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  • Huawei Ascend Mate Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Huawei Ascend Mate review. Released in early-2013 this is the highest spec mobile phone we've seen from the company. The Ascend comes with a quad core CPU along with a bright 6.1 inch screen and hence competes with the Galaxy Note II for your dollars.  However Hauwei Ascend Mate has a killer low price outright purchase price of less than $400 which makes it very tempting! In fact we declare the Ascend mate the best value outright mobile phone you can buy at time of this review! In terms of construction the Huawei Ascend is nothing special but it is well put together. It's straight edges and solid plastic means it looks business like rather than bargain basement or cheap. The rubberised back and assumed Gorilla glass screen lifts the look feel.  In terms of internal hardware the Ascend packs the industry standard sensors. The best part is the usefully large 6.1 screen only those who have really bad eyesight will need glass to read. In terms of use the Ascend Mate is smooth 99% of the time as per any Android based phone. We didn't spot any customised widgets but there did not appear to be any obvious additional modifications or apps to write about. Huawei claims to have implemented their only menu system which can be seen in the selection of icons and short cuts. The inclusion of a fully functioning Word, Excel and Powerpoint editor helps too! The nearest competitor is the Samsung Galaxy Note II which is a great phone and still out specs the Huawei but it's also over $100 more. We don't think the price difference is worth it since you would not notice any speed difference! If you where comparing it against the older Galaxy S3 this would probbaly be a closer match bar the much nigger screen. In the end after testing so many Andriod based phones there are very few models that inspire us to do a write up, so thankfully the low priced large screen Ascend Mate was a revelation. All that said Nokia is leading a resurgence in it Windows 8 phones which are just as good as any iPhone or Android it just doesn't have an App store to match and the Nokia still does not have a 6.1 inch screen. If you want the cheapest big screen mobile phone on the market in mid 2013 without sacrificing much then the Huawei Ascend Mate is the phone to get - easily. Side note: Andriod OS development is progressing along very nciely and approaching genuine desktop OS status even though it is for tablets and mobile phones - watch out Microsoft. Unfortunately the only issue for all Huawei phones is the lingering doubt as to weather it has hidden tech that the military in China can use for whatever purpose. Since the phone has a customised CPU one can wonder what else they have customised. (Nokia managed to hide an FM radio in their Windows phone afterall.) Since Hauwei has reportedly direct  links with China's top military hence politicians in a 'opaque' way does not help its corporate image. Lack of corporate transparency in 2013 does not help the brand image no matter how good the tech is!  regardless this doesn't really bother us since all governments spy on us anyway as proven by Wikileaks and other individuals. We lost privacy once the Internet became commercialised! So don't let that stop you from buying one. What really annoys all of us is stupidity of the patent wars in particular Apple's patent on bouncing screens and shock - curved rectangles. The fact that you can actually patent them is also pathetically sad and shows the complete lack of common sense in the legal system and points to greedy lawyers and excessive corporate greed especially by Apple - more than anything else. By all means protect your overall designs but customers are not stupid and want choice and fair prices. (We love Apple products by the way - just don't like how they've become evil Corporates.) Specifications
    • Hauwei Ascend Mate
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100
    • Design Touch screen
    • L163.5 x W85.7 x D9.9 mm
    • Weight 198 grams
    • Display/s 6.1 inch 1,280 x 720 AMOLED
    • Camera 8MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing video call camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 1080p high definition 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
    • CPU 1.5 Ghz Quad core Separate Graphic CPU
    • Memory 1Gig RAM Up to 8Gig for user Up to 64Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, Compass, Proximeter,Gyroscope, Accelerometer FM Radio with RDS Ring tones: MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others AndroidApp store Samsung App store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) Dolby Digital Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calendar SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 4050 mAh battery Up to N/A hours Standby Up to N/A hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $400 AUD August 2013 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus mobile phone review. The Galaxy Ace Plus is priced under $200 at most retail shops and an upgrade to the original Ace. This Ace Plus version is equipped with a faster but older 1Ghz processor and some other enhancements. However in comparison to the equally priced Nokia Lumia 520 the Ace Plus isn't quite as good... In terms of construction the Ace Plus is just like the original although it takes a side by side look to tell the difference which revels a larger screen and size. It is well made in an industry standard way for this price range. In terms of specifications the low resolution screen is a turn off because its low resolution and hence washed out. It as an older 1Ghz CPU  which works OK. Apart from that there's is nothing really standout which is barely acceptable. There are better specified mobiles or even less that work better... In terms of use the Galaxy Ace Plus still uses the old Android 2.3 OS which means not all the latest Apps will work but the majority o f the popular ones for social networks will. The smoothness of the interface is not up to the latest versions which shows how far Android has come in the space of a few years. Most of the features but a few key features like hotpots appeared to be missing. Overall and in isolation the Ace Plus is an Ok sort of phone but when compared to others in the price range in particular the Microsoft OS based  Lumia 520 it shows its age. The Ace Plus needs the latest OS and a better screen for it to be any good and even then the 520 (as an example) is still better except for the number of 3rd party apps available for it. