Updated 15 Feb, 2012, 9:55 am IST

REVIEWS / SMARTPHONES / NOKIA

Nokia 5700 XpressMusic

24 Jul, 2007, 5:30 pm IST | Shayne Rana | Smartphones

Connecting People
The 5700 is a 3G enabled phone that uses EDGE for net connectivity. The browser is not different from any of the other S60 phones out there today. It has an option for a page preview and I do like the mouse style pointer. Gives the browser a bit of a PC feel to it. This phone is also set up with Nokia’s GPS software so all you need to do is get the Bluetooth GPS module that’s an external device and you’re good to go. Of course you can also download Google maps for a less detailed layout.

Nokia’s 5700 is also Bluetooth A2DP compatible and the depending on the headphones or earphones you’re using the music experience is great! I tested on two different headsets and enjoyed the quality and output from both. Apart from Bluetooth v2.0 the 5700 is also equipped with infrared and USB v2.0 connectivity. So it’s easy to transfer files and back up your data. The phone can also be used as a modem in USB mode and it’s also equipped with Push To Talk technology.

Other features
With regards to other features the 5700 is pretty average. Nothing that’s out of the ordinary. It has a converter, calculator, notes and a calendar to save dates, memos and reminders along with an alarm function. There are plenty of themes out there that would really enhance the already cool design of this phone. So go nuts. Another great feature is the 3D ringtone option that gives you a few options for enhancing the ringtone you may have chosen. Settings in this feature include Sound Trajectory that gives you settings like – Fly-by, or zig-zag etc. that just makes your tone a little better. There’s also a speed control for these effects.

Some of the preinstalled games are great. They really help pass time away. There’s the Marble game that’s like the ever popular Luxor styled games on the PC, 3D snakes of course and City Bloxx. You can get more though. There are also plenty of help features like the settings wizard and transfer options that allow you to systematically make changes to the settings and transfer data in a more efficient form.

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