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  • Telstra Active Touch T28 Review

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    Welcome to the 2012 Telstra Active Touch T28 mobile phone review. This Active Touch otherwise known as the T28 is the latest release from Telstra to satisfy the bottom end of the mobile phone market.  At release the Telstra network only Active Touch T28 is available on the cheapest plan of $20 a month which honestly is probably over priced! Read to to find out why we think you should think carefully! The Active Touch T28 is the replacement for the T3020 which we thought was the ultimate cheap smart phone. However it hasn't even been a year and over that time we found the T3020 to be a  slow phone even if it was cheap.  We hoped that the new T28 could do better - however the market is now flooded with similarly features cheap phones that are easily better than the Active Touch! Try any number of Samsung or LG models priced under $150 outright! In terms of construction the Active Touch T28  is solid but very basic.  It looks and feels like a cheaply made model kit - we didn't like it at all. The only thing going for it was the industrial grade Gorilla glass screen surface which should keep it looking new for a long time and the high resolution for this class. Regardless you won't be showing this phone off to anyone in a rush. In terms of operation the T28 works well when not connected to a network but once it does be prepared for a noticeable reduction in performance. Even with the capacitive touch the phone borders on being too sluggish to use much like the bargain basement Android phones.  The network reception 'blue tick' is classified as top of the range which means you should be able to get a signal most places, and an external antenna socket at the back should also help if you've also got the kit. Previously a cheap price will forgive most performance and feature issues but when there are other models with the same specification that work better, then this 'overriding' factor is negated.  There are honestly plenty of phones available on the 'free phone on $20 plan' offer! We suggest to try the others eg. the Telstra Urbane T22 first and only if you are truly desperate to get the Active Touch T28. Specifications
    • Telstra Active Touch - T28
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) Not mentioned data speed (upload)
    • Design Resistive Touch screen
    • L114.5 x W57.6 x D12 mm  114.5 x 57.6 x 12mm Weight 118 grams
    • Display/s External 3.5 Inch TFT 480 x 800 pixels
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera Yes - no specifications
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 150MB available to user 2GB MicroSD card included MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1200mAh battery Up to 200 hours Standby Up to 180 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $xxx AUD 2012 (Plan only)

  • Huawei Vision Review

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    Welcome to the 2012 Huawei Vision mobile review.  The new Huawei Vision is the brand's first reasonably high end mobile phone at an affordable price. Well that's what the marketing materials say anyway. The price of the Huawei Vision is under $280 - which is pretty much the cheapest Android based phone with a 1Ghz CPU on the inside. Read on if you want an honest opinion. Construction quality of the Vision is overall quite good. Its pebble shape does differentiates it from the latest batch rectangular smart phone slabs. The rear panel reminds us of what HTC does with its backing which is quite stylish. The Vision in the hand is pretty good too.  It's nicely weighted  and sized not too big or small. Unfortunately despite the real metal like the rest of the phone still doesn't look like a premium phone like the iPhone. That said and in terms of aesthetics even Samsung can't seem to produce a case that is a match for the iPhone.  If you want a decent case go for Nokia or Motorola. Regardless overall very good quality for a reasonably priced phone just needs some creative artists and designers to give their phones 'it' factor. That said there is very little wrong with the Vision and probably one of the best in the price range. In terms of hardware the Vision has mostly up to date technology, featuring a separate graphics processor, A-GPS, Wi-Fi and even a FM radio. The headphone and loud speaker sound good but flat. The only thing really missing is more mobile frequency bands which means it won't work on all phones networks, specifically Telstra. Admittedly while the resolution of the screen is great it is still a little small - we think 4 inches is just about perfect for a touch screen mobile phone. There's plenty of memory on board for extra apps and the expandable memory means you will have It terms of operation the Huawei Vision which runs the latest version of Android and works really well.  There does not seem to be any enhancement apart from the 3D menu system which is the same SPB skinning or 'desktop' software you can download from the Android store.  The software works really well and we did not encounter any errors or problems.  Everything about the way the Vision works was great for a reasonably priced phone.  As usual we won't go into the details as there no additional features worth mentioning. The main question we asked ourselves when comparing the less known brands is: Is it as good as a mobile phone with similar hardware specifications but with a better known brand eg. HTC or Samsung?  The answer is yes! The only issues would be reliability (being relatively new to the market) and whether there are any hidden 'features' that enable hackers or the government of a foreign country to take over your phone...:-) Just joking! To conclude we like the Huawei Vision as a reasonably priced mobile phone. It's all about out-right price and in this respect we can highly recommend it. There's not much else in this price range that offers so much for so little. If you're on any network apart from Telstra the Vision would be the perfect for those who want it all as a fair price then go for it - definitely a best buy model. Even if you're looking for a cheaper mobile phone we think you should stretch to this one - worth every cent! Specifications
    • Huawei Vision
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) Not mentioned data speed (upload)
    • Design Resistive Touch screen
    • L120 x W60 x D9.9 mm 120 x 60 x 9.9mm Weight 130 grams
    • Display/s External 3.7 Inch TFT 800 x 480 pixels
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera Yes - no specifications
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
    • CPU 1 Ghz
    • Memory Up to 512MB available to user 2GB MicroSD card included Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS AndroidApp Store FM Radio Li-Po 1400mAh battery Up to xxx hours Standby Up to xxx minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $280 AUD 2012 (Out-right)