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy Ace
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 900/2100 or 850/1990 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) 384kpbs data speed (upload)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L114.7 x W62.5 x D12.2 mm Weight 115 grams
    • Display/s External 3.65 Inch TFT 320 x 480
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera 800 x 480 video camera 24FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
    • CPU 1000Mhz
    • Memory Up to 2.7MB 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 with RDS Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1300mAh battery Up to 500 Mins Standby Up to 600 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $199 AUD June 2013 (Pre-paid)

  • Nokia Lumia 520 Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Nokia Lumia 520 review. The 520 is the latest Windows OS based phones designed to complete with the low end of the mobile phone market. The Recommend retail price of the Lumia 520 is $229 but you can easily find it priced under $200 and as low as $169 as part of a pre-paid package. At this of price in 2013 there are no other phones that approach it in terms of functionality and options - read on for the reasons why! In terms of construction the 520 is very well made despite being made of plastic. I think its the matt and soft touch surface that lifts the quality feel of the phone. You can also change the color of the entire rear panel! The 520 feel better in the hand than any other phone in this price range - easily. In terms of hardware specifications the main thing missing from the Lumia 520 is a camera flash but it does come with a specific camera button on the side. The screen size and quality is excellent for a phone in this price range. The CPU is a dual core 1 Ghz but since Windows doesn't use much power AKA like the iPhone it is more than adequate. All the usual senors are present along with a slot for microSD card and standard battery life. In terms of use the Windows interface can be described as boring but it is very smooth, responsive and does everything you could reasonably want. It is certainly as good as Android phones and more responsive than even the iphone. All the functions are easy to find and quick to access including one of the best GPS navigation software on any platform, Xbox, Music  subscription services and MS Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint editing capability. The Web browser is also one of the quickest on a phone. However as with all Windows phones at the moment there are a relatively small number of  3rd party Apps to choose from. If you don't mind using Windows 8 for mobile phones you'll be very happy with the Lumia 520. There's nothing else like with the same functionality for the under $200 price, which can only drop. Only the characteristics of Windows 8 for phones will annoy but we're sure Microsoft will fix them over time. In the end we highly recommend the Lumia 520 it is a very good phone on a budget. Specifications
    • Nokia Lumina 520
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Dependent on network) Penta or Tri-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on network) HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 5.7 Mbps (upload)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L119.9 x W64 x D9.9 mm
    • Weight 124 grams
    • Display/s 4 inch External 480 x 800
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 720 HD pixel main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • CPU 1.4 Ghz
    • Memory Up to 8 Gig on board Up to 32GB MicroSD
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Micro-SIM MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint A-GPS Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Windows Mobile Store for Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 13000mAh battery Up to 360 hours Standby Up to 14.8 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $200 AUS 2013 (Outright)

  • Telstra Pulse T790 Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Telstra Pulse (T790) mobile phone review. Released in May 2013 this model also took us by surprise since we thought it was the Frontier or Easytouch 4G model released  last year. ThePulse is hence very similar in design to the older and higher  models but differing significantly in hardware specifications this model is clearly the lessor model. The Pulse Android OS based smart phone and priced at a very reasonable $79 AUD as a pre-paid package from most larger retailers. It is a far cry from Telstra's first cheap smart phones which we thought where market leading in terms of price only and nothing else! The Pulse is actually quite useful. The Telstra Pulse is terms of construction is like its more expensive relations so it does feel a little cheap but certainly sturdy enough to carry around without a