Orange Vegas review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Flora Graham

Reviewed on: 10 July 2009

Tags: Orange, Orange Vegas, navigation key, navigation, user interface

We like:

Small and light; FM radio; expandable memory card slot; cheap as chips

We don't like:

Poor battery life; clunky user interface; no headphone adaptor; lack of 3G connectivity

You might also need:

A microSD card is a must have for this memory-light phone

CNET UK judgement:

The Orange Vegas is the cheapest touchscreen phone out there, and it shows. The small size and big screen are a good combination, but the irritating user interface, poor camera and lack of memory earn the Vegas its place in the bargain bin

Full review:

For a sandwich, £50 may be expensive, but it's dirt cheap for a phone. The Orange Vegas is the least expensive touchscreen phone currently available, costing only £49 on pay as you go. It's cheap alright, but you get what you pay for -- not much. With few features and a clunky user interface, the Vegas feels like a cheap own-brand phone you might pick up on eBay, which is essentially what it is. But it does have the basics, and its tiny size reflects its tiny price tag. Continue Reading...