  • Nokia C2-03 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C2-03 review. The Nokia C2-03 released in late 2011 is one of the new generation of dual SIM mobile phones from the company and targeted at developing countries that have a multitude of networks but mostly GSM networks that offer different plans and have borders with multiple countries with equally numerous networks. In these counties the C2-03 in one of the leading models however over here is definitely very cheap. The C2-03 besides being a dual-SIM phone it is also a touch screen in a slider phone design. It comes in a variety of colours and strangely the combination does work for people that are still texting and talking. The dual SIM setup also allows for live swapping of SIM cards without turn off.  Unfortunately features that are missing include the lack of 3G or Wi-Fi but it does include the latest Nokia Browser and Apps for the usual social networks. In terms of construction the  C2-03 is very made.  Sure it's plastic and looks designed in the early 2000 it still feels good with a reasonable heft and quality parts. The keypad is typical Nokia and the touch screen despite old tech looks good and scratch resistant.  Overall it should last for a few years. In terms of operation the C2 uses the latest version of the S40 operating system customised for touch screen and physical keypad. They work well together with minimal lag and little to complain about especially at this price point. The only issue is the limited frequency choices that the phone access to.  The user interface is old school Nokia and easy to find every function. The is yet another perfect phone for those only into talk and text there is nothing significant to complain about. Overall its another very good phone for the price and better made than the lessor known brands available.  There is nothing exceptional of the phone apart from the ability to use 2 SIM cards at the one time and the low price. However the main thing differing this model to the others is design and style which very few in the price category can match - at this point in time anyway. Specifications
    • Nokia C2-03
    • Network Quad-band GSM 900/1900 Dual SIM
    • Design Slider
    • L103 x W51.4 x D17 mm Weight 118 grams
    • Display/s 2.4 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 320 x 240 pixel main video camera 8FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
    • CPU xxxMhz
    • Memory Up to 10MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BP-5C 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 16 days Standby Up to 5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $120 AUS mid-2010 (Pre-paid)