case. The Pulse does feel Ok considering its price and it should last a year or two without any problems. In terms of hardware specifications the Pulse is definitely on the basic Android end of the market. It has low resolution screen, camera, battery capacity, graphics and so forth. Mind you its not the only model with this sort of specification but one of the few knows brands selling or this price. Thanks to a 1Ghz CPU and separate graphics CPU all the expected communication like email, skype, txt, Facebook and so forth will work perfectly. However forget about Instagram or any app that relies to getting decent camera pictures. However the low resolution screen will annoy but at least it all works. In terms of software the Pulse runs the latest Android OS which should help broaden the range of software you can run on it. Apart from the custom Telstra widgets there is nothing unique about this particular model. There are some micro lags when using but its not that bad compared to past models. It still runs well and at this price there's not many models to choose from. We can't really say much more, so the conclusion to the Telstra Pulse review is that it is a decent low end Android phone for those who don't want anything special but a cheap phone that can do most things. Its got more going it than price for a change! Specifications
    • Telstra Pulse T790
    • Network Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 Mhz Tri-band 3G 850/2100 Mhz HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 2 Mbps (upload)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L116.2 x W61 x D13 mm
    • Weight 111 grams
    • Display/s 3.5 inch 320 x 480 pixel
    • Camera 2MP Video Camera
    • 640x 480 pixels @ 15fps
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
    • CPU 1Ghz Separate Adreno 200 Graphic CPU
    • Memory Up to 280MB for user Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS AndroidApp store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) FM Radio Compass Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass and Ambient Light Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1200 mAh battery Up to 200 hours Standby Up to 200 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $79 AUD June 2013 (Pre-paid only)

  • Telstra Tough 3 Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Telstra Tough 3 (T55) mobile phone review. The Telstra Tough 3 was released in May 2013 is a replacement for the Tough 2. The Tough 2 was an Ok 'tough' phone  that was toy like up close. The latest Tough 3 addresses some of the prior versions issues since it is less toy like than the prior 2 and has a few other surprises. The Tough 3 is only available from Telstra on a plan which is a pity - Why? read on... Update: June 2014 - You can now purchase the Tough 3 outright for around $195 without a contract. The Telstra Tough 3 is a ruggerised phone build for the careless and those who don't need a 'smartphone'. The Tough 3 is one the the very few that is an old style keypad phone in 2013 so technically its one of the best you can buy! We beleieve that only Casio still makes these types of phones but only available in the US. In terms of construction it uses better designed materials feeling more solid and looking more serious. If you've ever seen a Cygnett iPad 'tough' cover version it has a similar color but not quite as tactile in feel. The screen quality is also very good! Of note is a A-GPS and a dedicated camera button and volume buttons down the side though the resulting picture quality isn't class leading. In terms of use the Tough 3 is very good. It is fast and responsive menus as well as activating the various other apps or functions. We have on complaints at all. Sure the menu system is the same grid style as use by Nokia and others over the last 10 years but its by far the quickest we've ever used. The only problem with the Tough3 is the data speed. For a new model it does not have the fastest connection relying on a 3.6 mbps maximum download so it takes awhile for things to happen (relatively). All the regular communications are there, email, txt, video calls and MMS so you are only missing the social network ones which you'll have to rely on the built in browser to get access to. All up the Telstra Tough 3 is one of the best ruggerised keypad based phones you can buy, but virtue of being one of the very few! Even that aside its a step up from the prior version due to its updated design and excellent operating speed. The Tough 3 is also 'regular' sized so using it is convenient and there is not need for an additional protective case. Even you decided to purchase the Tough 3 as a main phone there is not much to complain about since its limitations are clear and its selling point - being ruggerized is obvious. This one is for calls and text and message notifications regardless of weather conditions. Specifications
    • Telstra Tough 3 (T55)
    • Network Quad-band 850/900/1800 /1900 MHz Tri-band UMTS 3G 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G HSDPA 3.6
    • Design Ruggerised candy bar IP67 119mm x 56mm x 17mm Weight 125 grams
    • Display/s 2.4inch 240 x 320 pixel TFT
    • Camera 3MP main camera 2nd video call camera
    • Connectivity USB Bluetooth V2
    • CPU
    • Memory 130MB available to user Up to 16Gig MicroSD or Trans Flash cards
    • Ring tones MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
    • Features External antenna plug SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free Customizable backgrounds Picture Viewer Voice memos Calender and organizer 300Hrs Standby 240Mins Talk Time 1900mAh Li-ion battery
    • Package contents XP/Vista Compatible PC suite Mac OSX Compatible software Personal hands free kit Travel charger USB cable
