The Siemens sl42 is not designed for lazy people, unlike certain handsets today. This phone really can outperform many of todays handsets in its class and even some of the larger phones. The User Interface lacks some of the Nokia user interface intuitive character, but it certainly makes up for in build quality and functionality. Its a great phone in a small package and shouldnt be underestimated.

My only real gripe is that you have to download the software for this handset, but then again, why am I moaning - its FREE!!

well what can I say- I'm impressed with my sl42. I've had it since July 2002 and it hasn't let me down at all. There is so many different things that can be done on it. The sms archive is good as you can save as many messages as you want with out having to delete any. The dictaphone is good to because you can record phone conversations. This phone has so many short cut keys on it that makes browsing though it so easy and quick. You can find all the things you'll ever need for this phone at www.l8shop.co.uk Must buy it Richie

The Siemens SL42 is an excellent mobile phone. It has MANY features and I love its design. Because the phone has only 16MB memory, I put a MMC and the phone is marvellous! Also, its reception and audio quality is very good. I strongly recommend it.

This SL42 from Siemens is an amazing mobile phone. There is nothing on earth that this phone can't accomplish. The reception is very good, it has an excellent built-in MP3 player and comes with a 16 MB MMC and a very useful dictaphone with which you can record up to 2 hours on to the MMC. Also you can use the 16 MB of the MMC to transfer files between two computers. The IRdA interface is useful to exchange data with onether mobile, a PC or laptop and even with a PDA.
The accesories are a little pricey but it's a good deal to purchase this phone.

This Siemens SL42 mobile phone is great for forgetful people and people on the go.

This phone has a stunning address book, great for business people, it has place for home addresses, e-mail addresses, home addresses etc. Every tiny little detail you can possibly imagine.

The reception is stunning, it really feels like you're talking to the person face to face.

The phone itself is beautiful, neat, and professional looking.

The features are endless, if I had to carry on with praise, we'd be here all day.

After upgrading to this Siemens SL42 mobile phone from a Sony Z5, I realised that I must have been using very out of date technology.

Menus are nice and easy to use and text messaging is a breeze with T9 predictive text input. The orange backlight is a great alernative to the horrible yellowish green on most phones. Now though, most phones developed have different backlight colours, and some, such as the Motorola V66, have a feature which can change the backlight colour.

The ringing tone composer is ok, not as easy to use as a Nokia's, and there are no sites that show the keys to create these ringing tones. But as I am a master in making ringing tones, I have no difficulty. Unfortunately, this phone does not have recordable ringing tones like its rival, the Sony Z7. (Oh well... You can't get them all!)

The Mp3 player is not as good as its older brother's one, (the SL45) but it will do. The sound quality is great and it is not affected by the phone being tossed around while doing things like skateboarding.

The external antenna is a bit of a pain, but Siemens did their best by making it short and flat, rather than the long thin ones that you get sticking into your leg whilst cycling.

The weight gives a feeling of quality, as a phone weighing next to nothing, (Such as the 8310) feels like there's nothing inside the phone. People go for light phones, but a phone too light tends to give me a cheap feeling.

Along with the outstanding, the SL42e does not lack the usual refinements of an up to date mobile phone. It has them all - appointment reminder, games, vibrating alert, etc.

If you are considering a good phone, go to www.mobileshop.com (The world's best mobile phone shop!) and purchase one! £149.99