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Orange Berlin review
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
28 February 2008 by Frank Lewis
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LG Optimus Chat review
The LG Optimus Chat looks and feels like a low-cost phone, but its Qwerty keyboard means it stands out from the horde of similarly priced Android handsets. If you're mad about messaging, it'll be worth a look. Read more
12 July 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Samsung Genio Slide review
The Samsung Genio Slide is a budget phone that's rammed with features. Its touchscreen is of the resistive variety and not particularly large, but its slide-out keyboard is great, it offers HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity, and its interface is easy to use. It's a good choice if you can't afford a full-blown smart phone Read more
11 March 2010 by Janet Harkman
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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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LG KG290 review
For a budget phone, the LG KG290 looks very slick, with its silver finish, smooth sliding action and small dimensions. It has a surprisingly large amount of features to add to its good looks with an MP3 player, FM tuner, Bluetooth and camera. And it's easy to use to boot Read more
1 November 2007 by Frank Lewis
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Sony Ericsson W205 Walkman review
You wouldn't flash it around down the pub, but the W205 Walkman is a decent music phone for those on a budget. Its sound quality is good, you can record tracks from the FM tuner, and its slider design is fairly slick. A bigger screen would've been welcome, but you can't complain too much about a phone this cheap Read more
24 September 2009 by Frank Lewis
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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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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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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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Fly Mobile SLT100 review
The Fly Mobile SLT100 is a great value phone if you consider its vast range of features. The handset has a touchscreen, while its music player produces excellent sound quality. You can also hook the phone up to a TV to view pictures and videos and play games Read more
14 November 2007 by Frank Lewis
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