    • Price history Available on a monthly plan only. Less than $Free AUS 2013 (Plan only) Less than $195 AUS 2014 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy Ace Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Ace mobile phone review. The Galaxy Ace is not a top end phone as its name implies or even mid range, we call it just above entry level model smartphone. When released back in 2012 we checked it out but didn't see any point in writing up our review because the Ace did not impress and in 2013 it still doesn't. No regular folk it is best described as an average sort of mobile for those who don't want to do demanding things with their phone. In terms of construction the Ace is not too bad. Hard shiny plastics all round but it is sturdy and will take some heavy knocks thats for sure.  The price hovers around the $200 mark which in terms of hardware specification is good, unfortunately it's not that good. The biggest issue is the screen resolution it is quite plain to look at and low resolution - if only it had a higher screen resolution the Ace would be an Ace and a feature that makes it stand out amongst, for example the cheaper Telstra/ZTE and HTC models at about the same price. In terms of use the Galaxy Ace uses the 2 year old Android 2.3 which while simpler to use than the version 4 the top end gets hence it is missing the ability to run the latest apps and a number of settings including the hotspot feature as examples. The Ace's navigation is a bit laggy and you can 'feel' the cheaper CPU trying to keep up with you. Overall it is Ok to use. Overall its an OK sort of phone for an OK sort of price. It will do almost anything you want but just not a quickly as the higher end models. If you only use the Galaxy Ace for txt, voice calls, Facebook Twitter than Ace is pretty good. It's barely OK for web browsing or games. The Ace is not quite low end but it's not mid range either perhaps a starter smartphone? Then again the cheapest iPhone 4 on a pre-paid package is only a few dollars more...  which is what we'd go for and you probably would too! Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy Ace
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 900/2100 or 850/1990 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) 384kpbs data speed (upload)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L112.5 x W60 x D11.5 mm Weight 1013 grams
    • Display/s External 3.2 Inch TFT 320 x 480
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash
    • Video Camera 800 x 480 video camera 24FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
    • 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 with RDS Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1230mAh battery Up to 26 days Standby Up to 380 minutes Talk Time
    • Price history Under $199 AUD April 2013 (Pre-paid)

  • Nokia 110 Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Nokia 110 review. The 110 is one of cheapest dual SIM and entry level mobile phones you can buy at the moment. Being the cheapest and arguably the best one you can get is a easy description for the 110 since there is nothing else like it for the price made by a major manufacturer. In terms of construction the Nokia 110 is an all hard wearing plastic phone with a spill resistant keypad. The keypad design is all that can be criticized as its a one piece plastic cover without separate keys expect for the navigation key feels cheap. That said the flaps and rear cover all fit together nicely with a nice feel in the hand for the price.  Presumably Nokia have researched the market this phone will sell in so should be able to handle the rough and tumble it will inevitably have to deal with - without the obligatory phone cover! The availability of different colors is a nice touch. In terms of use the Nokia 110 is responsive, having a number of unexpected features for the price! The micro-SD slot is one of them along with an MP3 player and FM radio with recording capabilities. The apps for Facebook and Twitter is an interesting addition since the Nokia 110 is not a 3G phone and any data will take a relatively long time to download. Apart from that the 110 is a useful dual SIM mobile phone with decent battery life. It is unfortunate that many don't understand the need for multiple numbers on the one phone unless they live in certain countries! To conclude we can't really say much more about the Nokia 110. It is basic but handy little phone and very useful if you are only making calls and SMS messages on. It's very good for its targeted market or as a spare mobile phone. Specifications
    • Nokia 110
    • Network
    • Dual-band GSM 900/1800
    • Design Candy bar
    • L110 x W46 x D14.5 mm Weight 80 grams
    • Display/s TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera 620 x 480 pixels
    • Video Camera 176 x 144 pixels 15 FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 10Mb available to user Up to 32Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 26 days Standby Up to 10 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $50 AUS 2013 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy Note II Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7000 series review. We liked the original Galaxy Note - so with great anticipation, waited till this second version before deciding our next major mobile phone purchase. The original Note and the replacement Note II when this was review written and was the largest mobile phone you can buy. Some popular commentators called too big to be a useful phone and poured scorn claiming their enlighten senses were more aligned to the mass market and the future! Of course they where completely wrong and the concept continues to prove highly popular. You see mobile phones and