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T-Mobile Zest E110 review

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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

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21 January 2011 by Damien McFerran

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LG S310 review

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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

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11 August 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Nokia C2-01 review

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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

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18 March 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Nokia C1-02 review

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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

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23 March 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Motorola Gleam review

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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

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16 May 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Samsung E2121 review

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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

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9 November 2010 by Damien McFerran

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Motorola Moto WX295 review

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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

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21 October 2010 by Damien McFerran

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Samsung E1150  review

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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

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23 September 2010 by Damien McFerran

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Samsung E1360 review

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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

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30 September 2010 by Damien McFerran

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Vodafone Emporia RL1 review

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Vodafone Emporia RL1 review

Striking a blow for simplicity over complexity, the Vodafone Emporia RL1 is sure to be a hit with those who want nothing more than to talk and text, but the price is a little steep. Read more

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17 June 2011 by Damien McFerran

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