Nokia N81 - is one of the newest Nokia smartphones. In sliders managed to accommodate a lot of functions, it is a quality player and dedicated keys for the games. In fact, the N81 is the first upstream oriented games and N-Gage platform.

Design

Carefully looking machine, you know that the engineers were no easy task. They have put an enormous amount of the controls and many components in a compact casing, umudrivshis leave a pleasant appearance.
Corpus rightly feels a bit fat, and massive. N81 weighs 140 grams, which is longer than Nokia N95 8 GB or even Nokia N80. By dimensions, it is comparable with the Nokia 6110 Navigator and other smartphones this form factor.
The upper halves slider very thin, slightly wider and higher bottom. Play between halves of almost none. Specifically, it is minimal and, in general, not critical. However, in a test sample, which falls to us earlier, the slider mechanism has been very badly eroded. Phone sold not so long ago, so the actual behavior through an impressive slider until the operation is difficult to judge. At kind of construction is sturdy, movements occur smoothly, and without tap the strengths of falls, therefore, assume that only a strong movement inherent in the test sample and has no place in the new devices.
Corpus is a metal chassis with lids from plastic markogo lacquer. Building and the overall ergonomics corps performed almost perfectly. Metal painted, but the paint on the resilience difficult to say. Plastic - with a black lacquer coating - relatively thin, but the quality.

The display, subjectively, it is better than the N95 or 6110 Navigator. The colors are very bright, lush, vibrant colors. Viewing Angle and other parameters are also images at the highest level.
Stereo speakers located on both sides of the hull. They covered the metal ribs and it looks quite impressive. Indeed, if this is not the best, some of the best and loud speakers ever proclaimed in phones. In the same 6110 Navigator installed loud dynamics and quality for the best playback quality voice support, but in this case the sound even louder and more qualitative. Even some multimedia notebooks may envy the volume of the earpiece.
The model used microUSB-connector to connect to the PC. For charging and connect the headphones are allocated interfaces.
A display on the small area located generally “constellation” buttons: two soft keys, buttons management challenges, four keys player, manager contour of the central Keys, keyboard multimedia menu, as well as buttons, and the abolition of the entrance to the main menu. Despite this abundant and close location of the elements cause inconvenience only one key. The whole big finger of fault, which when clicked, or the lower right-hand circuit manager hurt key player. Over time, this can be especially used to.
What is interesting, there is absolutely no discomfort when pressing to miniature silvery multimedia key menu towering middle of the sea the other keys. In the user manual, this button does not say, in every case where it is mentioned, it is drawn-out. But people close to Nokia, called this control button Anssi - in honor Anssi Vanjoki, the heads of Nokia multimedia unit, which invented the button and carousel menu that appears after clicking it.
Buttons “reception” and “Lights Out”, which ends keyboard nestled in the block, as Sydney without negative emotions.
Area around the circuit allows the administrator to manage player. Central hotkey combines the functions of the pad and buttons confirm the selection. In the latter case, the area is working as usual hardware key.
Navy Wheel functionality by default, it had to include a menu. Sensor works only in mediamenyu, galleries and player, and just to navigate through the lists. In the main menu or other programs is inactive.Even in the few cases where actual sensory panel, to use it is not always convenient. Area keyboard is very small, so the rotational motion of the resulting menu, perform inconvenient. Moreover, with the activated Navy Wheel is becoming more difficult to enjoy the basic functionality of central keys.
It would be much more relevant permit to use a touchscreen, for example, in your browser. Although in this case it is too small an area severely restricted the actions of the user. Perhaps the potential of the touch panel will be disclosed in future Nokia phones, but in this case, severely limited the user and disable function correctly - that is not hampered.
Except as described buttons, there are two more - loud and keys on the right end of the camera - as well as the inclusion and the slider button to turn off the keypad mounted on the upper front. He, like many players, completely blocking the keyboard. It is claimed when connecting headphones and remote control package.
Telephone keys are short but strong progress. They are plastic, not metal, as is often the case when such a realization keyboard.

Menu

Program Nokia N81 is different from all the latest smartphones company. Platform: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1, the operating system: Symbian OS v9.2. I need hardly tell once again the main points, so proceed immediately to innovation.
In the first instance, to describe the N-Gage. Before the release of the full game environment N-Gage presented a set of demo games and summary promises. In our case before football games, and arcade space race. Not able to say that the game graphics or enamored particularly interesting gameplay. Perhaps later appear more interesting games to correct the situation.
Games are automatically in landscape mode, with the active gaming keys marked with a circle and a square. Play is quite convenient apparatus confidently rests in the hands, buttons conveniently Sydney.
Music player is different special functionality. This is the standard solution, which we have seen in the Nokia 5700 smartphone and some others with music classes.
Audio quality is better than in the Nokia N95 and other similar devices. Bloginfo Samsung U-series, subjectively, sounded better. What particularly surprised N81 quite comfortable working with high-AKG K240 Studio and Sennheiser HD270. In both cases, the volume remained at an acceptable level.
In mouse installed Wi-Fi manager and UPnP client. Like the PlayStation 3, Nokia N81 can get data from household appliances or compatible computer (unless, of course, it is UPnP server).
Working with Wi-Fi has been volatile. After 5-10 minutes brouzinga started active network lost. We were unable to find out why, or under any of their resolve.
The set also has a customer Music Store, which will be useful only to residents of Britain, Adobe PDF and the Search 4.0. Office package or a separate Media are not available.
New version of the search service searches on the Internet or by phone Resources (music, contacts, calendar, messages, bookmarks, pictures, video card, applications, and notes). Search extremely convenient, searches by keyword or part of speech. The results are grouped by category, if it belongs to several results.
This program will be installed in all new Nseries smartphones and Nokia N95 and Nokia N95 8GB have already received the new version of its firmware.
Carousel multimedia menu presented six pages: music, games, gallery, contacts, and Internet card. In each case, there are bookmarks to the most popular features section. For a list of contacts favorite numbers for the browser - bookmarks, for the gallery - and access to the gallery last snapshot from the camera and so on. Pages could be regrouped for each secured room for easy access.

The map 7672 MB of memory is available, in the phone’s memory - 25 MB. Of the 96 MB RAM 42 MB user aside. This is a very good figure. As a result, you can run multiple applications of heavy, and all of them will work correctly and quickly. In addition, a large quantity of RAM positive impact on the work of the browser and the maximum number of open pages. Rather, history with the first iteration of N-Gage repeated again. Those devices, which will be officially endorsed by the producer for the Games, will be equipped with an adequate amount of RAM; the rest of the game demanding simply will not work anymore.
3D adapter built-no, but 332 MHz processor Freescale shows very good performance, close to the upcoming Nokia N95.
Manufacturer used capacious 1050 mAh battery, which even under the most active use withstand impressive two days. You can talk about confident 4-5 days with an average use of the work.
Data on microUSB place with little to 8 GB of memory speeds of 1500 KB / s, often falling to the level of 500 KB per second.

Camera

Photographs obtained by slightly noisy and blurred visible artifacts from excessive compression, but the color is very natural, colors are bright and natural. The edges are blurred objects, but not merge with the rest picture. In the dark places noises particularly visible, but not unpleasant green tide.
Overall, the quality of pictures above average. It is hardly possible to find a similar level of the camera, which could offer better-quality pictures. In N81 established budgetary decision, albeit a very good quality.

Conclusions

We had tests on Nokia N81 8GB different from Nokia N81 additional 8 GB flash memory card-and the lack of reader. In fact, everything said here applies equally to the two phone.
The developers have established a large number of functions in a relatively compact casing, with a negative impact on the overall weight and ergonomic keyboard. Perhaps some do not like the lack of HSDPA, and the average camera.
Staff worked very quickly, supported gaming platform N-Gage and qualitatively reproduces music. It is unlikely that it can be recommended for purchase at the current price, but at least a reduction to $ 500, Nokia N81 8GB might well be in the pockets of the advanced youth.
Set:
Nokia N81 8GB
Wired Stereo HS-45
Remote Control AD-54
USB cable CA-101
The battery-BP 6MT
Battery charger, AC-5
Instructions
Instruction Quickstart
Leaflet
DVD-ROM with a set of programs

This review is written by two authors. Initially, we thought that the views diametrically distributed. No phone has been so good that we had to constrain the emotional fervor of each other, so that an impartial review does not become a complimentary air. What was the result - to judge you? It just so happened that a review of a new line of phones Nokia smartphones, we started with N90. The device has been largely outstanding: glass optics, high resolution screen, a new version of the operating system. The only restriction - a very impressive size and the absence of vibrations. Founder series N70 looks more habitually. This monoblock small. But, like all Nokia smart phones, it has a very impressive capabilities. For that you have to pay. Everyone knows that any less big waste of money to be ten times premeditated calculated and weighed literally up to trifles. Naturally, in advance. Kopeika saves ruble and the ruble - a convertible currency. She, in turn, - the first step towards the foundation of prosperity. You can spend money on things necessary, you can afford certain luxuries - everything is justified by expediency purchase. To overpay a certain amount for a new mobile phone does not mean to ditch money on the table - after all, the image and status of certain attributes and demand are expensive. There’s something not even going, but as a one-can take advantage of a situation, is not always meaningless. There is, after all, what will happen and what may be needed urgently. So here the boundary between “thrown money” and “investment” is very fragile and almost transparent. In any case, it all depends on the attitudes, requests and the amount of free funds. And what about the opportunities that are here now and will be “dead” and the goods will not be in demand for objective reasons? What could motivate purchase machinery and for 3G - relevant and useful functions, which, nevertheless, as residents of our country, and an entire CIS in the near future is not simply shines. However, the circumstances are very different: one hope to imagine who purchase the UMTS license, someone spends time in the mission and had the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of WCDMA, well, and somebody takes a second chamber is not fashionable to attribute as a witness. So, as you think, whether he buys 3G model? Cupit. If it week to give borrowed Nokia N70.

Series N of the Finnish mobile works is seen as the fruit of evolution. And it is not a matter of “spin-off” development branch. The thing is that Nokia summarized the extensive and prolonged its activities conducted bold line and the “Total” series put all smartphones N. Gathered on pieces of the most successful achievements of the group and given to a common denominator “iron unity” and software platforms.

