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26
Aug
2010
Funky and Functional: The Nokia C6
When it comes to entry level and mid range mobiles, there is no doubt that Nokia is still one of, if not the top performer in terms of market share. They have held this title for years and their ability and consistency in launching mobiles that are able to satisfy the needs of their consumers have allowed them to take a firm grip on the market for the longest time.
However, they have been struggling a bit in the Smartphone business. They are being toppled by the BlackBerry’s and the iPhone’s out there. One device that should be able to bridge the growing gap is the Nokia C6.
Style
One thing going for the C6 is that it definitely falls into the category of eye candy mobile. The device really looks good and exudes a type of appeal only a Nokia can deliver. It comes in two different colours – black and white – which are both equally charming.
The Nokia C6 has an impressive 3.2” touch screen display which makes use of the TFT resistive technology. The device also sports a QWERTY keyboard which slides out from the left side of the device (or the bottom once you rotate the mobile).
This added feature makes the Nokia C6 a bit on the bulky side with dimensions of 113 x 53 x 16.8 mm. The mobile has a total weight of 150 grams.
Substance
This mid range device has everything you’d need from a Smartphone. It supports 3G HSDPA as well as Wi-Fi internet connectivity. The operating system installed on the C6 is the same old Symbian OS (version 9.4) which is backed up by a 434 MHz ARM processor.
The Nokia C6’s built-in snapper is pretty impressive at 5 Megapixels. It also comes with an LED flash and features geo-tagging as well.
16
May
2010
Nokia N8 taking Symbian to the next level
The newly announced Nokia N8 is set to improve Nokia’s offering in the smartphone marketplace. Sporting a large screen and bags of features, can it compete with the already hugely successful iPhone, and HTC Desire?
The Nokia N8 will come complete with a 12 megapixel camera sporting the usual Carl Zeiss lens and Xenon flash. The camera will be capable of capturing HD footage and even better you can relay this footage on any HD ready TV via its HDMI output. For a more detailed explanation of the camera specs check out this Nokia N8 review. There are a couple of other nice features as well. We particularly like the 16GB of internal storage as standard. This is very similar to the Nokia X6 16GB and of course you can expand this to 32GB via its Micro-SD slot.
Perhaps the most notable feature of the Nokia N8 is the fact that it will be the first handset to make use of the new Symbian 3 Operating system. This promises to allow the use to use multiple Apps at once, as well as offering pinch and grab functionality. We may sound a little cynical, but you can probably expect an Apple lawsuit to follow, if the pat years antics are anything to go by.
We are really excited about the Nokia N8 and cannot wait to get our hands on it to have a play with the new OS, as soon as we know more we will be sure to let you know here.
26
Jan
2010
New Nokia slide phone, the 6700 is expected in early 2010
To complement the beginning of 2010, Nokia have announced the release of their new phone, the sliding Nokia 6700. Expected to be released in the first quarter of 2010, with a price tag of around £140, the phone features all new 3G capabilities and social networking functions. The phone comes in 6 different vibrant colors, so you are bound to find a color to suit you. The phone also comes complete with a 5.0megapixel camera built in, designed to take photos when you want. The camera is so powerful that it can actually capture moving images, such as running animals or fast cars etc, so you will always have a camera on hand to take a great looking shot. Once taken, you can edit the photo on the phone it itself, and then transfer it to a computer for viewing at a later date and editing.
The 3G technology is incorporated into the phone to give you direct access to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and twitter, allowing you to always keep friends and family in the loop even when you are away from home. With a large 2.2 inch screen you can view all your favorite websites without worrying about losing quality of the site, as well as viewing everything you would see on a computer.
The new Nokia Slide Phone 6700 is expected around March 2010, and although the exact phone companies that will be offering the phone are not known, it is expected on the major ones on a pay as you go as well as a contract plan. So if you like the look of this new Nokia phone, then wait around until March, and you will be able to get your hands on one.
18
Dec
2009
New Nokia Phone Features Real Gold Plating, and is Going to Dig Deep into Your Pocket
Nokia have had a reputation for bringing out wacky ideas before, and most of them prove to be quite a good success. When Nokia released the Nokia Classic 6700 it went down very well. Featuring great specifications, a good look and many other benefits it was a phone which everybody wanted to have, and the phone sold out fast at many branches across the world. Nokia however wanted more. They were not content with leaving the Nokia Classic 6700 as it was. And because of this, they began design on the new Nokia Classic 6700 gold edition. No official release date has been given for this phone, but it is expected in the first quarter of 2010 with a price tag of not far off $500. This may appear to dig very deep into your pocket but when you look at the specifications you may think otherwise.
Coming complete with a 5.0megapixel camera, you can snap up shots at your favorite moment and not worry about them being bad quality. The dream of having such a good camera is the ability to photograph so many different types of shot. Whether it be moving animals, perhaps moving cars or a sports match, you will be able to capture all the detail you want to. Also with many different effects such as black and white and sepia etc, you can make a photo feel very rustic and special.
