Today we will talk about the Nokia 5800 phone. This device has an accentuated musical orientation. With all the advantages, the price of this device is whiter than affordable.
Positioning
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is primarily a youth model, but it will also suit adults. At the same time, the device has a relatively strict design. Positioning looks like this: a cheap touch phone that is focused on music.
Design, dimensions, controls
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a monoblock. The case material is plastic. Build quality is decent. When squeezed, there are no crunches. As for the quality of materials, it is average. 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 wear the device on the arm or neck. Classic colors - red, blue and black. The back surface is decorated with a pattern. On the sides there is a bright edging, combined with the color of the case. It shimmers in the light. The right side placed a paired volume rocker,screen lock button and keyboard, camera launcher element.
The stylus is near the bottom edge. There are two of them in the kit - the main one and the spare one. The stylus is familiar, made of plastic and quite comfortable. There are no problems with it.
The left side holds two slots, which are covered with plugs, the first one is for installing microSD, the second one is for a SIM card. It is necessary to tell about one interesting feature of the phone. It is difficult to open the SIM card slot with your hand, for this you should use a stylus, thanks to this solution, the procedure becomes easy and straightforward.
At the top there is a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, a 2 mm charger input and microUSB, covered with a plastic cap. A pair of stereo speakers is located on the left, their holes are almost invisible and are covered with a special metal mesh. Note that the kit includes a phone case, it is not very expensive and is made of soft plastic.
The phone has a built-in proximity sensor that blocks the display when you approach your face. SIM is inserted from the side. It is impossible to remove the card if the phone is working without improvised means. The fact is that there is a slot under the battery, through which the SIM should be removed using the stylus.
Display
The Nokia 5800 received an incredibly high-quality screen. It is covered with a plastic protective surface. You can work with your hand, pick or stylus. The display has a decent resolution, diagonal (3.2 inches), picture quality andcharacteristics. The aspect ratio in this case is 16:9. The resolution is 640 x 360 pixels. The screen displays 16 million colors. The picture is bright and juicy. The display is comfortable. The screen rotates automatically based on the position of the case. This action takes less than a second. The display is slightly recessed into the case. Edges are provided along the edges. While scrolling, your finger may touch the limit. It does not cause any discomfort. The screen remains readable in the sun. However, it can "blind" in direct rays. Fourteen text lines and three service lines fit on the screen at the same time. It is ideal for viewing large lists, photos and videos.
Keyboard, input information
There are 3 hardware keys on the front panel of Nokia 5800 Music: menu, end call and call. From any menu you can get to the level up. To do this, click on "End".
Enter text in one of three ways. The first option is a regular keyboard, which involves sequential button presses. It imitates familiar phones on a touch screen. This keyboard works only with the vertical orientation of the device, it is easy to operate with one hand.
Important note about Nokia 5800 software. The firmware supports all the many language packs available on the S60.
The next type of keyboard is miniQWERTY, available in any orientation. When a letter is selected, its symbol is highlighted and increases at the same time.
The third type is the QWERTY keyboard. It can only be used in a horizontal position. The keys are comfortable. The set can be carried out with two hands. In the case of predictive input, the word is underlined, by clicking on it you can select an analogue. Handwriting recognition works great with a stylus. The device vibrates when pressed and provides feedback. Mistakes are rare. The screen is responsive. The ability to use the QWERTY keyboard in all menus can be called a big plus.
Battery
The Nokia 5800 Express uses BL-5J, a 1320 mAh lithium-ion battery. According to the manufacturer, the phone can provide 8.8 hours of talk time or 400 hours of standby. Battery charging time is within one and a half hours.
Performance
The processor in the Nokia 5800 is ARM11 at 369 MHz. Optimization of the operating system plays an important role in the performance of any mobile device. When working with Symbian, a powerful processor is not required. The phone shows animation effects, high speed, no crashes.
Memory
The amount of RAM in the Nokia 5800 is 128 MB. 81 MB is provided for saving personal data. 8 GB memory card included. You can additionally purchase media even up to 32 GB.
Other features
The Nokia 5800 has four USB operating modes. Data Transfer displays the device's memory as well as removable media. Drivers are not required. The operating system recognizes the phoneautomatically.
PC Suite is a mode designed to work with the program of the same name, which provides access to all the many functions of the phone. Among them, it should be noted the possibility of a full data backup. 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 data transfer rate reaches 5 Mb/s. The Bluetooth version is 2.0. EDR supported. The speed of information transfer via the Bluetooth interface varies within 100 Kb/s.
The device supports Wi-Fi. The main security standards are included, while the settings are maximum. There is a Wi-Fi network wizard. The tool is capable of searching as well as connecting in the background. The handset has Nokia Maps. You can scroll the map in it by touching it.
For the name XpressMusic, there are all the prerequisites, including the bundled headphones of good quality. However, the sound can be made even better by using a third-party headset. Many formats are supported. For MP3, various bitrates are provided, among which there is also VBR. In case of synchronization with WMP, DRM-protected files can be used.
Controls, song title and author are shown on the display. Implemented progressive rewind. During the change of equalizers, the sound quality is also significantly transformed. There are 6 such solutions preinstalled. Each ofequalizers 8-band. They can be customized according to personal preferences. The default sound cannot be adjusted. This equalizer is an exception.
Entertainment and Reviews
So we figured out the main features of Nokia 5800, games for this phone also exist. Let's discuss some of them. First of all, Rage of mages deserves our attention. Here we have to act as a hero, in whose team there are 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 yet high quality.
As a car simulator consider Crash Arena 3D. In the game we have to drive a classic car. It is important not to get into an accident.
Now we should discuss the game called "Tanks". Incredible battles of military equipment take place here. We have to protect the headquarters and destroy enemy tanks.
Adventurers may want to check out the Demon Soul game. Here we have to confront evil. In the hands of the protagonist - an aiming system, a sword and a pistol.
In the strategy genre, consider the game "Citizens 5". The action takes place in a magical world. We have to fight with magicians and dragons, as well as use potions and conjure.
Puzzle lovers can try their hand at Brain Challenge 2 Stress Management. This is the perfect logic trainer. There are both scientific puzzles and lifesituations such as car repairs.
We figured out the games, now let's see what the owners write about the phone in the reviews. Among the weaknesses, the stylus is usually called an unsuccessful form. As advantages, a good screen, multimedia capabilities, interface, camera, sound, convenience of a virtual keyboard are most often called. Now you know everything you need to know about the Nokia 5800.
