Once you've tasted the freedom of surfing the Internet on your smartphones, it's hard to go back. Fortunately, a number of mobile phone providers offer great deals on smartphones with included data. We've assessed their ease of use, features and handset design.

A relatively lightweight Windows Mobile phone with most of the bells and whistles, but not the outlandish $1,000 price tag.

A great keyboard, wonderful screen and loads of features, but battery life is weak and it’s a touch pricey

Take your diary & contacts on the road

A capable and beautifully designed smartphone, but weaker battery life means it can’t match the E71

Personal information & task manager

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We look at the gadgets in the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and chat to director Marc Foster about the technology behind Bond (includes spoilers).

The price war among Netbooks and mini-notebooks is hot at the moment, especially leading up to Christmas. We source the best prices from around the net this week.

Is it possible to run all your electronic gadgets - even your laptop - on renewable energy sources? PC Authority's eco-warrior Matthew Sparkes gets on his bike.

A stylish and usable touchscreen PC that’s right at home in the living room. With Windows 7 promising touch-control, this could be the future of desktop PCs.

Dare we say it – but another touch screen operated mobile has hit the streets, perhaps numbering the iPhone's days. Will Samsung’s OMNIA outshine Apple’s market dominance?

We road tested the futuristic Azentek SmartMirror and got the feeling that it could be the next big GPS must-have or the next big safety hazard.

Another reason why we love Gmail

3 offers a low-cost phone alternative to the iPhone or Blackberry for Facebook, Skype and Windows Live junkies.

In a world filled with gorgeous Sony, Apple and even Dell laptops, a sober, matte black machine aimed at consumers has to be truly special to turn heads. The IdeaPad Y430 is a well-built Centrino 2 machine that lacks nothing in the way of features, speed or value