Aug 26
They say that the only constant thing in this world is change. True to this notion, the needs of mobile users change from time to time. Luckily, Nokia sure knows how to adapt to this type of dilemma.
Within the past years they have been consistent in providing exceptional mobiles that are able to cater to several types of users. The Nokia C6 is another mobile from this Finnish manufacturer and it is sure to take to the Smartphone market by storm.
Closer Look
The Nokia C6 is another slider mobile from Nokia. At first glance you would notice right away that the design looks similar to that of the N97. However, it is fair to say that it is more compact due its smaller dimensions of 113 x 53 x 16.8 mm. The Nokia C6 slider only weighs 150g which makes it ideal to carry around.
One of the strong features the C6 offers is the TFT resistive touch screen display. It measures 3.2 inches with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels. It recognizes 16 million colours making any picture look vibrant and lush.
The auto-rotate feature is made possible because of the accelerometer sensor. Therefore you have the option to decide to view the display either in landscape or portrait mode.
The beautiful QWERTY keyboard is positioned under the screen. The space of the keypad is evenly distributed therefore typing should be a lot easier.
Other Functionality
The design of the Nokia C6 is undeniably beautiful but its functionality is equally gorgeous as well. It can be used both in 2G and 3G network. Furthermore it is compatible with Class 32 GPRS and EDGE. This simply means that that the C6’s internet speed is more likely faster than other mobiles out there. WIFI can also be utilized at Hotspot locations for web browsing.
The internal memory is at 240MB and when a MicroSD card is used it can be expanded up to 32GB. That amount of memory will surely allow you to store a lot of songs, games and downloads.
Jul 23
Apple has been putting the antenna of the N97 Mini to test in a recently uploaded video that shows the signal bars on the Symbian smart phone dropping from a full 7 down to 2 bars just by being held in the hand. While this may seem like collaborative evidence to the argument that Apple is presenting, they are taking the whole concept out of context.
Sure, looking at the video might seem like Apple was right all along. But many are forgetting the fact that the Nokia N97 Mini has been out since last 2009. That has given Nokia owners more than enough time to air whatever possible complaints they may have. So far, the only issues that Nokia has had to contend with are some firmware freezing issues that were easily resolved (most likely left over from the more unstable firmware on the original non-mini Nokia N97).
Simply put, the N-series handset does not suffer from the antennagate issue. Never has Nokia ever needed to pull an emergency press conference to explain their handsets, nor does the N97 Mini need to be used with a casing to work properly.
The biggest clincher would have to be the fact that even if the signal drops to a lower bar, it is not enough to drop calls. Maybe, bringing the N97 Mini to a very low reception area might suffice for a dropped call. But in almost a year of use, N97 Mini owners has never had a problem with dropped calls (else they would be openly complaining about it).
Apple presents a very intriguing argument for anyone who is not too familiar with the facts and the nature of the problem. And in that regard, they would succeed. But misdirection can only go so far –particularly when they are dealing with devices that are already tried and tested.
Jul 02
Nokia and Intel’s latest creation, the MeeGo operating system has been confirmed to be set for an October unveiling. Should this latest report be true and the other rumors about upcoming mobile platforms push through, there will plenty of things to look forward to once October comes around: the first Windows Phone 7 handsets, MeeGo unveiling and possibly, the launch of the Android 3.0 Gingerbread OS.
Anyway, going back to the MeeGo, this new mobile platform is actually the combination of Intel’s Moblin and the Nokia Maemo, both are mobile platforms designed with smart phone users in mind (though the OS can be used in other devices too). With the slight success of the Maemo on the Nokia N900, it is possible that the same community that supported Maemo would also be supporting the upcoming MeeGo OS.
In the meanwhile, Nokia has already announced that the N-series would now be making use of the MeeGo OS. The upcoming Nokia N8 smart phone will be the last N-series handset to make use of the Symbian operating system. Despite this announcement, recently leaked images and videos of a device that has been tagged as the Nokia N9 showcase the Symbian^3 mobile platform –which is not what most people expected to see.
Close ups of the device clearly show that the handset is labeled as the “C0-00”, but the software indicates that it is an “N00 Model”. With Nokia not yet making an official announcement regarding the images and videos, it has yet to be confirmed if the device is indeed the N9.
Developers are now being enticed by Nokia and Intel to help develop and support the new MeeGo OS. The platform, despite being co-developed by Intel will be compatible with both Intel and ARM made processors. This will make the MeeGo easier to adapt to other phone manufacturers.
