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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Reviews
September 10th, 2009
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic touch screen phone weighs a light 107 grams and measures just 104 mm (height) x 49 mm (width) x 13 mm (thickness). Large 2.9 inches screen makes navigating the interface super easy, and because of size of the screen there are of course no physical keys or keypad. The Nokia 5530 is available in a full range of colours, with most popular red and black, blue and white, pink and white, or yellow and white.
A specific focus of XpressMusic phone is of course the music features. With stereo surround speakers and just a few dedicated music buttons the sound quality you get is great. The music player is made easy to navigate, and changing tracks and volume is achieved through either using the touch screen or using them dedicated buttons. As an addition there is also a RDS FM Radio player.
Build in 3.2 mega pixel camera on the Nokia 5530 has auto focus and an Led Flash. Overall the camera will produce high quality pictures that are printable, and it’s massive internal memory of 70MB can be increased further to 16GB. The camera is very easy to use and the large screen makes picture viewing enjoyable.
All standard applications such as calculator, calendar and personal organiser are included, as well as some advanced ones, such as a document viewer (excel, pdf, powerpoint and word), and Nokia Maps. Internet connectivity is great with HSCSD, Edge, GPRS and WIFI. The lack of 3G is it’s main diadvantage, however it is possible to connect to third party devices with the help of Bluetooth.
To summarise:
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic with brilliantly developed music player and surround stereo speakers is a pretty damn good phone, very music orientated, as you could have guessed it by the name. However, the camera is also on a par with other similar phones on a market, and the internet connectivity is only let down by missing 3G.
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What Do Customers Have To Say :
Alex Viljanen Says:
5530 is something that I have been waiting for a long time. I’ve been following the pda/touchscreen market for some time now as I had a Iphone 1st gen. and currently use Nokia E51.
The 5530 is very close to the device I thought Nokia would eventually release and what I was waiting to buy for “off-office” use.
I think the first mistake was mixing the design with 5800 and 5530. 5800 looks like the cheap one and 5530 has more the E-series look.
The real problem is of course the lack of 3g. I dont think (atleast in my local area, Finland) people will want to buy a “media phone” without proper internet connections. I mean, who cares about hot keys to Facebook when its slow like…
Maybe there is a E-series touch pda coming that will combine the best parts of 5530&5800. Too bad I dont see a “touchpad only” phone handy for “business use”… Also the price will be too high for leisure use… Keeping in mind the target people Nokia has.
Maybe we will see something 4Q/2009
PMPFan Says:
Feels like it’s slightly redesigned 3G-less 5800 phone. Definitely, more attractive price and look is worth it. I think Nokia should have done this even earlier – not everybody needs 3G connectivity.
MB – Sheffield Says: The phone is great! My wife loves it. I was fed up with her messaging in the bed, listening to clicking noises. With on screen keyboard she is now quiet and I can sleep. Phone is very fast compared to N95 or N82. Web browsing is smooth and quick.
ARJWright Says:
Nice enhancements in respect to the homescreen; and pretty much seems like the 5800XM without the HSDPA. Really low price too. Coolbeans.
Puddi Says:
And that phone was worth all the effort? I was expecting something much more spectacular.
Patrick Says:
Put the E72 features in the 5530 form factor, and you have a decent competitor to the iPhone 3GS or Android G1.
Once you’re in the $300+ category, you have to compete with the Blackberry Storm, iPhone 3GS and Android (T-mobile) G1 (or soon G2).
The best selling smartphones in this category have 3G data *AND* a larger screen. Too bad you have the slow data in the bigger (more attractive) form factor, and the smaller screen with the faster data (don’t you think people want a decent browsing experience with a larger screen when they pay extra for faster data???).
JH – Gosport Says: It’s my first touch screen phone and to be honest, i’m really enjoying it. The operating system for this Nokia is really simple to use and it’s also almost totally customizable. It’s the perfect size and weight, although i do recommend getting one of those silicone surrounds, just in case…The speakers are awesome and the photo/video quality are the best I’ve seen in a phone of this price. The scrolling contacts bar is particularly handy. Wi-Fi is fantastic when your neighbor naively doesn’t password protect his connection. This site provide a free 4 gig memory stick!!! Summary: Best phone I’ve ever owned and would recommend to anyone who isn’t likely to drop it.
What Other Blogs Have To Say :
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Hands-On Photos The Nokia 5530 Xpressmusic arrived at The Nokia Blog for review. It’s the same device that was uncovered from Nokia Conversations’ Pass the Parcel game [...]
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic: Will The New Interface Win Over Youngsters? The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic follows in the footsteps of the top-rated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, expanding the touch XpressMusic phone range with a youthful device that has a solid stainless steel frame finish and comes in five vivid colors [...]
Nokia XpressMusic Phone Reviews If you are excitedly waiting for Nokia’s 5530 XpressMusic, then your wait is over as you can now avail the much-awaited music handset on Nokia [...]
