Nokia 5310 XpressMusic: specifications and reviews

The product line of the Finnish company - the manufacturer of mobile phones became a real bomb that literally exploded the market of cellular devices. By the way, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic also entered this model line , which will be the subject of our today's review.

About the line

The product line of the Finnish company in general began to strengthen the manufacturer in the market. It was really thoughtful and strong in terms of the consequences of the move. Yes, the popularity of the company has grown, and as a result, sales have started to climb up. Nevertheless, the active development, which was characteristic at the time for the product line XpressMusic, required the company to take appropriate steps.

For example, it was required to create a variety of solutions for subsequent devices, including, by the way, devices that worked on the platform under the name S40. There are several advantages that they can boast to their competitors. These include, for example, increased productivity in comparison with the devices of the S60 series. Do not forget about other dimensions.

Mark, in principle, you can and the sound quality of melodies and calls. But directly with the platform, this parameter is not connected in any way. If you think logically, it depends only on which of the additional chips is built into the general hardware iron composition, and only. Well, accordingly, a considerable influence is provided by software capabilities, including the equalizer.

For youth - youth decision

Old-timers and lovers of the Finnish manufacturing company perfectly remember the furor produced by the model under the name 6500 Classic. But not everyone can guess that it was the prototype of the creation of a new device. In fact, the phone Nokia 5310, whose price when entering the market of cellular devices was about 10 thousand rubles, is nothing more than a direct follower of the model 6500.

Deep into the history of the creation will not be particularly. However, it should be noted that the analogue of the corresponding device was presented to the audience as a musical solution for young people. In principle, the reasons for development lie on the surface. Let's think: would it be nice if in the arsenal of the Finnish manufacturer appeared just two similar in functionality models? It seems that no. Otherwise, it would become a source of competition. And why does the firm need internal competition, the result of which will certainly be a decrease in the effectiveness of sales?

Special equipment

Thus, Nokia 5310, firmware for which is available on the official website of the company, was the first device that officially introduced the product line XpressMusic. No, of course, before that there was a model of Nokia 5700, but it does not so clearly express the positioning of the phones of the line. In any case, one of the differences of the device 5310 was a separate sound chip. The second "chip" immediately catches your eye. It's nothing more than a little about design. It was converted to a youth, with the expectation of buying the appropriate audience.

Equipment

The package includes the Nokia 5310 itself, a battery (capacity 860 mAh), as well as a charger. It's about the classics. Now look at the add-ons. Among them, you can find a wired stereo headset of medium quality. Also included is a standard MicroUSB-USB cable. Depending on the country in which the phone is purchased, the package can be supplemented with a MicroSD card (2 gigabytes in size). Well, the completion is completed with a disk on which there is software, and a flyer on which you can find the data to enter the Nokia Music Store service.

Dimensions

The device dimensions are averaged for such a segment. In all three planes they are 103.8 x 44.7 x 9.9 millimeters. In this case, the mass of the device is only 71 grams. Let's face it: the phone is thin enough. If someone had experience working with a phone Sony Ericsson W 880i, then he immediately sees the similarity of the two devices in this regard.

In the pockets of the device does not bulge. He lies there quietly, comfortably. Wearing in his pockets is quite possible and, most likely, even necessary.

Color Solutions

In this regard, the Finnish manufacturer did not bother much. The device is available on the market in only two colors. But this time not white and black, but blue and red. Probably, for a musical ruler that that is necessary. Corresponding colors have been allocated and the zone, passing along the perimeter of the screen. There are inserts made of metal panels.

The same color is engraved and the name of the company printed on the back of the device.

Material of manufacture

The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic body is made of plastic, of course. The other, in principle, expected would be naive. To the touch the material is matte. It has a dark gray color, close to graphite. In general, it should be noted that plastic is not so bad. On the contrary, it has a good quality. That allows you to operate the device for a long time.

The back cover is made in a dot. That's just these points are easy to erase. And after that, the appearance of the device deteriorates sharply, as the back cover begins to seem completely wiped. In other respects the case is strong enough and resistant to mechanical influences.

Left edge

On it is located the connector into which it is necessary to connect the charger. This is a 2 millimeter network adapter.

Upper butt

There is a power button here. It is intended to turn the device on and off. Nearby there is a 3.5 mm jack, in which you need to connect a wired stereo headset to listen to music or radio. Well, the ensemble complements the connector of the standard MicroUSB, with which the phone can be synchronized with a personal computer or laptop. For protection, it is covered with a plastic plug.

Back panel

It is the camera's eye (with a resolution of 2 megapixels). Unfortunately, the company's engineers did not add an additional key to the phone, with which it would be possible to control the shooting of objects.

Right edge

Here there is only a key, with which you can adjust the volume of playing music and video. It also allows you to transfer the device from one sound mode to another.

Front Panel

There is an ambient light sensor. It helps to automatically adjust the backlight level of the screen, as well as the keyboard. It is brought closer to the conversational dynamics, or rather, to the right of it. Here, not far from the keyboard, is a microphone.

Display

We all remember that the Nokia 6500 model was not equipped with a protective glass. This lack of engineers of the company took into account and this time they met the target audience. Thus, we have what we have. Namely, the Nokia 5310, the screen of which is covered with a layer of protective glass. The edges on the predecessor of the subject of our today's review were mirrored. Nevertheless, the eye constantly clung to visual asymmetry, although in fact it was not there.

The diagonal of the display is just two inches. The resolution is 240 x 320 pixels. In millimeters this is 31 x 41. The screen is designed to display 16 million colors. It should be noted a good quality. The colors are saturated and vivid, and the picture is quite bright. Our model differs from competitors in that its display is not arranged better. Especially if we compare this parameter with the creations of Sony Ericson.

The matrix is made using TFT technology. In principle, the picture under natural light is not lost anywhere, the display in the sun is not lame. Most likely, we achieved this through the use of protective glass, and now we see that this was justified. Nevertheless, at a certain angle, the device begins to blink. And then the endless turns in search of convenience begin. On the maximum comfort of use on the street (in sunlight) because of this you can forget. Yes, and a small screen diagonal affects. But this will have to be reconciled, because such a decision is nothing more than a compromise, which the Finnish manufacturer had to go to.

What else can you say? Is that on the screen can fit three service lines and nine text lines. In most situations, the font that is, is enough. But the user can change the default font using the appropriate settings.

Owner feedback

In terms of quality of communication to the device to undermine it will not turn out. The testimonies indicate that the interlocutor is clearly audible, the microphone works almost perfectly. The vibrating alert has not a large, but not a low intensity. In any case, through the pocket, it is felt. The main drawback of the model, noted by users, is the low volume of the main sound speaker. However, if you listen to music exclusively with headphones, then there is nothing to worry about in this defect.