The phone also comes with Nokia maps, which is a high end navigation program. By entering your current location and your wanted destination, the applications will guide you step by step to get to your destination, telling you which roads to take, how fast to go and even when a speed camera is readily approaching. The Nokia 6700 Gold Edition will be available in 2010.
5
Oct
2009
Nokia X6 – Awesome successor to the Nokia 5800
The Nokia X6 has generated a lot of buzz ever since it was unveiled at the Nokia World event held in Germany earlier this year. Though the buzz wasn’t as much as that generated for the unveiling of the N97 Mini and the N900, the phone has drawn a fair amount of attention. The phone is the first S60v5 phone to have been released in the newly created X-series of Nokia mobile phones.
The phone comes in the candybar form factor and looks really fresh and very trendy and is surely targeted at the younger segment of the market. The inbuilt memory of the phone is 32 GB, which is good enough to store as many songs as you like. The microUSB port is at the top of the phone and enables you to communicate with the PC, thereby enabling you to transfer images and videos from the phone as well as to upload songs to the phone from the PC.
The 3.2 inch widescreen display is capacitive, meaning that it is much easier for you to navigate through the phone, as you can do this with a swipe of your finger. The fact that it is scratch – resistant means that you don’t have to worry too much about it when you put it in your pocket.
The phone has a 5 megapixel camera which comes with autofocus and has a Carl Zeiss optics lens, meaning that the pictures you take will be extra sharp. The VGA video recording ensures that the videos you capture are of the highest quality. The other specifications of the phone include the FM radio, A-GPS and some games. The phone has a 3.5 mm headset jack as well. The phone is made from plastic.
Nokia X6 Reviews sound good, so make sure you get the phone when it is released in the last quarter of this year for 400 pounds or alternatively pick up one of the great Nokia X6 contracts.
5
Oct
2009
Get ready for the little brother of the Nokia N97, the Nokia N97 Mini
After months of leaks and raging debates at many online forums, including Nokia Conversations, the phone has finally been officially unveiled at the Nokia World 2009 held in September this year. The Mini is a slightly downgraded version of the flagship of Nokia, the Nokia N97, and is set to be released in October in most markets around the world, including in the UK, for an estimated price of about 300 euro (£275). Nokia N97 Mini Reviews have been fairly positive, so let’s lift the hood and see what the Mini is all about.
The Mini is capable of being used on all 2G as well as 3G networks, making it compatible for use wherever you go. The waistline of the phone measures in at 14.2 mm and weighs a fairly hefty 138 grams. However, considering the fact that it is a slider – touchscreen phone, it seems OK. The phone makes use of a 3.2 inch TFT resistive touchscreen, which has a resolution of 360×640 pixels and is capable of displaying upto 16 million colours. The phone also features an accelerometer sensor as well as a proximity sensor, which is used to lock the screen when you are attending to a call.
It has a 3.5 mm headset jack, which will enable you to use your favourite headset to play songs on the phone. The internal memory of the phone is 8 GB and it can be expanded to a maximum of 16 GB via the microSD memory card slot.
Internet connectivity options include Class 32 GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and Wi-Fi. Stereo Bluetooth connectivity is also available. MicroUSB connectivity is available to connect to the computer. The camera is a 5 MP Carl Zeiss one with autofocus and Dual LED flash. Video recording is possible @ 30fps. Secondary camera is also present. Make sure you keep an eye out for the many superb Nokia N97 Mini contracts later this month when the phone is released.
1
Oct
2009
Navigation comes to the Nokia 5800 with the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was Nokia’s debut into the touch screen market and, as we very well know, it was a raging success. This was mainly due to the fact that it was packed with a large number of features and it had some really good looks to complement the features. The price tag was equally good, so this resulted in its resounding success.
Therefore, looking at the success of this, Nokia released a number of editions for the Nokia 5800, the more famous one being the Star Trek version, which had a number of Star Trek wallpapers, ringtones and themes.
In today’s market, navigation features have gained a higher level of significance in most people’s mind and, therefore, to cater to this, Nokia unveiled the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition via Nokia Conversations. The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Reviews have been fairly positive, so let’s see what’s under the hood.
One of the most notable features of the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is the lifetime subscription that is provided for the ‘Drive and Walk’ service. The phone also comes pre – installed with the newest version of Ovi Maps. The retail package of the phone is pretty much the same as the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. However, the Navigation Edition comes with a car charger and a car mount, enabling you to use your phone as a SatNav for your car. The phone will also come with an 8 GB memory card and will be pre – loaded with maps.
Enough about the phone and more about the pricing and release date. Nokia haven’t confirmed a release date for the 5800 Navigation Edition, although they say it will be shipped in the 3rd quarter of this year. The phone will be sold for an estimated £260, so make sure you save up for this amazing navigation – centric phone.
