Review of the Nokia 5530 Illuvial

The Nokia 5530 Illuvial has taken the Smartphone market by storm. Great style, superb features and affordability combine to make this handset a great buy. Here are some of its features in detail:

Appearance- This handset defines style in every line and angle. With dimensions of 104 x 49 x 13 mm, it is very compact and fits easily into the palm, pocket or purse. It has a stainless steel body which gives it a touch of elegance and class. There is a silver model with pink accents designed especially for female users.

Display- The Nokia 5530 Illuvial has a 2.9 inch TFT resistive touchscreen. It is easy to use and very responsive. The screen supports 16 million colors. It gives you clear images with deep and vivid colors. The display is further enhanced by features like accelerometer and proximity sensors.

Operating system and processor- There is a powerful ARM 11 434 MHz processor. Applications load easily and work well. The Symbian OS v9.4 operating system is used.

User Interface- It is simple and easy to use. Several third party applications are supported. There are several customization options for the homescreen. A notable feature is the "people carousel" contacts display. You can add favourite contacts to a scrolling bar on the home screen. This way, you donít have to scroll through the contacts list each time you need to make a call. You also get easy access to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.

Camera- The 3.2 mega pixel camera is very good. It comes with features like autofocus and flash so that your get good quality images. The camera has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Video recording is also possible. You can record VGA quality images at a rate of 30 frames per second. There is a photo editing tool which you can use to edit stills. You can also upload images to the web using the high speed internet connectivity.

Internet connectivity- You can enjoy high speed internet connectivity with features like GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD etc. Web pages load fast and are easy to navigate. They can be viewed comfortably. Wi-Fi connectivity is also present. This feature enables you to stay connected to the internet wherever you are. This handset comes with Bluetooth connectivity for wireless data transfer. You can also use Bluetooth and micro USB to sync data between the phone and your PC.

Media player- The media features on this phone are very good. The in built video and audio players support most popular file formats. You can download videos and music and enjoy them while on the go. FM radio is present so that you can tune in to local and national broadcasts. This is a great way to stay updated with news and events and enjoy good music.

Memory- The memory can be expanded to 4 GB. You can store over 1000 tracks, not to mention videos and data.

This model is reasonably priced, much like the Nokia 6303 Classic Illuvial , and makes a great buy if you are looking for a smart, affordable and functional mobile.


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