3 INQ1 Facebook-phone - features and reviews

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Editor's Note

The INQ1 'Facebook-phone' combines some of the most popular social networking services, such as Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger with a great value, usable mobile phone. The INQ1 is exclusive to 3 and is the first of many 'social networking phones' that new phone manufacturer INQ are planning to launch in the coming years.

The INQ1 is available now from 3's online store

Facebook, Skype and MSN are fully integrated into the INQ1 letting you communicate to your friends in whichever way you choose, wherever you are. The INQ1 downloads your entire Facebook contacts list onto the phone itself and automatically updates your Facebook feeds throughout the day. 

There's also a 3.2 megapixel camera, Last.fm music streaming built in and the INQ1 can also be used as a mobile broadband modem.

The INQ1 is free with a £15 per month tariff that gives you unlimited texts, Facebook, email, web browsing, 3 to 3 calls and Skype to Skype calls 100 mins of cross network calls.  It's also available on Pay as you go for £79.99.  Topping up by £10 each month gives you unlimited browsing, Facebook, etc, plus £5 of calls and texts.

The INQ1 is available now from 3's online store

 

User Ratings

Overall 9
Ease of Use 10
Style/Design 6
Battery Life 8
Camera 7
Music Rating 9

Pros

  • Great for mobile internet
Rating: 9 / 10
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Cons

  • It's not very stylish

Key Features

  • Width: 48mm
  • Height: 97mm
  • Depth: 14mm
  • Weight: 110g
  • Standby time: 329 mins
  • Talk time: 324 mins
  • 3.2 megapixel
  • Calendar
  • Download games and applications
  • Email
  • RSS
  • Facebook Application
  • Expandable Memory
  • 1GB memory card included
  • 3G
  • Bluetooth
  • Stereo bluetooth
  • Dedicated music player
  • Last.fm Application
  • Stereo headphones included
  • Video recording
  • Video playback
  • Use for Mobile Broadband
  • Dedicated Application Store
  • Accelerometer for auto-rotate
  • Silver

 

Expert's review

by TheGadgetStylist

The so called 'Facebook phone' has finally broken cover. Enter the INQ1...

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