The Alcatel 222 offers simple styling with the key elements of affordability as the central tenement of this particular handsets offering. It is a clamshell style handset which measures 90 mm x 44 mm wide in addition to being 11 mm thick and only 71 g in weight.

The phones colourful 1.45 inch CSTN display screen displays 65,000 colours within its screen size of 128 x 120 pixels, therefore displaying imagery with an effective colour representation and vibrancy. The phone comes with both vibration and ring alert options, and the ability to utilise polyphonic ring tones, for individualisation of the handset. Hands free communication is provided by the speakerphone whilst the phones phone book retains contacts that can be accessed as and when required. In addition the call records feature provides the means to review dialled, received and missed call details when desired.

The Alcatel 222 comes with connectivity options which include class 10 GPRS and miniUSB which is version 1.1 within this handset. The standard SMS capabilities, expected of a mobile phone are also provided and can be utilised within a handset. The phone comes in several colours which at the time of writing are cherry red and titanium grey. The handset also offers an impressive standby time of up to 400 hours with talk time available of up to 7 hours, meaning less frequent charging, which is an important consideration.

The inclusion of a stereo FM radio with RDS functionality provides the means to listen to a wide range of radio stations located around the country whilst the built-in organiser offers the means to keep abreast of important information and appointments. The inclusion of 2 games provides salutary entertainment in addition to the radio.

The Alcatel OT-222 is a simple handset that offers uncluttered functionality at an affordable pricetag. It may not contain some of the high specification features and functions of other handsets, however it also does not come with their pricetag. It is a useful mobile phone that is user friendly to use and provides the basic requirements of a handset that make it a viable option.

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