G version of Motorola's RAZR makes an appearance in this month's most popular list, but which phone knocks the O2 Xda II mini from number one? Read our Australian mobile phone chart.
Jeremy Roche
Hi, I look after product development for CBS Interactive in Sydney - which lets me develop a range of websites including CNET Australia, TV.com and ZDNet Australia.
Sony Ericsson, the fifth largest mobile phone vendor
worldwide, has no less than five handsets in the top ten. From
the 3G-capable Z800i to
the Walkman-branded
W800i, there is an increasing focus on multimedia features,
especially music. Vodafone recently announced that it would be
offering a customised version of the Z800i supporting full MP4
track downloads, called the V800i, when the carrier launches its
3G
service in October.
Motorola's ultra-compact V3 RAZR
hangs on to fourth position while its 3G
counterpart, which we caught a glimpse of at CommunicAsia
2005, bursts into the chart at number three. Is this the
phone that's going to drive 3G uptake in Australia? We'll have to
wait a couple of months for its release to find out.
Results are based on readership statistics from
Nielson//Netratings SiteCensus.
With a 2-megapixel camera, MP3 playback, FM
radio, video recording, Bluetooth, 32MB of internal
memory and a 64MB Memory Stick thrown in, Sony Ericsson's
K750i might be the hottest phone of 2005.
Reader
Opinion
This phone is awesome. Nothing on the market can match
it. Who needs an extra FLASH? the phone has a bright in
built light plus night mode camera. Tip: If u already
have a Sony Digital camera simply stick the memory stick
in it and transfer ur files over from
computer/laptop. Read
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If you want a smart phone but want to avoid
unsightly pocket bulges, you could do well to consider
O2's slimmed down XDA II mini.
Reader Opinion
Excellent phone but stylus has to be used always.Lot of
functions and that makes the price worth it..I guess its
better than any other PDA phone. Read review |
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Based on the design of the Motorola RAZR V3, the
slightly thicker V3x is a 3G-enabled handset with a
2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and an MP3 player. It is
scheduled for release locally in the third quarter of
2005.
Reader
Opinion
It looks very cool. i cant wait for this phone to come
out, it has an mp3 player, 2mp camera, video talk and
many more features. i just need to know how much it
is... Not yet reviewed |
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The graceful Motorola V3 is the thinnest
clamshell to date and a stunningly crafted mobile for
style-conscious individuals and professionals
alike.
Reader
Opinion
Slim, sleek and surprisingly reliable. A great,
ultra-slimline phone with all the features, but without
the tacky plastic feel of the other slimlines, and
without the reliability issues. Read review |
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Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a
lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black
case with a megapixel camera and an MP3
player.
Reader Opinion
Wish it had radio but most phones dont have radio anyway.
the ringing tone is loud enough but ive never really had
a phone that was much louder than this one anyway. memory
is great. im satisfied with it. Read review |
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Sony Ericsson's Z800i takes 3G clamshells to the
next level with a 1.3 megapixel rotating camera,
Bluetooth, MP3 playback and a Memory Stick Duo slot for
up to 1GB of storage.
Sony Ericsson is releasing the first
Walkman-branded mobile phone in Q3, claiming up to 30
hours of MP3 playback and throwing in a whopping 512MB
Memory Stick. It also sports a 2-megapixel
camera.
Reader Opinion This
phone is really just K750i with 'Sony Walkman' styling
and memory. I would only recommend paying the extra if
you are dead keen on the mp3 player option as both phones
appear identical in spec. Not yet reviewed |
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Samsung has updated its popular E700 clamshell
mobile phone, adding Bluetooth, a megapixel camera and
support for MP3 playback.
Reader
Opinion
Wicked man it's too good i love it and its no.1 in the
top 10 phones which beats the D500 by miles. Read preview |
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