Nokia has always been famous for its unusual design solutions. The model 7280 became the most noticeable of the company's devices. In this phone, the manufacturer showed all the greatness of his imagination.
Appearance
Reminds me of Nokia 7280 anything but definitely not a phone. Appearance can be confused with an MP3 player, this is facilitated by the arrangement of parts and a small display. The designers of the company did their best.
The Nokia 7280 mobile phone is made up of several components. The case uses suede, metal, rubber, fabric and ordinary plastic. Such a cocktail cannot be found in other devices. Even modern smartphones cannot match the variety of materials with 7280.
Adds zest and location of external details. The complete absence of a keyboard is intriguing, as well as tags with the company logo made of matter. Suede inserts are placed on the front and side panels. This decision made it possible to protect the speaker and add convenience when working with the device.
The controls are made of metal. The plate covering the card slot is also made of the same material. In fact, all metal partsperform an aesthetic role, but rubber - a protective one. There is only one fabric element, it is a label with the name of the company.
A curious feature of the design was the screen. When using the device, it does not particularly stand out, but in standby mode, the display instantly turns into a small mirror. This feature adds elegance to this little wonder.
At the bottom of the device is a connector for charging, a headset and a microphone. There is also a place for a strap. The upper part is empty at first glance, but the indicator is located here. Almost the entire top part starts flashing when messages are received. The backlight not only notifies you of missed events, but also adds a futuristic design.
The left side has become a haven for the SIM card, infrared port and speaker. The camera is located behind the cover. The controls, display and speaker are located on the front side.
Despite the unusual appearance, the device received the most familiar flaws. The red insert scratches quickly. Problems have not bypassed the display of the device. Fingerprints instantly appear on the mirror screen. This indicates the absence of any coverage. Glossy elements of the case also need constant cleaning.
7280 users will get not only a stylish device, but also a lot of problems. You will have to clean the case literally every day. However, for the sake of such an unusual device, it is worth sacrificing something.
Display
The Nokia 7280 cell phone received a miniature screen, only 30 by 16millimeters. Although the size does not cause much enthusiasm, it is quite sufficient to work with the device. The user can easily read as many as five lines of text.
The device received 104 by 208 pixels, which provides good screen quality. Naturally, the pixels are noticeable, but this does not cause much discomfort. Improves the impression of excellent brightness and 65 thousand colors. For a device released in 2004, the specifications are quite good.
There are some noticeable shortcomings in the Nokia 7280. The viewing angles leave much to be desired. With a slight tilt, the image is noticeably distorted. The sun will also become a problem for the user of the device. The display becomes very blind in bright light.
Camera
How to do without a camera in such an amazing device. Nokia 7280 received a "peephole" with a matrix of 0.3 megapixels. Now it is impossible to surprise with such a camera, but in 2004 it looked good. Pictures have a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. Accordingly, the quality of photographs leaves much to be desired. The 7280 lacks the ability to record video, which is quite logical with a 0.3 megapixel matrix.
The chamber is protected by a movable cover. However, the glossy part near the camera still suffers from scratches. A significant problem is the grains of sand that get between the lid and the camera, preventing smooth movement.
Autonomy
The battery life won't please Nokia 7280 users. This capacity is only enoughfor 3-4 hours of active use of the device. In standby mode, the phone can last for several days.
The most voracious in the Nokia 7280 is the display and communication. The only solution may be to replace the battery, but this will require disassembling the device.
Memory
Technical characteristics of the Nokia 7280, in contrast to its appearance, are not surprising. The device received only 52.4 megabytes of native memory. Not much even for an outdated device. The lack of a flash drive slot and a small amount of memory, unfortunately, does not allow using the device as a player.
Functionality
Nokia 7280 user will have access to the Internet using 10th class GPRS. There is also the possibility of data transfer via infrared.
The device has an MP3 player, but a small amount of memory will not allow you to enjoy a large number of songs. The installed FM player slightly improves the situation. The device is also equipped with a voice recorder.
Delivery set
Along with an extraordinary phone comes a no less unusual bundle. The Nokia 7280 set includes instructions, headset, charger, case, SIM holder, card removal tool.
Headphones are made in the usual style for the company, but have a leather insert, under which the button is sheltered. Naturally, the headset is stereo and provides high-quality sound. The charger turned out to be more strange. The massive adapter has a pouch that hides the entire cord.
Dismantling
If the battery needs to be replaced or the OK button needs to be replaced, the user can perform all the steps themselves. Disassembling the Nokia 7280 is quite simple, and the process begins by removing the card slot. Then you need to remove the movable cover. After that, the back panel snaps off. Now the user can also remove the front side of the machine.
Having got rid of the case, it is necessary to snap off the clips holding the phone's battery. After removing the battery, you can proceed to disconnect the camera cable. After that, clips are snapped off on the sides of the device. The phone decomposes into two halves, and then the screen cable is disconnected. Now you can remove the panel with connectors and the speaker. By pressing on the display, it can be pulled out of the slots. Lastly, the board and camera of the device are removed.
Positive Feedback
Owners first of all liked the appearance of Nokia 7280. The review of the design notes the unusualness even among other models of the manufacturer. We also paid attention to a huge variety of case materials. Although the phone is not particularly functional, but it will definitely emphasize the image of the user.
Positive quality is the ease of disassembly. Almost every owner is intuitively able to replace the battery or another part of the device.
Negative reviews
Most of all in the device upsets a small amount of memory. Having a slot for a flash drive, the phone could be used as a player. But 52.4 megabytes in the vinehacked the ability to use the MP3 player.
Also, autonomy is a painful place. Only 3 hours of talks force the user to charge the device again.
Bad camera also does not cause positive emotions. Of course, you shouldn't expect much from the 2004 device, but you might as well have abandoned it altogether.
For 7280 owners, typing will be a real feat. The necessary letters will have to be selected with a joystick. Most likely, you can forget about the message function or stock up on great patience.
Result
Nokia phones have always surprised fans with their unusual appearance. In 7280, the manufacturer even outdid himself. Of course, the device will not suit everyone, but it will definitely become a great addition to your style.