May 16
The Newly announced Nokia N8 is set to take over from the Nokia N97 as Nokia’s leading smartphone. We have to say that it looks very sleek indeed. Although the lack of a qwerty keyboard may but some of the old school phone users off a little bit. The Nokia N8 sports a 3.5 inch multi touch screen, thanks to the Symbian OS upgrade to version 3.0. This will also allow multitasking, and with 256MB of Ram it should make light work of running the multiple apps that you are likely to download.
But that is not the best part of the N8. We think that the deal breaker is the rather impressive 12 megapixxel camera with support for HD recording. What’s more you can even play the footage that you capture back via the HDMI port that the phone is also equipped with. For a full Nokia N8 review check out the link mentioned here. From what we gather, this looks to be the vbery best handset that Nokia has to offer. It is due to be released later this year and although Apple is now the king of style, Nokia is showing that it will not lie down without a fight.
Jan 28
Nokia’s being a little mindful of our budgets and they have been bringing about one great offer after another. Just a few days ago, Nokia announced that they would be offering free sat-nav voice assisted GPS service through Ovi maps. This basically just made every single Nokia smart phone with GPS a very handy device to have.
For music fans who are still saving up for a Nokia smart phone, the wait just got a little bit shorter. The X6 16GB version just got announced and it will be much cheaper than the original X6 32GB version. The only difference between the two devices is that the “Comes with Music” unlimited downloads offer only applies to the 32GB version –that means if you really need to get your music fix, then you might as well save up for the bigger phone.
On the other hand, if you already have your own set of tunes and simply need a great music device, then the 16GB version should do just fine. As a consolation, Nokia is throwing in 25 free music track downloads from the online Nokia Music store.
Aside from music, the X6 is a great multimedia phone. It comes with a 5 mega pixel camera (with Carl Zeiss lens), a 3.2” in touch screen, and a good set of games (Spore Mobile, Asphalt4 and DJ Mix Tour) and of course, the music player. On a full charge of the battery, the device will give you 35 straight hours of listening pleasure. If you need something a little more live than installed files, the phone also has an antenna for tuning into FM broadcasts.
For those of you who are hoping to snag this sweet little music phone, the device is expected to be out on Feb 24 from various network operators.
Jan 26
Nokia have being a main influence in the mobile phone scene for many years, and continue to release new products. With the near approaching start of 2010, it was only a matter of time before Nokia released their next release. Titled the Nokia Slide 6700, the new phone comes in 6 different colors, raging from deep purple to lime green and cherry red. Whatever your personal taste is, you are bound to find a suitable look for you. The phone is expected in March 2010, at a price tag of around £140, before taxes. This is a great price for the phone, considering what you are getting. The phone comes with built in 3G technology which enables you to almost instantly connect to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and twitter, allowing you to update friends and family of your movements, particularly useful when away from home.
The 6700 Slide comes with a built in 5 megapixel camera, ideal for taking photos and videos of good times, and preserving memories which may otherwise be forgotten. The camera is designed to capture tremendous quality, and is expected to be better than some low end digital cameras on the market! The phone may lack applications, but the huge 29 hour battery life whilst playing music makes up for this fact. That’s over a day of solid music, more than enough than to keep you entertained. You can upload your photos directly to Facebook using the special program, saving you having to transfer them to a computer or laptop and then do it, or if you prefer you can use the USB port to transfer all your files across to a computer to edit.
Dec 18
Nokia just announced that it was releasing two 3G Slider handsets, the 6700 Slide and the 7230. Both are compatible with the UMTS/3G network. Each can also be used to participate at social networking sites directly from the phone. The Nokia 6700 is definitely the superstar of the two. It has a 5 megapixel camera fitted with optics from Carl Zeiss, FM radio and music player. It comes with 45 MB of internal memory which can be increased up to 16 GB with the use of MicroSD memory card. It utilizes a S60 based operating system. The 6700 can be purchased in several colors including purple, pink, lime, red, aluminum and petrol blue.
The other phone is the Nokia 7230. It is also a 3G slider. It features a 3.2 megapixel camera, 2.4 inch display screen, audio messaging, FM radio and Bluetooth. It will use a S40 operations system and comes in two colors, hot pink and graphite. Both of these phones will be available during the first quarter of 2010.
The Nokia 6700 and 7230 are two of the company’s newest mobile phones. They both contain many features which now come standard in most smartphones. The 6700 is obviously the “pretty sister” of the two. It offers users more memory, Bluetooth, a 5 megapixel camera, FM radio and a music player.
The 7230, isn’t bad. It’s just not the 6700. There are fewer features. The price of both phones reflects the differences. It is important to remember that the phone which has the most features isn’t necessarily the right phone for a particular person. People have different needs. Some persons will not require a 5 megapixel camera or 45 MB of space. For these individuals, it would make more sense to buy the cheaper phone and pocket the difference. It makes little sense to spend more money the necessary.