smart phones are now the primary source of computer and telecommunications device for everyone. In countries with developed infrastructure these devices do the work we used to do on PCs eg. internet banking, reading the news and emails a mere 5 years ago. As we age and our eyes fade and our bodies become bigger along with wanting more means we are happy with a large but not too large device to carry around! In terms of hardware the Samsung Note II is and improvement over the original. The 3D effect on the grey version is quite nice. The build quality is very good despite being largely plastic it does feel sturdy enough for daily use. even without a case. The case also has a slot for the S-pen which works well although it took some time to work out which apps would work with it. The large 5.5 inch Note II screen produces less saturated images than the original and can be read in bright sunlight easily enough. The size is really quite nice allowing for less typing errors and is really comfortable to hold too. Try one your self and see what you think. In terms of performance and use the Galaxy Note II is quick and very responsive.  Unlike the original there are next to no lags on the interface design running various apps and widgets. We can't really say much more since it is literally packed with everything you could desire on a smartphone in 2013. The camera is a bit of a let down though. All it really needs is a infrared to be able to change channels on the TV or stereo. You could complain that there are just too many settings to play with but then the iPhone has just as many! The Note II has or can have any thing you want including a FTP server - not a mistake! To conclude, we like the Galaxy Note 2 even more than the original. Definitely worth a look if you're a pretty active person who just wants to do everything on the go and on a big screen rather than stuck to your PC. It's now much easier to actually write a novel on it and watching movies in virtually any format you want along with games and internet browsing this pretty much all you need. Definitely recommended! Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy Note II
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 Quad Band LTE 4G 800/900/1800/2600 (dependent on country)
    • Design Touch screen
    • L151 x W80.5 x D94 mm
    • Weight 183 grams
    • Display/s 5.5 inch 1,280 x 720 AMOLED
    • Camera 8MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing video call camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 1080p high definition 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
    • CPU 1.6 Ghz Quad core Separate Graphic CPU
    • Memory 1Gig RAM 16 Gig for user Up to 64Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, Compass, Proximeter,Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient light FM Radio with RDS Ring tones: MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others AndroidApp store Samsung App store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) Dolby Digital Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calendar SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 3100 mAh battery Up to 21 hours Standby Up to 35 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $700 AUD April 2013 (Outright)

  • Nokia Asha 311 Review

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    Welcome to the 2013 Nokia Asha 311 mobile phone review. The Nokia Asha 311 was released in 2012 and comes with the latest version of S40 Nokia OS. It's one of the most fully featured regular mobile phone you can buy at the moment. It's not a 'smart phone' but something that sits in-between the basic ones with a regular keypad. The 311 is one of the cheapest touch screen mobile phones priced around $129 at the time this was posted. The build quality of the Asha 311 is is good but its not exactly premium with a shiny  plastic rear panel. The screen is quite responsive and looks pretty good for the price and no complaints.  The bonus of having Wi-Fi makes life a little cheaper too assuming you wouldn't be getting a decent data plan at this price point. In terms of use and compared with the cheapest Android phones for the same price the Asha 311 is our choice. It's fast by comparison and does virtually everything you need. Mind you it is better at notifications for all your social networks like Facebook and Twitter rather than inputting which really requires a bigger screen to be faster. However for talk and text it works perfectly and reliability without any lags. The free 40 EA games are a nice bonus too. In the end the Asha 311 is a good cheap mobile phone. It is better than the 308 version without the dual SIM functionality. The 311 is also better than the cheapest Android phones at this price point as we have yet to find one comparably priced that works without significant lags. It may not have GPS or a proper web browser but the basics are full covered and if that is all you need than its a great little phone. Specifications
    • Nokia Asha 301
    • Network Quad-band GSM 900/1900 and 850/1800 Penta-band 3G 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Mini-SIM
    • Design Touch screen
    • L106 x W52 x D13 mm Weight 95 grams
    • Display/s 3 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 3.2MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel video camera 25FPS
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
    • CPU 1Ghz
    • Memory Up to 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Accelerometer/Pr0ximeter/Ambient Light senors JAVA Apps Inc. Angry Birds 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 BL-4U 3.7V 1110mAh Up to 32 days Standby Up to 14 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $129 AUS early-2013 (Outright)