Typical price: £350
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What is it: Touchscreen music phone
What we think: It's got some great features, but the touchscreen could be improved
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 January 2009
Tags: Nokia, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, HSDPA, stylus, headphones
We like:
Wi-Fi; HSDPA; GPS
We don't like:
Sometimes unresponsive touchscreen; mundane design
CNET UK judgement:
Given the current selection of touchscreen phones, we expected a lot from the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Sadly, it didn't deliver the experience we'd hoped for. The 5800's screen isn't the worst we've ever used but it lacks the responsiveness of the iPhone's and, at times, requires a stylus. That said, the music experience isn't bad, so hopefully Nokia's next touchscreen phone will do it justice
Full review:
After Apple unveiled the iPhone, many people wondered how long it would take Nokia to release a touchscreen phone. The answer was: "Much later than expected", with punters having to wait over a year to get their hands on one. But is Nokia's first touchscreen phone, the 5800 XpressMusic, a match for the iPhone? We tested it out to find out. Continue Reading...
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