nokia 5130

nokia 5130

SPECIFICATIONS:-

General
Network (2G) GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 / GSM 850
Form factor Block
Antenna type Internal
SAR Value 0.480 W/Kg
Size
Weight 88 g (with battery)
Dimensions 107.5 x 46.7 x 14.8 mm
Display
Type Graphical
Coloured Yes, TFT, 262K colors
Size 2.00 inch
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
-Downloadable themes
-Dedicated music keys
Memory
Numbers in phone 2000
-Photocall
-microSD (TransFlash), up to 8GB, 1GB included
Ringtones
Polyphonic ringtones Yes, 64
Ringtone profiles Yes
- MP3
- 3.5 mm AV jack
Networking
GPRS Yes, Class 32
EDGE Yes, Class 32
HSCSD Yes
USB Yes, 2.0 microUSB
Bluetooth Yes, 2.0 with A2DP
WAP Yes
Browser Yes
Email client Yes
Features
Vibration Yes
SMS Send / Receive
MMS Send / Receive
Camera Builtin, 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
Java Yes, MIDP 2.1
Games Yes, (changeable)
Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Voice memo Yes
T9 Yes
Multiple numbers / contact Yes
Handsfree Yes
FM Radio Yes
- MP3/MP4/eAAC+/WMA player
Standard Battery
Type Li-Ion
Amperage 1020 mAh
Standby time GSM: 288h
Talk time GSM: 6h

REVIEWS:-

Design – Very Good

The Nokia 5130 is a classic Nokia design, keeping the elements of the XpressMusic family that we've always enjoyed, while retaining the company's slightly rounded candy bar aesthetic. The phone is a slight departure from the Nokia 5310, a phone we reviewed more than a year ago. The latter is still available from T-Mobile, now free with a contract. We like that the Nokia 5130 keeps the external playback controls of the Nokia 5310, but otherwise it's a larger phone in every dimension, especially it's thickness, where the Nokia 5130 is about 50% thicker than the thin, dense Nokia 5310. The Nokia 5130 is also more than a half ounce heavier, though it's now clad mostly in glossy plastic, instead of the metal shell of the 5310. This gives the phone a lighter feel, more playful than serious, and the plastic lets Nokia use some interesting textures and embossed styles to create a very modern looking device.

Calling – Good
For calling features, the Nokia 5130 lags behind, with one notable standout. Thanks to a large speaker on the back of the phone, clearly meant for music playback, the phone has a nice, loud speakerphone. We were easily able to carry on a conversation in our car on speakerphone with loud driving noises all around. Otherwise, don't expect much. The phone has voice dialing, but after we went through the confusing and ambiguous Nokia training session, the Nokia 5130 still had trouble guessing our spoken commands. The phone managed to guess correctly about 30% of the time, which is pretty much useless for hands-free callers.

Messaging - Good
The keypad on the Nokia 5130 did not make for easy typing. Though the phone is wider than its predecessor, the keys are stuffed into a more narrow band in the middle, with a wide, sloping rim around the edge. The keys were too glossy to be comfortable, and the shiny silver paint against the matte silver backing did not make reading digits easy. If you can't touch type text messages, you'll have to find the right lighting to see the keys well.


Music – Very Good
The Nokia 5130 also has a simple video player, but this is confusingly mixed in with the audio player library. You can play videos up to the QVGA resolution of the phone's display, but the Nokia 5130 can't downsize larger videos to fit the screen, which was a hassle. Even more of a hassle is the fact that the movie playback is also tied to the music buttons on the side of the phone. So, if you were watching a video earlier in the day and then you press the Play button to hear some tunes, the player picks up your last request and starts playing the movie soundtrack. Better to just skip video playback altogether than make it a disappointing, confusing feature.

Web browsing, camera and more – Mediocre

If you're looking for a phone that makes good calls and does a great job playing music, a simple device to replace, say, a basic calling phone and an iPod nano, the Nokia 5130 should be your perfect match. However, as far as other multimedia features are concerned, we found the quality to be below average. We haven't had the chance to play with the Nokia 5630 yet, but it looks like Nokia wants you to consider the 5130's big brother for a more versatile multimedia experience.

Price and availability

The Nokia 5130 is available now from T-Mobile for $30 with a contract agreement.