What is it: Smart phone with 3G capability
What we think: The N70 hides its light under a bushel, with a no-frills exterior encasing a cornucopia of features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 February 2006
Tags: Nokia, Nokia N70, plastic, presets, FM radio
We like:
Performs well with 3G; back camera has a lens cover; brimming with built-in software; side-mounted flash memory card slot
We don't like:
Pointless 2x zoom on video-call camera; too little built-in memory; camera lens cover doesn't lock into place; music quality could be better
You might also need:
Bluetooth headset; Reduced Size MultiMediaCards
CNET UK judgement:
The N70 is a fairly pretty, slightly chunky handset, but nothing to write home about. Delve a little and you'll find plenty to get excited about, though, from the solid 3G performance and good camera (with sliding lens cover) to the library of built-in software suitable for both work and play
Full review:
If you've seen Nokia's 3G 6680 then you might think the N70 has nothing to offer you. Certainly that handset and this are rather similar in looks and you could, on visuals alone, think the N70 is more of the same. Continue Reading...
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Posted by: James O'Driscoll
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