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Nokia 6303 Classic review

Unlike most budget phones, the 6303 Classic is worth getting excited about. While it doesn't offer any high-end features, it's simple in a remarkably elegant way. It's a perfect choice for those seeking a good-looking and solidly built handset for basic calling and texting Read more

20 August 2009, 10:32 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 6303 Classic, shutter lag, headphones, megapixel camera

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

7.7

Nokia 6700 Classic review

Magpies and those left cold by the prospect of a fancy-pants smart phone will find much to like in the shiny 6700 Classic. Well-made, attractive and affordable, it's got all the basics thoroughly covered, and throws in a few extras too, like a high-quality camera and customisable home page Read more

27 July 2009, 11:11 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 6700 Classic, compact camera, microSD, shutter lag

CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 & Digital Music

9.1

Apple iPod classic (2nd gen) review

Apple's done it again -- its new 120GB iPod classic is a cut above the rest. This edition has more features, such as the Genius playlist tool, and allows you to watch very high-quality video on its 640x480-pixel resolution screen. As with all iPods, you'll have to stick with iTunes, and spring for better headphones, but still, this gadget rocks Read more

16 September 2008, 10:03 | Tags: Apple, Apple iPod classic (2nd gen), podcasts, love, standard definition

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

7.0

Nokia 6124 Classic review

The Nokia 6124 Classic is an inexpensive pay-as-you-go 3G mobile through Vodafone, with solid Nokia styling and menus. Sound quality and signal strength are both good, and you get a 1GB microSD card in the box, but some basic elements are flimsy and cheap feeling Read more

17 September 2008, 09:00 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 6124 Classic, GPS, microSD, music player

CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones

7.9

Nokia 6220 Classic review

As the name suggests, Nokia has stuck to a tried and tested candy-bar design with the 6220 Classic. It still manages to pack in enough features to keep most people happy, from GPS to a 5-megapixel camera to HSDPA. If you're looking for a compact camera phone with a xenon flash, it's worth having a look Read more

21 July 2008, 14:21 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 6220 Classic , monthly contract, GPS, HSDPA

CNET UK > Reviews > Handhelds

6.5

HP iPAQ 114 Classic review

While most companies are all about convergence these days, the HP iPAQ 114 Classic handheld is completely the opposite. Harkening back to the days of the traditional PDA, it's an excellent performer with a transreflexive screen perfect for use both outdoors and in Read more

30 January 2008, 16:11 | Tags: HP, HP iPAQ 114 Classic, routers, VGA, GPS

CNET UK > Crave > MP3 Players

Photos: Hands-on with the new Apple iPod classic

Apple has scrapped the 80GB and 160GB iPod classics, replacing them with a single 120GB edition. With 1.8-inch 240GB hard disks available, why did Apple do this to us? Read more

10 September 2008, 09:55 | Tags: Apple, Apple iPod classic (2nd gen), playlists, battery life, MP3 Players

CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones

Photos: Nokia 6700, 6303 Classic and N97

Sometimes the best phones aren't always the most complicated. Take the Nokia 6700 Classic, for example -- it's relatively simple but we love it Read more

16 February 2009, 14:52 | Tags: Nokia, Nokia 6303 Classic, Nokia 6700 Classic, love, HSDPA

CNET UK > Crave > MP3 Players

Expert audio quality test: 5th gen iPod vs. iPod classic

To find out once and for all which offers the better sound quality -- the old 5th gen iPod or new iPod classic -- we took our £2,000 rig of headphone reference hardware, and put both models through a gruelling test Read more

17 September 2008, 12:25 | Tags: Apple, Apple iPod (60GB, video), Apple iPod classic, Apple iPod classic (2nd gen), audio quality

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