Complete

Since then, some Nokia phones equipped its top segment on the most Principal level. Is not an exception and N70. In a plastic box is itself an apparatus charger (thin model) adapter for him, USB cable for connecting to a PC, a stereo wired HS-3, memory card DV RS-MMC capacity of 64 Mb with adapter, documentation and a CD of software.

Appearance

It is no secret that Nokia designers are big Goofy. I had the lion’s share of the smartphone they often do not fall in any framework of ideas. Suffice it to recall the 3650, 6630 and 7610. Like would be cool: Models produced unusual, original, and recognizable. But, alas, too bold experiments to taste very little - simultaneously with the requirements of novelty user almost always denied healthy adventurism. So neutral design is often most successful. Stylistic accents gradually move towards a reasonable optimum. Packaging Design brought to mind filled most pressing of the world Symbian and named N70.

If Nokia N70 and 6680 (or 6681), put together, the difference between them is visible naked eye. Crystal clear that the two smartphones Finns new idea - it should be noted at the time, while the N70 all developments were fully realized. The combination of drastic industrial user friendly features and smooth edges - during unmistakable and relevant one hundred per cent. Colors also picked “in the subject”: a combination of black and silver does not spoil yet any mobile phone. “” Original occurring N70, like, and not is called - is more a kind of collage of the latest developments of mobile fashion. Registration wisely and skillfully emphasized everything that should highlight: the evolution of new products and Nokia, and the advantage lying before us apparatus, and its small size. The latter, incidentally, was necessary - Nokia N70 is positioned as a (quote) “the world’s most compact smartphone that supports 3G-WCDMA”. In general, it is a statement not far from the truth: the model dimensions are 108.8 h53h21, 8 mm at the weight 126 g. The ratio of the size and weight best: on the one hand, the apparatus is not perceived “empty” on the other - no fear for safety pockets. Golden, in a word, the middle.

The front panel has been assembled classically. Incidentally, it was not done entirely of plastic - all key elements planted on the wide metal plate. Its thickness and texture cast in the lines of Nokia 8800. At the top right of the front panel is photosensitive element, which allows the apparatus adjust the brightness of the screen and keyboard backlight depending on the ambient lighting: Well it easier, and the battery charge economist - not exactly a tangible, but still pleasant. Levee (clearly at the center) planted dynamics of the voice, loud and clear - no claims here. And just refocused in the auxiliary camera lens, generously lined metal plugs. Its location is difficult to find fault with - he is definitely in place. His is a legitimate area of the display, with a matrix TFT-supporting 262-K classical coloration, and S60-176 h208 permission. The screen is quite good - in the bright sun little fade, but differs markedly from N90. This solution has significantly reduced the price of the final product. Block type is very small - at first glance you start to worry for his ergonomics. Some may cause inconvenience only center button navigational robot arm - and even that until “comes” that the press, it does not need to nail, and the pad of thumb. The keyboard is completely symmetrical: constructor for this model had “invent” the fourth Symbian-button, in addition to the textbook “menu”, “lifting” and “pencil”. Called it, nothing less, “Multimedia Key” and is, in fact, an additional programmable key. Access to the list of possible functions being separate from the menu. Not quite happily picked backlight color - in her bright blue light at the pictures and call keys Lights Out almost not visible. Right located Shutter button and the built-in camera shutter covering the slot for a memory card. Supported hot replacement. At the lower end launched Pop-port connector for the charger. The first is the standard size, and thus connect a headset and can be HDS-3, and the cable DKU-2. And second, fully in accordance with the new policy Nokia has been cut, which makes possible the charging of old phone chargers only with the help of a special adapter (supplied with the device). The upper end is decorated with buttons and the inclusion quickly change profiles, as well as slot polyphonic speaker. “Loudspeaker” what its name implies: to maximum volume in order to avoid accidents sound better than “twisting”. Its quality claims not: a clear and “juicy” for midi, and the mp3.

Block cameras on the back and front panel covered plastic slider - before us yet another legacy of 6680. He moves very comfortable and quite elastic: randomness virtually eliminated. In addition, obviously, the designers chose one of the problems mentioned smartphone, and is not protective shutter lens scratches. Camera lens “sitting” on the shell companies in the traditional outbreak - is the rule rather than the exception. Deleted lid back panel is easy enough, but objectively fastened securely - here any claims. Fixing SIM located, as opposed to the N90, under battery, the game ended in Communicator: want to get the SIM. Assembling done very well. The only comment you can make to the principle of fastening shutter, the camera closes - metal slide would have been more appropriate.

Menu

Technical filling N70 itself is almost identical at N90. The same applies benefits - they are described in our review of N90 and no need to repeat - there you can read everything, and even a few more. At the scene, and ARM 5T shustry processor with a frequency of 220 MHz, and the second edition Symbian OS Series 60 with a third consecutive Features Pack (version of the operating system - 8.1a), and the same communication suite (900/1800/1900 GSM, GPRS , EDGE, WCDMA 2100, Bluetooth). The user is provided with approximately 22 MB of dynamically allocated memory that for Symbian-smartphone is a great indicator. The amount of RAM is ~ 1.8 Mb. Flash memories, as stated above, are RS-MMC format, but the phone only supports Dual Voltage card format. Smartphone has a relatively good performance, and its programmatic ground before filling. The system “excellent” with friendly software from third-party developers - plus an appreciable score merits model. Bluetooth module is working correctly - no rough and conflict as it is associated with the phones, as well as with the PC. Telephone Directory and PIM function remained unchanged. N90 apparatus inherited from the possibility voice dial without prior record labels - the system successfully detects even recording made translit.

The application for viewing images and video, which, although with some modifications, moved from 6680. With no party apparatus codec supports MP3, AAC, Real Audio, WAV, AMR, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AU, MIDI, 3GP, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), GIF, PNG, BMP (WBMP), MBM, MPEG - 4 and AAC +. The list, as you can see, impressive. Audio files, by the way, via a headset reproduced in stereo. Implemented in N70 and along with the radio is not popular in our service Visual Radio. The quality of the FM Broadcast reception with standard headphones are at the level of Nokia 6230/6230i. Fans of mobile entertainment also not offended: smartphone in memory at the factory was recorded in 6681 a familiar toy Snowboard 3D, as well as three-dimensional incarnation of cult “Snake” called Snakes. Implemented J2ME MIDP 2.0 with support for M3G/JSR-184. From the complete battery capacity of 970 mAh battery apparatus worked about two days - the result for smartphone directly say average. Quality almost never raised strong criticism.

Camera

Photo N70 cast, as they say, “no claims”: Auto neither you nor your optics from Carl Zeiss. Matrix Mpks 2 with a resolution, not a bad outbreak, the video recording, a sufficient number of settings and filters (for the complete list, again, refer you to review N90). Photographs obtained at least worthy. Supports direct printing to a compatible printer - is a clear fashion - as well as an automatic reduction in the size of the transfer of photos in MMS.

Conclusions

Nokia smartphone magnificent success. It is quite possible, even “the best”. The model is good and “soul” and “body”, and as such serious flaws, and perhaps not. An excellent design, excellent ergonomics, good performance and a stable operating system - is not the ideal recipe smartphone? Since announcing the initial time series range has grown considerably. Already announced withdrawal smartphone in the form-factor record, announced slider and the first Nokia smartphone with hard drive. In addition, the company announced soon release a corporate E series, at first glance, which clearly underlines the leadership of Nokia smartphones based on the S60. So the latest we will quickly acquaint you further. In 2008 promises to be interesting.

Using precise positioning their products on the market enabled Nokia to
achieve excellent results in bases of telephones. Finns still at the
dawn of XXI century invented the first series of 8 xxx image, were among
the first fired slider (Nokia 7650) and implemented an excellent
combination of multimedia functionality with flexible software platform
in the Nseries. This year, market addition of a good achievement mobile
world - saw the light Eseries line of business, which at the moment
consists of four models (E50, E60, E61, E70), and fully meets the
interests of all members of the Custom business audience.

Today, in a test lab KG hit perhaps the most interesting model of the
new ruler - QWERTY smartphone with index-E61. First and foremost, pay
attention to the specification:

Supported standards GSM 900, 1800, 1900, GPRS (c lass 11, 4down + 3up,
5max), EDGE (Class B), UMTS (WCDMA 2100)
Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 3rd Edition
Texas Instruments OMAP1710 processor 220 MHz
Memory (RAM / ROM) 16/65 MB
SAR 0.79 W / kg
Tip TFT screen (16 million colors)
Permission and screen size 240×320, 34×41 mm (diagonal 2.75)
MiniSD Memory Cards
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / IrDA / +/+/+/+ USB (USB 2.0)
Camera –
Battery Li-Pol 1500 mAh (BP-6L)
Opening hours (talk / Wait) 4-7/216-264 hours
Physical size (LxWxH) 117 mm h69.7h14
Weight 144 g

For the American market, there is also modification with the index E62 -
slightly reduced version (no Wi-Fi) under review, E61, which bears the
stamp of a proud “PCT” under the battery. But everything in order, and
start with the tradition of appearance. Nokia E61 implemented in the
form of classical sufficient monoblock. It should be noted that even at
first glance at the photo phone new seemed enormously wide, and its use
in everyday situations - virtually impossible. However, I assure you,
this is not the case. First, E61 optically wins at the expense of their
small thickness: 14 mm for the functional devices agree, is not too
much. Secondly, 144 grams of silvery pleasant to the touch ultra light
aluminum alloy that will not leave anyone indifferent just after first
getting acquainted with the upstream. And thirdly, all physical
appearance of the E61 fully comparable with conventional handheld
computers, and some modern models with VGA-screen and a lot more wins.
For example, our copy of E61 without any problems Warning tight fit in
the case of HP iPAQ rx1950.

Above the screen is located in the left corner with a white-emitting
diode LED for alarm about the coming of new e-mails (warning may only
built for e-mail client), and in the right corner is a button on / off /
change profile. Right side E61 denied any functional elements, and
settled on the right keys increase / decrease, and a separate voice call
button. Notably, using tubes Dictaphone key is often pressed
inadvertently. Despite its small course and sunk on the Corps situation,
it often falls under the big finger of his right hand or left-hand
index. At the corner of the back plate and the left end is a multimedia
speaker, covered shallow silver bars. Interestingly, the dust mote and
small blocks are not, as is often the case with other phones including
the same Finnish. At the lower end of the window accommodated infrared
port, a standard interface Pop-Port, the dynamics of the hole and
microphone connector to connect the charger.

