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Nokia C2-01 review
The Nokia C2-01 is a simple, likeable and cheap phone. It also offers a surprising number of features that are normally absent at this price, including 3G connectivity. Read more
18 March 2011 by Damien McFerran
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HTC Wildfire S review
With a better screen and more alluring design, the Wildfire S builds on its popular predecessor. The phone remains underpowered, but is still a compact and pocket-friendly Android handset. Read more
5 May 2011 by Damien McFerran
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LG Optimus Me P350 review
The LG Optimus Me P350 offers an attractive design, but cuts corners elsewhere to ensure the price remains low. It's best suited to smart-phone newbies who want to get Android on the cheap. Read more
27 July 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Acer Liquid Mini review
The Acer Liquid Mini isn't a disaster by any stretch of the imagination, but its lacklustre specs prevent it from standing out from the rest of the budget Android smart-phone crowd. Read more
13 April 2011 by Damien McFerran
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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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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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Nokia 2220 Slide review
It may lack the features we've come to take for granted on entry-level phones, but the Nokia 2220 Slide is great value for money compared to other devices in the same price bracket. Competition is becoming fierce in the budget phone class, however, so you may want to consider alternatives -- such as the Sony Ericsson Spiro -- before parting with your cash. Read more
8 September 2010 by Damien McFerran
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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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Nokia 2720 Fold review
It's an average clamshell phone that lacks a killer punch, but the Nokia 2720 Fold will tempt those on a tight budget. Read more
26 August 2010 by Joe Minihane
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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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