Advantages: very handy for travelling & cheap
Disadvantages: none what so ever!!

...WHAT IS THIS GADGET??? This handy little gadget is rated 9/10 in many stores REVIEW!!! When Travelling with alot of technology you must always try and remember all those chargers and gadgets for it all, which in full can take up alot of time, and space. HOW IT WORKS Because of all this hassel , APC company have developed a new specific charger to save it all, its basically a charger that plugs into a spare USB socket and then drains the power to charge your mobile phone. One end plugs into a spare USB socket the other into the phone. It has been tested using various mobiles brands such as nokia, Ericsson, Alcatel, Motorola, Siemens and Panasonic. PRICE DETAILS IT COSTS £10 TO BUY IN SHOPS WHAT I THINK OF THIS PRODUCT... Read review

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Advantages: Conctacts synchronisation, big screen, easy navigation, unique looks
Disadvantages: Build quality, unknown brand in UK (especially for higher end phones)

...Now available directly from Alcatel's web site this phone is fantastic value. Not only does it look great and is quite light, it performs like a much more expensive phone. The five-way joystick right below the screen makes navigating around the many options a doddle. The screen is large and high definition and is superb for viewing WAP sites (yes, I am a fan despite all the detractors) as well as composing text messages. The whole thing oozes character and is ideal for anyone looking for something a little bit different without having to pay through the nose. The ringers are a little mad but fun and you can even record your own short voice memos. To get the best out of the phone though you really have to get the optional PC connectivity kit. OK, so it is a serial connection and thus a bit slow, but you only download your Outlook... Read review

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Advantages: Large color screen, complete MMS including Voice MMS, loud speakerphone
Disadvantages: Not tri-band, can't send ringtones via IR

...If Alcatel decides to put its mind and effort in creating good quality cellphone products, it can deliver the goods. Proof of these are their latest offerings, the OT535 and OT735. Both have the same look and features except that the latter has an integrated camera. Gone are the user-unfriendly days, I assure you. I decided to buy the OT535 as a replacement to my old but reliable Nokia 8210. I chose this model after carefully comparing and actually trying it with other competitor products in its class: Nokia 3100, Samsung C100 and Siemens M55. I'm not saying that these 3 products are inferior to OT535. It's just that I find this Alcatel phone better fit to my needs. Now to my review. I will not go to the technical details and specifications as you can find them in other sites. I will just tell you the features I like on this phone... Read review

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Advantages: cheap, small, not very heavy, easy to use,...
Disadvantages: maybe this "ok" button, too fragile

...Hi there: Yes, you probably were expecting another Beatles review (not because they are good, but is what you might be used to read from me...), but I feel like talking about my mobile, so.... Anyway, I bought this mobile almost a year ago, back in the last december, after my other alcatel mobile (Alcatel One Touch) stoped working (some problem with the battery, as usual). After a not long but intensive search, I was temted by nokia and his clasic 3310 model, but I found out how expensive this brand is (at least, in Spain). Another reason was the weight, and size, too big for I what I was looking for. Then, I decided to give another chance to this brand I trusted before, alcatel, and after a small search, I decided to buy this model, Alcatel 311. It was very light (just 99 grs.) and also not too big. They offered me two... Read review

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Advantages: ease to use
Disadvantages: too big and heavy. Obsolete.

...Hello: I want to talk today about this mobile, not because I want to recommend a good one, but this was my first mobile and the truth is that It was one of the best mobiles by the time I got It, a few years ago now (4 or 5 years ago). Of course this mobile is not a good one if we compared it with the nowadays ones. This mobile is not a colourful screen (I´m not sure about this word...), has no special logos or music, and the thing is that this mobile is good for calling or sending sms, but nothing more. But this is not because this mobile is a bad one, is just because is very very old (one of the firsts cheap mobiles, at least in Spain). All this means that this alcatel mobile is really ease to use. It has, as you can see looking at the photograph above, the 0 to 9 numbers (to the phone numbers... Read review

