Typical price: £30
What is it: Budget pay as you go phone
What we think: An easy to use but unremarkable low-priced handset
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 September 2008
Tags: Vodafone, Vodafone 526, phones, LCDs, battery life
We like:
Low price; easy to use; good keypad
We don't like:
No music player; poor screen; only dual-band
CNET UK judgement:
If you're looking for a cheap, basic phone, this is a good bet. There are definitely drawbacks, such as the retro screen and quiet speaker (and no real hands-free setup), but it does what it needs to do just fine. Plus, we like the chic design
Full review:
Among the usual line-up of handsets from manufacturers such as Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and Motorola, every now and then Vodafone slips in one of its own-branded phones. The 526 is a classic example. Priced at £30, it's aimed at pay as you go users looking for a bargain -- but can its low asking price tempt buyers away from the big-name brands? Continue Reading...
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