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Friday, April 4, 2008

Nokia 6234 Review

2:57 AM By No comments


This is a special version of the 6233 for international operator Vodafon.

Class fashion, 3G
Position in the line above Nokia 6233
Rivals Samsung X700


Specifications


General features
Announced in 2005
eGSM 90018001900, UMTS 2100
Battery type Li-Pol
talk mode up to 3 hours
standby mode up to 250 hours
Colour graphical high-contrast display, up to 262000 colours(TFT), 5 text lines, the resolution of 240x320 pixels (QVGA)
J2ME, executable Java applications (MIDP 2.0)
2-MP, zoom x8, flash
Video up to one hour, the resolution is QCIF
Body color Graphite Grey (other versions are possible)
Weight 100 gramms
Dimensions is specified, the press-release emphasizes the device is slim
Volume 81 cc

Memory
Phone book memory for 1000 names, one entry can contain 3 phone numbers and one text field. Dynamically shared memory, which means up to 5 numbers and 4 text fields can be saved if you have less than 1000 contacts. User groups.
Memory for 150 SMS messages and 50 graphical messages (memory is also shared dynamically, the less SMS you store the more graphical messages can be saved)
Calendar memory from 100 up to 250 entries, depends on the length of the entries
Call log of last 10 calls of all types
Expansion slot for microSD cards (up to 2 GB)

Call management, ringing tones
Vibracall
40-tones polyphony, use mp3AAC files as call melodies
Stereoloudspeakers
Integrated speakerphone
Speed dial for 9 numbers
Automatic redial (up to 10 attempts)
Automatic and manual network selection
Voice dial for 25 numbers, voice commands
Dictaphone

SMS
Predictive text input ?9
Message templates (up to 10)
Graphical messages (10 pictures are preset)
SMS Chat
MMS
Concatenated messages (up to 450 characters)

Connectivity
WAP 2.0, XHTML
GPRS (class 10)
EDGE class 10
Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR
Pop port Interface (USB)
USB 2.0 as different from predecessors
SyncML
Email (POP3IMAP4SMTP), attachments (PDF, ppt, doc, xls, jpeg, 3GPP)
Instant Messaging
Full OMA DRM 1.0

Organizer and extras
FM-radio, Visual Radio
MP3AACeAAC+MPEG4 player
Active Standby menu
Wallet 2.0
Automatic key lock
Changeable screen headbands, adjustable colour scheme
User profiles (5), temporary profile
Time, date
Calculator, currency converter
Stopwatch (up to 20 intermediate values), countdown timer
Organizer with support for events of various kinds (better than predecessors)
Notes (up to 3000 characters in one note)
Games, download games

Review


Featuring a 2-megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications which take advantage of WCDMA mobile broadband services, the Nokia 6234 will be available exclusively for Vodafone customers world-wide. The Nokia 6234 offers an array of Vodafone-specific software features. These include Vodafone graphics, icons, menu texts and themes in the user interface offering a unique look and feel to the easy-to-use Nokia menu. Equally important, the Nokia 6234 provides branded access to Vodafone's services.


Nokia 6230 Review

2:56 AM By No comments


Nokia 6230 is Flexible, efficient, and powerful: the Nokia 6230i phone shares the same classic design as the popular Nokia 6230, but we've revved up the features inside! We upgraded the camera resolution to 1.3 megapixels so you can show off your images in print. There's now 32 MB of internal memory, which is easily expandable with removable MMC cards (up to 512 MB). Use the phone as a storage device for photos, music and video files - or even documents and presentations. When you need to get files from one device to another, the Nokia 6230i phone gives you true versatility with Bluetooth technology, infrared, Pop-Port, USB, and GPRS/EDGE networks.


