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The Garmin-Asus Nuvifone A50 is an Android smartphone that brings Garmin navigation to your handset. It may not have the power and pizzazz as other phones currently on offer, but it does a great job in making the user experience as easy as possible.

Solid build; Good GPS capability; Comes with all the accessories you need for navigation and mobile phone use; Comes with built-in storage

Slow processor; No dedicated 3.5mm jack; Outdated Android OS; Not a lot of use for widgets; Maybe too simple for some users

An evolution program driven by a desire to convince pre paid mobile phone users to step into the world of Smartphone's has been launched by Telstra and HTC with the launch of a new very straightforward and no-nonsense low cost new Android 21.1 HTC ...

This is yet another slick phone from HTC. More importantly it delivers a lot of capability for people who cannot afford or do not want to pay for an expensive $900 Smartphone. Compared to the new iPhone 4 there are not too many features in the $999 ...

There is nothing shabby about this phone. However there is one capability that I would like to see and that is a better capability to eliminate applications. The Samsung S from Optus choked in a lot of crap applications. As for the Wildfire there are ...

LG is aiming its Optimus phone at newcomers to the Android space. This handset provides a lot of features found on smartphones, helps you stay connected, and even has an attractive price tag when purchased outright.

Build; Interface; Good social networking service; Screen Quality; Wi-Fi; HSDPA; Good price (when purchased outright)

OS feels outdated compared to competitors; Screen not as responsive; No flash; Problems with texting with virtual keyboard being a bit small; Better Android phones offered on the same Cap range

The Wave S8500 is the first Samsung handset to feature the Bada operating system. This handset ticks all the boxes in terms of hardware, but needs more applications in order to compete with the likes of Google and Apple.

Build; Design; AMOLED screen; Simple to use interface; Good pre-installed applications; Supports a lot of formats; Social Networking Services

New OS may or may not succeed; Not a lot of applications at the moment

The LG Mini is a small and thin phone that can help you stay connected with its social networking applications and instant e-mail access. Unfortunately, it is a bit slow and limited when compared to other phones using a different operating system.

Small and light; Bright and crisp display; Social networking service; Neat interface

Sluggish; Not a lot of applications available; Small virtual QWERTY keys; Camera missing a flash

Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Icon launched last year, the Galaxy S now has a customised version of Android that makes it a joy to use. Sure, the handset may look and feel like an Apple iPhone because of its physical specifications and interface, but the ...

Huge and bright screen; Great user interface; Swype feature makes text messaging easier; Slim; Light; Responsive; 16GB internal memory

Plastic build; No flash or camera hotkey; Users can accidentally hit the touch sensitive buttons at the bottom of the screen

When I first saw the HTC Legend, I suddenly had this mental image of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Benz cars and Apple Mac PCs.

It's not the best Android phone. That belongs to the HTC Desire, but it is the second best which at $599 outright makes it well worth buying especially as a 16GB iPhone is $879. In several areas it out performs the iPhone and while the iPhone has ...

There is not too much wrong with this phone. The Flash could be better along with the plastic clip that holds the SIM card. Work also needs to be done on the integration of the phone to an Exchange email server

The Blackberry Pearl 3G is a candybar-type phone aimed at first time smartphone users. It has the same processing power as the Bold 9700, has Wi-Fi 802.11n built-in, and has dedicated media keys to keep you entertained while on the go.

Good form factor; Powerful processor; Wi-fi 802.11n; Dedicated Media keys; Form factor; 3.5mm jack; Camera with flash; Good Telstra coverage; Attractive price point

Condensed QWERTY may take some time to get used to; Heavy users will only get one day's worth of battery life

The DEXT is Motorola's Android phone that helps you stay connected with your friends. It comes with a MotoBlur software that combines all your social networking accounts and displays them all on the home screen for easy viewing and access.

Build; MotoBlur software great for bringing all social sites together; Online backup, wipe, and A-GPS locator functions; 3.5mm jack

Running on old Android OS; Lag; Top and bottom row of the QWERTY keyboard hard to press; Cramped interface

When a courier arrived with a brand new HTC Desire minutes before I was walking out to the pub for Friday night drinks, I thought "Bugger it, I will take it with me" in an effort to get opinions other than my own. The result was a mixed bag of views.

This is a sleek fast phone, that is rich in applications and functionality. It will put the iPhone under pressure while leaving brands like Nokia scratching their proverbial backside

The application icons should be larger and one of the three buttons on the base of the phone enabled to activate the screen