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Connectivity With a handset like this that looks like it could be a CEO’s best friend the absence of Wi-Fi makes a little difference. It’s got everything else from 3G connectivity to basic EDGE/GPRS support as well as Bluetooth for data transfer and A2DP for use with s Stereo BT headset. So why not include Wi-Fi? The browser doesn’t have any new tricks. For those who prefer it, you can choose to use Opera’s version that’s also part of the features set. It’s optimized to handle the display. Social Networkers will be pleased to find widgets for Facebook, MySpace, MSN Messenger and Share on Ovi all present for uploading images or staying in the loop with online friends. The Downloads section is also available for getting more content for the device however the lack of an Ovi Store shortcut is a little odd. The handset is also easily capable of setting up your POP/IMAP email accounts. The 6700 is also equipped with its own GPS antenna that gets support from the net through A-GPS. The new Maps application is so much better than the previous version with very clear cut options to choose from. It does take a quite a while locating satellites but once it’s ready, it’s easy to use and quite handy. Of course it’s a three months free try-and-buy situation as usual but you can’t have everything. Misc. Features The handset is equipped with a few other relevant functions besides the regular World Clock, Converter and other Organizer applications that include a Stopwatch and Countdown Timer. Then there are quite a few games pre-loaded with the option to add more. Voice Commands can also be allotted to features. They aren’t extremely receptive and considering the noise level in the city it’s not always easy to get the handset to easily recognize what you’ve told it to do, so to speak. Camera The 6700’s 5 megapixel camera comes with an LED flash and video recording that goes up to a 352 x 288 pixel resolution (VGA at 15 frames). Settings are bare minimum and include White balance, Brightness level, timer and a few effects. It lacks geotagging although the handset has a GPS antenna. Image quality is quite good. There's a fair amount of clarity with most images taken in regular lighting conditions. Low light images aren't too great though and are quite average. Battery The battery life of the 6700 on a single charge, on an average, provided me with over two days of nominal usage. Standalone talktime was just a little over 4 hours which is pretty damn good. With GPS active you can expect to drain the battery a lot quicker than usual. In fact for some reason it drained the battery almost twice as fast as some other GPS enabled handsets.  The Bottom Line With a price tag of Rs. 13,599 (MOP), the 6700 offers quite a bit in terms of usability and exquisite design. I still think Wi-Fi should have been part of the picture but it’s still a good enough handset without it. The best part is its form gives it a really expensive look at an affordable price. A real class act in my book and quite worth the money. |
Tags: Series 40 , Luxury , 5 Megapixel , Nokia
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