Doro PhoneEasy 515
Price: $128
Designed to provide intuitive usability and
a range of handy features to elderly phone users, the Doro PhoneEasy 515 is
aimed squarely at a specific market. With its excellent ease-of-use, firm build
quality and high-quality screen, it makes a great choice for anyone looking for
a no-nonsense handset that does what it says on the tin. And it makes things as
easy as possible for even the least tech-savvy phone user.
Specifications
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OS: Proprietary
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Screen: 1.5-inch TFT
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Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
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Input: Keypad
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Processor: N/A
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Memory: N/A
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Storage: MicroSD
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Camera: 2MP rear-facing
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Flash: No
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Video: No
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Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0
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Ports: Micro USO 2.0
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Standby time: 533 hours
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Talk time: 12 hours
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Size: 118x53x13mm
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Weight: 82g
Verdict:
With good features and usability, there’s plenty to offer older phone users.
Doro PhoneEasy 612
Price: $188
Doro has crafted another well-made and
carefully-designed flip-phone for elderly users. Offering easy usability,
careful attention to detail and handy features, the PhoneEasy 612 is ideally
suited to less tech-savvy buyers. It also suits anyone that wants an
easy-to-use phone with great usability and a great range of features aimed at
seniors. The only downside is that the price is high and the camera is poor.
Specifications
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OS: Proprietary
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Screen: 2.5-inch TFT
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Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
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Input: Keypad
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Processor: N/A
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Memory: N/A
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Storage: 10MB internal
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Camera: 2MP rear-facing
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Flash: No
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Video: No
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Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0
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Ports: Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time: 533 hours
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Talk time: 12 hours
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Size: 101 x 52 x 20mm
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Weight: 103g
Verdict: A
great flip-phone ideal for elderly users but the price is high for what you
get.
Doro PhoneEasy 715
Price: $143
Doro has pumped out yet another easy to use
feature phone for those less tech savvy. Ostensibly for the elderly, it has a
variety of emergency features built in. But, by the same token these devices
are useful for anyone who just wants a simple phone with big buttons and a very
good battery (a huge 12 hour talk time), and 533 hours on standby. The
trade-off is the high price, poor camera, and negligible storage.
Specifications
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OS: Proprietary
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Screen: 2.4-inch (240 x 320)
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Resolution: 320x240
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Input: Keypad
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Processor: N/A
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Storage: MicroSD
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Storage: 256MB internal
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Camera: 2MP rear-facing
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Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0
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Talk time: 12 hours talk time
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Standby time: 533 hours
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Size: 100x50x17mm
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Weight: 103g
Verdict: A
well-made and thoughtfully designed phone ideal for non-power users.
Google Nexus 4
Price: $239
Website: google.com
It looks a bit dull and devoid of
personality, plus storage is limited to 4GB... but that’s hardly the point. The
Nexus 4 is a tight bit of kit designed to show off Google’s latest version of
Android. With a terrific quad-core 1.5 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM - there is
nothing out there that will stump this smartphone. The lack of 4G is a
disappointment, but the phone is an absolute steal at just $239. One of the
best Android handsets available.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.2 Ice Cream
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Sandwich
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Screen: 4.7-inch LCD
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Resolution: 720x1 280 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touch screen
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Processor: 1.5Ghz quad core
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Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
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Memory: 2GB
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Storage: 4GB, MicroSD
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Camera: 5MP rear-facing
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Flash: No
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Video: Yes
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Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time: TBC
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Talk time: TBC
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Size: 107x61x12mm
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Weight: 100g
HTC Desire C
Price: $270
Website: www.htc.com
Packing a beautifully stylish design, great
usability and loads of features, such as Beats Audio and the Android 4.0 Ice
Cream Sandwich OS, HTC’s Desire C is a fantastic entry-level smartphone. Only
its slightly limited performance lets it down, but considering it costs less
than $200 SIM-free, it’s to be expected, making this fantastic handset the
perfect choice for anyone after a great smartphone on a tight budget.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream
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Sandwich
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Screen: 3.5-inch TFT
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Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touch screen
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Processor: 600MHz
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Qualcomm Snapdragon
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Memory: 512MB
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Storage: 4GB, MicroSD
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Camera: 5MP rear-facing
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Flash: No
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Video: Yes
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Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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Wi-FL Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time: TBC
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Talk time: TBC
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Size: 107x61x12mm
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Weight: 100g
Verdict:
Style, usability and features at an unbeatable price. A winner all round.
