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  • Nokia X5-01 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia X5 review information page. To be released in late 2010 this is the uses a design style, the land scape slider that manufacturers have been getting up to over the last 12 months.  It is supposedly related to the regular X5-00 but we think that it is probably a better comparison with the E71 and E72 series.  The X5-00 does have a number of decent features that you will probably like.  How much you like will depend on the price of course!  Until we can test one here are our impressions. The X5-01 looks like a decent mid range phone based on construction and feature set.  However being an X series music and multi-media phone you can expect the full array of media players and recorders. Since it comes with a keyboard you will be able to email and text to your hearts content without too much complaint too! Other functionality includes a decent web browser and Wi-Fi - when you 3G data runs low or too slow.  There is also support for internet radio and recording.  The only issue that needs to be addressed is the relatively small display screen.  And finally runs Flash lite 3 so all our wide screen power savers will work on them. Overall another decent mobile phone from Nokia with a interesting design variation.  If you are after something different then this may be the model you are looking for. Specifications
    • Nokia X5-01
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on country) HSDPA 3.6 Mbits data speed (download)
    • Design QWERTY slider
    • 74.3 x W66.44 x D16.85 mm Weight 129 grams
    • Display/s External 2.3 inch TFT 320 x 240
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel main video camera 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU ARM 11 600Mhz
    • Memory Up to 200MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features FM Radio with RDS JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BST-5F 3.7V 950mAh Up to 17 days Standby Up to 3.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $399 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-02 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia c1-02 review and information. Released in mid-2010 the C1-02 is another low end mobile phone from Nokia.  A GSM only phone it is directly related to the previosuly reviews C1-01.  It is basically the C1-01 with a redesigned body and missing the camera. Since it is currently being released as we write this page we can't say much about the phone apart from point out the best parts of its specifications. The C1-02 can access data but at GPRS or EGPRS speeds, bluetooth, and a FM radio which you can also record off.  So you can see it can't do much and in this price range you should not expect it to either.  It is a talk and text phone with basic email capabilities. So if that is all you are after than maybe this is the phone for you. Based on this and that we are very familiar with the S40 system this looks another decent but basic mobile phone. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-02
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    • Design Candy bar
    • L108 x W45 x D13.8 mm Weight 77.5 grams
    • Display/s 1.8 inch TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera N/A
    • Video Camera N/A
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 10Mb available to user Up to 32Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 10.6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-01 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C1-01 review and information page. Released in mid-2010 the C1-01 is another entry level mobile phone.  Strangely despite the C1 tag it does not have much in common with the previously reviewed C1-00. We did not expect to many additional bits of functionality apart from the basics so you shouldn't either.  However once again we where and so will you be surprised at that is included. Technically it is a GSM only phone but has the ability to access data though the rudimentary GPRS standard.  Other features include a VGA camera, bluetooth and even microSD card expansion. Until we can test one for real we can't really say much more. So far the C1-01 is definitely going to be one of the best price GSM only phones with functionality that will keep quite a number of people happy for at least 12 months before wanting more. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-01
    • Network Dual-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (dependent on country)
    • Design Candy bar
    • L108 x W45 x D14 mm Weight 79 grams
    • Display/s 1.8 inch TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera 640 x 480 pixels
    • Video Camera 128x 96 pixels @ 10FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 10Mb available to user Up to 32Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 10.6 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia C1-00 Review

