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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Samsung E1080 review
The Samsung E1080 isn't as pretty as its close relation, the E1170, but it does offer the same excellent battery life and combines it with a well-built and rugged casing. The lack of a camera, absence of connectivity and disappointing screen count against it, though. Read more
13 October 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-980 review
With its unresponsive touchscreen and rather awkward appearance, the Alcatel OT-980 struggles to distinguish itself from similarly priced Android devices. If you're looking to upgrade from 'dumb phone' territory, the low price is undeniably attractive. Read more
15 November 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Alcatel OT-880 review
The Alcatel OT-880 suffers from dodgy build quality and an underwhelming touchscreen, which makes it a tough mobile to recommend. Read more
27 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Motorola Motosmart review
The Motorola Motosmart has an alluringly cheap price but plodding performance means it's unlikely to be anyone's first choice. Read more
5 September 2012 by Natasha Lomas
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Virgin Mobile Lobster 320 review
The Virgin Mobile Lobster 320 is a compact and good-looking phone with an appealingly low price. It has a surprisingly large and well-spaced keypad, with plenty of shortcut options when you when you flick it open. It even has a camera, unlike many of its low-priced competitors Read more
12 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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Samsung B2100 Solid Extreme review
People prone to breaking their phone by dropping it, or those who like to chat underwater, will probably appreciate the ruggedised B2100 Solid Extreme. Besides its built-in torch, it doesn't pack many features, but it's inexpensive and knows how to take a beating Read more
4 August 2009 by Flora Graham
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LG A140 review
The super-cheap LG A140 looks good on paper, but it's let down by poor multimedia capabilities and a dismal screen. You have to accept some compromises in a phone of this price, though. Read more
21 January 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Galaxy Pro review
The Samsung Galaxy Pro's keyboard is undeniably fantastic but, otherwise, this Android phone is disappointing, with its screen being particularly poor. Its low price and half-decent camera are some compensation, but there are better phones to be had. Read more
23 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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LG Optimus L3 II review
The LG Optimus L3 II is undeniably cheap, but it's let down by a miserably low resolution screen and poor performance. Read more
22 May 2013 by Andrew Hoyle
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LG KE500 review
Looking good is part of the LG KE500's appeal. Capitalising on its looks isn't all -- the shiny thin slider phone is very easy to use. Its menu system is based around a grid of animated icons. The camera is good and has a micromirror for self portraits and a flash for shooting dim light Read more
26 October 2007 by Frank Lewis
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