HTC Desire X
Price: $353
Website: htc.com
This is a device that pushes no boundaries,
and sits straight in the middle of the pack. It’s not the most feature packed
or most powerful, and it’s lacking the latest Android version. It is also going
to struggle against last year’s flagship smartphones, all of which are now
being released as ‘mid-range’ phones on rock bottom contracts. There are better
options.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.0 ICS
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Screen: 4-inch Super-LCD
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Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touchscreen
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Processor: 1GHz dual-core
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Memory: 768MB
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Storage: 4GB internal, MicroSD up to 32GB
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Camera: 5MP rear-facing
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Flash: LED
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Video: Yes
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Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Battery: 10 hours talk time,
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650 hours standby
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Dimensions: 119 x 62 x 9mm
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Weight: 114g
Verdict: A
middle of the road performer, ideal for first time smartphone users.
HTC One S
Price: $495
Website: htc.com
The HTC One S is less accomplished than the
One X, but offers great value to those on a tighter budget. As it’s a slimmer
version of the One X, with a dual-core rather than quad-core processor, the
battery life throughout the day holds up much better than the One X, yet there
is still more than enough power for multi-tasking. Even the aluminum casing
feels more premium than the polycarbonate coat of the One X.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.0 ICS
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Screen: 4.3-inch SAMOLED
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Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touchscreen
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Processor: 1.5GHz
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Qualcomm MSM8260A
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Memory: 1GB
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Storage: 15GB
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Camera: 8MP rear-facing, 0.3MP front-facing
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Flash: Yes
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Video: 1080p
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Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time: TBC
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Talk time: TBC
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Size: 131 x65x8mm
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Weight: 120g
Verdict:
Almost as good as the HTC One X, but for less cash. A great value phone.
HTC One V
Price: $345
Website: htc.com
The HTC One V is a smaller alternative to
the growing range of devices running Android 4.0, but the single-core processor
is starting to show its age and can slow down under the weight and power of the
latest Android OS. For example, the camera is first class but can slow down
when you try and take more than a few shots in quick succession. The upside is
that the battery can keep you going for a couple of days.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
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Screen: 3.7-inch S-LCD
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Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touchscreen
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Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255
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Memory: 512MB
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Storage: 4GB, MicroSD
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Camera: 5MP rear-facing
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Flash: Yes
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Video: 720p HD
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Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby: time TBC
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Talk time: TBC
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Size: 120 x 60 x 9mm
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Weight: 115g
Verdict: A
pocketable and stylish Android 4.0 phone, but performance is lacking.
HTC One X
Price: $570
Website: www.htc.com
The HTC One X is a trail-blazing Android
smartphone. It feels futuristic and packs some game-changing camera features.
If Samsung hadn’t got the Galaxy S Ill so right, this could have become the
heir to the S II’s throne. Packing a great range of features and stunning
usability into its gorgeous chassis, the HTC One X is one of the best
smartphones you can buy right now and is a phone we highly recommend.
Specifications
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OS: Android 4.0 ICS
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Screen: 4.7-inch S-LCD 2
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Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels
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Input Capacitive: touchscreen
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Processor: 1.56Hz Nvidia Tegra 3
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Memory: 1GB
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Storage: 32GB
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Camera: 8MP rear-facing, 1 .3MP front-facing
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Flash: Yes
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Video: 1080p HD
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Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
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Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0
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Standby time: TBC
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Talk time: TBC
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Size: 134 x 70 x 9mm
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Weight: 130g
Verdict: One
of the best Android phones around. You can safely buy with confidence.