Nokia Seizes Social Internet and Amplifies Music Experience At Nokia World 2009, the annual destination for people with passion for mobility, Nokia unveiled a combo that can change how people connect with each other and offer new and exciting ways to give everyone, everywhere, the power to make the most of every moment [...]
Nokia creates 3D mobile phone At the Nokia World event in Stuttgart the Finnish phone maker is demonstrating a Nokia device that boasts a no-glasses-required 3D display [...]
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Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite Reviews
September 9th, 2009
The Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite is a budget priced mobile phone that is set to give the best selling LG Cookie a run for its money. The initially idea to charm your attention with the newborn Samsung S5230 is the slim and lustrous look. It’s substantial demonstrate screen is measured 3” diagonally and has a perseverance of 240×400 pixels with not many other keys apart from the screen on the front. Other than just beneficial looks this phone also has the screen facilitates both horizontal and vertical view, touch screen can be locked for gesture control to prevent any application getting activated by mistake. Handwriting recognition is yet one another feature that can be highlighted.
Other Features Include :
It comes with a memory card slot providing expandable memory and has a capacity of 8GB microSD memory card. Additionally offers 50 MB of internal memory.
3 megapixel camera
Comes with DNSe and supports multiple formats assuring sound ease and better quality
Music player that supports MP3, MWA and AAC
FM radio enabled
GPRS and EDGE technology are supported
Bluetooth with the help of A2DP permits ease in data transfer.
Can also be connected to computer and other devices with USB cables.
Samsung S5230 can also be connected to computer and other devices with USB cables.
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What Do Customers Have To Say :
Chris Says: I have this phone and must say it is almost perfect, but only almost the one thing it is lacking is a stylus, it has handwriting recognition but no stylus and so far I can’t find one which is specifically for the tocco lite and as all previous tocco’s where not to be used with a stylus there is no simple option and even once I get one it will have to dangle off the otherwise good looking phone.
Goodie Says: this phone looks great, i was hoping to buy it yesterday but wasnt 100% sure about it. i havent read any bad reviews yet. and was hoping if any one could tell me, likeLG cookie when you turn the phone to text on the full QWERTY keyboard. Does this phone do the same?
ellenii Say: Yes
Charlotte Says:
I got this phone 2 days ago. It’s a excellent touchscreen mobile and you text is easy and can be done either in portrait or turn the phone and use in landscape mode and text querty mode. It also had 12 spaces for speedialling entries that is more than normal. There is also an added bonus of GOOGLE maps which beening playing with. FAO: Chris who needs a stylus try amazon.co.uk or ebay. Still a great phone without a stylus.
Jay Says: hi there,
i just got this fone today but cant seem to be able to take the back cover off! iv been trying for almost n hour now. the manual is useless it just shows sum arrows. could som1 help me plzzzz! thnkz
Rosie Says: omg, lol
i got mine this morning and took ages trying to work out how!
you literally just have to push!
but now i’m trying to take it off again and i can’t do it either
not cool :’(
other than that I love this phone – other than the stylus issue mentioned above it is so much easier to use than the cookie(LG) 9.5 out of 10
1/2 taken off for stiff battery cover and lack of stylus!!!
Natalieee Says:
Its my birthday on 9/11 (friday) and so ive only had about 10 minutes whilst i set up my phone for my mum and dad before they could charge it and wrap it, but mine came off easily ( once i realise i had to take the plasic film off) (:
may Says:
im planning to get this phone instead of the lg cookie is this phone better or not? and is there any bad features about it??? =-$
Shawwty Says:
OMFG,
I Gott Thiss Phone For Today For My Birthday
Its Amazingg
No Bad Reviews
Im Glad I Chose It Instead Of The LG Cookie
The LG Cookie Isnt Anything Near As Good As The Tocco Lite
sally Says:
HI!!! I just got this phone two days ago! it is so great! it is my first touch so i was i little worried, and it is fantastic!!!! you text easy, you search easy! everything is perfect!! im so glad i didnt choose the lg cookie!!
sabian Says:
bought this phone with some birthday money, couple ‘a days ago im only 13 and its really easy to use good camera,sound quality and everything else is good too! was cheap as well only £98.97p
sue Says:
Love the phone got mine yesterday on vodafone, one problem do not seem to be able to switch blue tooth off has anyone else had this problem? and any ideas on how to do it please?
Rhiannon Says:
Go to the menu, applications and then bluetooth. There should be a picture of a phone with a bluetooth sign on it in a blue circle with a circle pattern behind? You simply click on the picture of the phone and should get the message ‘Bluetooth deactivated’. I hope that helps!:)
Chloe Says:
I got this phone two weeks ago – It is amazing and I love it. It looks a lot more expensive that the Cookie! It is also easy to use (apart from getting the back off). It isn’t at all necessary to have a stylus, the touchscreen is amazingly responsive to fingers, and I hardly make mistakes – it just takes a bit of practice. Camera is also good quality, even if your hand shakes. The phone is so loud I can’t hold it to my ear in calls, despite turning it down. Ringtones can also be extremly loud. Music and other stuff (including PDF book files) can be downloaded onto the phone without even installing the software. Battery life is also great – it has only needed one charge so far, and I spend hours on it (however, it took 25 hours to full charge the first time!). No real problems – would have been great to have a standard headphone jack, but these ones are fine. Would give this phone 9.9999999 out of 10. My favourite phone I have ever had!
More Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite Reviews
What Other Blogs Have To Say :
Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite review – TheLinkExperts The Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite is a touchscreen phone that has been designed as a partner to the more expensive Samsung S5600. It may be an entry-level version but you’ll still find this a feature-packed and highly usable phone.
5 Million Samsung Star S5230 (Tocco Lite) Sold The South Korean company Samsung has just announced that its popular touch screen handset, Samsung Star S5230, sold over 5 million units since it went on sale the previous quarter. The Star 5230, also known as the Tocco Lite in some markets, is the fastest model in Samsung’s history to reach the milestone.
Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Samsung Star S5230/Tocco Lite Nokia 5530 Samsung Star Samsung star is not a direct 5530 competitor, but I found that many cellphone buyers are confused between Nokia 5530 and Samsung Star . So, i decided to write a post to clarify their doubts [...]
Mobile News and Mobile Info With all the different versions of the device, Samsung is well on its way to reach itsmilestone to sell 10 million units of its all-touchscreen S5230 Star feature phone, which is also known as Tocco Lite in the UK.
Free Theme For Samsung Tocco Lite S5230 Spongebob Squarepants is very cool theme for Samsung Tocco Lite S5230, check it out if you own Samsung Tocco Lite.
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Mobile Phones Survey
September 5th, 2009
In times of recession, hang on to your mobiles!
There was a time, very long ago now, when telephones were considered luxuries. But today, the mobile phone is ubiquitous. No matter where you go, you’re followed by the ringing of the mobile phone. Perhaps you thought the global economic crisis would have put a spoke in mobile phone sales, but, and here’s the shocker, people would rather cut back on holidays than fancy mobiles!
It’s true: in a survey of 862 Britons conducted by Ofcom, 40% said they would cut down on vacations and dining out, while only 19% would compromise on their technological indulgences. This may be attributable to the fact that a mobile phone is a one-time purchase whose value spreads out tangibly over a considerable period of time, as opposed to that 2-week vacation in Greece whose only long-term value is in photographs and memories. But does this fondness for technology extend only to phones?
Apparently not. Mobile broadband service, mobile video and mobile music downloads
are also going very strong; people still need their daily dose of the idiot box and are willing to forego expensive vacations to keep themselves entertained. That Britons just can’t do without their communication technology mod-cons is what the Ofcom survey seems to indicate.
But just because the people want it doesn’t mean they’re willing to pay anything for it. What the recession means is that people are more careful about spending on mobile phones; they’re reading the fine print before they buy, and choosing the scheme that appeals to them the most. Customers, for example, to get a best mobile offer are compromising on mobile handset quality in favour of lower outgoing call charges or even taking on longer-term schemes because of the cheaper rates they entail. This just means the challenge to the phone manufacturing and mobile service providers industry is to provide the most value for money.
As is usual, the trend can never become the rule of thumb. The phenomenal success of the iPhone and the Nokia N97, both high-end, expensive electronic devices, is a direct contrast to the ideas expressed above. Contradictory aspects of the same coin, but it is food for thought. In any case, the choice is a win-win for the mobile phone industry which doesn’t seem to be going down any time soon!
And who would have thought you’d get so much out of buying a simple mobile phone? You can get a free Playstation 3 or Dell Inspiron 17 laptop, among other FREE gifts, if you simply make the right decision. From the Auto Cashback phones, phones with free insurance, Pay As U Go phones right through to the high-end handsets such as the HTC Touch HD, Nokia 5530 XpressMusic or Samsung Tocco Lite on the O2 600, another popular choices to buy.
From The Blogosphere :
Nokia announces Music Store for India Nokia has now launched their music store in India at Nokia Music Connects in association with Music Matters, and Indiatelevision.com reports screenindia.
Skype iPhone application updated Skype has updated its iPhone app, bringing with it a number of new features that are likely to rattle o2 and AT&T in the UK and US.
TomTom’s iPhone Car Kit Delayed Well it’s official, TomTom’s much anticipated iPhone car kit accessory will not make it out this summer like the company initially had planned. Rather, it has been delayed until October according to their wbsite’s FAQ page.
Mobile broadband often works out cheaper for students, Ofcom says With students across the country heading off to university – or at least seriously thinking about it in the next couple of months – Ofcom has released a student guide to staying connected
Samsung expecting OLED laptops in Q3 2010 It’d be about a year late according to an earlier roadmap, but Samsung at IFA this week proclaimed its intention to adopt OLED for its laptop lineup as soon as the screens are commercially available – "probably sometime Q3 next year"..
HTC Touch HD 2 to run Android instead of Windows Mobile HTC is working on a sequel to its popular Touch HD handset, but the manufacturer is planning on making a few changes to the sequel. Perhaps the biggest difference is that the new version will be running on the Android OS.
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