This is my third Nokia set. Previously I used 3330, then my wife has 7210 and now I have 7250 which is company provided as for me its price tag of Rs. 20,000 (current price) is rather expensive.
Nokia 7250 has many features of its predecessor i.e. Nokia 7210, but it is the first phone of this class, which has a built-in camera. Many consider it to be a copy of Nokia 7210, but it is not so:
General features:
· Manufactured in Finland
· Supported Networks: GSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900
· Battery type: Li-Ion 720 mAh (BLD-3)
· Standby time: up to 150-300 hours
· Talk time: up to 2 - 5 hours
· Display: High-resolution, illuminated full-graphics colour display, 4096 colours, resolution 128x128 pixels. It shows up to 5 text lines of information and 1 service line; fonts size is dynamicaly changed (up to 8 text lines can be dispalyed on the screen if font size is the smallest)
· Animated screen savers (digital clock)
· J2ME
· Pop-Port™ -a standard system connector, which allows to define which accessory is connected; besides, it supports high speed of data transmission.
· Integrated digital camera
· Interchangeable covers Xpress-on™
· Weight: 92 g.
· Dimensions: 105 x 44 x 19 mm
Memory:
· Phonebook: up to 300 names with 3 numbers and 1 text field. Maximum 5 numbers and 4 text items can be stored under one name, but this leaves room for fewer name entries. Similarly, more names can be stored if not all of the numbers and/or texts are filled in (dynamic memory)
· Caller groups
· Messages: up to 150 text only messages, 50 picture messages, or any combination of these.
· Calendar notes: 100 - 250 depending on length and other memory usage
· Lists of the last calls:
· 10 dialed numbers
· 10 received numbers
· 10 missed numbers with date and time indication
· Memory of to-do list: up to 30 records
· Total memory pool - 725 Kb. It can be shared between MMS messages (the largest size is 45 kb per one message); ringing tones (20 in the Gallery; all are removable); images (there are 10 pre-default pictures); Java applications (up to 64 Kb for one application)
Ringing tones, call management:
· Vibrating alert
· 20 polyphonic and 11 monophonic ringtones
· Mixed mode (firstly vibrating alert and then a melody) + a possibility to download polyphonic melodies
· A possibility to use any ringing tone as a tone for SMS-message
· Speed dialing for up to 8 phone numbers
· Autodiliang (up to 10 attempts)
· Automatic and manual network selection
· Speakerphone function
SMS:
· Predictive text input T9
· Templates
· A possibility to send and receive graphical messages (10 pre-default pictures)+ 5 empty fields
· Mobile Chat
· MMS
· A possibility to send a group message, one can create up to 10 lists of groups (up to 20 pone nubmers stored in the phone memory).
· Concatenated messages (up to 450 characters)
· Smiles and emoticons
Connectivity:
· WAP 1.2.1, WAP Push
· GPRS (4+2)
· HSCSD
· IrDA
· MMS
· SyncML
Organizer and extras:
· Stereo FM radio
· User's profiles (up to 5), a possibility to download a profile
· A possiblity to change menu themes
· Time, date
· Alarm-clock (once)
· Calculator, currency converter
· Stop-watch, countdown timer
· Organiser with different types of events
· Java - Converter
· To-do list
· 2 games - Bounce, TripplePop
If to say about colors, the handset is made in pale colors. It is not as bright as Nokia 7210. Phone’s silhouette is underlined by black lines, which are drawn on both sides of the handset. Several standard colors of the phone are available, besides, one can purchase interchangeable colors, which can be easily changed.
One thing about the phones’ design and its key spacing, Nokia 7250 has an absolutely new shape of keypad, which is very ergonomic. It is one of the most convenient keypads that Nokia has. All alphanumerical keys are made of plastic and they are very pleasant to touch. Navigation key and soft-key are also very comfortable. At first sight it seemed that 4-directional navigation key, which had three united directions, was not very comfortable, but in reality, didn’t make any mistakes while using it.
A phone screen shows up to 4096 colors and has a resolution of 128х128 pixels. For example, originally this screen has a high brightness and contrast, what improves picture quality and makes it more vivid. Pop-port slot is located on the bottom of the phone, on the upper part of the handset you can see a power on/off key and IrDa-port. A double volume key is situated on the left hand side of the phone, it is similar to that one, which was in Nokia 7210. As for me, this key is rather tight.
The main enhancement of the model is a lens placed on the rear part of the phone. The lens is covered with transparent plastic, which, unfortunately, becomes dirty very quickly, when you use the phone. It is possible to clean it from time to time and not be afraid that you damage a lens.
One thing that I don’t like about 7250 is its color resolution. 4096 colors are a bit too less as compared to its competitors like Samsung T100 and C100 (those Samsung phones do not have camera but their color resolution is 65k colors and they have TFT screens).
Nokia 7250 is a very handy and trendy set with its size, although a bit thicker than 7210 but that is because of the built-in camera.
A very useful set indeed.
Thanks for reading.
Comments are welcome!
