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Samsung Lucido S7220 review
Samsung's Lucido offers up an excellent range of features, including a fabulous little AMOLED screen, which makes watching your 5-megapixel camera footage a pleasure. It's very resistant to fingerprints too, if that bothers you, and the microSD slot and GPS round out a perfectly decent 3G phone Read more
24 August 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 830 review
The 830 slider phone quietly does the business, offering speedy HSDPA connectivity, a decent 3.2-megapixel camera and a handy MP3 player in a bargain package that feels flimsy but looks reasonably stylish. The straightforward user interface and syncing software also help make this a decent proposition Read more
22 April 2009 by Flora Graham
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Alcatel OT-209 review
The stupidly cheap Alcatel OT-209 is a perfectly decent option if you're after a back-up phone for nights out, or just aren't interested in all that smart-phone jazz. It is something of a munter, though. Read more
9 November 2010 by Charles Kloet
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Nokia C3 review
The C3 has plenty of strengths, offering a decent array of social-networking features and a great keyboard at a very affordable price. It's a shame that it lacks 3G connectivity, but it does support Wi-Fi and it feels surprisingly solid given its cost Read more
8 July 2010 by Ben Williams
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Samsung E1150 review
The Samsung E1150 can hold its head high when compared to similarly priced budget phones. Its minimalist design, decent call performance and lengthy battery life mean it offers great value for money, although some users may find its lack of connectivity too hard to swallow. Read more
23 September 2010 by Damien McFerran
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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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Nokia Asha 303 hands-on
The Nokia Asha 303 might not look too exciting, but it's got a few treats in store, including a capacitive touchscreen and a 3.2-megapixel camera. Read more
26 October 2011 by Luke Westaway
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Nokia Asha 300 hands-on
The Nokia Asha 300 is shaping up to be a solid bet if you want a simple, small and cheap phone. A resistive touchscreen could make it fiddly to use though. Read more
26 October 2011 by Luke Westaway
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