As a media player and camera, the 3250 is a pretty good device, but its phone functionality leaves a little to be desired thanks to an awkward and slightly sluggish interface.

A solid offering, the my501C doesn't offer anything outstanding, but may be worth a look if you are on a budget.

A solid entry level handset that offers a great array of features, including an MP3 player.

If you really want your young child to be able to keep in touch, then you'll definitely be interested in the TicTalk. It's very flexible and the web portal is clean and simple. Keep in mind though that it's not cheap, nor is it without some minor issues.

The 8800 Sirocco Edition is clearly for the style buyer. It's a great looking phone, but offers nothing outstanding for the asking price.

The W200i is a solid budget mobile phone, but the lack of Bluetooth may be enough for some to give it a miss.

The 8800 Sirocco Gold is a flashy mobile phone that will appeal to the fashion conscious consumer thanks to its 18-carat gold plated finish. Under its flashy exterior, though, is a handset with minimal features.

The Z310i is a solid, if not remarkable phone. If you are on a budget, it may be worth a look but the lack of memory and a poor display diminish its appeal.

The RAZR is back again, but based on a design more than two years old, the V3 (RED) is understandably a very simple mobile phone. It works well without offering any outstanding features.

A solid, if not outstanding addition to the Walkman line-up, the slim W610i is unfortunately let down by an unnecessarily small keypad and controls.

The diminutive M300 packs in a reasonable amount of features for such a low price, though the slow interface speed combined with a poor keypad may turn some people away.

A basic phone for those after something simple. Boost Mobile's Game Phone has a low price tag, but you get what you pay for and the games are the only standout feature of this otherwise fairly ordinary phone.