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The Good: This sleek and sexy dual-band flip phone has a fine polished finish and a 1.3 megapixel camera.  The internal 2.2” display is crystal clear, showing web pages and photographs in true, vibrant color.  There are a range of personalization options, most notably themes which change the menu interface.  A touch-sensitive panel on the front allows operation of the music player and the internal keypad feels firm and secure.

The Bad: Being only a dual-band phone makes it unusable in parts of Europe and Asia, not ideal for the frequent traveller.  The shiny finish, while attractive, is prone to unsightly fingerprints.  The front panel is difficult to operate, and due to the lag time before buttons are de-activated, it is too easy to accidentally skip forward a track or stop playback altogether.

The Bottom Line: This is a generally satisfactory phone for the average consumer within the domestic market, its strongest asset being by far the internal color display.  However, buyers looking for a travel phone or one with the latest technology may wish to look elsewhere.