Back to school guide: mobile phones

Grab a back to school bargain as we roundup the best phones for students

The latest Internet-capable smartphones are a great study tool if used wisely.

These days a smartphone is a must-have for many students, whether they go high school, college, TAFE or university. We've rounded up some of the best phones for students, from basic budget offerings like the Android-powered Huawei IDEOS U8150 to the waterproof Motorola Defy, and the ever-popular Apple iPhone 4.

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LG Optimus One

The LG Optimus One may well be the best budget Android smartphone on the Australian market. A responsive capacitive touchscreen and the latest version of the Android OS combined with decent physical hardware make it great value for money.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 17th Nov., 2010
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • LG
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 4.00
  • $ 349.00
  • Pros:
  • Low price
  • Good screen and design
  • Latest version of Android
  • Cons:
  • Thin volume keys
  • No Flash support
  • Mediocre camera

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