During this interface products high-end Nokia is still limited by the operating system that faithfully accompanied him. Although different products, 'Nokia' his impression will not be lost due to a uniform interface. But in 5800 everything started to look different.Demi bring a unique multimedia interface and 'fun', Nokia also pinned an update latest Symbian S60 operating system, version 5.05800 Series is the first member that carries the Xpress Music touch screen (touchscreen). This product is prepared to become a multimedia player. Side of accessibility, style and FUN is the key word to describe this phone.
Design
When compared with similar-UI phones, the Nokia 5800 can be considered more mobile. This means that the size of this product does not widen like a PDA, or even not as big as the iPhone. Nokia 5800 has a size of mobile phones in general. Not based on the proportion of the N series but remained faithful to the path Xpress Music which has its normal size with rounded accents at the top and bottom so that it looks like an oval.
Nokia 5800 is a candybar phone with no keypad on the surface of the series. The touch screen dominates this section. But as usual the call / end button and one dedicated as a permanent menu button is present on the bottom. The same as found on the iPhone or Samsung Omnia.
Nokia 5800 multimedia phone identity confirmed by several things. First is the 3.5 mm jack hole, then a capable camera and a touch buttons for multimedia purposes, called the multimedia tab. That does not include SIM card slots are made hotswap, F series phones like Samsung and the iPhone. Also, not much can be discussed in the design.
Interface
As previously mentioned, the Nokia 5800 have chosen to use the touch screen as the primary means to interact. The touch screen TFT 16.7 million color 640 x 360 pixel resolution (16:9 ratio), measuring 3.2 inches capable of carrying out its duties properly. Menu icons displayed in large size. Large enough to comfortable to be accessed by using your thumb. Or we can use the stylus media Plectrum shaped guitar pick and a stylus pen to input handwriting.
Unfortunately, such interaction is not friendly to the needs of game play. Although aided by the accelerometer, it is still difficult for users.
With the new OS, then the classic problems will occur. The availability of compatible software is not so much for this OS. We have to wait for the third-party software developers to learn this new system. And, the results are recent application for Symbian S60 5th edition increasingly common.
The only advantage gained from this new interface is unique. A lot of new things that we can find. Such as the Media Bar, which contains a number of shortcut to the multimedia functions. Then the presence of hidden shortcuts shortcut that can be accessed by touching icons hours, until the existence of smart sensors in the face of the phone to prevent the screen when receiving a phone or activate silent mode by simply invert the body the Nokia 5800.
Main Features
Music Player
Nokia 5800 is a music player. Software that he uses this software is based on previous Symbian music player, which we usually find in the Nokia N series
The quality of the music player is arguably satisfactory. Almost all of the features of the latest digital music player already in it. Even with the support bercorong dual stereo speakers and sound systems are qualified widening, sound output is practically good even without a headset and an additional speaker.
As in other XpressMusic, Nokia 5800 music player is also accompanied by a number of complementary features such as music store. You can download a number of music files directly from here, by way of payment that you can set yourself.
If you prefer to transfer music files from your favorite CDs, you can take advantage of Nokia's media manager. You can do the ripping of music with this software and the results can be stored directly in the phone.
GPS
Her music phone touch UI has also been equipped with a GPS receiver and Nokia Maps. Two features are responsible in reaching the geo-position information in which you reside, or where you want to go.
Learning from the experience, Nokia has improved the map and navigation system has. This will mempemudah Nokia phone owners that have been equipped with GPS and Nokia Maps version. Interestingly, this time Nokia has eliminate the navigation maps and turn-by-turn, including for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Just try visiting http://maps.nokia.com/ovi-services-and-apps/ovi-maps
Internet
Besides bringing a typical browser Symbian S60, 5800 also brought a number of fast connections. Among them are 3.6 mbps HSDPA and WIFI.
With the withdrawal portion widescreen LCD computer screen ratio of 16:9, then the browsing activities will be more liberal. Similarly, the control through the touch UI is quite helpful in shifting a page (panning).
Blog Portal
Support HSDPA and WIFI otherwise been ready to support the process of uploading files, especially photos and videos directly from mobile to portal didikasikan. Nokia chose OVI as a means to share online. You can do this by navigating to the photo and choose the option to upload.
Camera
Although not the highest resolution to date, the Nokia 5800 camera is quite capable of producing images spontaneously. Good enough because it has a feature autofocus and other advanced settings.
No problems with the results. Unless there is a little wedge due to the nature of his dual LED and no option to give a geo-tagged in the photo.
Battery
Some features of the Nokia 5800 is a factor of energy waster. For that a capable battery was prepared. With lithium ion type and capacity of 1320 mAh, it looks like it will not be a problem. But the reality was this capacity can not support all the features available with the maximum.
In so charging the phone only lasted 2 days with normal usage.
* STRENGTHS: Touch UI, Symbian S60 5th edition OS, GPS, HSDPA, WIFI, 3.5 mm audio port, integrated stereo speakers, 3 different text input alternative.
* LACK: hidden shortcuts less publicity, internal memory is not so great, the battery is less prepared to travel long distances.
