Philips E210 review
Network and connections
Philips offers a lower-mid range phone, equipped with practical and essential functions. The network receiver is GSM Dualband, able to work on the frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz. Signal quality is fairly good, even though it suffers from limitations at a worldwide level. As for wireless, Bluetooth connectivity is present. You can also use the USB data cable to sync with your home PC. In addition, it is possible to browse the Web thanks to the internal modem, with GPRS packet traffic management. The dedicated WAP browser then allows for the display of pages.
Design and features
The lines are simple but still well cared for. The body is a classic Candybar, with simple lines softened at the edges. The front hosts the screen, a CSTN with a maximum display of 65,000 colors. Just below is the standard alphanumeric keyboard, with a clickable directional pad. The dimensions are absolutely compact, precisely to offer greater portability and ease of use. The thickness is in fact 13.9 mm, with a weight of 71 grams. The sales package contains the essentials: battery charger, user manual and earphones.
Main features
From an entry-level phone one cannot expect high-level operability. However, the basic functions are complete and practical to use. Starting with the address book for contacts, or also the agenda to organize your appointments, the calendar and the alarm clock. For the voice sector, on the other hand, you can count on the built-in speakerphone, the voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing. Writing messages is convenient thanks to T9, so as to best manage SMS and multimedia messages.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features complete the balanced offer of the Philips E210. You can listen to your favorite music thanks to the mp3 player present on the device. It is also possible to receive your favorite radio stations thanks to the AM/FM antenna. There is also the built-in camera, in VGA resolution; it proves handy in moments of need, even though the image quality is not high. The lithium battery also guarantees good autonomy: up to 500 hours in Stand-by.