Nokia 5530 Review

he XpressMusic lineup is fired up and coming after you with all they've got - from QWERTY smartphones to touchscreens. In fact, with the arrival of 5530 XpressMusic, the Nokia music line has more touch phones than the Nseries. We told you, they're dead serious about it.

With the 5800 XpressMusic shaping up as quite a blockbuster, Nokia had hardly any choice but to build on that momentum. The way up from the 5800 goes into Nseries territory really, so a lower spec'd device with an even sweeter price tag seems quite the right thing to do to reach the masses. And well, strategically expand the user base for the Touch UI edition of Symbian S60.

The Nokia 5800 offered value-for-money that very few could match. The 5530 comes in even more affordable but tries to deliver as much goodies as possible, pushing the value-for-money meter well towards the "must have" end of the scale. Here's what the 5530 XpressMusic offers and what was left out to keep the cost down:

Key features:
2.9" 16M-color TFT LCD 16:9 touchscreen display (360 x 640 pixels)
Symbian S60 5th edition
ARM 11 434 MHz CPU, 128MB RAM memory
3.2 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash and VGA@30fps video
Quad-band GSM support
Wi-Fi connectivity
microSD card memory expansion, ships with a 4GB card
FM radio with RDS
Bluetooth with A2DP and USB v2.0
Standard 3.5mm audio jack
Stereo speakers
Stylus, with its own compartment inside the phone
Proximity sensor for screen auto turn-off
Accelerometer sensor for automatic UI rotation, motion-based gaming and turn-to-mute
Office document viewer
OVI integration (direct image and video uploads, OVI Contacts)
Landscape on-screen virtual QWERTY keyboard
Excellent audio quality
Price tag on the cheap side
Nice battery life

Main disadvantages:
No 3G support
No built-in GPS receiver
Display has poor sunlight legibility
Default font size is a bit small due to the smaller screen
Somewhat limited 3rd party software availability
Average camera image quality
Video recording quality is unimpressive
Doesn't charge off its microUSB port
No smart dialing
No DivX/XviD video support out of the box
No TV-out functionality
Trade-offs were obviously inevitable but many of the important features are on par with the 5800 - the CPU, the Wi-Fi support, the camera. And further on the positive side, the 5530 is much more compact than the 5800.

The XpressMusic badge usually guarantees great music experience - from the audio quality to the way music is organized, played and delivered. With Nokia's recent track record of excellent audio quality in the headphone department and the pair of nice sounding stereo speakers, the 5530 is a mini-jukebox.
What hurts it the most is the lack of 3G, especially for those with unlimited data plans. Others will barely wait to jump at this affordable touch-operated and WLAN-enabled smartphone. As always, we're here to help you make the decision.

It's time that we set off exploring the Nokia 5530 ins and outs - so join us on the next page where a proper unboxing is due.

Nokia Siemens Gears up for Indian 3G Market

Nokia Siemens Networks said on Saturday it has started making 3G (third-generation) mobile equipment in Chennai in south India, primarily to target the local market.

India's auction of spectrum for 3G mobile services started on Friday, and spectrum for the roll-out of services is scheduled to be available to winning bidders by September.

Nokia Siemens is already a supplier of 2G (second-generation) equipment to about ten Indian service providers, including the largest operator, Bharti Airtel, which is also bidding in the auction for 3G spectrum.

The company wants to be ready when customers start placing orders, a spokeswoman for Nokia Siemens in India said on Monday. Until then the production will be exported, she added.

While the 3G products manufactured in India are intended for both local and global markets, the demands of the Indian market will be given priority in the manufacturing decisions, the company said.

Starting with radio-frequency modules and system modules, the company plans to also manufacture in India the transport modules and next-generation microwave radios, the company said.

Nokia Siemens has also set up 3G test labs in the country and has trained 3200 Indian field engineers to support 3G roll-outs.

