nokia 9290

nokia 9290

SPECIFICATIONS:-

General
Accessibility
Multiple Languages Yes
Alerts
External Display
full-graphic display
Ringer Profiles Yes
Connectivity
Infrared (IR) Yes
PC Sync via SyncML or Nokia PC Suite
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering up to 14.4 kbps
WAP / Web WAP and HTML 3.2 with frames, SSL security, and full-color
Browser GIF and JPEG images. Also supports Internet and corporate e-mail.
Input
Text Keyboard
Layout: QWERTY
Memory
Memory Card Slot
Card Type: MMC
16 MB card included
Messaging
Text Messaging (SMS)
2-Way: Yes
Text Messaging Templates Yes
Productivity
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
To-Do List Yes
Software
Games Yes
Java (J2ME) Personal Java (and C++)
Voice
Speaker Phone Yes

REVIEWS:-

The good: Sharp color screen; can be used to access and respond to corporate e-mail, as well as browse Web pages and wireless Web sites; IR port; syncs with Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes; MultiMedia Card expansion slot.

The bad: Big and bulky; navigation a bit clunky; doesn't support next-generation high-speed data networks.

The bottom line: This phone/PDA combo has a lot going for it, including an impressive color screen, but some will be turned off by its heftiness.

So, does this phone do its job effectively? The Nokia 9290 Communicator has lots of features. It handles many of them well, and can be a great tool while on the road. But, it is not effective in all its functions. The messaging, internet, contacts and calendar applications are by far its strengths. Most people who enjoy this phone will probably use those applications on a regular basis.

However, the office applications, while powerful, are not practical. It would be extremely difficult to type a meaningful report or maintain a spreadsheet that was actually useful. Don't expect to use the office applications as your normal productivity tools unless you have a lot of time on your hands.