Back to school guide: mobile phones
- — 19 January, 2011 14:43
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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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:
- $ 349.00
- Pros:
- Low price
- Good screen and design
- Latest version of Android
- Cons:
- Thin volume keys
- No Flash support
- Mediocre camera




