The Krzr K3 clamshell opens to reveal a spectrum of communication options, including HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) for media downloads and streaming video, USB 2.0 connectivity and stereo bluetooth. It has 50MB of end-user memory, a microSD slot and a bundled 1GB microSD card, and its internal VGA camera and 2-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom are a plus.
If music?s your thing, get the Rokr Z6 slider to manage music playlists like a pro. Sync it with your PC via USB 2.0 and Windows Media Player 11, and sort files with its music key. With 2GB of optional removable microSD memory, 50MB of end-user memory and a 1GB microSD card, get ready to groove. The Rokr Z6 also features a 2-megapixel camera and integrated flash. For a limited time, the phone comes with a Rokr S9 bluetooth stereo headphones and carrying pouch worth $208.
The Krzr K3 in dark grey pearl and the Rokr Z6 in silver quartz and black slate are available from June at Courts and other retailers.
Price: $718 (Krzr K3) and $628 (Rokr Z6), without operator contract.
Canon PowerShot TX1
Canon PowerShot TX1
It?s a two-for-one deal with the PowerShot TX1, which combines digital photography with high-definition movie recording.
The 7.1-megapixel camera comes in a vertical 88.8 x 59.9 x 29mm stainless steel body. It has a 10x zoom optical lens with an image stabiliser. The camera can shoot at ISO equivalent speed ratings from 80 to 1600. Canon?s face-detection technology and 14 modes also contribute to clearer shots in any scenario.
The PowerShot TX1 records in HD Motion JPEG and has the option of shooting at 30fps or 60fps in QVGA 320 x 240-pixel setting. The camera has widescreen capability, a 1.8-inch vari-angle LCD screen and 15-level brightness adjustment.
Available at Harvey Norman and other retailers.
Recommended retail price: $799
Samsung K3 MP3 player
Samsung K3 MP3 player
This stunner is Samsung's slimmest MP3 player to date at a mere 6.95mm, with a 1.8-inch Oled (organic light emitting diode) screen.
Crystal-clear sound comes by way of Samsung's 3D DNSe sound system, which plays MP3, WMA, OGG and other formats. Other features include a JPEG viewer to create personalised slideshows set to music, FM radio tuner and text viewer. The phone comes in 1, 2, 4 and 8GB capacities and offers up to 25 hours of playback time.
Available in black, lime green and wine red from Gain City and retail outlets.
Creative types will love this uber-cool ProType gadget, which is the world's first keyboard with an integrated iPod dock. Charge and sync the iPod, control and play tracks with play, shuffle,eject, mute and volume keys, and a dedicated button that activates iTunes. One can configure10 different keyboard profiles and use 10 programmable keys to switch profiles and launch applications.
Available from June at Parisilk Electronics & Computers and other retail outlets.
Recommended retail price: $199.99
Acer Aspire L320
Acer Aspire L320
This mini PC packs the multimedia and productivity features of a regular computer into a pygmy-sized powerhouse. A mere 25cm tall and 6cm thick, the Aspire L320 is 10 times smaller than a PC.
The computer runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and features an in-built wireless LAN, a five-in-one card reader, two firewire ports, six audio jacks and a DVI and VGA connector. TV addicts can also surf their favourite analogue and digital channels with the optional built-in TV tuner.
