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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Nokia Lumia 521 (T-Mobile)

Everyone's attention might be on the Lumia 925 and the Lumia 928%displayPrice% at %seller% right now, but it would be a shame to overlook the Lumia 521. This cute, capable smartphone costs just $29.99 down (or $149.99 in total), and gets you a good mix of performance and features with one of T-Mobile's inexpensive new Simple Choice plans. It's not a phone for power users, and Windows Phone still lacks many of the apps you'll find on iOS and Android. But it's a good place to start for smartphone newbies, or anyone else looking for a decent low-cost smartphone.

The Lumia 521%displayPrice% at %seller% may not be expensive, but it certainly doesn't feel cheap. Most of the phone is encased in a sturdy, white matte plastic shell. The front of the phone is a glass panel with a 4-inch display, and a little too much bezel, especially on the bottom. It measures 4.88 by 2.52 by 0.39 inches (HWD) and weighs 4.48 ounces, which makes it extremely comfortable to hold and use with just one hand.

The phone's 4-inch IPS LCD is serviceable. It features 800-by-480-pixel resolution, which works out to 235 pixels per inch. It looks bright and vibrant, but that resolution is fast becoming low-end compared with all of the 1080p HD displays we've been seeing. It gets the job done; there's just no wow factor. Typing felt fine on the on-screen keyboard.

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