The fastest growing mobile market has enticed every global manufacturer and telecom player to jump in and grab a share of the pie. And the trend doesn’t seem to fizzle out any soon as Haler too has launched an appealing entry level handset-the S210. The form factor and the two toned color scheme look similar to the Nokia 2600. An entry level handset’s chance to impress a potential buyer is the feel of the keypad and the speed of the UI, but this one could have done better in that department. The keypad is hard to type on. The 5 way nav-pad is good though and has shortcuts for FM and Profiles. The FM reception and auto search unctions were top-notch; better than some higher priced phones like Spice C-180.

Then it is the weight Uust 66 g) and its slim form factor that will surely delight users. A 2.5mm audio out jack and a WAP browser just add to the list of goodies it ‘comes with. The 700 mAh battery is I about par for the course and will give you up to a day’s backup with calls and FM. If you want to escape the minor glitches that it comes with, you can consider the Intex IN2222 which comes with a remarkably fast interface or the Samsung C160/170 which comes with a mobile tracker.