Back to school guide: mobile phones

Grab a back to school bargain as we roundup the best phones for students

The latest Internet-capable smartphones are a great study tool if used wisely.

These days a smartphone is a must-have for many students, whether they go high school, college, TAFE or university. We've rounded up some of the best phones for students, from basic budget offerings like the Android-powered Huawei IDEOS U8150 to the waterproof Motorola Defy, and the ever-popular Apple iPhone 4.

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HTC Aria

The HTC Aria is ideal for those who want an Android smartphone, but don't want one of the bigger Android devices on the market. The Aria's downsizing has had a minimal cost when it comes to features.

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  • 5th Oct., 2010
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • HTC
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  • Pros:
  • Has a compact design but its features are still comparable to larger smartphones, good build quality, HTC Sense UI
  • Cons:
  • Glossy body is slippery and hard to keep clean, rear cover creaks slightly when pressed, no camera flash

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