  • Telstra T3 EasyTouch Discovery 3 Review

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    Welcome to the Telstra EasyTouch Discovery 3 mobile phone review, the first for 2012. The Easy Touch Discovery 3 is also known as simply the Telstra T3 and was released in late 2011 and is a replacement for the T2. The market positioning for the T3 (at the time of release) is strangely not pre-paid which is a surprise given the feature set. One more thing, despite the name the screen is not a touch screen. The introductory recommended retail price for the T3 is not given as you can only purchase it on a range of selected plans for the time being. The T3 is not a desirable phone and anyway so it is a surprise as to why it is even being offered on a plan basis. The construction quality of the Easy Touch Discovery 3 is old school very 90's being quite large or chunky in the hand. The plastics feel durable, without creaking and reasonably scratch resistant however the T3 does not feel as good as the older T2 version at least on the outside.  Once you flip open the T3 though things do improve.  The keypad is nice and large and the navigation keys actually feel like its made of real metal, although the others are still plastic... The T3's screen size is 2.4 inch but the screen quality is also very good certainly as good as any number of Nokia's currently on the market.  Admittedly the screen is not as good as the older Motorola V3X's screen which is a benchmark in terms of image quality. One last thing - there is a mono-LCD screen on the front which is crammed with status information and the quality is pretty good too, for a mono, As with all the Telstra phones in this class the Easy Touch Discovery 3 uses the same OS but in a different form factor. There is nothing wrong with the way it works and this version is more responsive (faster) than its predecessors. All the menu options and settings can be found logically and precisely activated. It is as good as the leading Nokia's. If only Telstra asked for a more modern case with some design flair it would probably sell better. Judging by the Christmas shopping crowd a lot of older customers would appreciate a nicer looking phone. We did not spend much time with the T3 because there was really no point. There are no exceptional features worth reporting. To conclude the review of the Telstra Easy Touch Discovery 3 we can say that it is a good phone but for basic use. It is in essence a free phone on a plan - but unless your needs are basic you will be wishing for something more useful. Specifications
    • Telstra T3 Easytouch Discovery 3
    • Network Tri-band UMTS 850/1900/2100 Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800 /1900 MHz
    • Design Flip L99.5 x W51.4 x D16.2 mm Weight 105 grams
    • Display/s Intenal TFT 176 x 220
    • Camera Dual cameras 3MP main camera
    • Connectivity USB Bluetooth V2
    • Memory 120MB internal memory 32GB microSD
    • Ring tones MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
    • Features FM Radio SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL MyWords predictive text JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free Customizable backgrounds Picture Viewer Video calling Voice memos Calender and organizer 200 Hrs Standby, 120 Minutes Talk Time 900mAh Li-Po
    • Package contents XP/Vista Compatible PC suite Mac OSX Compatible software Personal hands free kit Travel charger USB cable User manual
    • Price history 2012 Approx $xxx (Plan only)

