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Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: in pictures

At just $288, the Alcatel Idol 4S is a solid piece of hardware and does well at running Windows 10. There are some minor performance issues with Bluetooth and the fingerprint scanner, but if you like the Live Tile interface then its one of the best available to hold you over until a possible Microsoft Surface phone.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 from T-Mobile

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Idol 4S with Windows 10

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Idol 4S and VR headset

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VR headset buttons

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Headset and straps

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Rear strap cushion

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Idol 4S in the VR headset

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Back black and gold highlights

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Idol 4S in hand

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Lower speaker on Idol 4S

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Lower back Idol 4S branding

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Right and back of the Idol 4S

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Upper stereo speaker and camera flash

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Right center camera capture button

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Top 3.5mm headset jack

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Bottom USB Type-C port

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Outlook email in landscape

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Custom quick controls

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Edge browser

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Edge browser in reading mode

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