25
Sep
2009
Nokia Booklet 3G. Worst phone ever
What’s that? A 1.3MP camera, are you havin’ a bubble bath? And weighing 1250g? That’s obscene. That’s like the Johnny Vegas. A ten inch screen? Fair enough, better than an iPhone. But what about… oh… wait… right… we seeeeee.
Ladies and gentlefolk: this ain’t no phone. This is, excitingly, Nokia’s first ever foray into the real mobile computing world (not the fake mobile computing that phone manufacturers claim just because their phones can just about log on to a Gmail account). Step forward the Nokia Booklet 3G. And boy, is it a mighty step. This thing isn’t just good, isn’t just pretty decent (as so many Nokia phones are), this thing is drop dead fantastic.
The physical design of the thing is just stunning. So many netbooks are being chucked towards the market these days that people seem to have lost all regard for making the things look anything better than kids toys. Not this thing. With its aluminium finish, glass screen and curves to die for, you can be as confident pulling this thing out of your bag as you would a Sony Vaio. It really does look that good.
Then there’s the Nokia 3G Booklet‘s innards… 3G, on a laptop? Yes please. And some A-GPS to work with the pre-installed Ovi Maps? I should say so. A little WiFi. A sprinking of the all-new Windows 7… it’s got it all, and it’s got a lot, lot more (just check out the official page for a full spec-check).
So there we have it. You might be sceptical, you might think Nokia would be better of working on some more mind blowing phones, but we say: forget all that. This thing rocks, this thing needs to be bought, and this thing will make you very happy indeed if you agree with us.
Check out this Nokia Booklet 3G review for some similar thinking, or just have a little look at the video below.
22
Sep
2009
Nokia N900. Disengage the cynicism
Videos by Nokia…bah, grrr, annoying… such poor quality… darn it and so on… why can’t they just spend some money… grumble grumble…
Or at least, that’s how a blog like this would normally go. You know the pattern well enough by now. Nokia release a new phone that is at least worthy of our attention, if not actually really good, then we go about bringing you news of it, and in so doing want to show you a video to back up the cesspool of our words. Then all we can find is one of those terrible self-made videos that Nokia seem to painfully adept at creating. Then we post it anyway, having lost the will to live, let alone the will to search any deeper for an even half decent video. Then we grumble, complain and generally bring you down about said video and Nokia’s idiocy.
Then we have the N900, and the video below. So we found it, tutted, clicked play, tutted some more. Swore at the screen a little bit as those ridiculously trying-to-be-trendy Finns started prattling on about this and that. But… but then, something magical happened: they showed us the phone in action. And we paused, mid swear. Fair enough, we didn’t believe that these people were suddenly cool (far from it), we didn’t think that Nokia had actually made a deceptively interesting video (far, far from it), but… the phone… The Nokia N900… just look at it!
Powered by the Maemo operating system, the Linux-based thing that’s been powering Nokia’s so-called internet tablets for a while now, it maybe shouldn’t be such a surprise that thing works so well. Even less so given the up-to-1GB of processing power that the phone can allocate to juggling multitasking applications. Or the up-to 48GB of storage space. Or the… well, or the everything else. Because as this Nokia N900 review, or as a look at the official stats will show you, this thing is just plain brilliant. Like, **** hot brilliant.
And when a phone is this good, hell, who needs a decent video.
21
Sep
2009
Nokia 5230. Special videos by special people
Nokia’s promotional videos… is there anything they can’t do?
Well, short answer: yes, lots. Succeed; make their products look good; have a soundtrack that doesn’t make deafness an attractive life choice; have any kind of narrative; not feature someone with weird hands; not have annoying, inane titling; be watchable in any way, shape or form: these are all the things that Nokia’s promotional videos can’t do.
But now we can add another thing to the list that their videos have failed to do, and this one’s a cracker. Because the video for the Nokia 5230 shows a phone actually failing. Not massively. The phone doesn’t explode and maim the handler, for example (though we’re expecting to see that one in the not too distant future). But if you have a little look at the video below, jump to 36 seconds in (don’t, for the love of god, make yourself sit through any more than that) you’ll see something. First you’ll see an ugly finger sweeping down the screen. Then, about a second later, that screen decides to scroll how it was supposed to. Huge, gaping, obvious, painful lag.
Now, being the generous kind hearted souls that you know we are (hey, no laughing at the back), we’re willing to consider the possibility that maybe this was a prototype. That the final Nokia 5230 wouldn’t have any such lag and everything will be as smooth and streamlined and tra-la-la perfect as can be. But, even if this is the case, who in the hell made this video, who edited, which absolute tool didn’t watch that and think, you know what, maybe we should just re-record that bit where we make out product look ****ing terrible. You know? Maybe that might have been a good idea. Idiots.
And it is, in all honestly, a shame. Because the 5230 is a very decent phone for what it is. And what it is is a very affordable but still feature-packed touchscreen device, as this Nokia 5230 review, or this handy official page will reveal.
Just… seriously… Nokia… At least employ people who aren’t blind/retarded to make your videos. Please.
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