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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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Samsung Galaxy Europa GT-i5500 review
The Samsung Galaxy Europa GT-i5500 might not look it, but it's a capable little Web phone thanks to Android 2.1, Wi-Fi and 3G. Read more
4 October 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Orange Rio review
If you fancy a BlackBerry but can't afford one, you might like to check out the Orange Rio. Considering how cheap it is, it doesn't have very many serious flaws at all. Its keyboard is great, its menu system is intuitive, and its touchscreen isn't bad either Read more
14 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Motorola Gleam review
The Motorola Gleam is a cheap and shiny homage to everyone's favourite flip phone of yesteryear, the Razr. It's a good choice for those who value simplicity. Read more
16 May 2011 by Damien McFerran
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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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ZTE F102 review
The F102 is one of the cheapest 3G phones you can currently buy. Despite its low price tag, it looks classy and offers some unexpected, but welcome, features, such as a microSD card slot. If its battery life were better, it would be a near-perfect budget handset Read more
26 May 2010 by James Dylan
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Huawei U7510 review
The U7510 is a cheap-as-chips touchscreen phone that packs plenty of widgets to keep you connected on the move. It lacks Wi-Fi connectivity and you'll have to use the rubbish bundled headphones to listen to music, but it looks good and packs HSDPA support for speedy Web browsing Read more
26 May 2010 by James Dylan
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LG Town GT350 review
The LG Town GT350 may not be the perfect social-networking phone, but it's a decent all-round handset nevertheless Read more
9 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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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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Vodafone 725 review
Priced at just £50, the 725 is an own-brand candybar handset from Vodafone that boasts the double whammy of a low price tag and an impressive range of features, including 3G and stereo Bluetooth. But is there enough to tempt you away from higher-profile handsets? Read more
27 August 2008 by Patrick Wignall
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