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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Motorola Milestone 2

The Motorola Milestone 2 is a very similar smartphone to its predecessor. However, the Milestone 2's improved keyboard, HD video recording and faster processor are all welcome improvements and make it well worth considering if you're after an Android smartphone with a physical keyboard.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 10th Nov., 2010
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Motorola
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.00
  • $ 829.00
  • Pros:
  • Great keyboard, industrial style design is well built, smooth slider, excellent display, latest version of Android
  • Cons:
  • Touch-sensitive menu keys, feels a little slower than alternative Android handsets, design won't suit all tastes

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