Text can be entered by typing on the QWERTY keyboard which slides into view when needed. Or, with handwriting recognition, you can use the supplied stylus to write on the screen. The LG Cookie has an accelerometer which means the screen automatically rotates depending on which way up the phone is. This is useful when viewing different photos in landscape and portrait mode. The accelerometer is also used to play some of the built-in games.

The camera has 3.2 megapixels. There’s no autofocus but it’s still decent for a budget phone and is more than adequate for an average user. There’s a good media player, a built-in FM radio and microSD card support up to 8GB. There’s no 3G or Wi-fi, which is a shame as the web browser is actually quite good – but 3G and Wi-fi would have increased the cost, size and weight. With all other essential features included, it’s no wonder that the Cookie is one of the most popular touchscreen phones.

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For £15 per month on a 30 day rolling contract you can now get 300 minutes per month, unlimited texts free mobile internet (3GB allowance per month), unlimited calls to other mobiles on 3 plus free Skype-to-Skype calls and messaging.

SIM only deals start at just £10 per month with no commitment. If you’re out of contract and happy with your phone then compare all SIM only deals below to see how much you could be saving without committing to a new long-term contract.

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The Nokia E72 is the successor to the popular E71 business phone and has been upgraded to suit the business user even more. The new optical navigation key enables you to scroll through the phone’s features such as photos, web pages and maps, as well the menu, effortlessly. Connectivity is all there with Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 3G and HSDPA now at 3.6Mbps for fast downloads. The E72 features a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, plus a secondary video call camera. There is also a handy flashlight available by simply holding the space bar key.

The E72 is a good size and of course it features the excellent QWERTY keyboard making it easy to send emails and messages to co-workers and friends. As with all Eseries phones, email is very easy to set and with the E72, push email is also available. There is a high quality feel to the handset and the chrome metal edging combined with the glossy black face makes it a very attractive smartphone.

A useful feature of the E72 is active noise cancellation which enhances the call quality and cuts out background noise. QuickOffice is included, offering compatibility with Microsoft Office 2007. Nokia Maps comes pre-installed and the E72 has GPS for sat nav and also a digital compass on board to ensure you are always going in the right direction.

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Samsung has introduced the new Wiz Pro software which enables you to access shortcuts and applications that are frequently used. For example the home screen could contain your favourite contacts, music player and photos. Running on Windows Mobile 6.5 there are some useful features for business and leisure including Pocket Office with support for Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF documents. Outlook is also supported as is Windows Media Player. On the connectivity front the B7330 has HSDPA and Wi-Fi support for high speed web browsing and Bluetooth for the wireless transfer of files.

The Omnia Pro B7330 has a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with face and smile detection, plus geo-tagging for stamping each photo with their exact location. There is also a front facing camera for video calling. Other features include an FM radio, GPS, Adobe Flash Lite support and expandable memory up to 16GB.

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The high quality camera is still present with Carl Zeiss optics, along with DVD quality video recording and editing. The N97 Mini has the same sliding mechanism as the N97. The QWERTY keypad can be opened at a 35 degree angle. Not only is this functional, it adds to the phones elegance and finesse.

As you would expect with any Nseries, the Nokia N97 Mini comes packed with the newest software and applications, including Nokia Maps with satellite imagery and geo-tagging. GPS helps you to find your way around and with Wi-Fi and HSDPA support for fast internet connection the N97 Mini becomes the perfect phone for both business and pleasure.

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The new iPhone 3GS looks exactly the same as the original iPhone 3G but adds some nice extras. The camera has been upgraded to a 3 megapixel unit with auto focus, touch focus and support for video recording at 30 frames per second. There is also a built-in compass which neatly integrates with Google Maps, rotating the map as the iPhone faces a different direction.

The latest iPhone OS 3.0 is installed, which adds a long list of new features and software improvements such as copy & paste, shake to undo, MMS, stereo Bluetooth, landscape keyboard, system-wide search, Wi-Fi auto-login, support for YouTube accounts and more. The battery on the 3GS has also been improved. It was already very good, but it now has up to 12 hours talk time, 30 hours audio playback or 10 hours video playback.

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The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is the successor to the original BlackBerry Bold 9000. The new Bold 9700 comes with a 2.6 inch TFT display with widescreen aspect and 480×360 pixels. It has a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and all-round connectivity consisting of 3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The traditional BlackBerry trackball has been traded in for a miniature touchpad and the newcomer features the latest version of the BlackBerry OS, version 5.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been described as the most gorgeous BlackBerry on the planet with a titanium chrome finish on the bevel that contrasts against the glossy black finish on the front and leather back. The front of the 9700 looks good too with a crisp and vibrant screen. It has a fantastic keyboard with a curved design on every key to enable precision typing.

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This is excellent value for those on a budget, particularly those who send lots of texts. There’s no redemption involved, this is a standard tariff which means you will be billed £10 per month by T-Mobile. Internet and email can be added at the checkout for an extra £7.50 per month, or £5.00 per month if you commit to 24 months.

Measuring just 11.7mm and weighing 96g, the Nokia 6303 classic will fit nicely in any pocket and it has an impressive battery life of 7 hours talk time and 18 days standby. It’s equipped with a fairly good 3.2 megapixel camera and it has a useful 3.5mm headphone jack plus expandable memory to 4GB.

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A 24 month subscription to Spotify Premium (worth £240) can be bought for £98.

With Spotify there are no restrictions in terms of what you can listen to or when. A free version, which plays ads between your music, is available for PC. The Premium version, available mobiles and PC, has no ads and better quality sound.

Without Spotify, the HTC Hero is free on a 24 month contract. Line rental is £35 per month and for that you’ll get 750 minutes plus unlimited internet, emails, texts and Skype-to-Skype calls.

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