Specifications

General Features
Active TFT display with 65k colours, 208 x 208 pixels
1.3 megapixel digital camera (image size 1280 x 1024 pixels)
Video recorder with sound (up to 1 hour recording, format: 3GPP QCIF)
Video player & music player (MP3, AAC, MPEG4)
Voice memo recorder ( up to 1 hour)
MP3 polyphonic ringtones & alerts
Integrated FM stereo radio
5-way navigation key with configurable soft keys
Animated 3D menu graphics
Speed dialling, voice dialling, voice commands
Integrated handsfree speaker
Caller identification with image

Messaging:
SMS, MMS, email (SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4), instant messaging
Predictive text
Push to Talk (PTT)
Games: 3D Golf and Street Racer, plus Backgammon
Downloadable Java™ games
XHTML web browser
Connectivity: Bluetooth™, USB, Infra-Red
GPRS class 10, HSCSD, EDGE (speed up to 236.8 Kbit/s)
Memory: 32 Mbytes internal memory plus MMC card (up to 512 Mbytes)
Mobile Wallet 2.0
Vibration alert
Triband

Size:
103 x 44 x 20 mm

Weight:
99g

Talktime:
3 - 5 hours

Battery standby:
150 - 300 hours


Review


Flexible, efficient, and powerful: the Nokia 6230i phone shares the same classic design as the popular Nokia 6230, but we've revved up the features inside! We upgraded the camera resolution to 1.3 megapixels so you can show off your images in print. There's now 32 MB of internal memory, which is easily expandable with removable MMC cards (up to 512 MB). Use the phone as a storage device for photos, music and video files - or even documents and presentations. When you need to get files from one device to another, the Nokia 6230i phone gives you true versatility with Bluetooth technology, infrared, Pop-Port, USB, and GPRS/EDGE networks.



Nokia 6610 Review

2:53 AM By No comments


The second EDGE phone from Nokia, which is also based on platform 40, but has larger memory pool and voice functions.

Class: business
Position in line up: above Nokia 6200
Rival phones: Motorola T725


Specifications


General features
Manufactured in Finland
Announced in: March 2003, availalbity on the market - 3Q 2003
GSM 900/GSM1800/GSM1900
Battery type: Li-Ion 720 mAh (BLD-3)
Battery life:
Standby time: up to 200 hours
Talk time: up to 2 - 4 hours
High-resolution, illuminated full-graphics colour display, 4096 colours, resolution 128x128 pixels, up to 5 lines of information
J2ME
Integrated digital camera (resolution 352 x 288 pixels, timer: up o 10 seconds; phone display serves as a viewfinder)
A possibility to play back video clips H.263
Weight: 92 g.
Dimensions: 107 x 45 x 19 mm


Memory
Phonebook: up to 300 names with 3 numbers and 1 text field. Maximum 5 numbers and 4 text items can be stored under one name, but this leaves room for fewer name entries. Similarly, more names can be stored if not all of the numbers and/or texts are filled in (dynamic memory)
Caller groups
Messages: up to 150 text only messages, 50 picture messages, or any combination of these.
Calendar notes: 100 - 250 depending on length and other memory usage
Lists of the last calls:
10 dialed numbers
10 received numbers
10 missed numbers with date and time indication
Memory pool can be shared between MMS messages (the largest size is 100 kb per one message); ringing tones (20 in the Gallery; all are removable); images (there are 10 pre-default pictures); Java applications (up to 64 Kb for one application)

Ringing tones, call management
Vibrating alert
20 polyphonic and 11 monophonic ringtones
Integrated speakerphone
Speed dialing for up to 9 phone numbers
Autodiliang (up to 10 attempts)
Automatic and manual network selection
Voice dialing (up to 10 voice tags)

SMS
Predictive text input T9
Templates (up to 10)
A possibility to send and receive graphical messages (10 pre-default pictures)
SMS Chat
MMS
A possibility to send a group message, one can create up to 10 lists of groups (up to 20 phone numbers stored in the phone memory).
Concatenated messages (up to 450 characters)

Connectivity
WAP 2.0 over GPRS/EDGE, XHTML
GPRS (3+1, 2+2 - class 6)
EDGE (?? 118.4 Kbyt per second)
IrDA
HSCSD
Pop port Interface
SyncML
Email

Organizer and extras
Wallet 2.0
WIM - Wireless Identification Module
Automatic key guard
Voice memo
FM-radio
Color schemes
User's profiles (up to 5), a possibility to link the profile to a time
Time, date
Calculator, currency converter
Stop-watch (up to 20 intermidiate results), countdown timer
Organiser with different types of events (better than in other models)
Notes (up to 3000 characters in one note)
4 pre-installed Java-applications
Games, a possibility to download games

Review


The Nokia 6220 is a business class phone that also includes features like an integrated digital camera, video recorder and FM radio.A novel feature of the Nokia 6220 is the EDGE connectivity, which along with GPRS provides a very high-speed internet connection. In addition, the 6220's XHTML browser provides a rich full colour interface to the web.Nokia have resisted the temptation to make the appearance of the 6220 "cool" and have sensibly provided a conventionally-styled keypad, making the phone usable as well as smart.