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    Welcome to the Nokia C1-00 review and information summary. To be released in late-2010 the C1-00 is Nokia's first official dual-SIM mobile phone!  Since it is a low end phone you should not expect much additional functionality beyond talk and SMS. However as usual Nokia has included some essential features for the target market - read on! Dual SIM mobile phones are not common in many parts of the world - yet there is definitely a market for them.  Let's be realistic, most of us (in industrialized countries) have a work phone and a personal mobile.  As a result many of us often carry around two mobile phones.  On a personal level there are many of use who like to take advantage of different call charges offered by various networks and of  course the coverage area for some networks are better than others.  So there are plenty of reasons to have at least 2 different mobile numbers - the list goes on! Despite the dual-SIM ability the C1-00 is a rather basic mobile phone.  Mind you most dual SIM phones are pretty basic anyway.  The C1-00 is the cheapest of the range and offers only the ability swap between the two numbers rather than having both on stand by. As a result the phone has an amazing stand by life of up to 48 days! Other interesting features include a 3.5mm headphone socket, FM radio, speaker phone and a flash light. Incidentally it runs the ancient but low power S30 operating system! Until we get one to assess its construction quality it is clear that the C1-00 is going to be a welcome addition to many people who want dual-SIM capability and most of all a very long battery life regardless of what sort of country you come from. Specifications
    • Nokia C1-00
    • Network
    • Dual-band GSM 900/1800
    • Design Candy bar
    • L107.1 x W45 x D15 mm Weight 73 grams
    • Display/s TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera N/A
    • Video Camera N/A
    • Connectivity N/A
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to ??Mb available to user Up to ??Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 48 days Standby Up to 13 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUS 2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia X2 Review
    Welcome to the Nokia X2 review. Released mid-2010 we think the X2-00 is another model targeted at the sweet spot between the low and mid-range end of the mobile phone market. The only major feature missing is 3G data capability.  We don't expect Wi-Fi capability at this price range so does not count against it.  The X2 also has a number of cool features that will probably make it highly desirable in 'emerging' markets like India, Africa, China and  South East Asia where 3G data is not so important. The X series Nokia phones are music and media orientated so if that is what you are looking for in a phone then this is a good model to consider. In terms of functionality the X2-00 has basically all the functionality in higher end 3G phones like the 6700 Classic but in a GSM only version.  In additional to the usual stuff it has an inbuilt FM radio antenna, and decent 5PM camera.  With full Bluetooth functionality, 3.5mm headphone socket, stereo speakers and capable of playing all common video formats and a microSD memory card its works very well as a portable media player too! Construction quality is very good for a relatively cheap mobile phone with a variety of colours to choose for you to choose from, what more can you ask for in this price range? The Nokia X2 -00 runs on the Nokia S40 operating system and the latest JAVA version of 3rd party apps and games.  It also uses the latest FLASH Lite 3 so all our animated clock wallpapers and screen savers will work on them! It is a relative cheap GSM only phone and definitely one you should consider if you needs are talk, SMS and emails. If considering a pre-paid package also consider buying one of these outright and just a SIM card from the network you want. It is also perfect for those who are shopping for their first mobile phone yet want something with a bit more than the basic without the price tag. Specifications
    • Nokia X2 - 00
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS & EGPRS (Data)
    • Design Candy bar
    • 111 x W47 x D13.3 mm Weight 82 grams
    • Display/s External 2.2 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 320 x 240 pixel video camera 18FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2 Micro-USB
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 70MB available to user MicroSD up to 16Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Stereo speaker Integrated FM radio antenna FM Radio with RDS JAVA Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BST-4C 3.7V 860mAh Up to 22 days Standby Up to 12.7 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $179 AUD MID-2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia 2690 Review
    Welcome to the Nokia 2690 review. Released in mid-2010 the 2690 is another one of Nokia's cheap mobile phones.  Priced around the $100 AUD outright it is a bit high considering you can get other better phones as pre-paid but network locked package with a even better phone for the same price.  However it does have a quad-band receiver so it will work on all GSM networks like Vodaphone Virgin, Optus and Telstra. Examples of other pre-paid packaged phone for about the same price include, Samsung S6700 and Nokia 5130 or even the Sony Ericsson Naite. The 2690 is a quad-band GSM only phone and as a result will work on almost any country you go to.  So if you want to stay in touch and don't want to bring your expensive smart phone in public then this is yet another good phone to buy.  It has certain features of more expensive models like micro SD-card expansion up to 32G and bluetooth.  It will do basic internet based communication like email but that's it.  Otherwise a well rounded talk and text focused phone.  If you are planning to get emails you probably need a data pack with your plan so why not get a more functional phone? The design has clues of other popular Nokia phones like the 6300 and 6700 and even the latest C5.  