Nokia C3-01 Touch and Type review

Network and connections
A very interesting phone, with a price that's not excessively high but with truly excellent functions. The Nokia C3-01 Touch And Type comes with a GSM Quadband network receiver with Dual Mode support, meaning it's able to also exploit UMTS frequencies. A phone that makes Internet connection its main weapon, to launch into the Web beyond every limit. For this reason the internal modem is equipped with HSDPA data traffic management, so as to reach a truly high speed; this way the HTML browser can open pages without problems. Or it's possible to connect to the Internet network also thanks to Wi-Fi support. Clearly the classic Bluetooth and USB data output are present.

Design and features
Simple but carefully crafted lines, soft on the edges to offer a comfortable and secure grip. The dimensions are all about portability: 11 mm of thickness and 100 grams of weight. A sturdy and lightweight body thanks to aluminum. The upper part is occupied by the 2.4-inch TFT screen. It is equipped with Resistive Touch Screen technology for optimal content management. Just below, the standard alphanumeric keyboard, with keys that are comfortable to use.

Main features
Internet browsing is unparalleled, with functions dedicated to video Streaming or Instant Messaging. Text writing is truly fast, thanks to T9 support. This way, composing short SMS or more elaborate E-mails will be child's play, also managing attachments with Pocket Office. The classic management functions like contact list and organizer for appointments are complete. Furthermore, it's possible to manage your own Web spaces, like Twitter or Facebook blogs, directly on the go. The integrated hands-free speaker offers good audio quality; moreover, video calls can be made.

Entertainment and multimedia
The entertainment sector is also complete, thanks to the 5 megapixel camera. This way it's possible to get stunning photographs, to be immediately retouched with the appropriate adjustments. The dedicated functions are also varied, from Zoom to LED Flash and autofocus. The available memory is abundant, 30 MB further expandable up to 32 GB with microSD cards. This way it's possible to store music, videos and files in quantity. The multimedia player will take care of faithfully reproducing every format. A device of such scope needs a notable battery; here then the 1050 mAh guarantee a duration of up to 405 hours in Stand-by.