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ZTE Racer review
The Racer is an impressive Android handset at a rock-bottom price. It feels plasticky and its resistive screen doesn't support multi-touch, but ZTE's made precious few other cost-saving cuts. Running version 2.1 of Android and offering loads of features, it's well worth a look for broke folk Read more
29 July 2010 by Ben Williams
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Sagem my401C review
The Sagem my401C is a fabulous-looking low cost phone with a host of extras, such as Bluetooth and a USB port. It's unbelievably easy to navigate through the menu system, is particularly light and small and has a built in MP3 player -- another added bonus Read more
19 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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BlackBerry Curve 9360 review
The BlackBerry Curve 9360's design is sharper than a Savile Row suit and its Qwerty keyboard is the best yet, but check out Android phones before you buy. Read more
17 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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T-Mobile Zest E110 review
The T-Mobile Zest E110 lacks cutting-edge tech but provides plenty of features for a stupidly low price. Its large keys and robust build quality mean it's ideal for undemanding users. Read more
21 January 2011 by Damien McFerran
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HTC Tattoo review
The Tattoo has the edge over every other budget handset we've seen, packing into its tiny frame not just the powerful Android operating system, but also HTC's swish Sense user interface. The small resistive touchscreen is disappointing, but bargain hunters will find the Tattoo hard to beat Read more
20 October 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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Vodafone 541 review
The Vodafone 541 gets by on its kooky, if a little chunky, design and acute touchscreen with a well thought-out menu to match. The gesture area is perhaps an unnecessary addition, but it's generally a fun phone to use. Read more
18 August 2010 by Mat Greenfield
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LG S310 review
While the LG S310's lack of 3G and the poor screen are disappointing, the lush design and impressive battery stamina make this worth a look. Read more
11 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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ZTE Skate review
The ZTE Skate impresses with pure Android 2.3 on a massive 4.3-inch screen for a decent SIM-free price despite an under-powered CPU and dodgy build quality. Read more
14 November 2011 by Damien McFerran
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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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