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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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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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Nokia C1-02 review
Perfect for mobile novices, the Nokia C1-02 is rugged and has a brilliant battery life, if you can do without 3G data or a camera. Read more
23 March 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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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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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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Samsung E2121 review
Samsung's latest low-cost mobile, the E2121, takes the same stance as its cheap predecessors and adds some impressive functionality, offering budget buyers music playback, expandable storage and limited photographic opportunities. Read more
9 November 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Motorola Moto WX295 review
With a VGA camera, microSD card support, Bluetooth and a cool design, the Motorola Moto WX295 effortlessly differentiates itself from its budget brethren. The lack of 3G connectivity and poor Web browsing are unfortunate drawbacks, but these are easily forgiven when you consider the generally humble standard of the competition. Read more
21 October 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Nokia 2220 Slide review
It may lack the features we've come to take for granted on entry-level phones, but the Nokia 2220 Slide is great value for money compared to other devices in the same price bracket. Competition is becoming fierce in the budget phone class, however, so you may want to consider alternatives -- such as the Sony Ericsson Spiro -- before parting with your cash. Read more
8 September 2010 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung E1360 review
With Bluetooth and GPRS on board, the Samsung E1360 is better connected than its low-cost mobile rivals, although these bonuses are mitigated by underwhelming battery life. Read more
30 September 2010 by Damien McFerran
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