Nokia 5200 Phones
The Nokia 5200 is almost a replica of the Nokia 5300 phone that was launched in 2006. Though it looks almost identical on the outside, some features separate the two phones. For instance it is not branded as an ‘XpressMusic’ phone, but still, very evidently, is a music phone. It is also less expensive than the latter and is being marketed more as a budget phone. The Nokia 5200 is a slide phone like the Nokia 6111 and slides quite well.
You can enjoy owning a 5200, it comes in two lovely colours the light blue and the striking red. The blue colours give a fresh look to the phone, while the red one highlights a streetwise look. The slide opening is easy to user as there is a spring mechanism inside it. The external access keys help the user to access camera, fm radio in the close position.
The design of the mobile phone looks a lot like LG’s Chocolate. However, the body of Nokia 5200 is entirely made of plastic. And because it is designed to be a music phone, there are keys on either side to control the music played on the phone (the MP3 and the radio). Like most mobile phones of Nokia, the switch on/ off key is situated on the crown of the phone. The USB port and the charging cavity are placed next to the switch on/ off key.
The phone has a five way steering button that functions impressively. The buttons on either side make accessing the camera and radio real easy. The volume buttons, that are located on the side, can also be used to zoom the camera. The display is very good and better than most phones in this price range.
The Mobile Phone weighs about 104g and has the dimensions of 92.4 x 48.2 x 20.7mm. It has a bright and very colorful LCD. The phone book is capable of storing up to a 1000 entries. The phone is fitted with some of the latest and most interesting games as well.
Memory
The built in memory of 5 Mbytes and an expandable memory with the help of the microSD card helps in storing a lot of music.
Connectivity and Internet
Blue tooth connectivity helps to connect the phone to compatible devices. USB cable connection and infrared on the other hand provides help in download of music. The Triband technology in the Nokia 5200 phone helps the user cover GSM 900, GSM 1800 AND GSM 1900 networks.
Audio
Nokia 5200 is all music from downloads to listening to your favourite songs it has it all. The built in FM radio features with an FM radio key helps the user to listen to even radio talk shows. HS 47, the Nokia series headset is available with the phone. Users can alternatively use their own headphones as well. The sound quality of Nokia 5200 is excellent with MP3 player polyphonic ring tones, message alerts and gaming tones all to suit the user.
Personal Information Management
Nokia 5200 has an in built calendar with reminders and phone book with contact details. There is an alarm clock, stopwatch, notes, and calculator features.
Video
The in built camera helps user to capture the precious moments forever. The VGA camera has 4 x digital zoom, which helps in recording video up to 1 hour. There is also photo frame feature, which can give finishing look to the photos taken. There are dedicated camera keys, which gives instant access to the camera features.
Messaging
The Mobile Phone has options for sending SMS, MMS and instant messages. Multimedia messages or MMS helps to send photo or video recording to compatible devices.
Battery
Nokia 5200 comes with a rechargeable battery. There is a talk time of 3.2 hours and a battery stand by time of up to 262 hours.
Nokia 5200 is an excellent phone, which suits any music lover’s tastes. The dedicated keys for both camera and music features are a great help for the user when the phone is in a close position. The owner of the phone is sure to love its features and the stylish colours. Considering its price, the features and services provided are great. The phone is ideal for youngsters and also for music lovers. It also makes for a great gift.