  • Nokia Asha 300 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia Asha 300 review. The new Nokia Asha 300 is part of a series of value for money feature phones that Nokia released to the world in November 2011. To be completely honest we are tired of smartphones that are priced at HUGE amounts of money. Very few of us use all the features that the latest smart phones are capable of and even if we didn't like them they are too expensive to try something else. Like the majority of people on the planet we just want a phone that does calls, text and emails very well followed by internet capability of course comes and next followed by 'Apps'.  Long battery life is also common requirement and most of all we don't want to be tracked! The result is the Asha 300 and it also happens to be one of the nicest regular mobile phone we have tested in the last 6 months. In the hand the Asha 300 is very well made. Although made of plastic there are no creaks, is not too heavy or too light and most of all DOES NOT feel cheap, even the panel shut lines are hair thin. The buttons feel good although a little small but everything is logically placed.  The screen also looks good despite the relatively small and has low tech resistive touch screen, which admittedly helps reduces the problem of obvious finger prints. Highlights include a decent 5Mp camera and quad band 3G, meaning it will work on all phone networks. In terms of operation the latest S40 OS is easy to use with the touch screen a really useful addition to the interface. The customizable standby screen with short cuts to regular contacts and calender entries and so forth work very well. The screen is responsive and works well especially considering it uses cheaper technology and anyone complaining is being pedantic or has never use one. The surprise is that the phone uses a 1GHz CPU which makes the phone as quick as much more expensive models although it does really show when using it for normal functions. Although we think the Asha 300 is a great package for the price but you may miss A-GPS and Wi-Fi but considering it is a fully functional 3G phone you can always use Google Maps for GPS work and the small screen is not really suitable for hard core web browsing anyway. Nokia have included GPS and Wi-Fi in these types of phones before but clearly there are not many buyers hence they don't offer them. However they are missing the halo effect from having these features whether people want to use them or not. With the Asha you are also unlikely to exceed your data plan too quickly. Overall the Nokia Asha 200 is a very good regular phone that works well and feels good. If your needs are reasonably basic than this is the phone to get. It does all the basics of email, Facebook, text, contacts and appoints really well. The in-built Nokia browser is also one of the best in this class of phone with FLASH compatibility. It makes most of the phones in this style and  price bracket like the Telstra/ZTE and the Sony Ericsson Cedar feel and work cheap. We don't have any serious complaints, only one in fact and that is not even related to the Asha - why haven't Nokia made a more stylish (Vertu-ish) but value for money handset like the old 6500 classic without its flaws? - regardless we are considering purchasing one ourselves for benchmarking purposes! Specifications
    • Nokia Asha 300
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 HSDPA 10.5 Mbps HSUPA 2 Mbps
    • Design Candybar
    • L112.8 x W49.5 x D12.79.9 mm Weight 85 grams
    • Display/s 2.4 inch TFT 240 x 320 Resistive touch screen
    • Camera 5MP Full focus
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 30FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
    • CPU 1GhzMhz
    • Memory Up to 140MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BP-4U 3.7V 1100mAh Up to 24 days Standby Up to 6.9 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $129 AUD MArch 2013 (Outright only) Under $149 AUD November 2011 (Outright only)

  • Telstra QWERTY TOUCH Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 Telstra QWERTY-TOUCH review otherwise known as the Telstra T60. The QWERTY-TOUCH T60 was released in late November 2011 to met the demand by people who want a mini keypad on their phone.  It is the next model up from the previously review T50 which we thought was good for the price. The initial release recommended retail price for the Telstra QWERTY- TOUCH T60 is $129 from the major department stores. In terms of construction the all plastic QWERTY-TOUCH T60 is good for a cheap mobile phone. The matt finish has a faux metallic feel and look. It's logical competitor is the Nokia E63 and in hindsight matches Nokia.  The Nokia E63 is probably slightly better built and has a nicer keypad but overall the T60 keypad while a tad shallow to touch is still pretty good.  However the ace up the T60 is the touch screen. We love the addition of the touch screen as it does make certain tasks easier but the implementation on the T60 needs more work. Android is not optimized for this sort of format and on a small screen. The lower resolution screen also makes the interface look crude but expected at this price. In terms of use the T60 is quite good but despite the capacitive touch screen it's slower CPU doesn't help.  The QWERTY-TOUCH is not a sluggish phone rather the interface seems to need a tad more time to scroll but it is smoother and more responsive. That said it is faster than the older Smart Touch T3020. Since its the first Android keypad phone we've tried we were satisfied with the experience. We also found that we were using the screen more than keypad to navigate - again due to Android. Thanks to Android OS you can access all of Google's online applications including Gmail and the live backgrounds and widgets.  We love widgets that work - since you don't need to waste time opening and closing apps. The best feature of the T60 is the inclusion of Wi-Fi - it makes the most of the fully functional web browser, that said we did not find out if it had FLASH installed. The Live wallpapers and other Apps we tried unfortunately do not adjust to the size of the smaller screen. The T60 is perfect (like all qwerty equipped phones) for those into emails, texting and social network updates like Facebook. However you must remember that the quality and speed of the data transmission of your phone network is just as important as hardware specifications. Regardless of data speed this is definitely not the fastest phone and unlikely to impress. Overall Telstra QWERTY -TOUCH is a good effort but Nokia and RIM Blackberry's still do this format better. However at this price point it is hard to complain too much. The use of Android really makes the T60 a better phone than it may have been. The T60 is better than the even cheaper T50 or the fully touch screen T3020 but there's not much other competition at the end of the market. Don't expect much from the Telstra QWERTY-TOUCH and you will be surprised at the functionality it offers but not so the overall operational speed. (Apologies we posted the review before it was finished.) Technical Specifications
    • Telstra QWERTY-TOUCH T60
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) Not mentioned data speed (upload)
    • Design Qwerty with Capactive Touch screen
    • L114 x W65 x D10.9 mm Weight 126 grams
    • Display/s External 2.6 Inch TFT 320 x 240 pixels
    • Camera 2 MP
    • Video Camera Yes - no specs
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig (2Gig MicroSD included)
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Ion 1100mAh battery Up to 200 hours Standby Up to 180 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $129 AUD 2011 (Pre-paid)

