Virgin Lobster 544 review

Typical price: £70

What is it: An entry-level clamshell phone with a 1.3-megapixel camera and an expandable miniSD slot

What we think: We like the price tag and the phone is easy to use, however we're slightly disappointed with the lack of a speakerphone mode and no Bluetooth

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Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 23 August 2006

Tags: Virgin Mobile, Virgin Mobile Lobster 544, WAP, Java, budget

We like:

Expandable miniSD slot; price tag; colour screen; compact and light design

We don't like:

Lack of Bluetooth, FM radio and speakerphone; boring-looking menu

CNET UK judgement:

Virgin's Lobster 544 comes with some useful features and is relatively cheap. However, don't expect it all -- it's designed for people on a budget and some cuts have been made. For example, there's no Bluetooth or FM radio, and the casing does feel a little more plasticky than more expensive phones

Full review:

Virgin's Lobster 544 doesn't look like a lobster, feel like a lobster and it certainly doesn't taste like one. It does, however, come in a box with a white silhouette of a lobster on it and there are two small lobster logos -- one on the front and one inside the handset. The phone is good value for money, but don't expect all the bells and whistles. Continue Reading...