Nokia 5330 XpressMusic review
Network and connections
Here's a new phone from Nokia's XpressMusic series. This is the 5330, equipped with a Quadband GSM network receiver on frequencies of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz. This way, signal coverage is optimal everywhere, also thanks to UMTS support. There's an internal modem, which allows you to surf the Web really fast, with GPRS/EDGE data traffic management. The HTML browser will take care of opening pages without any problem. Very handy is Bluetooth, for exchanging files with other devices. Or the USB 2.0 data cable to connect directly to your home PC.
Design and features
The design is minimal, with flat and glossy surfaces. The lines are simple, but still manage to give the device an elegant and refined style. The body opens as a Slider, revealing a standard alphanumeric keyboard inside. The upper part is occupied by the screen, a 2.4-inch QVGA TFT, capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. On the body are the classic Nokia function keys, for easily managing content, as well as some dedicated to audio functions. The dimensions are compact, 14 mm thick for 113 grams of weight. This way it can always be kept in your pocket, without sacrificing comfort. The sales package includes the USB data cable and stereo earphones from the music series.
Main features
Nokia is famous for the simplicity of its devices, intuitive to use with clear and straightforward menus. The features are absolutely complete, with an advanced address book for contacts, an organizer to better manage appointments, calculator, currency converter and alarm clock. These are just the standard features, because thanks to Java support it's possible to install compatible applications, to better customize your device. It's also possible to write quickly, from simple SMS to longer E-mails, thanks to T9 support. It's also possible to manage attachments, with the Pocket Office package. The voice sector offers integrated hands-free, voice recorder, voice calling and multiconference support. It's also possible to make video calls, thanks to the dedicated front camera.
Entertainment and multimedia
The XpressMusic series has always stood out for its outstanding musical qualities, offering high audio quality, both with the dedicated stereo earphones and with external speakers. So the multimedia player supports practically every type of audio and video format, to faithfully reproduce your favorite files. The available memory is 70 MB, further expandable via microSD type cards. There's also an AM/FM radio receiver, to listen to radio stations at any time. On the back of the device is the digital camera, with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. The dedicated functions allow you to get excellent quality photographs, with integrated Zoom and Flash. Interesting is the chip for the GPS receiver, to use the 5330 as a satellite navigator through Nokia Maps. Operation is guaranteed for up to 350 hours in Stand-by.