Archive for June, 2009

Nokia Intros the 5530 XpressMusic Phone

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Nokia 5530 xpressMusic

Nokia has just added a new model to its Xpress Music phone series - the Nokia 5530. Featuring a touch interface, the Nokia 5530 boasts of an efficient homescreen with a scrolling contacts bar that gives you access to 20 people and their latest conversation and media updates. Said homescreen also provides one touch shortcuts to content as well as popular social networks such as Facebook and MySpace.Design-wise, the Nokia 5530 follows the same steel frame finish and vivid colors of the 5800 XpressMusic phone. And like the 5800, the Nokia 5530 is also a music phone that gives you quick access to a huge selection of media. It features a music player with good audio quality. It also supports up to 4GB of memory card storage for music you purchased from the Nokia Music Store.  It is also loaded with Nokia Music desktop application which allows you to sync the phone with your PC.

Other features and specs of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phone include 2.9-inch display, people carousel which lets you upload thumbnail images of 20 contacts. You can easily access information about these contacts including their emails, phone calls, photos and even their social media updates.

The Nokia 5530 features a 3.2 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, proximity sensor, accelerometer, widescreen video playback, Bluetooth, WiFi, stereo speakers with surround sound and responsive touchscreen with tactile feedback.

The Nokia 5530 is a GSM/EDGE phone with integrated WIFI as well.  It will be available in Q3 with an estimated price of around 199 EURO.

All credits and information was found by cellphonenews.

The Nokia N97: What to Watch Out For

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Nokia N97

At first glance, the Nokia N97 can do-it-all, literally featuring every cell phone functionality Nokia has come out with to date. But a particular feature will cause owners of this phone to be more careful with their stuff (and, not to mention, the phone itself).

You see, the N97 uses a proprietary port for both its USB cable and charger (which is weird, since Nokia agreed to implement standard USB for future phones). This means older Nokia chargers won’t work with the phone—unless the bundled adapter is used. At least this means the phone can also draw power through a computer’s USB port.

At least the adapter accepts the older, thicker charger-pin, and the much thinner one found in newer models. This should serve as warning for N97 owners to keep track of what comes with their phone, because if they lose the included charger and adapter, they’ll have no choice but to rely on the USB cable for charging, buy a new charger from Nokia (which comes at a price of course).

Unless of course, this new USB-based charging format represents Nokia’s plans for future models. You never know.

All credits and information was found by everyjoe.

Nokia N97 Up-Close First Impressions

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Nokia N97

Finally getting a to play with the Nokia N97, here are some first impressions:

  • The N97 is very similar in size to the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic in terms of thickness and width, and slightly longer. Will cause pocket bulge but is still impressive for a flagship.
  • Compared to the N96 and N95, the N97 is more responsive. Still a bit slow though, especially when trying to run apps that use connectivity a lot (Maybe using a phone under better 3G or 3.5G coverage will provide better results?
  • The sliding mechanism of the N97 is very solid and feels well made. A ribbon cable connects the upper part of the phone to the rest of the device. Very inaccessible, but this is a worrying vulnerability—cut the cable, goodbye phone?
  • The QWERTY keyboard feels a bit flat. Maybe the next model should take a cue from the E-series keyboard and use slightly rounded keys?
  • Why drop the plectrum/guitar key, used as the stylus for the 5800, and replace it with a detachable pen? Detachable = easily lost.

That’s all I’ve got now. A full review to follow when possible. For now, pics! (Click them thumbnails for the full-size editions)

All credits and information was found by everyjoe.

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Friday, June 26th, 2009

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