Nokia 5210 Review

2:50 AM By No comments


This is the first time when a dust-tight dampproof model with a thermometer was offered to young people. By the way it has changeable panels.


Specifications


General features
Made in Finland
Announced in November 2001, in the market since 1 quarter of 2002
Dust-tight and dampproof, shockproof parts
eGSM900/1800
Battery type 750 mAh Li-Ion
Talk time 2 h 20 min - 3 h 50 min, standby time 60 - 170 h, full charging time - ACP-8/ 2 h 10 min or ACP-7/3 h Graphic display shows up to 3 text lines with 16 symbols, two service lines, pastel orange backlightning, font size is changed dynamically, clock-like headband or any other animated one, also any picture can be used the same way as a headband
Colors - standard color is Burned Orange, also Xpress-on™ changeable panels are available: Thirsty Blue, Wave Blue, Flushed Yellow, Weathered Green
Weight: 92 g
Dimensions: 105.5 x 47.5 x 22.5 mm

Memory
Phone book memory for 250 names (20 symbols per name and 30 symbols for a number) + up to 250 names in a SIM memory
Calendar memory for 100 notes, a possibility to create recurrent events
Call register of last 20 received, 10 missed or 10 outgoing calls

Call management, ringing tones
Vibrating alert
35 ringing tones and melodies, up to 7 of own ones. There is a mixed signal mode - first vibra then a melody.
Speed dialing for 8 numbers
Voice dialing for 10 numbers
Automatic redial (max 10 attempts)

SMS
SMS, concatenated messages (up to 3, thus the whole length is up to 459 symbols)
Predictive text input T9
Templates - preset, allows to edit them or add new ones
Emotion icons for SMS - preset, allows to edit them or add new ones
SMS Chat
Graphic messages, 9 preset and place for a new one. All the pictures can be replaced

Connectivity
WAP 1.2.1
Built-in modem, speed of up to 14400 Bps
IR-port

Organizer and extras
Time(automatic synchronization with the operator's network time), alarm clock
Stopwatch - intermediate results can be stored in a calendar. By the way there is a stopwatch icon in the calendar.
Countdown timer, two work modes - normal and cyclic
Termometer - shows the current temperature according to Celsius and Fahrenheit
Calculator, currency converter
Chinese moon calendar(works only with Chinese menu)
Organizer for 100 events, recurrent events, 20 icons that can be assigned to events
Graphic editor, there are 6 preset collections with 8 pictures in each, a possibility to edit, delete and replace them.
Adjustable profiles (6 logo for profiles and a possibility to get new via SMS or WAP), 4 preset profiles and place for 2 more
Automatic phone lock, in some time the phone is locked. Allows to set a code for locking
Games - Snake II, Space Impact, Bumper, Bantumi


Review


The Nokia 5210 is designed to be hard wearing, even outdoors. The outdoor theme is enhanced by the inclusion of a built-in stopwatch and thermometer. Apart from these features, it's a good-looking all-round performer at a budget price.The infra-red modem enables the Nokia 5210 to easily interface with a laptop for example. The x-press on covers are designed to protect against bumps and scratches.



Nokia 5140 Review

2:48 AM By No comments


Nokia has been the only one to produce pseudoprotected phones for several years. These devices refer to so-called sport segment (Outdoor, Active are its other names). Such products have always been niche and demanded by a small group of users. Nokia 5140 is not an exception and continues the traditions of Nokia 5210 and 5100.
Class: sport, outdoors
Position in the line: above Nokia 5100
Rival phones: Siemens M65
Expected price for the moment of appearance 300 USD

Specifications


General features
Announced in March 2004, in the market since the 3 Q 2004, official announcement March 2004
eGSM900/GSM1800/1900
Battery type Li-Ion 760 mAh (BL-5B)
talk time ?? 2.5 up to 5.5 hours, standby time up to 300 hours
High-contrast colour graphical display, up to 65K (TFT), 5 text lines, with the resolution of 128x128 pixels (27.5x27.5 mm)
Menu like a list or a row of icons
Java (MIDP 2.0)
VGA-camera, a possibility to record 3GP video
Changeable panels
Push to Talk
Weight: 101 g
Dimensions: 106.5x46.8x23.8 mm