  • Huawei Ideos X5 Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 Huawei Ideos X5 review page. The Ideos X5 has been around for a little while now but we only recently had a chance to try it out last week. The Ideso X5 was released in various markets but only arrived here recently.  It has a low outright price of under $300 and combined with decent hardware specifications makes it a must try for those wanting a good value Android based smart phone. The X5 is easy to use as any other Android phone. The X5 does not have any OS modifications that we could tell so very easy to customise with numerous theme apps and icon sets.  We only wished it came out with version 2.3 of the software rather than 2.2 which is looking dated. Everything worked quickly with minimal lag although it could do with a faster CPU or additional GPU to make games work better. If you have a Gmail address the you can Sync everything with your account including phone numbers and calender entries. The big question is whether you trust Google with your personal data. Thankfully you can turn off the Google accounts Sync process and use MS Exchange or Outlook. The best bits of the Ideos X5 is the very large screen for its price at 3.8 inches with the standard resolution of 480 x 800.  There is no special screen technology so the image quality is very good for the price category. Apart from that the construction is good although missing a dedicated camera button for photos or movies. The location of the camera lens does help those taking movies. However there is the bonus of exchangeable batteries. The X5 only has the 900/2100Mhz 3G band so it will work with most networks but not Telstra. Overall we are running out of interesting things to say about Android phones - after all they can do everything you want. If it doesn't have the function than you can simply go to the App store for a download. A word of caution with the Apps on the store though. Some Android Apps require excessive permissions which any reasonable person would be shocked. A simple wallpaper or game that wants your phone number and access to your system log is not worth having. Since the privacy policies or promises by the developer essentially means no accountability - Beware - read the permissions before downloading. Likewise for Apps from iTunes and iPhone, since their hidden it is even scarier! Your personal and credit card details are worth more than a throw away App. Overall you can forgive almost any problem with the Ideos X5 because it is now priced very well. That said that is nothing intrinsically wrong or exceptional about the phone.  The X5 is also the logical step up from the Ideos X3 and X1 and Sonic. However the main question that potential owners will need to consider is whether other even cheaper Android based phones such as numerous HTC and Samsung models and others priced the same of even cheaper (with network locked pre-paid) with the same level of features. Our advise is to see which one looks and feels best before purchase. Specifications
    • Huawei Ideos X5 (U8800)
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 900/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L120 x W62 x D11.6 mm Weight 136 grams
    • Display/s External 3.8 Inch TFT 480 x 800
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera HD 720P 30 FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 800Mhz
    • Memory Up to 8Gig available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS Proximity Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Light Sensor Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 15000mAh battery
    • Price history Under $280 AUS 2011 (Outright)

