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On the market for a low cost, pay as you go handset that doesn't give features a miss? Try the Orange Berlin. This budget slider packs a whopping feature set, including 3G, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth. For excellent value for money, this phone is genau Read more

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28 February 2008 by Frank Lewis

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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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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

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14 June 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Vodafone Smart review

The Vodafone Smart is a ludicrously cheap Android smart phone. When you consider that it retails for almost a tenth of the price of some top-range Android devices, it's easy to forgive its shortcomings. Read more

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28 June 2011 by Damien McFerran

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Vodafone 725 review

Priced at just £50, the 725 is an own-brand candybar handset from Vodafone that boasts the double whammy of a low price tag and an impressive range of features, including 3G and stereo Bluetooth. But is there enough to tempt you away from higher-profile handsets? Read more

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27 August 2008 by Patrick Wignall

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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

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25 May 2010 by Luke Westaway

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Vodafone 810 review

While T-Mobile, Orange and O2 tend to make a big deal of their own branded handsets, Vodafone prefers to slip them in under the radar. The 810 has arrived with little fanfare, yet it boasts a decent spec, a slick-looking slider design and best of all a low price tag Read more

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20 August 2008 by Patrick Wignall

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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

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8 July 2010 by Ben Williams

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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

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16 June 2010 by Luke Westaway