The Nokia X6 Is A Desireable Handset
The Nokia X6 Is A Desireable Handset
The Nokia have set their sights on the entertainment side of things with the new X6. Boasting a versatile media player, Wi-Fi Internet access and heaps of internal storage, along with a five mega pixel camera, it certainly appears to ticks all the boxes.
High quality display of on screen images is achieved thanks to the ability to display up to 16M colours within a pixel layout of 360x 640. TFT capacitive touch screen technology offers an interactive and engaging means of navigating their Symbian user interface. The screen is manufactured from scratch resistant glass which protects it from everyday wear and tear. Both an accelerometer and proximity sensor are included within the screen, carrying out various functions.
In order to provide the Nokia X6 with optimum levels of connectivity, a number of various connectivity options are employed. In order to stay connected to cellular networks, class 32 versions of both GPRS & EDGE are utilised. In areas covered by 3G, access to the Internet is provided courtesy of an HSDPA connection at speeds of up to 3.6 mega bytes per second. Where available, Wi-Fi Technology utilises the signals provided by local wireless Internet routers in order to provide a faster web browsing experience at broadband speeds. In order to connect to a range of other devices such as compatible phones and computers, both Bluetooth and micro USB connections are included. By utilising these, users can carry out various tasks such as backing up contact information and transferring media files.
Initially, it may seem odd that a micro SD slot is not included in the handset. However, there simply is no need for one thanks to a whopping 32 GB of internal storage which can store a vast amount of files and data.
The versatile media player combined with a number of pre-installed games (along with access to a library of downloadable games) and a stereo FM radio player offer a number of entertainment options. Productivity features include a handy organiser, voice command/dial and a photo editor.
The dimensions of the Nokia X6 are 111x 51x 13.8 mm making it perfectly sized for comfort of use, whilst its light weight of just 126 grams makes it a pocket friendly handset.
Users are alerted to incoming calls and text messages via vibration and ringing with the option to download polyphonic ringtones and utilises MP3 music files as ringtones. By assigning MP3 files as ringtones, users have the option to customise their handset in order to hear the song of their choice each and every time the phone rings. Effective handsfree communication is easily achieved thanks to a built in speakerphone equipped with stereo speakers, and a 3.5 mm audio Jack.
The Nokia X6 boasts an impressive five mega pixel digital camera which is supplied with a wealth of image enhancing features. These include Autofocus, dual LED flash and a video light. Video can be shot in VGA quality at 30 frames per second, along with secondary filming in QCIF quality at 15 frames per second.
The Nokia certainly seem to have hit the nail on the head with the X6 as far as appeal to the entertainment fans is concerned. This demographic of mobile phone user are sure to be impressed by the spec list.
bwone.com twitter.com LG’s first phone for T-Mobile in the US the Sentio is your basic dumbphone that looks to be simple and pack great features. LG Provides us this this device to experience the product for our own independent review The Sentio doesn’t come with much when it comes to accessories as its mainly just the wall charger and a pair of micro USB stereo headphones with mic. The phone comes with a 900 mAH battery and no storage card but it does take micro SD. As far as hardware the device is actually pretty light but doesn’t’ feel cheep in the hand. Not too many buttons on the side besides a volume rocker, multi-function key, camera button and power button. There are 3 big buttons on the for send, end/power and a back button. The buttons are below a 3 inch screen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. It comes with a 3.0 Megapixel camera no flash and has fast 3G data speeds of HSPA 7.2 mbps Overall good hardware for a low end phone. What will be the test is how the software makes it all work together.
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