Toshiba G450 review

Typical price: £150

What is it: Combined mobile phone, HSDPA modem, MP3 player and USB storage device

What we think: An interesting device, which may appeal to those looking to add HSDPA functionality to their laptop, but hard to use as a standard phone

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Reviewed by: Frank Lewis

Reviewed on: 4 June 2008

Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba G450, USB dongle, broadband, connections

We like:

Eye catching design; small and compact

We don't like:

Fiddly phone controls; tiny screen; no Bluetooth

CNET UK judgement:

The Toshiba G450 is certainly an interesting device; there's nothing quite like it on the market. It works well as a modem, but is too fiddly to use as a normal phone, so its appeal will be limited

Full review:

Toshiba is not a name that we'd readily associate with mobile phones, but then this handset is not really your typical mobile phone. Instead, Toshiba is pitching the G450, which costs around £150 SIM-free, at those who want a HSDPA modem for their PC that has more functionality than the typical mobile broadband USB dongle. Continue Reading...