A separate attention, of course, deserves the keyboard unit. Any
keyboard device in a sense represents some interest for the study -
Chinese engineering rough fantasy not often shines ergonomic solutions,
while notice, the Finnish able to be done. This much is, first
QWERTY-keyboard Nokia E61. Its main difference from similar products
from other manufacturers (for example, HP iPAQ hw6910/6940 or Samsung
i320) is a fairly large area of each keys with significantly on the
scale distance between the buttons. All keys are excellent course (about
0.5 mm). Clear tactile sensation of pressing a mistake in not allow
rapid recruitment. In fact, the rapid recruitment in this case is really
fast, because addictive cynllun continues to no more than a few hours a
week operating speed of a keyboard seeks comparable to the great
computer performance. Despite the excellent ergonomics in terms of
hardware, the Russian language is placed on all possible keys to certain
restrictions: the letters “B” and “Z” The center left of the gap, and
the “H” - the right of him. In turn, “M” and “E” moved to the
lowest-letter series, and ” ‘” and “E” are available only by menu insert
symbols. The British layout, of course, remained on the ground.
Recruitment figures available, together with the bottom left-clicking
keys blue, which is similar in Fn laptop responsible for the additional
responsibilities. For example, the function key in conjunction with the
Ctrl includes a Bluetooth module, and since Chr - infrared.

Joystick in this model is five- positioned, sunk a bit about their
environment (menu buttons and email client). Push it, no doubt, the most
important element management easily and clearly - erroneous pressing
virtually eliminated. Soft-keys and buttons reception / reject the call,
a very broad, because they usually do not occur to any problems. It is a
pity only that the call key e-mail client is not transappointed, though
built quite good. Broadly speaking, free space on the bottom of the
front panel Nokia E61 almost no - it is used by all keyboard block, and
done so, confess wisely.

The back cover is moved down, and recorded with the help of the button.
Inside the left of the battery can be found slot for memory cards MiniSD
format with support for hot-swappable, and the left - slot for a SIM
card with a horizontal slit load. Quality assembly Nokia E61 can be
assessed as a very high: a gap between the bearing structures are
characterized by exceptional uniformity corps - lacking even a hint on
any play, and the battery compartment lid is kept firmly in place.

Symbian 9.1 (Series 60 3rd Edition)

Nokia E61 program based on the Symbian operating system 9.1 (Series 60
3rd Edition). The most comprehensive and detailed review of the platform
can be found at the official website of the site, well, but we will only
on the main points of importance to the end user. First, it should be
recalled that the previous software releases Series 60 is incompatible
with the third edited. Maybe somebody at this turn of events in the
development scenario of growth of the largest producer of Symbian-seem
not quite successful, but it is just a case of leather skins worth.
Speaking specifically, the old platform compatibility is impossible due
to complete processing system development toolkit (SDK) for Series 60
3rd Edition together with the addition of a number of open API and a new
approach to security system kernel. In general, protection of critical
nucleus and system components similar to similar to * nix systems where,
figuratively speaking, the user and installed them on the “live”
entirely separate from the system itself.

Arrangement interface Series 60 3rd Edition is different from all
previous releases nothing conceptually new platform. Of course, with
higher-resolution screens and reduced the size of the pixel designers
have greater opportunities in terms of GUI design, but in the business
Eseries given to the issue itself at the mercy of the user - by default
preinstalled only one design theme, which, incidentally, looks not bad .
At the extreme efficiency hints and recruitment software sewed by the
producer in the memory of your phone. But everything in order, and we
begin with the traditional “telephone” menu items.

Contacts

In Nokia E61 has a standard phone book, in which you can add an
unlimited number of entries (this value depends only on the amount of
free memory). Each entry may be accompanied by an unlimited number of
fields (including picture, textual note, etc.). Are the ability to
create custom fields and realized viewing records in a list mode or
directly displaying information. Among the unrestricted groups can be
assigned its own parameters call signals. Interestingly, the search
listings in the phone book available in any of the fields of speech and
the First Name Last Name. In other words, if you do not use the name on
the division name, as in most cases in order to save time, find your
number can still anyway. Unfortunately, traditionally it is not possible
to search by telephone number, which, incidentally, can be implemented
by third-party software developers.

Call Lists

Manager lists challenges in the Series 60 - is an advanced tool to
monitor all possible types of communication apparatus with external
networks. In the E61 were added opportunities display WLAN connections
and SIP Call (description of this function see below), otherwise the
same structure remains the same, that is, as in previous releases
operating system.

Messages (SMS, MMS, E-Mail)

All communications (whether files received by the infrared port or
Bluetooth, SMS or MMS) will appear in the Inbox. Find something in this
section is rather difficult: supports templates, several recipients,
setting records and stuff. The only important point in terms of ease of
use is that when you click Close in a mode to create / edit a
long-awaited alternative to the message: You can either put the message
in a folder Drafts or remove it, while all previously “rejected” by
default saved SMS in Drafts, even with casual clicked at the right soft
button that usually brought a lot of inconvenience. Here is worth
recalling menu insert symbols - at the top now have a string of
characters used the past that sometimes matters. MMS does not differ in
any conceptual changes, except that you can now add a field CC (copy) in
addition to the fields TO (whom), and a support function MMS
Presentation, which for the moment has not been widely used in phones
from other manufacturers. MMS Presentation to create multimedia
presentations, images, video and audio files, and configure their
display sequence.

Built email client fully cope with their duties correctly
POP3/IMAP4/SMTP- communicates with the server, and can work with
anymore, and send copies of BCC. Marking a new message coming through
hardware indicator in the top left corner of the device - an undeniable
plus with a customized automatic checking the mailbox. True, it is very
unfortunate that this function could not be configured, for example, to
Instant Messenger or external E-mail client.

Profiles

All the usual simple: normal, without sound, meeting in the street,
pager and offline. The presence of the latter - an undeniable plus,
which will help save resources of the battery at full functionality. All
profiles can be customized for a variety of parameters, are also
available creation of custom profiles. In standby mode, when activated
saver displays the current profile, as well as the time and date.

Calendar, To Do, alarm clock, calculator, notepad, and unit converter

It is hardly possible to expect technological breakthrough in the
“Organizer”, and indeed: all still in their seats. A simple alarm clock
on the counter and left until the specified time, the usual converter
values in different notation systems, a small notebook for text entries,
the standard calculator for simple calculations and no different from
the preceding paragraphs (functional filling) calendar with a list of
cases. In standby mode for Active Desktop displays a list of current at
a given time events from the user-configured list of cases.

Office: Sheet, Documents, Presentation, Printers, Screen Export

Since Nokia E61 refers to the no-nonsense ruler Eseries, ON office
highlighted. By default, the following programs: tabular editor, text
editor application for the transfer of images from screen phone to a
compatible external projector, for printing on remote printers and
presentation editor. In the past, and begin.

Through this program, you can view, edit and create presentations in
popular formats ppt. The interface is designed to be intuitive, at an
altitude navigation, functionality almost like a desktop package MS
PowerPoint. As an example, the typical presentation has been used for 30
slide with a volume of 1.5 Mb integrated pictures, and links between
pages on external resources. Slides acceptable scrolled quickly - the
text appears right away, but the images CTCX after 1-3 seconds. The
transition from links does not raise labour, both between pages within a
presentation, as well as to external web resources (opens associate
browser). Pet peeve is that images are not sold in the viewing mode, but
only in Edit mode, which makes it impossible to read the text with a
small size (12 items or less). Text editor (Document) is the basic
functions of text and paragraph formatting, or if you want to read or
create a simple *. doc or *. txt, the Document well enough, but to
create, for example, a document on all canons of business better still
searching for “large” computer. Table Editor (Sheet) reminded absolutely
similar (including the title) annex in the old Goodwill keyboard Psion
5mx (OS Epoc32) - the same interface, the same functional filler. There
is support formulae, the free allocation / moving tables, work with the
sheet inside the book, and text formatting cells, add / delete rows and
columns, full screen, increase the image and stuff.

The absolute novelty in a set of standard delivery Nokia smartphone
applications can be called Printers and Screen Export. The first allows
you to set the parameters of work with the printer and a way to connect
to it. To check the efficiency of this function have been used Wi-Fi
access point TRENDnet TEW-430APB HP LaserJet 1020 and installed in the
system as a network. By the way, specifically for HP printers E61 in a
separate utility that enables plus to the whole setup parameters such as
size, quality, toner save mode, etc. Test document of about one half
sheet of A4 font Courier New 14pt printed same as with a desktop
computer, and the E61 test, which, of course, is certainly gratifying.
The function of the press in Symbian 9.1 is available through standard
means practically everywhere, even where there is something that can be
printed, either the table, image, text document, a web page or slide
presentations. There is a fundamental approach to the implementation of
developers Eseries mobile office filling, which, incidentally, can be
found for the first time in the open spaces of the keyboard under
Symbian smartphones. Unfortunately, finding a compatible projector to
maintain switching from Nokia E61, we could not. One can only hope that
the function is implemented correctly.

Data Transfer

Extremely useful application for some users might Data Transfer program,
which allows to synchronize contacts, calendar entries and images from
the gallery with another smartphone Nokia through infrared or Bluetooth.
The program allows adherents Nokia Series 60 easily migrate from the old
to the new apparatus without a PC. For Data Transfer dough has been used
old Nokia 6600 (Symbian 7.1), and here is what results were obtained:
After successfully connected via Bluetooth to Nokia 6600 and sent
installed application of the same name - Transfer. Then, 435 contacts
have been copied to your Nokia E61 just a few minutes. No emerging with
Nokia PC Suite and wires (in the case of 6600 did not have enough
wires). What is interesting, when you start to the 6600 Transfer
reported that the second phone is not ready to copy that says that this
feature only works between E-Series and staff based on the same platform
or earlier, but not between two older smartphones (up to and including
Symbian 8.1).

