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Nokia 2330 Classic review
The Nokia 2330 Classic is a perfectly decent budget phone that manages to squeeze in some slick extra features, such as a music player and FM radio. Its keypad won't win any awards, though Read more
10 August 2010 by Joe Minihane
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LG Town GT350 review
The LG Town GT350 may not be the perfect social-networking phone, but it's a decent all-round handset nevertheless Read more
9 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung Galaxy Apollo GT-i5801 review
If you can't afford a high-end Android smart phone, the cheaper Galaxy Apollo GT-i5801 is definitely worth a perusal instead. It runs version 2.1 of Android, offers a responsive capacitive touchscreen, and trumps most of the competition when it comes to battery life. Consider us impressed Read more
3 August 2010 by Frank Lewis
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Alcatel OT-708 review
The OT-708 is one of the simplest touchscreen phones on the market, and also among the cheapest. If you're skint or want a cheap secondary handset, it's worth a look Read more
12 July 2010 by Charles Kloet
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Samsung S5600 review
The S5600 aims to offer a decent touchscreen experience at a rock-bottom price, and it does an admirable job of it. Wi-Fi connectivity is lacking, but it feels surprisingly upmarket, it's speedier than you might expect, and it offers a good range of features Read more
10 February 2010 by Frank Lewis
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Sony Ericsson S312 review
The S312 is a budget phone with a shiny screen that will appeal to magpies and narcissists across the land. It's small and lightweight too, as well as offering good call quality and satisfyingly clicky keys. If you don't have much to spend and don't mind having few features, it's worth considering Read more
9 February 2010 by Flora Graham
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INQ Mini 3G review
Those seeking a cheap social-networking fix for when out and about will find much to like in the INQ Mini 3G. It can be sluggish at times and its menu system could be more straightforward, but its Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live Messenger and Skype apps make it easy to stay in touch with friends, and it's as cheap as chips Read more
16 November 2009 by Frank Lewis
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HTC Tattoo review
The Tattoo has the edge over every other budget handset we've seen, packing into its tiny frame not just the powerful Android operating system, but also HTC's swish Sense user interface. The small resistive touchscreen is disappointing, but bargain hunters will find the Tattoo hard to beat Read more
20 October 2009 by Flora Graham
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Nokia 6303 Classic review
Unlike most budget phones, the 6303 Classic is worth getting excited about. While it doesn't offer any high-end features, it's simple in a remarkably elegant way. It's a perfect choice for those seeking a good-looking and solidly built handset for basic calling and texting Read more
20 August 2009 by Flora Graham
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Sony Ericsson T303 review
Do good things really come in small packages? We took the tiny Sony Ericsson T303 out on the town to find out. One thing's for sure: this phone is pretty basic, with just a 1.3-megapixel camera and only 8MB of memory. But it's incredibly sturdy and the big draw is its diminutive size, so it could be just what you're looking for Read more
24 October 2008 by Andrew Lim
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