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- Affordable Windows Phone
- Free offline GPS navigation
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- Performance issues are common
- Some apps do not run
Nokia Lumia 610
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TechRadar
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The Nokia Lumia 610 is a great addition to the Lumia stable (and to Windows Phone in general), thanks to its incredibly low price tag. While the launch of Windows Phone Tango means that we can expect more budget handsets in the future, for now this is...
By PCWorld New Zealand
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We loved the Nokia Lumia 800, and praised its less fiscally demanding alternative, the Lumia 710, almost as highly. The Lumia 610 is an entry-level model in Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 range, available for $449 from Vodafone.The first thing that...
By CNET Australia
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With its fast, responsive user experience and superb camera, the Lumia 610 could be the perfect handset for new smartphone users, or those just looking for a...
By Channel Pro
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A budget smartphone that, for once, is a pleasure to use; ideal for the first-time smartphone ownerRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) In the light of Microsoft's recent announcements, power users would be forgiven for pausing before committing to Windows...
By PC Pro
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A budget smartphone that, for once, is a pleasure to use; ideal for the first-time smartphone...
By Wired UK
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It may have cut a few corners as well as the price, but the Nokia Lumia 610 offers a solid entry into the world of Windows, and still manages to deliver a very good quality smartphone.SpecificationsSoftware : Windows Phone 7.5 Tango Processor : 800MHz...
By Good Gear Guide
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75
Nokia's Lumia 610 may have a cheap price tag but it feels anything but that. This is a very well built smartphone that offers a slick user experience, but its low RAM results in some annoying...
By IT Pro Portal
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The Nokia Lumia 610 offers Windows Phone on a budget. It's a well-made phone with a neat physical design. But the relatively low level specifications mean it can't run some of the top apps in the Marketplace, and that means it is restricted...
By 3G UK
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70
If you want a smartphone with plenty of features, good social networking facilities, and a decent snapper, then there’s plenty to recommend the Lumia 610. It has a sharp display for watching films and surfing the net, but it is limited when it...
By CNET UK
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80
The cheapest route to Windows Phone to date, the Nokia Lumia 610's low cost comes courtesy of a few cut corners, but the user experience is still impressive and the phone is definitely one of the more attractive budget smart phone options out...
By Phone Arena
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70
The Nokia Lumia 610 has both its strengths and weaknesses. On one hand, you should be able to get one for about $250, as long as you do some digging around, which makes it a decent entry-level offering. On the other, you will have to accept the...
By The Inquirer
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Sure, it’s not as aesthetically pleasing at the Lumia 800 or 900 handsets – but it does boast some improvements over its high-end siblings. As well as feeling more comfortable in the hand, the Nokia Lumia 610 comes with a removable back...
By 5FWD
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The Nokia Lumia 610 isn't going to appeal to anyone who wants or needs a high-end smartphone, it simply lacks the speed and the guts to compete against the likes of the iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy S3. However, younger users and those looking for...
By The Verge
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Nokia has rounded off the corners of its Lumia 610 to present a design that's more akin to its Lumia 710 than the square edges of the Lumia 800 and 900. The result is a great looking handset that weighs in at just 0.29 pounds, a noticeable...
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