Overall looks OK  but not a classic like the original 3120! The 2690's construction quality is again good for a basic phone. Likewise the screen quality good for the price but it is relatively small and low resolution. Since we often judged the desirability of a phone this doesn't rank highly due to essentially older but better specified Nokia models.  The keys inexpensive feel but have a nice click to them. The user interface is standard S40 Nokia so easy enough to use.  Surprisingly it has Flashlite 3.0 so can run our free software and animated wallpaper thus we can recommend 2690.  Apart from that we really can't say much more! To conclude we think that the 2690 is yet another decent basic phone but with the features you could actually use but when deciding to purchase consider new but older models that have been around for at least 12 months.  Mobile phone manufacturers seem to bring out similar looking new models that have so many missing or included functionality that people do not know which one to choose. Nokia needs to reduce their variants or bring back changeable covers or something like that.  We grow tired to trying a new phone only to realize that they are just like any other Nokia but with a different case.  Nonetheless the 2690 is a decent phone for those who mainly use it for talk and text and a little email. Specifications
    • Nokia 2690
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Based on country)
    • Design Candy bar
    • L107.5 x W45.5 x D13.8 mm Weight 81 grams
    • Display/s TFT 128 x 160
    • Camera 480 x 640 pixels
    • Video Camera 128 x 96 pixels @ 15FPS
    • Connectivity Not included
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory
    • Up to 15Mb available to user Micro-SD expansion up to 32G
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-4C 3.7V 860mAh Up to 13 days Standby Up to 4.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $100 AUD Mid-2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia 2710 Navigation Review
    Welcome to the Nokia 2710 review. Released in mid-2010 the 2710 Navigation edition is a unique phone since its selling point is the inbuilt A-GPS receiver with full and free navigation, mapping software and map data in a cheap as possible GSM only phone. Priced less $190 (mid-2010) the phone is as cheap as many standalone GPS navigators without mobile phone functionality. The low outright price also makes it competitive with pre-packages that comes with a phone so you have to decide what you really want first.  For example the similarly priced pre-paid E63 - which has a lot more functionality but it will be locked to a particular network.  (It usually costs extra to unlock the phone). The GPS navigation software on the 2710 is the OVI Maps software is common to most of Nokia's phone's so it does work quite well as a proper navigator. It has all the essential features you really need in a mobile GPS system.  We cannot complain due to the price. The 2710 also has a reasonably large 2.2inch 240 x 320 pixel screen which is pretty good for a cheap phone and a loud speaker that was harsh at loud volumes. In the hand the phone is solid and the keypad good to use. Being one of the cheaper Nokia models it runs the S40 operating system so if you've used a Nokia before you will feel instantly at home. Everything is logically located in the menu system and responsive for the price.  It can also run our animated screensavers and wallpapers so we can definitely recommend it (shameless plug). The 2710 also feels good to use for the category. The 2710 is a good phone for those who want voice and text messaging and a free GPS navigator as well.  It can do data but being GSM network only it is restricted to slow GPRS speeds.  That said it would work quite well with emails without attachments of course. We also thought that the call quality signal reception was surprisingly - one of the best. To conclude we think that the 2700 Navigation is a very good cheap mobile phone.  The only draw back is the very plain design. However we think travelers and would love the anonymous design which makes it less likely to be a target for theft yet has all the functionality to stay in touch. The inbuilt GPS and downloadeable world maps will make your travels much easier. It would work well as a first mobile phone or those only interested in talk and testing. Other than that, with lots of standard software and even a 3.5mm headphone socket it will make a great little media player for those after a reasonably priced and decent first mobile phone. Specifications
    • Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
    • Design Candy bar
    • L111.2 x W45.7 x D13.7 mm Weight 87 grams
    • Display/s 2.2 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 320 x 240 pixels @ 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 64Mb available to user Up to 16Gig microSD card
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-5c 3.7V 1020mAh Up to 20 days Standby Up to 12.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $180 AUS 2010 (Outright) Under $160 AUS mid-2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia 7100 Supernova Review
