In early 2013, Nokia Asha 210 went on sale. Despite the fact that this model was introduced more than a year ago, it is still successfully sold. Technical specifications, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the product - that's what will be discussed in this article.
About line
Conventionally, Nokia products are currently divided into three segments. The first of these are entry-level devices that only allow you to make calls and receive (or send) SMS. They are designated by three or four digits. They are colloquially referred to simply as "dialers". The second group of devices is the Asha line. It includes inexpensive and affordable devices. They have basic functionality, which is quite enough for everyday use. As it is easy to understand from the name, Nokia Asha 210 belongs to this group of devices. The third segment is the Lumiya line of smartphones. Basically, this manufacturer produces devices running the Windows operating system (although there are exceptions). At the same time, suchdevices allow you to solve almost all tasks. But their cost is many times higher.
Filling
Outstanding technical specifications Nokia Asha 210 can not boast. It is not surprising. The device belongs to the intermediate class. It has all the necessary features, but nothing more. The main "chip" of this gadget is a full-fledged keyboard of the "YTSUKEN" format (in the English version it is referred to as QWERTY). That is, each individual character has its own key. It is convenient for some subscribers to communicate with the help of such devices (for example, in social networks), and this gadget is primarily focused on them. An additional bonus is support for two SIM cards in standby mode. There is also the possibility of playing MP3 songs and listening to radio stations. The latter can only be done with headphones connected, which in this case are an antenna. The camera in this device is more than modest - only 2 megapixels. You don’t have to expect phenomenal shots from it, but if necessary, you can get a fairly high-quality shot with it. The diagonal of the screen is quite small - only 2.4 inches. At the same time, its resolution is 240 pixels high and 320 pixels wide. There is no support for touch input. The type of matrix used is TFT. Of course, not the best option for today, but this disadvantage is compensated by the democratic cost in comparison with analogues. The current price is $85. Forcomparison: a similar device from BlackBerry costs several times more - $ 350. Of course, it is positioned as a smartphone. But the lack of software for the QNX operating system will not allow it to fully reveal its potential. So it turns out that the device from Nokia is not so much inferior to this smartphone, and the price differs significantly, which is important.
Communications
Let's continue the review of Nokia Asha 210 Dual and consider all available ways to connect to this device. And here the affairs of the monitored device are excellent. There is support for Wi-Fi (to connect to the global Web) and Bluetooth (allows you to transfer data to other similar devices). There is no support for third generation networks, but there is only GSM, that is, 2G. Taking into account the special technology for compressing Internet pages by the built-in browser, a speed of several hundred kilobytes per second is quite enough for comfortable viewing of content. Also, the device is equipped with a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting an external speaker system. For charging and connecting to a computer, a microUSB connector is used, which today has become the standard for most mobile devices.
Memory
Nokia Asha 210 Dual is in bad shape with built-in memory. The reviews of numerous owners of such gadgets all over the Internet are another confirmation of this. Integrated into the telephone only 32 kilobytes, which is quite small. The only way to solve the existing problem is to install an external cardmicroSD memory. The phone is equipped with a corresponding connector and supports drives up to 32 GB. Therefore, when buying a new such device, it is imperative to purchase it. Otherwise, it will not be possible to fully reveal the capabilities of this device. There is no other way to increase the amount of memory in this device.
Soft
This line of mobile phones uses a pre-installed operating system. It is also called propriety. In our case, this is "Series 40". This limits the functionality of Nokia Asha 210. Applications that can be installed on a mobile phone are only compatible with this platform. In the basic configuration, there are standard programs that allow you to fully work in such popular social networks as Twitter and Facebook. The rest of the applications will have to be installed either from the Nokia specialized store or from third-party sources. The latter option is not recommended, since malware can also get onto the phone along with such software. Certain criticisms are caused by synchronization with a personal computer using the PC Suite utility. Taking into account the fact that Nokia has been taken over by Microsoft and all developments of the Asha line are being phased out, there is no reason to expect changes for the better in this direction. But the problem of data transmission can be solved with the help of Wi-Fi technology. It functions flawlessly in this phone.
Case
Now let's take a look at the body of Nokia Asha 210. The review without this will definitely be incomplete. All modern models of this manufacturer are equipped with multi-colored plastic cases. This device is no exception in this regard. Now on sale there are yellow, blue, black and white modifications. It should be noted right away that scratches and dirt easily “stick” to them. So immediately you need to buy a case and a protective film. Case type - monoblock.
Battery
The phone comes with a 1200 milliamp/hour battery. Its capacity is enough for a whole day of active communication using Nokia Asha 210. Reviews of the owners of this mobile phone only confirm this. With a less intense load, its resource will last for 3-4 days. When playing an MP3 song or listening to the radio, it will ensure the operation of the device for 24 hours. Be that as it may, the battery is the strong point of this device.
Results
Regarding the prospects of Nokia Asha 210, everything is already clear. This model, like the brand itself, will go into oblivion in the foreseeable future. Smartphones and more advanced mobile phones are getting cheaper. As a result, it is unprofitable to sell such entry-level devices. Therefore, only stocks remain. If you want to become a happy owner of this gadget, then you need to hurry. And so - a good device at a reasonable price, and even with the support of two SIM cards. It has the following disadvantages: lack of built-in memory, weak camera, small screen andproblems with connecting to a PC through specialized software. In most cases, these concerns are either unimportant (for example, regarding the camera or a small screen), or they can be resolved without problems. At the same time, the price of $ 85 is quite affordable for Nokia Asha 210. The review can be safely ended here.