The company also has other operations in India that already work in the area of 3G. Its Global Network Solutions Centers in Noida and Chennai serve 27 operators worldwide that offer 3G services.

Nokia Siemens Networks' research and development (R&D) center in Bangalore supports 3G-related initiatives for the domestic market, and the company has already carried out site surveys for 3G deployment, the company said.

The company inaugurated its Chennai facility for the manufacturing and distribution of mobile communications infrastructure in 2008, with an investment of US$ 70 million. An additional $30 million is being invested in the services operations and other activities, the spokeswoman said.

The facility has until now been involved in the production of 2G communication infrastructure for local and global customers. It started rolling out 3G base stations last week.

India's Department of Telecommunications (DOT) said in letters to operators in March that it wants network equipment vendors to transfer technology for critical equipment and software to Indian manufacturers within three years of selling the products to any Indian operator, as part of series of security measures.

The DOT order does not however clarify whether Indian subsidiaries of multinationals qualify as Indian manufacturers under the order. The Nokia Siemens spokeswoman said it was premature for the company to comment on the issue

Nokia Xpressmusic 5800 Smartphone Product Review

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone is a wonderful phone with a lot of features, beautiful touch screen, built-in speakers, and very long battery life.

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone comes with a 640 x 360 touchscreen display with 16 million colors become to the 3.2 megapixel camera Bluetooth WiFi 3.5 mm headphone jacks that you can use any headphones it comes with an expandable micro-Sd and memory slot.

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone is a very light phone making a shame easy to carry around the in your pocket for comfort.

Some people might find that the phone can seem a little dainty due to it being mainly made of plastic so that it keeps its way down however the more I use this on the more I found that it is an extremely solid well put together phone.

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone allows you to connect to a computer using a USB slot or for you to implement micro-Sd cards for expanded memory.

One of the best things about the Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone is that it has crystal-clear sound quality when making phone calls and I haven't had one problem eating reception in any area that I've taken it. Which is not something I can say for some of the other phones I've tried. The built-in speakers make it extremely easy to hear whether you're talking to.

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone has a very high resolution for screen that size in something that you won't find in most phones these days. I don't notice any lag dropped the phone or any freezing.

The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone is very easy to navigate with all the graphics and menus making it extremely easy to know how to navigate the phone without looking into the technical manuals.

The Nokia XpressMusic 1500 Smartphone's touchscreen is a wonderful addition to this phone however it does sometimes these traces of fingerprints and dots and see may have to clean it from time to time.

The stylus included with the Nokia XpressMusic 5800 Smartphone works really well and is much better if you don't want to leave fingerprints on your screen up the screens extremely resistant and I haven't seen one scratch since buying it

History Of Nokia

In the world of mobile phones, Finnish company Nokia is king. The icy nation of Finland, near the top of the world wouldn't seem to be the most likely place for electronic innovations, but a company with humble beginnings transformed itself into the largest manufacturer of mobile phones in the world. The journey for Nokia to become the leader in this race is a seemingly unlikely one, but it became one of the world's great success stories.

In 1865, a former mining engineer, Knut Fredrik Idestam, founded a pulp factory on the Tammerkoski rapids in the south of Finland. His intent was to introduce an advanced form of paper manufacturing from Germany to Finland. It was a success, so Idestam opened a second plant near the Nokianvirta river, which inspired the name of his new company: Nokia Wood Mills. The name "nokia" itself is a local term for a small furry animal of the marten family.

In 1898, a new company, known as Finnish Rubber Works, opened in Finland to capitalize on the lucrative rubber industry, and used Nokia as one of the brands they sold. Fourteen years later, a third company, named Finnish Cable Works, opened. Their work in young industry of telephone and telegraph wires actually established what would become the Nokia of today. Shortly after World War I ended, Finnish Rubber Works purchased both Nokia Wood Mills and Finnish Cable Works. The companies continued in their respective industries separately, and it was not until incorporation in 1967 that all three companies came under the banner of the modern Nokia Corporation.