Browser

Eseries simply by definition could not be equipped with advanced
functionality to access the Internet - because an embedded browser
deserves special attention. The general impressions - surfing on E61 has
closely approached by the use of the convenience of a desktop versions.
Let’s dwell on the basic features of the built-in browser:

.. “smart” history of visits: the more you used the resource, the higher
in the history of the designated link;
.. display pages from the original preservation of the elements and
structure;
.. pop-up-blocking;
.. support for all major modern Internet technologies: W3C HTML 4.01,
XHTML 1.0, CSS 1 / 2 and 3 (part), DOM 1 / 2, RSS, SVG-Tiny, ECMAScript,
plugins to implement Flash Lite and audio;
.. based on the KDE Konqueror, and the WebCore and JavaScriptCore
components of the open source (LGPL), which are used in Apple Safari
browser.

Eseries addition, the model also supports Nokia 3250, N80, N71, N91 and
N92. Usability is at high level: the horizontal or vertical scrolling
displays pop-up layout of the whole page on which the red rectangular
frame noted your current location on the page, and in returning back to
a page in the form of small layouts are displayed last three pages,
which together with the power of scalability, autofilling when entering
and searching for addresses on the page in real time gives a sense of
infinite mobile browsing. In short, this is the most feature, which did
not have enough the phones with large screens.

Multimedia: Flash player, dictaphone, audioplayer, gallery, RealPlayer

In this section, nothing conceptually new been found. Flash Player
traditionally does not know how to play the usual commercials, created
with the help of some older packages Series Macromedia Flash. By the
way, from the old mill Nokia 9200 series, which first of all
Symbian-machines got Flash Player, also did not know how to open the
vast majority of Flash clips. Yet today on the Net has been in existence
for a sufficient number of sites supporting Flash Lite because of
problems with the content, with the kind of great interest should not
arise.

Gallery, Voice Recorder, Audio Player and Gallery standard for Symbian
smartphones, and many similar to similar programs in the pre-OS phones
without their own - meaning limited functionality (dictaphone recording
allows for no longer than 1 minute) and the ascetic interface. That, of
course, can be attributed to the smartphone targeted at the corporate
business segment. Relatively RealPlayer is worth mentioning only support
two new types of files: AAC +, eAAC +. When encoding music in these
formats can be achieved by one third smaller with a similar file in MP3
quality. Standard applications for Symbian associated with integrated
browser, that is, if you try to open a multimedia file, or go to view
streaming video to 3G network, it automatically launches the associated
application. Conveniently, of course, but an opportunity to link native
browser and user applications available. And above all when trying to
open a file from a folder, which by default is not matched with any
application, receive a polite reminder that there are (literally)
“correct” directory and “correct” program. Here it is appropriate to
recall Apple with its “Think different, but the Finns have not yet
reached such a freedom of choice. Watch video much easier with the help
of popular among users of Series 60 Smart Movie program, which already
exists in versions of S60 3rd Ed. Built player performs its functions is
different in name and great flexibility in terms of configuration.

Settings and assistance service catalogs, design theme, a quick set

In the “Settings” added some new items, and the organization remains the
same: screen, the language (for the text and menus separately), the
configuration of compounds, and their limitations calls, call
forwarding, security settings, network accessories, settings and
applications Association function keys In standby mode, and so on. The
only substantial and extremely useful innovation can be considered the
possibility of access points in the group, that is, depending on which
way fare or connection is optimal for you in a given time, can be
grouped most suitable options, and then in the menu select group of
applications or access point by default. For example, in the office for
you wiser to use Wi-Fi, but on the way home - GPRS or UMTS, forming a
group of access points, which primarily uses Wi-Fi, but if this type of
connection is not available, the connection is automatically in
accordance with list of access points within the group.

Topic clearance is preinstalled only one. The parameters are configured
quickly call for a couple of joystick movements. Directories - a special
section, through which, coupled with an active network connections can
be downloaded free or conditionally free programs from the official site
Nokia.com. We decided to focus on the game of golf. Impressions
unambiguous: with the support of developers with a platform and a great
future in the game segment. Not so, of course, as with PSP, but for a
mobile phone, and let “smart”, detailing such claims, along with modest
hardware resources - step forward. Tests of production are waiting you a
little lower.

Very interestingly decorated Help section: through informative animated
clips (Tutorial) you can learn a lot of entertaining that you hold in
your hands, and get acquainted with basic functionality. Text
information in this section is quite comprehensive, accessible is the
search by keywords.

Relationship

This menu item collected everything that relates to communications
capacities, it is set Bluetooth, USB connection, Push-to-Talk, a VoIP
connection, a modem connection, synchronization with PC Suit, etc. It
should be noted that when connected to a computer through a USB cable
are available several modes:

.. PC Suite - managing the phone and through his memory PC Suite software
(supplied in the kit on CD ROM);
.. Data Transfer - memory card (if installed) - mounted in the system as
a normal removable drive, the management of internal memory in this mode
is not possible (perhaps for the same security systems);
.. PictBridge - print output through compatible devices.

Preferences Wi-Fi as such not only in the phone itself can be configured
to activate / deactivate the connection between scanning and indicate
the existence of the network in the zone of reach. In the manager’s
connections on this occasion, there’s a new item Available WLAN, from
which you can learn all the necessary network settings displayed on the
screen shot. Also important is the fact that the E61 lacks support UPnP
(Universal Plug and Play). UPnP - a Peer-to-Peer Architecture
connections between personal computers and intelligent devices. One, in
fact, useless for the average user item - Device Manager, in which the
parameters are configured via SyncML synchronization.

SIP: VoIP in action

Extraordinary interest is the implementation of function testing VoIP
connections through the SIP protocol. Session Initiation Protocol - it
is the application layer, developed in 1996 and certified in 2000 as a
signal for 3GPP, the proposed standard for establishing, modifying and
completing an interactive user session that includes multimedia elements
- such as video, voice, instant messaging ( instant messaging), online
games and stuff. Voice SIP client in E61 preinstalls together with the
operating system, because in the phone book, you can find special
designation for SIP-rooms, and section preferences for smartphone this
case also, there are several points. From Words to Deeds – dispose to:

.. Connection - SIP Settings;
.. Login: yourSIPid (without a prefix of network);
.. Password;
.. Service Profile: IETF;
.. Compression: No;
.. Security: No;
.. Proxy: etc.tario.ru, Realm: etc.tario.ru, Transport: UDP, Allow loose
routing: Yes, Port: 5060;
.. Registrar Server: how to Proxy;
.. Tools - Settings - Connection - Internet tel. settings;
.. create a new profile and select the connection settings described
above;
.. Connectivity - Settings - Connection - Internet tel. Settings -
Registration Status;
.. Press joystick.

Now, if in the zone has access Wi-Fi, or WCDMA coverage, we joined. You
can start: entering a room (like 12345@sipnet.ru), and then choose from
the menu of options to call para Internet Call. Incidentally, in your
calls, you can select the type of call priority (voice call through the
network or the same SIP). Trying to start a call for SIP-SIP. After a
short wait at the end of the wires remove the tube. Our “Hi! We here SIP
passengers. Cuckoo, as Heard, welcome!” reached the addressee, judging
by the reaction in about 3 seconds, to be more precise, this delay is
divided into two - with wires still two ends, respectively, and two
delays 1,5-2,0 seconds. In general, positive impression, as well as much
more convenient to use than a set of Philips SBC MD150 (not a bad
microphone, it must be admitted), and desktop speakers. The quality of
speech comparable to that provided Sippoint and audiocomplete the above.
Plus the Greater availability of E61 is such a capacious battery. Wi-Fi
- pieces rather voracious, and the old lithium-ion battery BL-5C, which
are packaged many Series 60 devices, is visibly losing new polymer
elements.

Summary: VoIP at Nokia E61 use could and should be. In light of future
IP ‘organizing local telephony providers and the introduction of
fixed-line high-speed wireless networks (whether local Wi-Fi or global
UMTS) the availability of default has already finished its work on can
be a determinant in choosing the next model assistant. Currently, the
only reasonable way to use SIP E61 is the installation of home Wi-Fi
access point or connection to the corporate network if any.

Embedded memory, memory card, performance, testing with WCDMA 2100

Nokia E61, according to the specifications, has 65 MB of memory built.
In practice, available 64 Mb, with the entire amount can be used to
store any user data. The amount of RAM is 16 MB - so often it is enough
to run the necessary programs, critical cases, except when it wants to
be tabular and text editors at hand and view presentations, along ICQ in
communicating and reading the latest news.

E61 is based on Texas Instruments OMAP1710 processor (90 nm
technological process) with a maximum clock frequency of 220 MHz.
Dimensions are its 12×12 mm, while in standby mode chip power
consumption is less than 10 mA, while the voltage is equal to the
nucleus 1,05-1,30 B. TI OMAP1710 positioned as an ideal solution for
advanced mobile devices based on any operating system that supports a
wide range of wireless interfaces and extensive program compatibility
and flexibility. Of course, we could not test the performance by the
standard set of four JBenchmark:

Jbenchmark 1.1.1
Score 3561
Text 1052
2D Shapes 889
3D Shapes 478
Fill Rate 206
Animation 936
Jbenchmark 2.1.1
Score 305
Image Manipulations 213
Text 448
Sprites 279
3D Transorm 538
184 User Interface
Jbenchmark 3D (3.1.0)
114 HQ
LQ 209
Triangles 38689
KTexels 1228
Jbenchmark HD (4.0.3)
Gaming Score 91 (3.0 fps)
Smooth triangles 64824
Textured triangles 55342
Fill Rate, 1269 Ktexels
Rendering Quality
Bilinear filtering Success 99%
Trilinear filtering Failure 80%
Perspective correction Failure 85%
Z-buffer depth Success 14 bit or higher

