Conclusion
If anything I have to say I was surprised after spending a few days with the SL65. Tt’s really not that bad and I feel Siemens may have tried to run before they could walk in terms of developing their mobile products.
The potential is there, for sure, but I think BenQ are going to have to bring their influence to the table quickly to see a change in fortunes. As a result of the impending new releases and the change of ownership there seems to be a clearout happening in the mobile channel, meaning the SL65 can be picked up for as little as £129 including a Sim Card. What’s more, the phones are unlocked straight out of the box, a verative bargain considering the style and function.
As far as functionality goes, the SL65 is lacking some key ingredients. BlueTooth in this day and age should be a necessity for this market segment, but for the size, portability and ease of use you can be half forgiving for this omission.
Overall, a bit of a surprising package. Sure, it has its weaknesses, like any mobile, but if you are looking for something really small, to make and take calls and the odd picture you could do far worse than the SL65.
Pros
Compact size
Relatively cheap sim-free price
Cons
No BlueTooth™
Where2buy
Available for £129.99 on o2 in the UK, it even comes unlocked for any network at The Link.