This company was a giant, and manufactured many different products, including: paper, boots, computers, tires, capacitors, and televisions. By this time, Finnish Cable Works had made its first steps into the electronics field; its first creation was a pulse analyzer for nuclear power plants. However, with work on an early version of the car phone known as the ARP-phone, Nokia got its feet wet in the world of mobile telecommunications. Early efforts included development of the technology known as NMT, an early mobile telephony system that was the first to offer international roaming capabilities.

The 1980's was the watershed decade for Nokia in telecommunications. With the development of the Nokia DX-200, the first fully operational digital telephone switch, Nokia made its mark. The DX-200 offered an adaptable flexibility for use in other products, and was eventually incorporated into the mobile industry's major technology standard, GSM (Global System for Mobile communications). In 1987, with the release of the Mobira Cityman, Nokia gave the world the first handheld NMT phone.

From there, thanks to years of working with NMT, Nokia now focused upon the development of GSM;.in 1991, Nokia equipment was used to make the first GSM call. In 1992, telecommunications was declared to be the main focus of the corporation. The Nokia 1101 was the first GSM handset released, and established the pattern of Nokia branding most of their phones with a numeric identifier. Things really picked up with the first satellite call being made on Nokia equipment, as well as the first Internet capable (WAP-enabled) phone. By 1998, they were the world leader, and by 2005, had sold their one-billionth phone.

From its humble beginnings on the banks of a Finnish river, through the social, economic and political upheavals of the 20th century, Nokia emerged as has maintained its position as a leader in not only the telecommunications field, but changing how people live their lives. Everyday, millions across the globe rely upon Nokia mobile phones in their personal and professional lives. Nokia continues to live up to its slogan: "Connecting People."

Nokia Phones - Ahead of All Other Models

If somebody is looking for high end mobile phones with unique looks, then s/he can go for Nokia phones. These small devices are blessed with amazing outlook and features that are totally different from other ones. This well known brand has established a good position in the mobile market. Two recent handsets introduced by this brand are - Nokia X6 and Nokia X3.

If we compare these two smartphones, then we can analyze that both the handsets are loaded with numerous applications. These are the latest members added to the popular Nokia X series. Both are equipped with Flash Lite 3.0 that provides unique experience to the users. Beside that, these devices are offered with inbuilt stereo FM radio with RDS. Amazingly, these Nokia phones have wonderful messaging features such as SMS, MMS and Email.

Both the phones have good connectivity modes for accessing Internet. The X6 has 3G technology - HSDPA, and the X3 has class 32 EDGE and GPRS. Along with that, they have Bluetooth and USB for transferring huge piles of data from these handsets to a compatible device.

These are also capable to entertainment people. The Nokia X3 sports a 3.2 mega pixel camera equipped with enhanced fixed focus. Whereas the Nokia X6 has a strong 5 mega pixel camera. These snappers have advanced features like Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Dual LED flash, video light and Geo-tagging, photo editor and TV-Out. These are also capable of capturing video clips.

These stylish handsets are especially designed to fulfill the requirements of various mobile users. Nokia phones are certainly a good choice for the people who are looking for a branded product with essential features.

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China-made mobiles sold in Nokia cover

Two cheats, found selling China-made mobiles in Nokia mobile phone covers, were arrested and 15 cellphones were seized from them by prevention of crime branch (PCB) on Wednesday.

PCB arrested Mohammad Mallik, 39, and Samim Fakir, 35, both residents of Hodi Bungalow area in the city and originally hailing from Delhi. Both have been handed over to the Chowk Bazaar police for questioning.

In initial investigation, police found that the accused used to sell home appliances manufactured in Delhi.

Simultaneously, they also started selling mobile phones. "To sell mobile phones, they used to approach labourers and low income group people. They used to claim that they possess original Nokia phones and want to sell them cheap due to urgent need of money," says police.