Holiday gift guide: Top budget mobile phones
We round up the best cheap mobile phones this Christmas
- — 15 November, 2010 12:20
If you're looking for an ideal stocking filler this Christmas, why not consider a cheap, entry-level smartphone? With a great range of Android smartphones on the market at low prices, there has never been a better time to buy. We round up the best budget mobile phones on the market this Christmas.
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Huawei IDEOS (U8150)
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Samsung Galaxy 5
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HTC Wildfire
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Samsung Wave
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini Pro
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520
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HTC Aria
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Garmin-Asus A50
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Nokia C5
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520
The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520.
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- Manufacturer:
- 29th Sept., 2009
- Ross Catanzariti
- RIM
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- Price:
- From $ 158.00
- Pros:
- Optical trackpad, external multimedia controls, compact and lightweight frame, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Cons:
- No 3G, no GPS, poor display, bulging rubber keys require a firm press, lock key removed, keyboard could be improved
