What is it: Camera phone with radical Art Deco styling
What we think: The ground-breaking design conceals a surprisingly well-equipped phone with a broad range of features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 May 2005
Tags: nokia, spell, wheel, scroll
We like:
Retro styling; small and light; voice dialling; good range of features including infrared and Bluetooth; full set of accessories
We don't like:
Minimalist interface makes it hard to access basic functions, even with practise; tedious texting; battery can't be replaced by the user
You might also need:
Computer or PDA for entering contacts; Bluetooth headset
CNET UK judgement:
Radical styling conceals a surprisingly well-equipped phone with a broad range of features. The design won't suit everyone and the interface requires a Confucian calmness in the face of unexpected obstacles, but it'll blend in where other phones might jar. It's a fashion accessory with a practical twist: it can call a cab at the end of the evening
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