Nokia 6700 Slide and Nokia 7230 announced, finally. However, the phones won’t be available for purchase until the first quarter of 2010. Both will be sold for under €175.
Oct 05
The Nokia 5800, which made big waves in the mobile industry for being the market leader, Nokia’s, first touchscreen phone, was very impressive, though it did have it’s fair share of flaws. Clearly Nokia has given much thought to what people have said about the phone and have done a much better job with the Nokia X6, which was unveiled in the Nokia World 2009 event held in Germany in September.
Looking at the specs’ sheet of the phone, the most noticeable fact about it is that none of the features have seen a downgrade. All the features have seen an improvement in some way or the other. The highlight of all the features is the capacitive touchscreen. This is sure to be a hit among all Nokia fans as it will make the screen much more responsive, more like the iPhone!
The phone’s internal memory has seen a massive boost with a whooping 32 GB. Admittedly, there isn’t a memory card slot but, with that much of internal memory, we can’t possibly find a reason to actually moan about the lack of a memory card slot.
The hardware of the X6 is nearly the same as that found in the 5800. The processor as well as the memory of the X6 is the same as the 5800. Nokia Maps 3 as well as the Comes With Music service are present in the phone as well.
However, though we mentioned the capacitive screen as a highlights, it could become a bugbear because of the fact that the OS might not be properly made to work with this capacitive screen. The fact that the 5800 had a stylus really helped with the use of the phone, but, with the absence of a stylus in the X6, any problems with the screen could come to haunt Nokia back.
The Nokia X6 Reviews are good, so make sure you grab the phone, which should be available near Christmas for about 400 pounds. You will also be able to pick up the Nokia X6 on contract if the full price is a bit much for you to splash out in one go.
Oct 05
After nearly 2 sets of unofficial leaks and a number of debates with regard to the authenticity of these leaks on many forums, including Nokia Conversations, Nokia have finally officially unveiled the Nokia N97 Mini at the Nokia World 2009 which took place in September earlier this year. The mini is a slightly stripped – down version of Nokia’s flagship, the Nokia N97 and should be released in October worldwide, including in the UK. The price of the Nokia N97 Mini is estimated to be around 300 euro (£275) before any taxes or subsidies. The Nokia N97 Mini Reviews have been quite positive so let’s have a look under the hoods and see whether the phone is worth purchasing.
The Nokia N97 Mini can be used on any 2G or 3G network, meaning that you can use it anywhere in the world. The phone is fairly slim at 14.2 mm. This is with a slider QWERTY, making it all the more appreciable. The phone is, however, a bit heavy at 138 grams and you might feel a bit uncomfortable when you are carrying it around in tight jeans. The phone utilizes a 3.2 inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 360×640 pixels and can display a maximum of 16 million colours. A proximity sensor as well as an accelerometer sensor are also present on the phone.
The 3.5 mm audio jack allows you to use your favourite headsets rather than the standard ones provided with your phone. The phone’s internal memory is 8GB, expandable by another 16 GB via a microSD memory card.
Internet connectivity is possible via EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi and HSDPA. Stereo Bluetooth and microUSB v20 connectivity are also available. A 5 MP Carl Zeiss camera is present with a dual LED flash and autofocus. The phone should be available later in October so when that day arrives be sure to check out all the Nokia N97 Mini deals on offer.
Oct 01
The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is a GPS – centric edition of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, which was unveiled in August via Nokia Conversations. The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Reviews have been good, so let’s look under the hood.
Using the leverage provided by the popularity of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, the phone has all the features that the original edition of the phone has. The looks are also the same, but the biggest difference between both the phones is the awesome car holder and the car charger which enable you to use your phone as a SatNav device for your car, saving you the trouble of having to buy a stand – alone one.
There is another difference which we were able to identify via the data sheet of the phone provided by Nokia. The phone’s colour scheme are different from the red and blue that was available in the original edition of the phone. It will be released in a Black and Chrome colour combination.
The phone is set to be released in 3 different versions. All of them have a common feature in the support for quad – band GSM networks. 2 of the version will also come with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity while the last one will not have these connectivity options. This is perhaps because the last version is geared towards China or the emerging markets.
However, when we look at the promo video released by Nokia to coincide with the unveiling of the phone, we realize that the problem of the screen’s legibility under direct sunlight persists. This might make you think twice about using the phone as a dedicated GPS device on your car’s dashboard as it would be exposed to direct sunlight during the daytime.
The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition should be ready to ship during the 3rd quarter of the year for £236 before any subsidies or taxes.
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