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Alcatel OT-282 review
The Alcatel OT-282 is a decent budget option for elderly people who want a simple mobile, but the Vodafone 155 offers the same for less. Read more
6 March 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Vodafone 155 review
The Vodafone 155 no-frills phone has big buttons, an SOS emergency key and hearing-aid compatibility -- all for just £25 on pay as you go. Read more
21 February 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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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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LG S310 review
While the LG S310's lack of 3G and the poor screen are disappointing, the lush design and impressive battery stamina make this worth a look. Read more
11 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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Vodafone Emporia RL1 review
Striking a blow for simplicity over complexity, the Vodafone Emporia RL1 is sure to be a hit with those who want nothing more than to talk and text, but the price is a little steep. Read more
17 June 2011 by Damien McFerran
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LG A140 review
The super-cheap LG A140 looks good on paper, but it's let down by poor multimedia capabilities and a dismal screen. You have to accept some compromises in a phone of this price, though. Read more
21 January 2011 by Damien McFerran
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T-Mobile Zest E110 review
The T-Mobile Zest E110 lacks cutting-edge tech but provides plenty of features for a stupidly low price. Its large keys and robust build quality mean it's ideal for undemanding users. Read more
21 January 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-209 review
The stupidly cheap Alcatel OT-209 is a perfectly decent option if you're after a back-up phone for nights out, or just aren't interested in all that smart-phone jazz. It is something of a munter, though. Read more
9 November 2010 by Charles Kloet
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Motorola Moto WX295 review
With a VGA camera, microSD card support, Bluetooth and a cool design, the Motorola Moto WX295 effortlessly differentiates itself from its budget brethren. The lack of 3G connectivity and poor Web browsing are unfortunate drawbacks, but these are easily forgiven when you consider the generally humble standard of the competition. Read more
21 October 2010 by Damien McFerran
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