Nokia 5800 XpressMusic review
“With the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, we set out to connect people through the one thing we all feel a universal connection to – music,” said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia. “The way in which people enjoy music is different around the world. With that in mind, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic gives people the freedom to experience music they love in the way they prefer” and that they did.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is the perfect mix of form and functionality, using the latest mobile Symbian technology the Nokia XpressMusic mixes both business and pleasure. The retail price at about R5100 makes it a high end phone and somewhat unaffordable to it’s presumed target market.
It is a serious contender as a rival to the iPhone as both share some of the same features such as touch screen functionality and the ability to view the phone both normally and horizontally allowing for easier access when typing.
The phone is lightweight, although durable and sturdy, with a stylus, plectrum and finger touch support for text and other input you are spoilt for choice as what to use. Making it even easier there is also an alphanumeric keypad, a full and mini qwerty keyboard and handwriting recognition which allows for text input in any way you choose.
Other handy features include that of the Media Bar, it’s one touch, easy key access to the music, gallery, share on-line, Video Centre and web browser all that are available on the phone. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers all the music essentials, including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks and built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer “the industry’s most powerful sound”.
The phone supports all main digital music formats and with a 3.2 mexapixel camera great quality photos are never more than a click away; with recording capabilities of up to an hour and video capabilities of up to an hour and a half you can ensure you capture any moment.The phone also supports the Nokia Music store and once you access it, it makes downloads from the store simple and easy and with Maps and location technology you’ll always know where you are far afield as you may go.
There was only one fault I could find with the phone, one being the length of the headphone cord (it was too short to be practical) .
Overall the phone isn’t just all about the music with all round great features the phone is a must have for music lovers and professionals alike.
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yours in musical madness
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