Offering nothing overly outstanding, the my400v is still a solid entry level handset that looks the part and performs quite well in the process.

The HBH-PV710 is an average, but not outstanding Bluetooth headset.

If you want a slim, lightweight phone that can access Telstra's Next G content portal but is otherwise light on frills, the TU500 is a good candidate. Heavy multimedia users should look elsewhere.

The N93 is an excellent phone video recorder, but an average mobile due to its sheer size and slow interface. It's a tradeoff for the extra features, but we're not sure that most users will be able to bear the extra size and weight.

The 6230i would suit those looking for a compact business phone with basic multimedia functions.

The 8800 Sirocco Edition is clearly for the style buyer. It's a great looking phone, but offers nothing outstanding for the asking price.

The E51 has some questionable design choices, which have dragged down the overall quality of the product, but it's a sturdy phone with all the features a business user could possibly need.

If you really want your young child to be able to keep in touch, then you'll definitely be interested in the TicTalk. It's very flexible and the web portal is clean and simple. Keep in mind though that it's not cheap, nor is it without some minor issues.

The MIO A701 is a jack of all trades device designed to replace your mobile phone, GPS unit and PDA. Sporting a touch screen but no keypad, the versatile A701 also boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera and both MP3 and video players.

The proprietary headphone jacks and USB and Bluetooth 1.1 are a let down, however the A701 still remains a solid and well built handset with a good features list.

The PMK5800 is a reasonable but far from outstanding choice if you need a hands-free speakerphone in the car. The inclusion of FM transmission is a positive feature because it allows you to use your car stereo for audio; however, the technology itself is unreliable.

A solid entry level handset that offers a great array of features, including an MP3 player.