Output directly say, mediocre. If you believe tests, our E61 is
somewhere on the level Nokia 6288 - enough fresh slider-based Series 40
3rd Edition FP1, well, as if to take, for example, youth models Nokia
5200 and 5300 Music Edition, which is preparing to review in the near
future time, the latter getting ahead. There should be, among other
things, take into account such a thin piece of optimization JBenchmark
under different telephone systems withdrawal image on the screen, and
are often integrated directly into a mobile CPU. Rather, it is this can
be attributed to the chronic backlog of new smartphones from ordinary
telephones in typical tests on productivity. Where it would be wiser to
hold synthetic testing with the assistance programmes, adapted by Series
60, but they have not yet received the upgrade to support Symbian 9.1.
Regarding perceptions, the work of E61 as much a pleasure as, for
example, with the N70, that is, there are no delays in handling the
menu, which can not be said about the “old” Nokia 6600 or popular enough
musical phone Symbian-Nokia 3250 . Is it that after the launch menu
opens with a delay in one second, while loading OS has become a much
faster - Achilles heel all Series 60 finally corrected. With performance
in carrying out even the most demanding memory applications to resources
as everything is quite acceptable: minor delays still exist, but this is
not the case when it comes to actually wait. In any situation menu Nokia
E61 through Options item, you can learn about the status of the memory
of the device or memory card, if installed. By default, complete with a
phone card for 64 Mb, and we used the MiniSD card Transcend Ultra Speed
volume of 512 MB. Given that the contents of the memory card directly
from a computer in sight, with the appropriate type of connection with a
USB cable, we decided to test this complex linkage to determine the
speed of operation and access to data on the map. Synthetic test was
conducted using AIDA v3.96, and that’s what we finally got:

Result us more than surprised: the average speed is a linear reading at
the level of 2.43 Mb / s, while the average access time is 5.3 ms. For
these indicators E61 is on the same stage with the budget flash player
that is not bad, even for the smartphone. It is noteworthy that with the
help of third-party software can be implemented full wireless
communication E61 with a “large” computer via OBEX FTP protocol.
“Native” means Windows XP and special plug-ins for popular file manager
allows users to any transaction with the contents of the built-phone
memory, and memory card interface for Bluetooth, or infrared port. We
could not miss the opportunity to test the E61 for a successful
interaction with the network WCDMA 2100 (Lithuanian operator Bite) as a
USB modem for laptops HP nx7400. As you know, in theory, possible
realization of UMTS networks speed to 1920 Kb / s on condition stillness
user terminal, while traffic at speeds of up to 3 km / h speed
downloading is no more than 384 Kb / s or less. In our stationary when
the signal level 4 of the 6 division peak download speed was 524 Kb / s
(on the testimony of DU Meter 3.06). This result was obtained with the
active visiting multiple servers with stable high speed impact
(sourceforge.org, microsoft.com, etc). The average speed held on at
250-270 Kb / s, and if surf directly from the tube between public
802.11b network with the (presumably) 2 Mb / s Internet channel and UMTS
there has been any delay - all fairly salty. In general you can use, and
sometimes even pleasant.

The overall impression, the findings

Nokia E61 – is a perfectly balanced business apparatus for active users.
The quality of the transmitted and accepted for Nokia traditionally
speech at altitude. The strength of signal reception just excellent -
even in the basement, where, for example, Siemens S45i and Sony Ericsson
T630 begin “choking” E61 is a stable condition. Big bright screen
coupled with the excellent keyboard that provides comfort work with
large amounts of text. By the way, if necessary, papers, a portable
Bluetooth keyboard, which will cost approximately $ 100 for the product
under the brand Pocket Nature, or from $ 150 for an original Nokia. Who
would want to disturb the absence of cameras, but this is more plus than
minus - why overpay for doubtful photomodul (in the singular cameraphone
Eseries - Nokia E50 - it is really doubtful)?! To date, Nokia E61 is the
best choice in terms of functionality, quality, usability, and with an
average market value of around $ 300, we are dealing with a very
affordable keyboard smartphone on the market.

In the end, only traditionally enumerate the basic pros and cons:

Pluses:
.. excellent screen;
.. Availability of all possible wireless communication functions;
.. relatively low weight;
.. comfortable keyboard and joystick;
.. functional office software package installed by default;
.. excellent earpiece;
.. advanced functionality to the browser;
.. relatively high speed with memory card;
.. reduced load time and increased system performance when handling and
menu management applications.

Negative:
.. unfortunate location buttons activate voice recorder;
.. inability to set up warning indicator of third-party applications;
.. lack of support UPnP and Bluetooth A2DP profile.

The beginning of a project always causes some difficulties. It would
seem that the purpose and objectives are set, a point of departure seems
unattainable beacon of light in a dark tunnel. The beginning of today’s
stories should be found in far-off 1996. It was then that the company
Nokia launched a new mobile ideology. The uniqueness of the event was so
great that a little over a decade ago it was difficult to believe. At
the time, yet not all gone got used to the advent of conventional mobile
phone. But while Nokia, rapidly ahead of time, enters into use totally
new concept that is finished not plunged to that the public. Finns
represented to the world communicator! Yes, namely Nokia firstly has
used this remarkable yet word. It defined the class of mobile devices
equipped with QWERTY- keyboard. And do not forget that these devices
were, in addition, mobile phones - otherwise how to get the
communication?!

Nokia 9000 was fortunate enough to be the first. This, which has become
the rarity apparatus, outwardly not much differs from conventional Nokia
cell phone of those times. Normal (for 1996) the “brick” of impressive
sizes 173×65x38 mm weighed nearly (400 g)! But it should not have
confused the owner, because when he had disclosed the phone on a manner
of laptop, as in his hands it immediately turned into… a miniature
laptop! Many of us, brought up in the XXI century of a fantastic
technique, it is difficult to believe, but the Nokia 9000 was equipped
with a full QWERTY keyboard and a great-monochrome display with a
resolution of 640 dots h200. Underlying platform lay 386 machines - and
Intel processor and a software development of its own Nokia - GEOS
operating system. However, the beauties of OSes are limited by the
preinstalled software, since communicator had no memory for the
installation of third-party software. However, the range of ROM programs
could satisfy even the most demanding business users - agree, word
processor, calculator, notepad, calendar, a full mail client and Web
browser were before the prerogative of laptops. Further development of
Nokia Communicators was enough forecasted.

Firstly appeared the renovation, which was Nokia 9000i, and then
updating model Nokia 9110, which completed the evolution itself of Nokia
GEOS operating system. The latest spiral of development have become very
popular in their time Nokia 9210 Communicator and the Nokia 9210i. These
mastodons have already been based on Symbian OS. Actually, it namely
Nokia 9210/9210i launched the platform Series 80. That communicators
were notable for its perfect functionality. The possession of color
screen that can display 4096 colors, and had permission to 640 h200
points, the ability to install third-party programs, the existence of a
functional tabular and textual processor, the ability to work with a
full- fledged Web documents, and, of course, the invariable attribute in
the person QWERTY keyboard- enabled Nokia in a time to form and
immediately take a niche of market, which until then was empty. What was
then, the majority of us know not by hearsay. The developing of Series
80 resulted in the appearance of excellent models of communicators Nokia
9300 and Nokia 9500. That devices had an excellent functionality,
opportunities for its expansion and flexibility. It is noteworthy that
the high price was not an obstacle to the maintenance of the niche of
the market, which, in fact, belonged only to Nokia. Agree, that models
did not have competitors. All that could invite opponents of Windows
Mobile devices, possessed a different ideology and different approach to
the implementation of functions.

However, it is time to finish an excursus in history, since the topic of
development of communicators in all its hypostasis is very large, and it
should be devoted to a separate material. We tried to give you the
essential minimum, which would help you to better understand our today’s
guest . And our guest was Communicator Nokia E90. In all attitudes, it
is a very interesting model, which requires not only fixed attention but
also the understanding of ideas that it laid. Well, today we have
something to talk about, so let’s proceed to a detailed discussion of
the perpetrator of celebration. But firstly we would like to warn you
about something, as it is important for the understanding of the many
features of the model. As in the closed, and opened a position Nokia E90
is a full-fledged smartphone Series 60. This is the first Nokia
Communicator, which provides similar functionality. For comparison, note
that, for instance, Nokia 9300/9500 were smartphones, that is allowed to
work with the software installed, opened only mode. When the wings were
closed they had the functionality of a conventional Nokia on the
platform Series 40. That’s it…

Complete

Nokia E90 Communicator is supplied in a big box, the design of which
clearly hints at the apparatus belonging to a business audience. Inside
the same, we can find the following:

.. Communicator Nokia E90;
.. Lithium-polymer battery BP-4L (1500 mAh);
.. wired Stereo (HS-47);
.. battery charger (AC-4);
.. USB cable (DKE-2);
.. microSD memory card at 512 Mb and the adapter to it;
.. Instruction and DVD ROM with software.

As you can see, the equipment looks not very rich. There is a lack of
cradle, which can boast of Nokia 9300. As you know, most modern
communicators, which were built on the platform of Windows Mobile or
Symbian UIQ, are equipped with stylish and comfortable stand. Agree that
the telephones of this class should not just lie on the table next to
the laptop, but gently take its place in the cradle. Well, let’s use to
synchronize a complete USB cable, which has the only plus – it’s compact
to carry. Wired Stereo is similar to what we saw at the Nokia 8600 Luna.
Its main advantage is in its impressive length of wire, that allows to
wear the phone in a bag. As for the memory card, its amount should be
sufficient, as we are seeing now the representative of the business
segment, the company Nokia. The user who buys this model is unlikely to
be used in multimedia purposes, but not one to store hundreds of
documents and photographs, complete with built-in camera memory card
should suffice. But we are no longer eager to pick up Nokia E90, and
therefore propose to postpone a set aside and begin a detailed
introduction to our hero.

Appearance. Design

The design of apparatus is made in the best traditions of the genre
Nokia Communicators of the very first, waves. It is quite natural chosen
form factor. Here we have the occasion of horizontal extra bed. This
means that the phone maximize their appearance closer to the laptop,
which gives it a hefty share of a certain style, emphasizing the
membership of a particular niche. It should be noted that, except for
Nokia, no manufacturer is not producing anything of the kind that is
also attributable to the numerous unique peculiarities of the device.

In closed state the similarity with the conventional telephone presents,
but up to a certain point. Almost everyone, who was confronted with
Nokia E90 for the first time, but did not have anything to do with any
communicators in their manifestations, suspect that this is not an
ordinary telephone. Obviously, the entire fault is in the dimensions of
the device. In the closed model dimensions are 132 mm in h57h20 and
weight is 210 g. For comparison: Nokia 9300i mass parameters h51h21mm
accounted for 132 and 172 d. Thus, the communicator apparently added
weight. This is no coincidence, since the lion’s share of the shell is
made of metal. Thus, the top of the opening half, and the battery
compartment lid, and most of the bottom half of the shell represents
castings of the alloy metals. With this increased the strength of the
assembly that adds Communicator clear advantages. In other respects the
assembling causes only delight and laudatory reviews. The covering of
hull panels is resist to the advent of scratches. At least during
testing the telephone on its surface was found the slightest hint of
paint chips. In addition, the matte metal with a slight tinge of color
fingerprints and pollution is not visible. Thus, the communicator will
look presentable maximum long, and it’s do not have to put extra effort.