Memory
Phone book memory for 1000 names, 3 numbers and one text field. Memory is shared dynamically, that means, having less than 500 names you may save up to 5 numbers and 4 text fields for a name. Users' groups.
Memory for 50 SMS
Calendar memory for 100 entries, depends on the length of the entries
To-do list memory for 30 entries
Call log of 10 last incoming, outgoing and missed calls
Up to 6 games or applications, max size of an application 64 KB
Memory for 15 MMS, one message can't be more than 100 KB
4 MB are available to a user, it's shared dynamically between all the applications
Call management, ringing tones
Vibrating alert
Polyphonic call melodies (MIDI synthesizer), 16-tones polyphony
Speed dialing for 8 numbers
Automatic redial (up to 10 attempts)
Automatic and manual network selection
Loud speaker

SMS
Predictive text input ?9
Smiles
Concatenated messages (up to 6 messages)
Templates (up to 10)
A possibility to send and receive graphical messages(10 pictures are preset)
Connectivity
Integrated mail client
Instant Messaging
GPRS 4+2
EDGE (EGPRS)
WAP 1.2.1 ( xHTML)
HSCSD
MMS
IrDA
Synchronization with PC
Push to Talk

Organizer and extras
One screen saver, adjustable color scheme
Integrated image editor
User's profiles (5), temporary profile, two own profiles
Time, date
Alarm clock
Organizer with a calendar view - monthly, weekly, daily
Calculator, currency converter
Automatic key lock
Compass, thermometer, volume level measuring device
Fitness Coach
Extra panel with GPS-receiver
Stopwatch (up to 20 intermediate results), countdown timer
Games - AdventureRace


Review


The Nokia 5140 is the latest in Nokia's 5xxx series of durable phones designed to be hard wearing for outdoor and sports activities. Nokia claim that the 5140 offers "Enhanced durability and resistance to the elements and usage in sports inspired lifestyle." It's debatable just how durable the phone is - soak it in water or drop it onto a hard surface and it's likely to break, just like any other mobile - but Nokia have certainly made an effort to protect the phone against minor bumps and splashes. The outer shell is tougher than most, and being changeable it can be replaced if it gets scratched or scuffed. The bottom flap helps to protect against water damage, and there is an inner module to provide additional protection against water damage.



Nokia 3620 Review

2:46 AM By No comments


This is an analog of Nokia 3660 for American market, supports only two diapasons.

Class: smartphone
Position in the line: above Nokia 3650
Rival phones: SonyEricsson P800


Specifications


General features
Made in Finland
Asnnounced in October 2003, in the market since the 4 quarter of 2003
eGSM850/1900
Battery type 850 mAh Li-Ion
Talk time from 2.5 to 4 hours, standby time from 150 to 200 hours, time for charging - ACP-8/ 1 hour 50 minutes
High-contrast graphic display shows up to 65000 colors, resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, dimensions 35 x 41 mm, not sensory
Navigation button can be placed in 5 positions
The phone is run by Symbian OS version 6 (Platform 60)
28 menu languages, English and two other languages can be used at the same time
Colors - blue and red, extra Xpress-onTM panels are available. There are also art panels.
Weight: 130 g
Dimensions: 130 x 57 x 26 mm


Memory
4 MB of memory are shared dynamically between a phone book, calendar, messages, pictures and applications. 3,4 MB are available to a user.
Expansion slot for MMC cards
Allows to set a photo for a particular number in a phone book
There are 8 fields for each name where you can write a name, a sirname, organization name, position , stationary phone number, mobile phone number, fax and e-mail address.
The amount of users' groups is not limited, one name can be reffered to several groups at the same time
Notes on a SIM-card are stored separately, you can't look through them and notes in the phone memory at the same time
Call lists, they are not limited by the number of notes, there is a call type note besides date and call duration. Allows to set a storage period for a call in the list (a month by default)

Call management, ringing tones
Vibrating alert
Voice dialing for 25 numbers
Loud speaker
Shows call duration
Melody editor, allows to set a melody for a name in a phone book

SMS
Predictive text input ?9
Templates(10 are already set and you can change them or add your ones)
Sends and receives graphic messages
Concatenated messages
MMS

