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Nokia E55 review

The E55 smart phone impresses for numerous reasons. Its hybrid alphanumeric/Qwerty keypad is surprisingly effective once you get used to it, it offers excellent battery life, it's easy to use, and, for a smart phone, it's amazingly slim. Overall, this is a great handset Read more

28 September 2009, 13:52 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia E55, hybrid, calendar entries

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6.3

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic review

The 5800, Nokia's first touchscreen phone, has video, music and GPS features to get the heart racing, but these are offset by a disappointing touch experience. While there's nothing outrageously wrong with the 5800, we're sure Nokia has better touchscreens to come Read more

16 January 2009, 17:36 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, album art, MMS, music player

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7.5

Kodak Zi8 review

If you're after broadcast-quality footage and full manual controls, the 1080p-capable Zi8 isn't for you. But if you're seeking an inexpensive, straightforward, pocket-friendly camcorder that produces relatively good video and photos, this device is likely to be right up your street Read more

7 October 2009, 16:13 | Tags: Kodak, Kodak Zi8, video quality, camera phone

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

8.0

Nokia E52 review

The E52 is a solid, no-nonsense smart phone that boasts exceptional battery life, all the key features you're likely to need on a daily basis, and a straightforward user interface. There are more exciting phones on the market, but the E52's appeal only grows with use Read more

7 September 2009, 16:21 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia E52, movie player, smart phone, SIM-free

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7.7

Nokia E75 review

The Nokia E75 is a solid smart phone that combines a sliding Qwerty keyboard with the small alphanumeric keypad of a candybar phone. With the familiar Nokia user interface, it's a powerful device that can handle both work and play without any drama Read more

3 June 2009, 14:23 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia E75, love, touchscreen, LED

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

6.9

INQ Mini 3G review

Those seeking a cheap social-networking fix for when out and about will find much to like in the INQ Mini 3G. It can be sluggish at times and its menu system could be more straightforward, but its Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live Messenger and Skype apps make it easy to stay in touch with friends, and it's as cheap as chips Read more

16 November 2009, 17:07 | Tags: INQ, INQ Mini 3G , Twitter feed, 3G

CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones

You Review: Nokia E55 in-depth user test

If you've ever wanted to write about your gadgets in depth, including pictures and video, this new section is for you. First up: David Gilson and his thoughts on the new Nokia E55 Read more

5 October 2009, 17:10 | Tags: Nokia, BlackBerry, iPhone, Sony Ericsson P1i, predictive text

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

6.7

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, 14:21 | Tags: Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson W205 Walkman, LED, Memory Stick Micro, text messages

CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones

Palm Pixi flies on teeny tiny Qwerty wings

Palm has announced the Palm Pixi, the smaller, lighter and flightier follow-up to the Palm Pre. It's a candybar rather than a slider, but it packs many of the Pre's best features Read more

9 September 2009, 10:25 | Tags: Palm, social networks, megapixel camera, Christmas, touchscreen

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