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Sagem my150X review
The Sagem my150X is a great value, no-frills pay as you go phone. It's thin, stylish and easy to use and has a great reception, with crisp call quality and a very effective speakerphone mode. Despite its small size, the handset has a surprisingly good battery life, too Read more
11 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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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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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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LG Pop GD510 review
The Pop GD510 is a tiny touchscreen phone with a similarly diminutive price tag. It lacks 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, but its call quality is excellent, it's easy to use, it has plenty of visual appeal and its resistive touchscreen is pleasingly responsive. If you're strapped for cash, it's worth checking out Read more
19 February 2010 by Frank Lewis
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Nokia 5070 review
Nokia's 5070 is a cheap and chunky handset, sporting large buttons that are ideal for everyday tasks like texting. The menu systems are easy to navigate and you can use infrared to transfer files to and from a laptop. Call quality is also clean and clear Read more
1 November 2007 by Frank Lewis
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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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Vodafone 526 review
It may be a Vodafone, but the 526 is actually made by French company Sagem, which is evident in its chic, unfussy design. This inexpensive, easy-to-use phone is meant for pay as you go users, as it keeps things simple with no extra features like hands-free or an MP3 player Read more
3 September 2008 by Frank Lewis
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Nokia 1200 review
The Nokia 1200 is a no-frills handset aimed at tech novices. Although it's basic, the phone does have a fantastic battery life, and is unbelievably easy to use for texting and calling. Call quality is crisp and loud even in areas of poor signal, while the speakerphone sounds very clear Read more
25 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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Nokia 2310 review
The Nokia 2310 is a budget handset for those who can do without all the extras that have become attached to mobile phones over the years. The call quality is excellent and battery life is impressive, and as an added bonus, it includes a built-in FM tuner and the ability to save your favourite stations Read more
25 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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