Through the rectangular body and only a few corners the phone looks
quite massive. However, to visually size and delay tactics to attract
attention helps chrome bezel on the front part of the device. In closed
state the communicator is quite comfortable in the hand. Much of this is
achieved through not slippery coated shell and dished brinks of the
phone. But with long-term time of conversation the hand is still a
little tired.

Many highlight the fact that we will have to wear Nokia E90 exclusively
in a bag or briefcase. We are forced to accept this fact. First, you can
always buy a cover for carrying phone at the waist. Of course, in the
pocket of the trousers do not put, but, since business people had been
alone with this device, it would perfectly suit the internal pocket of
a jacket. So it is not so frightening, as you see.

The arrangement of the front part of Nokia E90 is fairly standard, given
that in closed state the machine is a usual smartphone. It is worth
noting only a great amount of space. To this is not obvious to the eye,
designers should consider chrome bezel, which, as we have said, really
brightenes not small sizes of the apparatus. With such findings Nokia
E90 looks quite harmoniously. At the same time digital keyboard is not
very large. Keys are located relatively close to each other, but for all
the testing time we did not have the occasion of the simultaneous
pressing a few buttons. In hitting the keyboard is quite tight,
moreover, has not a very big move. However, their response is palpable,
so you should not have the problems in dealing with them. In the dark
uniform illumination of the keyboard helps to find the button.
Incidentally, running forward, we note that the keyboard is also
equipped with internal illumination, which can turn on / off at his
discretion. Managing block is traditional for Nokia smartphones except
that the developers have removed the button “pencil”. In this case it is
not crucial, since all transactions with the text are still performed
with disclosed apparatus. Joystick is very convenient, albeit is a thin
metal bezel around inscribed with the OK button. Here we see the
familiar to us menu keys and delete the character. Slightly higher is
the display, which we will talk about later. The button of inclusion of
communicator is inscribed in chrome bezel. With its help, we
traditionally have had the opportunity to quickly change profiles. At
the top of the noticeable phone earpiece, which covered decorative ribs.
Finally, if attentively, then on the right side of border, we can see
tiny light, through which the backlight automatically regulated external
display. The upper part of Communicator is free of Governors and
decorative elements. Left Nor can boast nothing remarkable. But on the
right but found room for key is to launch the program recording. As for
the bottom edge, it concentrated all communication interfaces, such as:
miniUSB connector, and the slot for connecting a headset and charger.

The hole, which was concealed microphone spoken, is immediate. Moreover,
in the bottom of the phone can be found Door, which developers have
placed slot for memory cards. Snap it very well in the manner similar
caps in the digital camera.

Almost all space occupies the rear of the battery compartment lid, which
is not surprising, considering its capacity. Cover, as we have already
mentioned, is made of a metal alloy. Deleted, it is very easy - only
need to exert pressure on the latch. At the same time, its fixation is
very reliable - no scripts and backlashes and. The remaining is free of
space set aside for a digital camera lens and flash. Eye nothing
covered, but it’s very easy to clean. A stylish decorative nettings
hidden two system polyphonic speaker. Due to their close location stereo
expressed very slightly, but not the volume they occupy. However, by
that time, we will return.

In order to conveniently Communicator lying on the table, on the edges
of the rear of the provided rubber foot. Thus, the surface of Nokia E90
protected against scratches. Now is the time to unleash the Nokia E90,
it appeared to us in all beauty of this Communicator. The upper halves
mounted to the bottom with the help of two metal joints, which
immediately visible on the sides of the phone through chrome finishes.
All connectors plumes pass inside joints. Their design is such that the
two halves recorded in the three clauses with a characteristic click. In
doing so, we may disclose apparatus in the two fixed positions (about
100 and 183 degrees) or at another interim position.

Connecting halves is very well - it was a pleasure to observe a complete
lack of backlashes as in a closed or open. Thus, the important aspect is
a sense of reliability and durability. Open the machine with one hand
can be, but inconvenient, since spring hinges enough jets, and finger
and aims at persisting in the internal screen.

However, it is not so important, and the sense that occurs when Nokia
E90 in the literal and figurative sense disclosed to us. Similarity to
maximize laptop, noted that anyone who was lucky enough to chat with
device.

All space occupies the bottom half of a full QWERTY keyboard. Gratifying
that manages all major except Ctrl keys are duplicated on both sides.

Some buttons charged with multiple functions, which are provided to
activate two buttons Chr. Joystick is the same as the one on the front
panel, is only slightly smaller. In the work, he also convenient. Below
that noticeable Del key and normal Enter. It is heartening that in the
Nokia E90 virtually all necessary functions incidental without using
menu. By default, dedicated keys or keyboard combinations can perform
the following operations:

• brightness light;
• The illumination of the keyboard;
• incl. / off. IR port;
• incl. / off. Bluetooth;
• louder;
• quieter;
• Help function of the phone;
• change of profile;
• favorites;
• contacts;
• communications;
• browser;
• notes;
• calendar;
• dictaphone;
• camera;
• Two customizable features.

Switching language input is carried out by a combination of Shift + Chr.
There are standard office and combinations to work with the style of the
text (Ctrl-U, Ctrl + B, Ctrl + I), and Ctrl + A, Ctrl + Z, Ctrl + C,
Ctrl + X, Ctrl + V to highlight / copy / paste. Rollback only works on
one action, and only with highlighted text. Simply erase the symbol /
proposal will fail. If you delete the selected text, then Ctrl + Z
works. The lion’s share is a half minority of magnificent display. It is
the right of soft-keys, and left visible buttons reception / Lights Out
eye of the camera and call for the commission edge. While working with
the Communicator in a mode a finger is instinctively trying to find
soft button next to the stick, so the first time is not very convenient
to the appropriate buttons DEH E90.

Q ergonomic keyboard also need to adapt. Under optimal size keys are
tangibly tough course and is not very clear response. This will not
accept and spend one hour on the acquisition of full control of the fast
input of text. In doing so, it’s best to use to set long fingers - so
feel best hitting keys. If to put on communicator the table and “knock”
on the buttons in the manner of laptop’s method, it is unlikely that you
will someday. But reiterate, after adjusting certain issues with fast
and convenient test set, we have not risen. So now we’ll complete the
first part of our review. Next time we will have a detailed familiarity
with software and hardware features of our hero, and can assure you that
ahead you’ll have a lot of interesting.

Hardware and software features. Platform

In terms of hardware, we have almost exact copy Nokia N95/N93. This
means that the heart is a communicator system chipset Texas Instruments
2420. This decision implies many nuclear architecture. Cheep TI2420
bears the burden in the form of the kernel CPU ARM1136 (330 MHz),
digital signal processor TMS320C55xDSP (220 MHz), and graphics
accelerator 2D/3D- kernel, which is responsible for processing signals
with the digital camera. Total RAM is 128 MB, which is user accessible
from about 80 MB. In addition, Nokia E90 provides additional 256 Mb NAND
Flash memory, of which a user needs to set aside 120 MB. Let’s don’t
forget about the support microSD memory card format. For many small and
revelation will come as a surprise that, as a programmatic platform
Nokia E90 supports Symbian OS 9.2, or the Series 60 platform 3rt Edition
Feature Pack 1. Thus, the cut ends for Nokia Series 80, based on which
all previous Communicators Nokia similar form factor. I must say that
this is a logical step, given that the third edition of Series 60 offers
all possibilities for scaling system for various types of devices. Thus,
no need to spend more on development forces branches Symbian OS - better
focus on the Series 60 platform. As a result, Nokia E90 excellent job
with the launch of applications for Symbian OS 9.2 both internally and
externally screen. The difference is only in scale images by permission
internal screen. The whole beauty of this concept is that the user can
choose the mode of operation of the smartphone, based on their needs.
For example, by the message he read it on the external display, and then
unveiling Communicator, will continue to work and write a response. The
same is true of any application for Symbian OS 9.2 - Nokia E90 owner
himself decide whether to use Communicator opportunities to the full, or
use it as usual all smartphone. This is a huge step forward because
suggests a previously unthinkable functionality of the device and
unmatched flexibility.

Now it is time to talk about the display of our hero. Actually, you
already know that Nokia E90 boasts both internal and external screens.
Thus, the external matrix TFT-320 has a resolution х240 points and the
ability to display up to 16 million colors and shades. The quality of
images is high, but, in our view, sometimes lacked saturation and
brightness of paints. By the way, the brightness of the backlight
automatically regulated depending on the surrounding environment through
the sensor. At sun image fade a bit, but thanks to anti-coated remains
readable. As for the internal screen, it can be described, without
exaggeration, the best solution not only for Nokia smartphones, but also
among phones at all. And this is not without purpose. Judge for
yourselves: where else can you see a TFT-matrix, which can display up to
16 million colours and shades and has a resolution of 800 h352 point!
For comparison, let’s say that the previous model Communicators - such
as Nokia 9500/9300 - had the permission of all 640 h200. As for the
picture quality, it simply flawlessly. The image is superb design of the
parts and deep saturated colors and high brightness. By the way, the
brightness of the display Internal can be regulated through buttons on
the keyboard. At sun screen behavior simply perfect. At maximum
brightness level strain no need eyesight to read the text or image to
consider.

