Nokia 5800 XpressMusic: specifications and reviews

Today we will talk about the phone Nokia 5800. This device is marked by an emphasis on music. With all the advantages, the price of this unit is whiter than it is available.

Positioning

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic - is primarily a youth model, but it will suit people and adults. In this case, the device is relatively strict design. Positioning looks like this: a cheap touch phone that focuses on music.

Design, dimensions, controls

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a candy bar. The material of the body is plastic. The build quality is decent. When squeezing, there are no crunches. As for the quality of materials, it is on an average level. The back panel is decorated with a pattern. The size of the device is 111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm and weighs 109 grams. The device is not too thick. There is a hole for a special strap, it will help to carry the device on your arm or neck. Color solutions are classic - red, blue, and also black. The back surface is decorated with a pattern. On the sides there is a bright edging, combined with the color of the case. He is poured into the light. The right side has placed the paired volume control button, the screen and keyboard lock button, the camera startup element.

The stylus is located near the bottom edge. There are two in the set - the main and spare. The stylus is familiar, made of plastic and comfortable enough. Problems with it does not arise.

The left side places two slots, which are covered with plugs, the first - for installing microSD, the second - for the SIM-card. It is necessary to tell about one interesting feature of the phone. It's hard to open the SIM card slot by hand, for this you should use the stylus, thanks to this decision the procedure turns into an easy and simple one.

On top there is a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, a charger input of 2 mm and a microUSB, covered with a plastic plug. A pair of stereo speakers are located on the left, their holes are almost invisible and taken away with a special metal mesh. Note that the kit came in a cover for the phone, it is not very expensive and is made of soft plastic.

The phone has a built-in proximity sensor, it locks the display while approaching the face. SIM is inserted from the side. Remove the card, if the phone works, it is impossible without improvised means. The fact is that under the battery there is a slot through which you should remove the SIM using the stylus.

Display

The Nokia 5800 has an incredibly high-quality screen. It covers a plastic protective surface. You can work with your hand, mediator or stylus. The display has a decent resolution, a diagonal (3.2 inches), picture quality and characteristics. The aspect ratio in this case is 16: 9. The resolution is 640 x 360 pixels. The screen displays 16 million shades. The picture is bright and juicy. The display is convenient. The screen turns automatically, proceeding from the position of the case. This action takes less than a second. The display is slightly recessed into the case. There are side edges along the edges. During finger scrolling, the finger can touch the restriction. Unpleasant sensations do not cause this. The screen remains readable in the sun. However, it can "blur" under direct rays. The screen simultaneously puts fourteen text lines and three service lines. It is ideal for viewing large lists, photos and videos.

Keyboard, information input

On the front panel of Nokia 5800 Music there are 3 hardware keys: menu, hang-up and call. From any menu you can go up one level. To do this, click on "End".

You can enter text in one of three ways. The first option is a conventional keyboard, assuming successive pressing of buttons. It simulates the familiar phones on the touch screen. This keyboard works exclusively with the vertical orientation of the device, it is easy to operate with one hand.

An important note about the Nokia 5800 software. The firmware supports all the many language packs available on the S60.

The next type of keyboard is miniQWERTY, it is available in any orientation. During the selection of the letter, its symbol is highlighted and at the same time it increases.

The third type is a QWERTY keyboard. It can only be used in a horizontal position. The keys are comfortable. The set can be carried out with both hands. In the case of predicative input, the word is emphasized, by pressing it you can select an analogue. Handwriting recognition works great with a stylus. The device vibrates when pressed and provides feedback. Erroneous pressures are rare. The screen responds well. The ability to use the QWERTY keyboard in all menus can be called a big plus.

Battery

The Nokia 5800 Express uses the BL-5J - a 1320 mAh Li-Ion battery. According to the manufacturer, the phone can provide 8.8 hours of talk time or 400 hours of waiting. Battery charging time is within an hour and a half.

Performance

The processor in the Nokia 5800 is ARM11 at 369 MHz. Optimization of the operating system plays an important role in the speed of any mobile device. When working with Symbian, a high-power processor is not required. The phone shows animation effects, high speed, no failures.

Memory

The amount of RAM in the Nokia 5800 is 128 MB. To save personal data, 81 MB is provided. Memory card for 8 GB - included. You can additionally purchase media even on 32 GB.

Other Features

The Nokia 5800 has four USB modes. Data Transfer displays the device's memory, as well as removable media. Drivers are not required. The operating system recognizes the phone automatically.

PC Suite is a mode designed to work with the program with the same name, which provides access to the whole multitude of phone functions. Among them, it should be noted the possibility of full data backup. The transfer of photos is carried out in the Image Transfer mode. To transfer multimedia data, there is a separate function. It's called Media Transfer. The transmission speed of information reaches 5 MB / s. Bluetooth version 2.0. EDR is supported. The transmission speed of information via the Bluetooth interface varies within 100 Kb / s.

The device provides support for Wi-Fi. Basic safety standards are included, and the settings are maximum. There is a master of Wi-Fi networks. The tool is able to search, and also connect in background mode. In the device there is a program Nokia Maps. You can scroll the map in it by touching it.

For the name XpressMusic there are all the prerequisites, including a set of good quality headphones. However, the sound can be made even better by using a third-party headset. Many formats are supported. For MP3 there are various bitrates, among which there is also VBR. In case of synchronization with WMP, it is possible to use protected DRM-files.

The controls, title and songwriter are displayed. Progressive rewinding is implemented. During the change of equalizers, the sound quality is also significantly transformed. Six such solutions are preset. Each of the equalizers is 8-way. They can be customized according to personal preferences. The default sound can not be adjusted. This equalizer is an exception.

Entertainment and reviews

So we figured out the basic capabilities of the Nokia 5800, games for this phone also exist. Let's discuss some of them. First of all, our attention deserves Rage of mages. Here we have to act as a hero, in the team of which - 4 characters, while each is endowed with important skills.

Sports fans can pay attention to the game Street Soccer World Tour. This is street football. The game is compact and at the same time high-quality.

As an autosimulator, consider the Crash Arena 3D. In the game we have to manage the classic car. It is important not to get into an accident.

Now we need to discuss a game called Tanchiki. There are incredible battles of military equipment. We have to defend the headquarters and destroy enemy tanks.

Lovers of adventure can pay attention to the game "The Soul of the Demon." Here we have to face evil. In the hands of the main character - a system of aiming, a sword and a gun.

In the genre of strategy, consider the game "Townspeople 5". The action takes place in a magical world. We have to fight with mages and dragons, and also use potions and conjure.

Fans of puzzles can experience their strength in the game Brain Challenge 2 Stress Management. This is an ideal logic simulator. Here there are both scientific puzzles and life situations, for example, car repairs.

With games figured out, now let's see what they write about the phone in the reviews of its owners. Among the weak points is usually called the stylus of an unsuccessful form. The advantages are usually called a good screen, multimedia capabilities, interface, camera, sound, convenience of the virtual keyboard. Now you know everything you need about the Nokia 5800 phone.