  • HTC ChaCha Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 HTC ChaCha review page. The new HTC ChaCha is one of the few implementations of the Android OS in a Blackberry style mobile phone.  For a first attempt the ChaCha succeeds at being something that could find a dedicated owner, specifically those whose lives evolve around Facebook.  The convenience of a keypad, touch screen with widgets running updates with the live wallpapers will make them love the phone. The recommended retail price for the HTC ChaCha at release is $199 as a pre-paid package. The construction of the ChaCha is pretty good considering it's position as a reasonably priced mobile phone. The real metal parts and clean design including it's weight makes it feel good to hold, unlike the other all phones in the same price bracket... It is just like the HTC Wildfire S in terms of presentation and that it probably the best made and feeling phone in this class. The ChaCha's hardware is a mixture of high end and low end which makes it hard to categorize, except to say that it is focused at being a mobile connection to social networks, in particular Facebook. The 800Mhz CPU is good like wise the keypad, GPS, Radio, Wi-Fi and everything else you'd need in 2011. The only short falls worth mentioning is the basic spec camera and size of the screen which could have be a bigger, which there is plenty of space for. The only criticism that can be made of the ChaCha is aimed at the Android OS. It is clearly not designed for button pushers and the smaller screen, although works well enough thanks to the touch screen. It reminds use of the Nokia E6 except that the ChaCha is smoother in operation. Furthermore the ChaCha does work better than the Blackberry's. The various apps do not look right on the smaller screen either - which is expected but at least it will last a day or two more than the larger full touch screen phones before needing a full recharge. Overall the HTC ChaCha is a decent well priced mobile phone for those into Facebook. Specifications
    • HTC ChaCha
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L114.4 x W64.6 x D10.7 mm Weight 124 grams
    • Display/s External 2.6 Inch TFT 480 x 320
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera Front and rear
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3.0
    • CPU 800Mhz
    • Memory Up to 512MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS Proximity Compass Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Light Sensor FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1250mAh battery Up to 640 hours Standby Up to 450 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $199 AUS 2010 (Pre-paid)

  • Telstra Indy T50 Review

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    Welcome to the 2011 Telstra Indy review otherwise known as the Telstra T50. The Indy T50 model was released in October 2011 and is one of the cheapest qwerty keypad mobile phones you can buy. The Telstra Indy or T50 is a low end model but still a decent phone however it isn't the best value, missing out on some features a number of popular models have, although it does have one or two features not usually found in this price range. All said the Indy T50 has been priced at an introductory price of $69. In terms of construction the all plastic Indy T50 is relatively good for a cheap mobile phone.  Once again the 'enhanced' press pictures do not reflect the the physical device and you must see it first before deciding. The most obvious feature is the touch screen.  We like the idea and it does works well with this type of phone but the implementation needs more polish (just like the other poorly though out Telstra Glide).  Nokia leads the way in this area. Sure other websites think touch screens on these type of phones are a waste but we actually like using them as it is instinctive. The Indy T50's screen quality is class average likewise the size. The buttons lack the feel of more popular brands. The OS that Telstra/ZTE uses is ancient but it is easy enough to use with no instability or speed issues, apart from being a tad slow with the widgets running. The Indy T50 works well for Facebook, Twitter, emails and so forth thanks purely to the keypad.  The browser needs lots of improvement though if you want to use it for anything else apart from the Telstra WAP site. We could not write up much ore about the phone because we seen it all before. Overall The Indy T50 another relatively cheap phone you can seriously consider despite the flaws, however for not much more you can get much better models (specifically from Nokia) and you really need to consider whether you're happy with meeting your needs now or paying a little more for a phone with significantly more capability the will satisfy for longer. Specifications
    • Telstra Indy T50
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/1900/2100 HSDPA 3.6 Mbits data speed (download) Not mentioned data speed (upload)
    • Design Qwerty with Resistive Touch screen
    • L110 x W61 x D12.5 mm Weight 106 grams
    • Display/s External 2.4 Inch TFT 240 x 320 pixels
    • Camera 2 MP
    • Video Camera Yes - no specs
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU xxxMhz
    • Memory Up to 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features JAVA FM Radio Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Ion 1000mAh battery Up to 200 hours Standby Up to 160 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $69 AUD 2011 (Pre-paid)