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Nokia Lumia 610 review
The Nokia Lumia 610 cuts corners, but the intuitive user experience makes it one of the more attractive budget smart phones out there. Read more
6 June 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Motorola Defy Mini review
Raw power is lacking, but the dinky Motorola Defy Mini offers a cheap yet tough package that should prove ideal for younger owners. Read more
1 May 2012 by Damien McFerran
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BlackBerry Curve 9360 review
The BlackBerry Curve 9360's design is sharper than a Savile Row suit and its Qwerty keyboard is the best yet, but check out Android phones before you buy. Read more
17 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman review
Despite sporting the once-prestigious Walkman name, the Sony Ericsson Live isn't that impressive a music player, but it's still good value. Read more
11 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-990 review
The Alcatel OT-990’s large screen, solid construction and 5-megapixel camera make it attractive for Android newcomers. Read more
21 October 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Orange Monte Carlo review
Despite its bloatware, uninspiring build quality and under-powered CPU, the Orange Monte Carlo impresses, offering the latest Android software and a huge screen at a surprisingly low price. Read more
15 September 2011 by Damien McFerran
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LG Cookie Lite review
The incredibly small LG Cookie Lite T300 lives up its name, but it's similarly light on essential features. This budget blower may find favour with younger, less demanding users, but everyone else should probably steer clear. Read more
14 September 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Galaxy Pro review
The Samsung Galaxy Pro's keyboard is undeniably fantastic but, otherwise, this Android phone is disappointing, with its screen being particularly poor. Its low price and half-decent camera are some compensation, but there are better phones to be had. Read more
23 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Mojo Chat review
The Mojo Chat aims to be a BlackBerry on a budget, but it's just cheap and nasty. It feels like it should be given away with a pack of cereal. Avoid it as you would a punch in the face. Read more
8 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Orange Stockholm review
The Android-based Orange Stockholm delivers smart-phone power on a budget. You'll have to contend with a small screen and Orange's annoying pre-installed bloatware, though. Read more
5 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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