Nokia 5500

Short description:

This mobile phone is not in vain attributed to the class of `smartphones` - the Nokia 5500 phone is really `smart`. However, nothing surprising - the Nokia brand itself speaks volumes. The company does not release bad phones. If a Nokia costs a few hundred dollars, then it is a very high quality Nokia.

Technical features:

• Model 5500 belongs to the subspecies of the so-called. `sports` smartphones with a case protected from impacts and bad weather. Therefore, the main elements are made of appropriate materials - metal, rubber, durable plastic. The keyboard and connector covers are made of rubber. During numerous tests, the smartphone has proven itself in a variety of conditions.
• Initially, the design of the smartphone is focused on the young, most active generation of users. Nevertheless, it will also suit older people - in a titanium case with small coloured inserts, if you wish, you won’t find anything flashy and excessive.
• The display of the Nokia 5500 is relatively small, with a resolution of 208x208 pixels. Better options are often found in modern phones, but a `sporty` smartphone usually has to sacrifice power in favor of security and reliability. However, such a resolution cannot be called small either. It almost "holds out" to the standard for high-end QVGA models - 240x320. Displays up to 262,000 shades of colours.
• The amount of memory for applications is 32 MB. If you do not try to load complex `heavy` programs, this is quite enough for solving tactical and strategic tasks. The user himself has access to 10 MB. It is unlikely that anyone will say that this is a lot. However, for those who do not have enough of this volume, a 64 MB microSD card is included in the kit, while the maximum SD volume is up to a gigabyte. This is certainly enough to store music, photos and simple video clips.
• Of course, there is a Bluetooth connection. Various profiles are supported. Unfortunately, in this case, this type of connection does not work with the A2DP profile, so you can only listen to music through a wireless headset in mono mode. In other words, using bluetooth to listen to music is not worth it at all. The USB interface allows you to use your phone not only as a modem, for uploading melodies, etc., but also for storing files of all types. There is also an infrared port, but few people use it these days.
• The most interesting is the `sports` mode of the smartphone. As you know, Nokia 5500 is equipped with a 3D sensor that allows you to read all kinds of data during training. For example, you can record the load, heart rate, etc. The results of your run or exercise on a stationary bike are compared with an average standard - so you can always see if your physical condition is up to the mark.
• Quite curious is the control of phone functions by `tapping`. So far, a similar type of control is also used by Sony-Ericsson to control their music phones and in some Samsung models. In addition to controlling the player's functions, you can 'order' your smartphone to read an incoming SMS message.

Camera:

• The Nokia 5500 has a 2-megapixel camera with a CMOS sensor. Don't expect great professional-quality shots from it, but when compared to early 0.3 megapixel phones, the clarity is amazing.
• Filming is available with a resolution of 1600x1200 to 640x480 pixels. You can shoot in normal mode, in series or with a timer setting. Optionally, you can adjust the `white balance` by selecting one of several proposed modes. At the end of shooting, you can apply various primitive effects to photos like `sepia`, `black and white`, etc.
• Do not record video unless absolutely necessary. It is recorded in 176x144 and 128x96 resolutions at 15 fps, recording format - 3GP. It is clear that the quality of speech here can not go.
• Unfortunately, the camera does not have a flash, so shooting only well-lit scenes is recommended. But it is supported by no one especially needed digital zoom.

Equipment:

• Nokia 5500 phone
• Battery BL-5B 860 mAh Li-Ion
• Charger
• Stereo headset HS-29 (wired)
• Memory card 64 MB microSD
• CD-ROM and USB cable CA-53
• User's Manual
• Hand strap
• Clip and pouch

The complete set and characteristics of the phone may be changed by the manufacturer without prior notice.