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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Review
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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Review
Published on: 02 August, 2007 by PhoneArena Team
Performance:
Nokia 5700 uses the same processor, which we discussed with 6120 and N76 – a 369 MHz ARM11. This is the fastest processor ever to be installed in a device of the company, so we hope it will be used in the forthcoming new models as well. Its speed is tangible – when operating the unit you will not be irritated by slow-downs and “thoughtfulness”.
Sub-menus are opened almost instantly after pressing the button. The only thing that we noticed is the delay of about a second until activating some of the player functions after pressing the respective button. This slow response is rather surprising, given the fact that the model belongs to the music-oriented XpressMusic series.
We also tested the signal reception of the phone and Nokia 5700 showed results around the average – 4.5 of 10. We would say that this index ranks the telephone close to 6120 and E65.
When receiving a call, the ringtone sound is strong and well-audible, since both loudspeakers are engaged in reproducing it. And if you are still uneasy about hearing, there is the vibration; the latter, however, can be felt only when the telephone is kept in a pocket tightly adhering to your body.
During conversation you hear a very loud sound, though with a tangible background noise. This might cause the voice of the collocutor seem somewhat unreal, which will hardly hamper communication, yet we should note it.
The other side also hears you loudly with a slight emphasis on the bass, but otherwise very clearly and without any noise or echo.
The official technical data in the documentation of Nokia 5700 present the following duration depending on the way the telephone is being used:
In order to test how the battery copes in reality, we tested its endurance by talking in a GSM network. The experiment showed that the device kept working for 6 hours and 5 minutes of continuous conversation. This was a surprising achievement in view of the fact that it was a time much longer than the one stated in advance.
Conclusion:
The new Nokia smartphone 5700 is definitely the most functional device from the XpressMusic series. Combining the positive characteristics of two previous models (Nokia 3250 and 5300), it is of itself an “aggregate” of several devices, united in one. Only one fast and easy twist of its lower part provides you with a music player; one more twist – here is the camera, ready to shoot a memorable moment. The combination of telephone and player in one is a guarantee that you will not miss an important call while listening to your favorite album.
And with the additional 3G functionality you are at liberty to not only listen to, but see the person on the other side as well. You can also make use of this feature for fast access to the Internet.
A 369 MHz processor takes care for the management of all these functions; it secures the rapid work and response of the unit. This is the fastest processor ever installed on a Nokia device (even faster than that of the N95 top-model). The superb QVGA display does an excellent job with the visualization of clips; their realistic reproduction being secured by the 16 million colors.
We are convinced that the new XpressMusic model will attract numerous admirers – not only by way of its functionality, but also due to the facility of operating both the telephone and the player.
Nokia 5700 uses the same processor, which we discussed with 6120 and N76 – a 369 MHz ARM11. This is the fastest processor ever to be installed in a device of the company, so we hope it will be used in the forthcoming new models as well. Its speed is tangible – when operating the unit you will not be irritated by slow-downs and “thoughtfulness”.
Sub-menus are opened almost instantly after pressing the button. The only thing that we noticed is the delay of about a second until activating some of the player functions after pressing the respective button. This slow response is rather surprising, given the fact that the model belongs to the music-oriented XpressMusic series.
We also tested the signal reception of the phone and Nokia 5700 showed results around the average – 4.5 of 10. We would say that this index ranks the telephone close to 6120 and E65.
When receiving a call, the ringtone sound is strong and well-audible, since both loudspeakers are engaged in reproducing it. And if you are still uneasy about hearing, there is the vibration; the latter, however, can be felt only when the telephone is kept in a pocket tightly adhering to your body.
During conversation you hear a very loud sound, though with a tangible background noise. This might cause the voice of the collocutor seem somewhat unreal, which will hardly hamper communication, yet we should note it.
The other side also hears you loudly with a slight emphasis on the bass, but otherwise very clearly and without any noise or echo.
The official technical data in the documentation of Nokia 5700 present the following duration depending on the way the telephone is being used:
|
Battery |
Talk time |
Video call time |
Video playback time |
Music playback time |
Standby time |
|
BP-5M |
Up to 3.5 hours GSM Up to 2.5 hours WCDMA |
Up to 1.7 hours |
Up to 4 hours |
Up to 10 hours |
Up to 12 days GSM Up to 270 hours WCDMA |
In order to test how the battery copes in reality, we tested its endurance by talking in a GSM network. The experiment showed that the device kept working for 6 hours and 5 minutes of continuous conversation. This was a surprising achievement in view of the fact that it was a time much longer than the one stated in advance.
Conclusion:
The new Nokia smartphone 5700 is definitely the most functional device from the XpressMusic series. Combining the positive characteristics of two previous models (Nokia 3250 and 5300), it is of itself an “aggregate” of several devices, united in one. Only one fast and easy twist of its lower part provides you with a music player; one more twist – here is the camera, ready to shoot a memorable moment. The combination of telephone and player in one is a guarantee that you will not miss an important call while listening to your favorite album.
And with the additional 3G functionality you are at liberty to not only listen to, but see the person on the other side as well. You can also make use of this feature for fast access to the Internet.
A 369 MHz processor takes care for the management of all these functions; it secures the rapid work and response of the unit. This is the fastest processor ever installed on a Nokia device (even faster than that of the N95 top-model). The superb QVGA display does an excellent job with the visualization of clips; their realistic reproduction being secured by the 16 million colors.
We are convinced that the new XpressMusic model will attract numerous admirers – not only by way of its functionality, but also due to the facility of operating both the telephone and the player.
Pros
- A good display, visible even at direct sunlight
- The fastest processor ever in a Nokia device
- Two loudspeakers for powerful sound
Cons
- Quite inconvenient to work in camera mode
- Comparatively bulky and heavy
- No built-in 3.5 mm socket
- The joystick is difficult and inconvenient to move
PA rating 
- Good
- out of 10
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