Nokia N76 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot - US Version with Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Update: Do not buy this phone. I would re-rate it to one star if that were possible. The problem is build quality. After 6 months the outer case was chipped and scarred. A colleague who bought one at the same time has the same problem. I had the case repaired under warranty but 3 months later the replacement shell is also chipping. As soon as it's out of contract I'll be replacing the phone with a decent one.
Pros: Clear speech (both caller and called). This was a No. 1 priority - a new phone had to have clear speech. The N76 doesn't have speech clarity circuitry but it's excellent all the same. Has a great MP3 player with ample volume. Voice dialling, neat size, clam-shell form factor, 3.5mm standard headphone socket.
It synchronises with Outlook. This works efficiently and it's easy to find a date and read the appointment. It's not so easy to amend an appointment, but I can do that on the PC after I return home.
Cons: Poor quality. Expensive. The front screen is prone to showing fingerprints. Some users may need to use fingernails to operate keys as they are rather small (not a serious shortcoming). Doesn't have anywhere to attach a neck or wrist strap.
Some might criticize if for not being openable with one hand. In fact it takes a practice to use two hands. I fumbled and dropped it a few times - fortunately it's landed in my lap. It closes securely and doesn't have a spring hinge that might break down.
Not really a pro or con but the camera is a standard Toshiba fixed-focus 2mp unit with all the shortcomings this implies. It takes reasonable photos in sunny conditions but nothing to get excited about. In other-than-good light the photos are, as you would expect, very noisy. It's for emergency use only.
Battery life is very poor although it does charge quickly. From fully-charged 20 minutes listening to music, 10 or so phone calls using the loudspeaker,(say, 30 minutes in total) is enough to completely flatten the battery.

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