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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone because it was super cheap with a contract extension, and it had a nice set of features. Unfortunately, I was ready to send it back just moments after taking it out of the box. The first problem that I had with it was that the back is very hard to open. I'm pretty sure that the latch mechanism will fail eventually. Then, within five minutes of removing the plastic from the screen, the screen had a deep scratch on it. I don't know how this happened - I was just fiddling around with it in my hands. Other than the back cover, the phone strikes me as fairly solid, and the slider seems sturdy enough.
The music player seems to work just fine - haven't had any problems with it. It sounds terrible coming from the speaker, but with just a cheap $10 pair of headphones, the music sounds quite nice. I was very impressed with the sound quality. I haven't had any problems with any kind of hissing sounds using the adapter.
The Nokia software is very easy to use - no problems transferring files or anything like that.
The FM radio also appealed to me, and it works ok. I've read review that said the radio only works with the headphones, but that's not really accurate. The headphones need to be plugged into the phone to function as an antenna, but once you plug them in, you can choose to have the sound come from the phone's speaker.
Most aspects of the phone's interface are straightforward and intuitive, and I don't really have any rants or raves there. Like every other reviewer, I was shocked at the short battery life. Sometimes I've even had to charge the phone during the day after having charged it all night. Oh - an annoying thing - maybe some helpful reader can clue me in on this one - is that when I plug in the phone to charge it, the screen backlight turns on and it stays on for the duration of the charge. I can't figure out how to turn it off.
The screen quality (other than its tendency to scratch) is excellent. Very bright, easy to read, nice color. But I'd agree with the earlier reviewer who said that the clock is too small. I don't wear a watch and depend on my phone to keep me on time.
Other than the button on the back cover, the other buttons are fine. The power button and side buttons are harder to manage than I'd like, but they're not terrible. The keypad has great buttons and is easy to use accurately.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the voice recognition function is useless. It has never understood anything I've ever said to it. I have a a PEBL that is from the UK and only understands British English, but that phone still understands me most of the time. (They both use a speaker-independent system where you don't record voice tags or train the phone.)
The camera is ok, but I'd never use it in place of a regular digital camera. The pictures just aren't that good. After taking a picture, the phone prompts you to save or send the picture, which is annoying, but if you push the camera button again, it will go back to taking pictures and will save the last picture taken to your default location.
I don't text or use the web on this phone, so I can't say much about that. I have found the software it uses for guessing which words you type is not quite as good as that on the Motorola phones I've used in the past.
Where this phone was most disappointing to me was its function as a phone. I was surprised by this, as Nokia has such a good reputation, and Motorola is supposedly not as good - but I found the reverse to be true in this case. I've had a lot of reception problems with this phone. With my PEBL, it was very rare for me to have any kind of problem with dropped calls or bad reception, but it has been an ongoing issue with this phone. I've also had issues with the phone not ringing when someone calls - they get the voicemail and leave a message, but when I check the voicemail, the message isn't there. This happened three times over the three weeks that I used the phone (and I don't get a lot of calls, so three is a significant percentage). Even when the reception seemed good, I was still told that my voice sounded a little fuzzy. When I switched back to using my PEBL, my friends all heard the difference immediately. My home office is in a closet that is partly underground, and I only very rarely had problems with the PEBL in there, but the Nokia is useless in that room. The PEBL also works better with my bluetooth headset.
So this phone was bad enough that I stopped using it and went back to my PEBL, which is a far superior device (though not perfect by any means.) Still, the Nokia was such a bargain (especially with the 1GB card) and has so many other functions that it's nice to have around. My daughter uses the mp3 player, radio, and camera.
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The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone, which features a stylish slider design and can hold up to 1,500 music tracks, keeps the focus on advanced music portability. With dedicated external music keys, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot supporting up to 2 GB of memory, the 5300 offers a comprehensive feature set at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. Other key features include a QVGA display, speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel camera, EDGE data support, and flashlight. It's the perfect companion to T-Mobile service. It also supports T-Mobile's great myFaves service.
DesignThe 5300's slider design features a large display that sports an impressive 240 x 320 resolution and support for over 200,000 colors. Even with the slider closed, the 5300 features great music and call control. There are music control keys on the left side and volume adjustment keys on right side of the phone, while a stylish five-way center button resides just below the display. Slide the phone open to reveal its easy to use backlit keypad. The phone's 1.3-megapixel camera lens is discreetly housed on the left edge of the phone. A built-in mini-USB 2.0 port is provided, as well as Bluetooth stereo headset compatibility. The built-in hot-swappable microSD memory expansion slot is compatible with cards up to 2 GB of capacity.
Calling FeaturesThe 5300 supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as MP3-based ringers so you can load your favorite sound effects and music clips to alert you of incoming calls. Plus, with the phone's picture and ringer ID functions, you can assign pictures and ringtones to your most common callers. For when you need to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names. The 5300's built-in contacts list and phone book will keep track of all your contacts with its ample storage capacity. Lastly, there's an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free, and the phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible (for music listening, you can still use your favorite wired headphones with the Nokia 2.5mm AV connector, sold separately).
Other calling features include compatibility with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves.
Messaging, Internet and ToolsThe 5300 is a mobile messaging and Internet powerhouse. With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the phone can send picture and text messages, and when coupled with the phone's powerful camera, MMS opens up great opportunities for robust messaging. The phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the 5300. It supports the GPRS data protocol, as well as the high-speed EDGE wireless data service. When used with your carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone is bundled with a mobile Web browser, too, offering hearty Web browsing abilities right on the phone. Meanwhile, T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The 5300 supports PC synchronization via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. Nokia's PC Suite application makes this process a breeze. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 5300 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, a to-do list, and an alarm clock.
Imaging and Entertainment The Nokia 5300 can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2 GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, you can easily control the playback of music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing, or taking pictures. For an even louder groove, you can plug in your favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the 5300 using the inbox adapter. The 5300 can swiftly transfer albums and music collections to and from a PC using a standard micro USB connector or Bluetooth. When traveling, you can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway (sold separately) to stream music collections and favorite playlists wirelessly to any supported stereo from the 5300.
No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3-megapixel camera. The camera features a selftimer, an 8x digital zoom, and can be used to capture video and view video playback. You can even view video playback in landscape mode, and the volume keys double as zoom keys when the camera mode is activated. And don't forget about the games! The phone supports Java gameplay and other Java-based applications.
The 5300 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital Statistics The Nokia 5300 weighs 3.76 ounces and measures 3.64 x 1.90 x .81 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.20 hours of digital talk time, up to 223 hours of digital standby time, and up to 12 hours of music playback time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
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