What is it: Multimedia handset with 70s styling
What we think: Fancy up-to-the-minute extras and retro styling are let down by the awkward handling
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 June 2005
Tags: nokia, silver, charge, speaker
We like:
Clear, crisp screen; nice FM radio; plenty of included software
We don't like:
Not easy to text; only comes with a 32MB memory card; PC synchronisation software and cable not included
You might also need:
RS-MMC cards for storing data; Bluetooth headset for making calls; PC Suite (a free download) for data synch with a PC
CNET.co.uk judgement:
A good range of standard applications bolstered by some fancy up-to-the-minute extras including one -- Visual Radio -- that is so new you can't even use it yet. And on the hardware side, a 70s design that looks good, but has an uncanny ability to somersault out of the hand during texting
Nokia 3230 History
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October 5, 2005
Posted by: X X
"Good but not that good."
August 6, 2005
Posted by: Jacob Kobe
"It's OK"
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