Viewing Angle the maximum. Finally, the screen simply designed for word
processing or web content. Actually, this is not surprising, because we
are communicator. And now let’s talk about the time of autonomous work
Nokia E90. In Communicator, a lithium-polymer battery BP-4L capacity
1500 mAh. This value (the maximum so far have similar products) is due
to high energy two displays with higher resolution, as well as
sufficiently powerful hardware platform. Let’s not forget the presence
of a large number of wireless interfaces. According to the manufacturer
apparatus capable develop up to 260 hours in standby mode and up to 5
hours of talk-time. As for reality, it is very active engagement of all
the resources of the phone barely Nokia E90 will live one day. If the
minimal use of internal screen, we can speak about two and a half days
of continuous use. In reality, leaves that need to charge the phone
every two days, which generally not bad. Maximum battery quickly be
discharged while the communication capabilities E90. This is not
surprising, given that while you are using the internal screen and
wireless interfaces. In this case it is necessary to bear in mind that
the entire Communicator will live for 7-8 hours. System dynamics
polyphonic superior quality sound. The effect is enhanced if the phone
put on the table. In this case, the space between Communicator and the
table will act as a resonator, which only enhance the sound. Volume of
speakers are more in any conditions, so that a call will fail even in
the subway. In addition, the phone is equipped with a good vibrocall -
there is a vibration even through bag.

Wireless interfaces. GPS

Like laws require the genre, Nokia E90 has all the potential to date
wireless interfaces. The list begins with the availability of infrared
port. Despite the advanced age, this interface does not look like an
anachronism, given the specificity of Nokia E90. Of course, there is
Wi-Fi. To say about the work of this module nothing because his work
beauty. Traditionally, there is a master of connectivity, which is
immediately available in the standby mode, and it is very convenient to
use. There are security protocols WEP, WPA, WPA2. Not forgotten stack
and a Bluetooth version 2.0 with support for EDR. The following
profiles: BIP, ImagePush, DUN-GW, FT-Server, HandsFree-AG (1.0),
Headset-AG, OBEX, OPP-Client, OPP-Server, Server-SIM Access. On the
paper “blue tooth” also have no claims. As for USB, the Nokia
E90-miniUSB connector applied. Protocol version - 2.0. When connecting
to a PC user can choose the mode of connection: PC Suite or USB Mass
Storage. Are the regime modem or printer. Do Nokia E90 another trump
card - the built-in GPS receiver. With respect to the apparatus of this
solution has its obvious advantages and disadvantages. Indeed, the
positive side is obvious. Big screen as the best suited for viewing maps
than at the same Nokia N95 and Nokia 6110. More pluses derived from the
very fact of the availability of GPS navigation on the Communicator. If
you do not, and will actively use this function, its existence does not
hurt, because never know when the need to know the exact location.

As for the negative side, the quality of reception is considerably lower
than that of the Nokia N95 and the Nokia 6110. GPS receiver Nokia E90
noticeably slower start their brethren. This is particularly perceptible
at cold start and with the sudden loss of satellites in the tunnel and
trying to find them again. Moreover, the use of the car as Communicator
browser hampered by the absence of a special holder. And without it, not
easy to find in the car seat for Communicator in the disjointed state.
Moreover, the time when the receiver autonomous work decreases
significantly. Standard smartphone software can only work with cards,
downloadable from the site of the company by Nokia GPRS or EDGE
connection. As it happens, we now learn. Only with the standard software
present the following programs for data processing GPS receiver.

Maps. With this application you can determine the current position of
the device on the map, finding the necessary city or country to search
various sites and attractions, and plan routes movement between
different destinations, as well as to maintain the situation as
guidelines. For the first time applications “Maps” in a new place you
need to connect to the Internet. You can do this through a Wi-Fi
connection or through GPRS/EDGE- access. After a while after launch
applications and communication with the satellites (at cold start it
takes up to 8 minutes) takes place setting current location. With his
light begins downloads from the Internet map terrain. PAY need only
Internet connection. Once loaded map stored in the internal buffer. It
should be noted that this service is not so road as it might seem at
first glance. Suffice detailed map of Minsk took nearly 2.5 Mb, so that
the loading of this volume through the GPRS connection is not ravage
your purse. But for navigation functions will have to pay. That is
paving the route on a map, you certainly can. In this mode you will
simulate the movement demonstrated way, but wire services in real time
with voice not free pointer. Paid separately acquired license to the
limited time for a specific region. Indeed, the money from the site and
the company can buy a detailed guide. But it is worth doing only if you
want to get acquaintance with the city of maximum experience. If you
want to find the nearest store, or a hotel parking lot, then through
Implemented successfully expanded the search for different categories is
not difficult, and the program will provide you with all the necessary
information on the distance to the point and route. The accuracy of
positioning an object with a quite high and while driving in a car
within the allowable 10 metres.

Benchmarks. This application is nothing more than a database stored on
the map established benchmarks. In choosing one of them happens his
immediate display on the map.

The GPS data. It shows the strength of satellite signals about the past
and the rest of the way, speed, etc. In general, the functions of GPS
navigator at a decent level. The only negative is that the user is tied
to maps provided by the company itself, Nokia. Use of third-party card
is only possible when installing other software. However, such an
approach has its obvious advantages. The user can use the GPS-navigator
in virtually any city in the world immediately after purchase. The only
requirement - access to the Internet. However, from this mobility can be
back and download maps to the phone via a laptop or PC. To do so is to
establish a free Nokia Map Loader, with the help of which will occur and
downloading maps from the Internet and install them on the smartphone.
Clarify that in some detail in the maps depicting only megacities.
Otherwise, we have the only major roads and highways between towns of
the country.

Camera

It’s no secret that there is a widespread view that the vehicles
intended for the corporate segment, to anything built digital cameras.
However, the customers themselves, in the person of the major companies
oppose the presence of cameras staff phones, with which they could
hypothetically make the important organizations from the corporate
secrets. Despite the clear positioning in the business segment, Nokia
E90 equipped with a decent digital module. We have provided 3.2 -
Large-CMOS matrix. Camera lens possesses Auto. Is LED outbreak. Once
activated, the camera moves outward display in landscape mode and acts
as a viewfinder. To Shutter has its own button on the right brink
apparatus. Features are similar to the camera so for the Nokia N93/N93i.
Also identical settings.

Here they are:
.. Shooting modes: automatic, customized, large plan, portrait,
landscape, sports, night, night portrait.
.. The regime outbreak: automatic, mandatory inclusion on / off, removing
red eye.
.. Time: 2, 10 or 20 seconds.
.. Burst: turned off, turned on, survey after 10 or 30 seconds after 1,
5, 10 or 15 minutes.
.. Exposure correction: from -2.0 to +2.0 to 0.5 EV step.
.. White balance: auto, sunny, cloudy, incandescent lamp, the lamp
fluorescence.
.. Color effects: normal, sepia, black and white, bright, negative.
.. Photosensitivity (ISO): high, medium, low, Robot.
.. Adjust the contrast.
.. Adjust the sharpness: high, normal, low.

In addition, the developer gives us the opportunity to choose one of
four permits images: 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 pixels. In
addition, there are still quite a peculiar feature - an improved digital
zoom. The bottom line is that when you turn on the value of the digital
zoom to 20 x. Of course, the machine is able to withdraw the video. This
implies maximum quality MPEG4 movie with a resolution of 640 х480 and
frequency of 30 frames per second. Of the options available only choice
night or automatic mode, as well as the inclusion of the image
stabilizer. To activate it while recording the shake of camera condenses
to minimum. The most interesting is this option actually work, so that
will not prevent its inclusion. You can also customize the white balance
and different color effects.

The quality of images is at a similar level with Nokia N93, Nokia E90
adds that another big plus, because almost none Communicator not like
the E90 on this parameter.

Interface. Menu

So, we already know that Nokia E90 is based on Symbian 9.2. That means
at our disposal the full potential and rich capabilities of the OS. It
is also important that the Communicator receives the same functionality
as in a closed or open.

And do not forget that a large internal screen specifics imposes some
changes in the presentation of standard applications. For example, in
the same gallery screen is divided into two parts. On the left we see
the usual images in a list, while the right of the screen displays
larger photo images peculiar preview window. Same situation, and in
other applications. Thus improving the perception of information - it is
becoming more accessible. We are not talking about the convenience of
working with the text and web pages - Nokia E90 here at all outside
competition. Stop at the standard capabilities of the system, we will
not, but look at what is hidden under the menu choices. By the way, open
style is accessible only 2 display menu: a list and table.

Pay attention to the screens - are very well illustrated advantage of a
large screen and a separate window, in many paragraphs menu.

Contacts
It is not difficult to guess what the item is hidden under a functional
address book Communicator.

Calendar
Calendar put in a separate menu item. Note that the right to display the
chosen day full list of cases.

Journal
All information about the calls and wireless connections is hiding here.

Hours
Normal hours of Nokia smartphones with enough functional alarm clock and
the world of time.

Messages
All operations that you want to perform on the various types of messages
are available here. Again, the benefits of your screen when viewing the
list of messages are obvious.

Funds
By this point in hiding the menu shown on the screenshot applications,
as well as setting the phone, where we can customize the voice telephone
management, profiles, to determine the speed dial keys, or have access
to the built the file system manager or access your phone, which is very
convenient grouped under several items that allows you to quickly find
the necessary option. It should be noted the possibility voice phone.
The fact is that in the Nokia E90 applied in the conversion vote. That
is, we can preview text messaging or e-mail. In the settings you can
choose the language in which the message will be read out and vote. At
the testing sample was loaded only English language module, which is
effectively read out the message, written in translit. If desired,
required language module can be downloaded separately, which is a huge
plus system.

Relationship
Options communication modules made in a separate menu item. Here, we can
customize Bluetooth, infrared, Wi-Fi, USB, as well as the Nokia E90 use
as Internet phone using a separate service.

Office
Here all the necessary business tools to humans. In addition to the
standard, I would like to mention utility Nokia Search, which allows a
local search all folders and phone memory cards. Opportunities office
suite Quickoffice evident here in full. In Nokia E90, of course, it is
possible to edit documents. Mobile version Adobe Reader also will be
very helpful. Another innovation is a utility Active Notes (active
notes). Unlike conventional text notes, there is the ability to add
various multimedia objects, such as: graphics files, records, etc. by
dictophone. But this is not the most interesting. For specific
subscriber of the address book you can create a link to an article. This
means that during the call, the contents of notes will be displayed on
the screen - agree, it is very convenient.

Media
This menu concentrated all multimedia applications phone. It is hence
allows access to the camera, radio, voice recorder, as well as musical
and video record-player, Flash player and Gallery.

Internet
The possibilities are absolutely standard browser for phones E-series.
It is noteworthy only convenient viewing pages, for which requires
little or no horizontal scrolling.