    Welcome to the Nokia 7100 review. Like a few other lower end mobile phones we have been meaning to do a write up on the phone for a while now (since its late 2008 release) but once again for what ever reason just never got around to finishing it. The 7100 Supernova is a basic slider phone designed for as Nokia calls it 'emerging markets' essentially a basic mobile phone.  The 7100 in mid-2010 is priced under $129 unlocked so is reasonably good value.  We think it will drop to under $99 by the end of the year. The 7100 is a GSM only phone but capable of data thanks to EDGE and GPRS compatibility.  However do not expect high speed data.  Surprisingly it has a number of features that surprise given its position and price in the lineup.  Hardware extras such as a decent screen, Bluetooth, able to play various media formats including the capability to record radio broadcasts and a small camera. Other than that it has got a huge speaker grill at the back for reasonably loud audio output.  The main flaw is the missing expandable memory slot. In your hands it feels light and sturdy - like most Nokia phones.  The slide mechanism feels good for the price like wise the keypad and screen. The screen is not big but larger than similarly priced phones thus commendable. It runs Nokia S40 operating system so if you've used a Nokia before you will feel instantly at home.  Everything is logically located in the menu system and reasonably responsive for the price.  You can't really fault the 7100 for anything significant taking its intended purpose into account. At a stretch perhaps the tiny 4MB free memory is sad but.. However when you do compare it to phones priced a little more then its value price becomes odd.  You see for a mere $20 more (at thie time this was written) you can buy the 6600 Fold which has much more features and technology. To conclude we like the 7100 Supernova, it does everything well for a cheap mobile phone but you will be happier in the longer term with its relative the 6600 Fold.  If you have a few more dollars the 6700 Slide is also a superior mobile phone. Nonetheless the 7100 would be perfect for those who just want talk and text functions in a slider format but not value for money considering a few more dollars will get you significantly better mobile phone. Specifications
    • Nokia 7100 Supernova
    • Network Dual-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Dependent on country)
    • Design Slider
    • L98 x W48.4 x D15 mm Weight 103.5 grams
    • Display/s 2 inch TFT 240 x 320
    • Camera 1.3MP
    • Video Camera 128 x 96 pixels @ 7FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 4MB available to user
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, vibration and others
    • Features Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free BL-4S 3.7V 860mAh Up to 19 days Standby Up to 8.5 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $129 AUS mid-2010 (Outright)

  • Nokia 6600 Fold Review
    Welcome to the Nokia 6600 Fold review. The 6600 was release in late 2008 and is only vaguely related to the 6600i model. Initially a mid-range model it is now by 2010 it has become a bargain standard model. Construction is solid and glassy plastic with metal accents so looks better in real life then in pictures.  The curves on the phone make it look smaller than its already small size if you get the drift.  Honestly looks and feels good and will not embarrass.  We like flip phones or clamshells because they don't need extra or excessive external protective covers.  You can put it in your pocket and know that the screen and keypad will still look good and work. Firstly the 6600 is now a cheap GSM and 3G capable mobile phone.  I dare say one of the best deals out there, for a regular phone. It comes with a lot of software and hardware features like a bright OLED screens, 2 web browsers, Nokia Maps, camera with a flash, a another video call camera, good build quality and the ease of use.  Being 3G capable you can get data at decent download speeds and the Opera web browser means that even full websites can be viewed properly. Since it is S40 based it will run all our software as an animated wallpaper or screensaver we can naturally recommend it then!  It doesn't have much on board memory for new apps BUT since you can use microSD cards you should be fine  Despite having the older Nokia maps software the 6600 does not have a built in GPS hardware so you'll need an external module for true navigation. Using the phone is typically Nokia easy and fast, helped by being about to customize just about anything related to the user menus and of course ring tones and icons.  The larger keypad works well and we prefer it to slider phones.  We also thought the call quality was better than the 6500 which we current test software on.  We can also add that the signal reception is also very good - better than the 6500. Overall a very decent but standard phone for voice and video calls, SMS and catching up on Facebook and emails.  See the price history below. Sure its not as good value as the Nokia E63 but the very few are (network locked).  So if you want good flip phone the 6600 Fold is the one to get.  Purchase it outright and happiness will be long term. Specifications
    • Nokia 6600 Fold
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 850/2100
    • Design Flip phone
    • L87.7 x W44 x D15.9 mm Weight 110 grams
    • Display/s Internal OLED TFT 240 x 320 External OLED TFT 160 x 128
    • Camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel @ 15FPS
    • Connectivity Bluetooth V2
    • CPU ???Mhz
    • Memory Up to 15MB available to user 4Gig micro-SD card slot
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features Accelerometer Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free USB charging BL-4CT 3.7V 860mAh Up to 12 days Standby Up to 4 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $159 AUS 2010 (Outright)