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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Samsung Monte review
The Monte is a widget-packed phone with a capacitive touchscreen, an affordable price tag and impressive connectivity. If you're a social-networking fanatic but don't fancy splashing out on a high-end smart phone, we reckon the Monte may be just the trick Read more
26 April 2010 by Luke Westaway
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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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Orange Rio review
If you fancy a BlackBerry but can't afford one, you might like to check out the Orange Rio. Considering how cheap it is, it doesn't have very many serious flaws at all. Its keyboard is great, its menu system is intuitive, and its touchscreen isn't bad either Read more
14 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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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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LG Cookie Fresh GS290 review
The touchscreen Cookie Fresh GS290 may be cheap, but it's by no means nasty. The interface is intuitive, the bright and clear touchscreen is surprisingly usable, and the handset is fun and easy to use overall. If you're on a budget, it's worth a look Read more
16 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Nokia 3720 Classic review
If you're after a cheap phone that will withstand the stresses of a night out, the Nokia 3720 Classic could be the handset for you Read more
25 May 2010 by Luke Westaway
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Samsung Genio Qwerty review
Aimed at youngsters, the Genio Qwerty offers a full Qwerty keyboard in a slim package. The keyboard is fairly cramped but it's a well-designed handset otherwise, with a quirky but appealing interface, and well-implemented social-networking features Read more
21 June 2010 by Luke Westaway
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LG Town GT350 review
The LG Town GT350 may not be the perfect social-networking phone, but it's a decent all-round handset nevertheless Read more
9 August 2010 by Luke Westaway
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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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Nokia 5228 X-Factor review
You can blame it on stage fright, but when the lights go up, the Nokia 5228 pales in comparison to rival budget phones. Despite its self-proclaimed star quality, it just doesn't have the X factor to win our vote. Read more
19 October 2010 by Luke Westaway
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