Connectivity
WAP 2.0
IR-port
Bluetooth
HSCSD
GPRS (3+1)
E-mail protocols: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4
Synchronization with PC via Bluetooth or IR connection
SyncML

Organizer and extras
User's profiles (5), allows to set a temporary profile
Time, date
Calculator and currency converter
Stopwatch (up to 20 transitional moments), countdown timer
Organizer supports different types of events, reminder
To-do list
Dictaphone
Built-in digital photo camera with the maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, allows to store up to 80 photos, different types of JPG file compression, allows to create video (3GPP)
Photo album
Supports MIDP JavaTM
Allows to load Java applications
Games - Snake Ex, Card Deck, Mix Pix, Ergonomic game controls

Review


Building on the success of the Nokia 3650, the company's top-selling imaging phone, the Nokia 3620 adheres to the same innovative design of their ground-breaking predecessor with a new stylish keymat design, offering consumers the ability to instantly share a moment with ease and style. In addition to an integrated high-resolution VGA camera, a video player, and MMS functionality, the 3620 feature a 65K color display, a stylish key mat design, and a new range of Xpress-on covers.


Nokia 7650 Review

2:45 AM By No comments


This phone can be considered as the second in its class, and is almost a full analog of Nokia 7650. The main differences are extended battery capacity, wap-browser of 2.0 version. Changeable panels are available for this youth oriented device. There is also a third diapason unlike Nokia 7650 and expansion slot for MMS cards.

Class: smartphone
Position in the line: under Nokia 9210i, comparable with Nokia 7650
Rival phones: SonyEricsson P800


Specifications


General features
Made in Finland
Announced in September 2002, in the market since the 1 quarter of 2003
eGSM900/1800/1900
Battery type 850 mAh Li-Ion
Talk time from 2.5 to 4 hours, standby time from 150 to 200 hours, time for charging - ACP-8/ 1 hour 50 minutes
High-contrast graphic display shows up to 4096 colors, resolution of 176 x 208 pixels, dimensions 35 x 41 mm, not sensory
Automatic sensor, adjusts backlighting brightness
Navigation button can be placed in 5 positions
The phone is run by Symbian OS version 6 (Platform 60)
28 menu languages, English and two other languages can be used at the same time
Colors - Dark Blue, Grey ? Yellow, extra Xpress-onTM panels are available: Blue, Fuchsia, and Purple. There are also art panels.
Weight: 130 g
Dimensions: 130 x 57 x 26 mm

Memory
4 MB of memory are shared dynamically between a phone book, calendar, messages, pictures and applications.
Expansion slot for MMC cards
Allows to set a photo for a particular number in a phone book
There are 8 fields for each name where you can write a name, a sirname, organization name, position , stationary phone number, mobile phone number, fax and e-mail address.
The amount of users' groups is not limited, one name can be reffered to several groups at the same time
Notes on a SIM-card are stored separately, you can't look through them and notes in the phone memory at the same time
Call lists, they are not limited by the number of notes, there is a call type note besides date and call duration. Allows to set a storage period for a call in the list (a month by default)

Call management, ringing tones
Vibrating alert
Voice dialing for 25 numbers
Loud speaker
Shows call duration
Melody editor, allows to set a melody for a name in a phone book

SMS
Predictive text input ?9
Templates(10 are already set and you can change them or add your ones)
Sends and receives graphic messages
Concatenated messages
MMS

Connectivity
WAP 2.0
IR-port
Bluetooth
HSCSD
GPRS (3+1)
E-mail protocols: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4
Synchronization with PC via Bluetooth or IR connection
SyncML

Organizer and extras
User's profiles (5), allows to set a temporary profile
Time, date
Calculator and currency converter
Stopwatch (up to 20 transitional moments), countdown timer
Organizer supports different types of events, reminder
To-do list
Dictaphone
Built-in digital photo camera with the maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, allows to store up to 80 photos, different types of JPG file compression
Photo album
Supports MIDP JavaTM
Allows to load Java applications
Games - Snake Ex, Card Deck, Mix Pix, Ergonomic game controls


Review


In early 2003, the Nokia 3650 turned a lot of heads when word of the phone leaked back in September, 2002. One cannot help but notice how Nokia's flair for unique designs really shows. The departure from the standard square keypad is interesting - a trend started by its predecessors.