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Advantages: small, light, compact, full feature, stylish
Disadvantages: annoying keylock

...So there I was last Saturday, walking down the stairs when my much-loved Nokia 8210, fell from my pocket and smashed disastrously to the floor, it lied there smashed cover and cracked screen. What was I to do, I needed a new phone that could match the style and finesse of the nokia. After emptying my penny jar and raiding my wallet I had a total of 79 pounds and 43 pence. It was going to be a hard job finding a pay-as-you-go phone with features and looks for this price. Off I went to the shops, I searched high and low but couldn’t find a mobile suitable for my needs. Then in a last ditched attempt I went into HMV. There on the shelf was a phone that looked good, and apparently had exceptional features. But there was a problem; the strange name ‘Alcatel’. I had never heard of this brand before, should I chance it, my... Read review

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Advantages: Everything about the phones features
Disadvantages: Costly if you dont have a contract. Only avaliable from o2

...wanted an organiser that looking back now was rubbish! They only had two lines of input as a screen, a basic calendar and a notepad of some description and an address book! How things have moved on. I read about their new pda's and found out that they had combined a very high powered PDA with a mobile phone and more features on top! They have several out, all very similar but this one stood out for me. I went to the o2 shop in town near me and asked to see the range in the flesh so I can actually see what they are like. She brought all three out and one (the executive one) was massive! It was too big. Then this one was given to me. The mini. The baby of the range. He was small, rounded and compact. It was like love at first sight! Ii asked the shop assistant how much the handset was and she replied 275.00! I was shocked! But that price... Read review

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Advantages: excellent customer care, good rates, excellent reception, very easy to use eption
Disadvantages: none

...I must have been the only person in the UK without a mobile phone, but I finally surrendered to the new technology. With some help (see related review)I decided to buy a Nokia 3310, with Orange Just Talk. As I never had a mobile phone before I was a bit nervous on how to go about registration and use. But the manual supplied was very clear and the steps quick to follow. I called the help line to register my phone and the assistant was very helpful and patient too, considering it took me five minutes to decide on a password and she did not put pressure on me at all.On the contrary, she invited me to take my time. The registration reply message arrived very quickly too. The next step was to decide on a method of payment for my credits. Orange offers three: vouchers, top up card and credit/debit card. I decided to use mainly the top... Read review

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Advantages: Good for emergencies
Disadvantages: Depends on Network

...This opinion is so me, after all ive Three Mobile phones so im a prime person to discuss Three Different Networks, and Three Different Nokia Models. Lets Begin with the NETWORKS: ONE 2 ONE.. Not a bad network provider, pretty good on reception but can cause problems in the south west. Customer service's helpful friendly staff, price of calls, Peak from 5p a minute, Off peak from 2p a minute. Tendency of free calls, allows up to 300minutes a month, un-used minutes can be carried over. Average line rental = £15 a month VODAFONE.. Very Good Network provider, no problems with reception in most area's, easy to use abroad, call charges not to bad, around 5p a minute Peak time and also 2p a minute off peak. Customer service, only ever rang them once, polite and helpful, also offer a free minute a month scheme, symetrical... Read review

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Advantages: cool looking ,works well
Disadvantages: none

...the alcatel max db is a very good looking phone with a sexy shape and colourful buttons.I have had mine for a couple of months now which is long enough to give it a good trial, and i can report it works well with no downsides.The battery life is 5 days on an hours charge thats using it for about 15minutes of calls and messages per day.You get a choice of 20 ring tones and there is a speaker facility. i am on the virgin network which is also excellent .ithink a combination of the alcatel and virgin takes a lot of beating.Tthe phone only cost £39.99 with £10 of calls included purchased fron sainsburys but you can purchase them in a variety of shops now and online too at www.virgin.com and go to the mobile phone section... Read review

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