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Samsung B2100 Solid Extreme review
People prone to breaking their phone by dropping it, or those who like to chat underwater, will probably appreciate the ruggedised B2100 Solid Extreme. Besides its built-in torch, it doesn't pack many features, but it's inexpensive and knows how to take a beating Read more
4 August 2009 by Flora Graham
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Huawei Ideos X5 hands-on
The Huawei Ideos X5 could be a cheap and powerful smart-phone treat. But we're sceptical about the company's tweaks to the Android operating system. Read more
25 February 2011 by Flora Graham
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INQ Cloud Touch review
The INQ Cloud Touch is a budget Android smart phone that offers some tantalising treats for Facebook fiends and Spotify supporters, although its looks reflect its low price. Read more
7 April 2011 by Flora Graham
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Samsung Tocco Lite review
Considering how inexpensive it is, the Tocco Lite packs plenty of punch. The lack of 3G connectivity is disappointing, but Samsung's squeezed a vibrant, responsive touchscreen into a pocket-friendly phone that has all the basics covered and offers some more advanced features too Read more
2 July 2009 by Flora Graham
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INQ Cloud Q hands-on
The INQ Cloud Q is an Android smart phone with a full Qwerty keyboard, and some innovative Facebook and Spotify features. It looks like it could be much more than just another BlackBerry wannabe. Read more
9 February 2011 by Flora Graham
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INQ Chat 3G review
The Chat 3G is an inexpensive social-networking phone that makes it easy to keep connected on the go, thanks to its 3G connectivity, Facebook and Twitter widgets, and Qwerty keyboard. It's also surprisingly stylish for its price, and its simple user interface makes it a doddle to use Read more
15 January 2010 by Flora Graham
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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
18 May 2010 by Flora Graham
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Nokia C3-01 Touch and Type review
Don't be fooled by the Nokia C3-01 Touch and Type's long, complicated name. It's a simple, classic phone that's pleasantly enhanced by the addition of a basic touchscreen. Read more
26 November 2010 by Flora Graham
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Samsung Wave 723 review
The Samsung Wave 723 is a perfectly serviceable touchscreen phone with a good selection of features, but there are too many cheap, powerful Android phones that do the same job and lots more Read more
23 December 2010 by Flora Graham
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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
5 November 2010 by Flora Graham
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