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LG Optimus L3 review

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LG Optimus L3 review

The LG Optimus L3 is very cheap on pay as you go, but its tiny low-res screen will never let you forget exactly how little you spent on it. Read more

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9 August 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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Samsung Galaxy Mini review

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Samsung Galaxy Mini review

The Samsung Galaxy Mini won't suit demanding smart-phone users. But this cheap and cheerful addition to the Galaxy stable is a viable option for newcomers to the Android scene. Read more

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12 May 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Motorola Defy Mini review

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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

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1 May 2012 by Damien McFerran

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Motorola Motosmart review

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Motorola Motosmart review

The Motorola Motosmart has an alluringly cheap price but plodding performance means it's unlikely to be anyone's first choice. Read more

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5 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas

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Orange Rio 2 review

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Orange Rio 2 review

A full Qwerty keyboard, 3G data and a startlingly low price make the Orange Rio II ideal for budget buyers who want a BlackBerry-style experience. Read more

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27 July 2011 by Damien McFerran

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HTC Smart review

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HTC Smart review

The Smart is a cheap touchscreen phone that sports HTC's slick Sense user interface, seen on the company's Android devices. While it lacks many of the features of a smart phone, its finger-friendly interface, useful widgets and decent Web browser mean it's well worth considering Read more

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18 May 2010 by Flora Graham

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LG Optimus Chat review

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LG Optimus Chat review

The LG Optimus Chat looks and feels like a low-cost phone, but its Qwerty keyboard means it stands out from the horde of similarly priced Android handsets. If you're mad about messaging, it'll be worth a look. Read more

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12 July 2011 by Damien McFerran

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LG Cookie KP500 review

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LG Cookie KP500 review

The KP500 is LG's most affordable and attractive touchscreen phone yet. Its relatively cheap price, however, means the KP500 comes with fewer features than its higher-end rivals. While the KP500 can handle the basics, those seeking an iPhone killer should look elsewhere Read more

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13 January 2009 by Andrew Lim

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Samsung Genio Slide review

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Samsung Genio Slide review

The Samsung Genio Slide is a budget phone that's rammed with features. Its touchscreen is of the resistive variety and not particularly large, but its slide-out keyboard is great, it offers HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, and its interface is easy to use. It's a good choice if you can't afford a full-blown smart phone Read more

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11 March 2010 by Janet Harkman

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LG Optimus One P500  review

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LG Optimus One P500 review

The LG Optimus One P500 smart phone packs plenty of punch, offering all the joys of Android 2.2 at a rock-bottom price. We just wish LG's tweaks to Android didn't look so clumsy. Read more

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5 November 2010 by Flora Graham

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