GPS
Here is the navigation software.

Conclusion

That’s come to an end next review, and the time had come to bid farewell
to our guest and the stock-taking of acquaintances. I think we can say
without exaggeration that Nokia was able to once again commit a small
revolution, the name of which - Nokia E90. Indeed, to be really quite
accurate, the revolution started a very long time ago, in 1996. But
today we can only talk about the results. The thing that won the battle
for Nokia Communicator. It is now the time has come to such a device
form factor. Over the years, the development of information technology
and communications fields prepared for the emergence of users of the
device, and Nokia E90 finally something for their fans. At the same
time, we will not deny that this kind of communicator is still a niche
product. Despite the abundance of functions and the many positive sides,
many are not ready to accept large size, weight and, of course, very
expensive price. At the forums, many people have the means to buy the
phone of this price range, made its choice in the Nokia 8600 Luna,
preferring style functionality. However, this is totally different set
of the market, and in this segment of the keyboard Nokia Communicators
have no competitors. Resistance could have very well, as represented by
Nokia outdated models Nokia 9300/Nokia 9500. But these communicators
based on the past bygone platform Series 80. Also, let us not forget the
unique concept of Nokia E90, which is that when closed, we get Symbian
smartphone, and in the open - Symbian-communicator with all the charm of
the platform Series 60 third edition, a huge screen and a
QWERTY-keyboard . And while we have full compatibility with the Symbian
9.2 software in a closed or open mode. In short, once again want to say:
“Bravo, Nokia!”

Pluses:
.. Excellent build quality, metal case.
.. Marvelous Quality internal screen.
.. Outstanding functionality.
.. Compatibility with software in the Series 60 as a closed or open.
.. The ingenious mechanism Layout shell halves.
.. Good built-in digital camera.

Negative:
.. Q ergonomics internal keyboard would have to adapt.
.. Thoughtful work of the GPS receiver.

Late last year, Nokia introduced the model users fiscal 6030, which was distinguished by design, breaking of the usual range. It is heartening to see that the company has not only a model of the upper price range, but phones budget class. So upgrading to 6030 was the launch apparatus 6070. Nevertheless, its appearance is back to a more commonplace and recognizable for Nokia mind.

Complete set

Included in delivery phone, battery charger (thin form factor), a USB drive, a headset HS-5 (mono), and directions for use. Missing disk with the software, which must be included in the senior models. Phone is a classic monoblock small size (105×44x19 mm) and weight (88 g total), rests comfortably in the hand. Display with STN-matrix supports permission displays 128×160 pixels and 65,000 colors. This matrix is justified in the budget models, as it will significantly reduce the cost of the device. The screen is very bright light on the fade, but the text can still be dismantled. Outwardly phone quite comfortable to type: the classic silver shell with a built-in antenna rounded on the sides and ends. On the verge of his left are two buttons - increasing and decreasing volume. They are quite tough Sydney. Quality sound quite a bit - a loud sound with good clarity. An MP3 player is not recommended to use the machine - little internal memory. On the right side is just window IR port and output dynamics. On the back cover of the phone is available lens 0.3 - megapixel camera with a small mirror. The element of design is silver box runs across the back panels, which are the elements and the camera. Plastic rear lid dark gray, dull. Insertion of the same plastic frames silver front cover. The rear lid is the latch, so it would not lose. Under the lid is lithium-ion battery brand Nokia BL-5B at 760 mAh, which allows the phone to work up to 300 hours in standby mode and up to 3 hours - to talk. SIM card holder usual, with side clamps. The panel is adjacent to the body is very tightly, no backlashes. At the bottom are the verge phone charger connector under the thin format and communications connector for connecting a USB cable and headset. At the top verge of a proud solitude is the inclusion of a button phone, which can be used to switch profiles. Front panel clearly divided into two symmetrical zones. At the top of the panel is a screen on which a hole is for the core dynamics, taken silver bars.

At the bottom of the panel is available digital keyboard. Lights keys bright white and perfectly visible in the dark. Keys Sydney rigidly, but conveniently, it is not necessary to make efforts in recruiting. On the phone buttons are two lines of letters: English and Russian deployed, as usual, and one above the other side of the figures. On the phone can dial and blind as a keyboard clearly felt pads under the fingers, but to figure 5 are two prominent labels that “facilitate” the blind navigation. The size of the keys is convenient even for large fingers - positioning errors are minimal. Joystick chetyrehpozitsionny, it is integrated in the center OK button, sunk inside track navigational keys. In standby mode softcopy keys and joystick are designed for quick access to some features of the phone. The left soft-key menu is of the active user, which can be edited. This kind of replacement regime actively waiting for the typical apparatus on the basis of the latest audit 40 operating system - and the platform. In the active menu, you can assign access to the regime, the gallery, radio, etc. Right soft-key provides access to the phone book. Edit it from the record of this regime is not - this is the “contact” in the main menu. Call key traditionally invoked to call the last dialed numbers. Joystick also is programmed to call different applications: top - camera, the left - a new SMS message, down - phone book, right - calendar. When you click OK a standard menu. All originally assigned to the function keys can reprogram me themselves.

Menu

All machines Nokia menu has two options for submission: as a list in the form of a two-dimensional matrix. This model is also not an exception. The menu has 11 items: communications, contacts, journal, preferences, gallery, multimedia, organizer applications, RTT (feature Push to talk), the Internet and information operator. Explain everything in order.

Messages

In this menu is the creation and review messages. Counter allows you to view the total number of messages sent and received. You can create four types of messages: SMS, MMS, fast (when it is sending or receiving the message is not stored anywhere), and a voice. Messages can be written in the mode predicting T9 input, the input switch quickly and embed them in the picture or smiley, which is already available on the phone (supported EMS). Supported combined SMS messages - up to 6 pieces. The phone memory can store up to 150 SMS and MMS 50. Editor MMS convenience - crafted messages can be saved as drafts for forwarding.

Contacts

In this menu, you can view the existing names of the phone book, to appoint a set of keys for fast, delete all records from the phone book on the SIM card from the phone or by pressing one key. Each contains up to 5 contact phone numbers, and initially you can enter only one, the rest are added while editing. Q rooms from the phone; you can add e-mail addresses, web address, mailing address and other data (such as image and melody). The phone can create 25 groups and each set to music and personal image. Phone book sufficiently advanced to the budget staff. Its total capacity to store 250 entries. You can change the format of the display when viewing rooms: a list of names, the name and number placed from below, a large list, that is, in large letters, name and image. When you create a new contact can indicate memory for its preservation: the phone or SIM card.

Journal

It can be viewed and adopted by the missed calls, dialed numbers, telephone numbers, the message you tried. You can see the length of all calls, including the last call. All this information can be reset and clear lists.

Preferences

This is probably the most far-reaching in various settings menu. Here are the sound regimes to which you can add and configure two of its regime. The phone supports themes - they also may be downloaded from the Internet. You can customize the type of signal (incremental, organic, etc.), ton, and its volume and include phone, put a signal at CMS, the warning signal and the signal for the group. Customizable menu items shortcut (left soft-key), voice commands that let you control certain functions on the phone with the pre-recorded tags. Next come the display settings: customizable wallpaper, screensavers, energy, the display contrast, etc. Your time and date format, you can choose the date and time. Next - hands-free setup and call forwarding. You can turn on any answer key “, re dialing and quick call. Your phone has traditionally chosen language telephone, automatic keyboard; you can set a password to unlock. In the same paragraph, you can view the status of the memory. The remaining functions of standard setting: the inclusion of the IR port, a PIN, the restoration of standard settings, etc.

Gallery

Represents the traditional file manager with graphics and video viewing. Here folders stored on the same topic, taken files, sound files and audio recordings of voice.

Multimedia

In this menu, collected the camera settings, radio and voice recorder. For the FM receiver must be connected headset - its cord is used as an antenna. The quality is fairly good reception - surely catch all Minsk FM radio band. When changing radio headset can be used in stereo. The camera in the phone allows for images with maximum resolution 640 pixels х480 and record 3gp format video with sound. Permission cameras today are nothing new, but for sending via MMS, it is quite suitable. At least the camera settings options can be found a serial shooting, Self timer, night mode. It is a favorite of the availability of information on the remaining staff, which takes into account the image when shooting permit. Recorder records up to 5 minutes of sound and at the time of call is not working. The availability of playback mp3 ringtone makes abnormal, but midi files sounded good, especially given the support 24 votes.

Organizer

There is alarm clock, which can be selected and the date of the call. You can put up warning on weekdays. In this option also includes a calendar, notes, “are itemized affairs”, which were also recorded in the calendar. In addition, the phone has a calculator, stopwatch and countdown timer option to turn off the phone. Traditional point is to synchronize with a desktop computer.

Attachments

Q applications include games, in which three phones: Canal control, Golf tour and ordinary Snake. There is also a converter values and world time. These features are standard and has been repeatedly described in our reviews.

Internet

Access to the Internet by means HTML browser with support for WAP2.0 protocol. Model includes support for EDGE, which we found in the budget model with some amazement. Recently support accelerated data transfer in Belarus has become a topical - mobile operators have already announced its launching in commercial use.

Impressions

Despite its relative cheapness and miniatures, the phone has a number of very pleasant features. These include a very decent screen, which allows large size is comfortable to use it for reading books. A small amount of memory does not allow the user to use it as an mp3 player, but for Java games, it was well suited. Applications little stifling. The presence of the radio significantly expand the scope of the device - when a new headset reception can be broadcast in stereo. In doing so, in the phone’s memory can store up to 20 stations. Almost all traditional for Nokia phones became even surer answering calls from problematic places. Works AutoDial - can be set up to 10 attempts. Plus, the device is the availability of conference calling - with its inclusion may participate in a conversation several interlocutors. Following the recent release of its new multimedia companies and business machines N and E series output of the model someone might seem imperceptible. However, the budget shows the line of a balanced development for the whole product range of tastes and accounting not only advanced users, but also conventional ones who most need a phone for calls and messaging. The disadvantages can be difficult enough merely offered the back cover. But this kind of protection - if you are not too frequently change SIM card, it catches you breakage not threatened.

Phone might well recommend as a second apparatus available to the more advanced models. He also can be excellent gift and act as the first phone to the user, just for peace acquainted provider.