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Orange Berlin review
On the market for a low cost, pay as you go handset that doesn't give features a miss? Try the Orange Berlin. This budget slider packs a whopping feature set, including 3G, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth. For excellent value for money, this phone is genau Read more
28 February 2008 by Frank Lewis
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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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Nokia C5 review
The handsome C5 is a cheap, old-school phone with some modern features thrown in, and the end result is very pleasant indeed. Big keys make it easy to bash out texts, 3G connectivity enables speedy Web browsing, and the interface is clear and straightforward. It's a charming handset Read more
8 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung Lucido S7220 review
Samsung's Lucido offers up an excellent range of features, including a fabulous little AMOLED screen, which makes watching your 5-megapixel camera footage a pleasure. It's very resistant to fingerprints too, if that bothers you, and the microSD slot and GPS round out a perfectly decent 3G phone Read more
24 August 2009 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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Fly Mobile SLT100 review
The Fly Mobile SLT100 is a great value phone if you consider its vast range of features. The handset has a touchscreen, while its music player produces excellent sound quality. You can also hook the phone up to a TV to view pictures and videos and play games Read more
14 November 2007 by Frank Lewis
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Nokia 3720 Classic review
If you're after a cheap phone that will withstand the stresses of a night out, the Nokia 3720 Classic could be the handset for you Read more
25 May 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Sony Ericsson F305 review
If you ignore the rather basic, motion-controlled games that the F305 comes with, you'll find this budget handset has plenty to appreciate. It's attractively designed and solidly built, while also offering excellent call quality and surprisingly good battery life Read more
5 October 2009 by Frank Lewis
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LG KF300 review
It's not a handset to impress the kids with, but, if you're looking for an easy-to-use phone with big buttons, large text and an easy-to-hear speaker-- this means you, gramps -- the KF300 is a good choice that won't break the bank. And we particularly like the way every menu item has a keyboard shortcut key Read more
23 April 2009 by Flora Graham
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Samsung Genio Qwerty review
Aimed at youngsters, the Genio Qwerty offers a full Qwerty keyboard in a slim package. The keyboard is fairly cramped but it's a well-designed handset otherwise, with a quirky but appealing interface, and well-implemented social-networking features Read more
21 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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