Nokia 700 reviewWeighing just 3.4 ounces and measuring 0.4 inches slim, the unlocked Nokia 700 is the most compact device in Nokia's Symbian-powered smartphone lineup. Despite its size, the Nokia 700 is packed with the latest mobile technologies, including a fast 1 GHz processor, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and HD 720p video capture, and single-tap near-field communication (NFC) sharing and pairing capabilities. The Nokia 700 is powered by the Symbian Belle operating system, which offers the most personal user interface from Nokia so far and a more powerful mobile Web browsing experience.
The thin Nokia 700 smartphone with 1 GHz processor and NFC sharing and pairing capabilities.
Compatible with both AT&T's and T-Mobile's 3G networks, the Nokia 700 also includes ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking for access to home, business, and on-the-go hotspots plus next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. (Learn more about this unlocked phone's network compatibility below.)
The 3.2-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass on top makes it look almost as the homescreen icons are painted on the surface of the handset. And the ClearBlack display helps reduce reflections on the screen to produce sharp contrasts both indoors and out.
Other features include a 2 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB via optional cards, integrated GPS with Nokia Maps featuring free turn-by-turn navigation, full HTML web browser, access to personal and corporate e-mail, pre-loaded NFC-capable Angry Birds game, access to the Ovi Store for thousands of apps, and up to 4.7 hours of talk time (see full specs below).
Symbian Belle Operating System
Symbian Belle is the latest in a series of planned software updates to the Symbian platform, which will continue into 2012. Symbian Belle increases the number of home screens from three to six, providing more room to display applications and services.
Gorgeous 3.2-inch AMOLED ClearBlack touchscreen.
Live widgets now come in five different sizes, making the home screens come alive and giving you more flexibility to personalize your phone. A new email widget means you can browse your inbox directly on the home screen--tap an email to read it and then reply. And with the social network widget, you can scroll feeds and stay up to date without needing to open an app. It also includes a pull down menu and taskbar to access notifications from any of the home screens and further enhancements to the Web browsing experience.
Near-Field Communication
The Nokia 700 lets you read and interact with near-field communication (NFC) tags. You can share contacts, videos and images with other NFC-enabled devices and smartphones, as well as pairing with NFC-enabled mobile accessories such as speakers and headsets. Gaming fans also benefit from the NFC capabilities of the new handsets with the ability to unlock additional levels in Angry Birds or find a hidden blade in Fruit Ninja just by touching two NFC-enabled devices together.
5-megapixel camera with HD 720p video capture.
Other functionality includes the ability to "touch" or "swipe" an NFC tag that might be embedded in a poster, sticker, or advertisement, then act on the data read from the tag. For example, you could read a tag at a restaurant, store, or event and then rate or register by jumping to a web site whose URL is included in the tag data.
Using NFC technology, the Nokia Essence Bluetooth Stereo Headset can be paired with any NFC-enabled smartphone simply by tapping the two devices together. It uses special active noise cancellation technology to eliminate an unprecedented 99.8 percent of background noise--delivering pure, high-fidelity sound no matter how noisy the surroundings for people who don't want to sacrifice audio quality when going wireless.
Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation
Nokia offers its Nokia Maps walk and drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. And unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Nokia Maps works offline--no cellular service is required.
Smartphone
The Nokia 700 is the most Nokia smartphone ever--from its high-quality sustainable materials to its efficient use of energy. Many features work together to reduce power consumption, like the energy-efficient AMOLED display and the fast, Nokia Fast Charger AC-15 that comes with your Nokia 700.
Vital Statistics
The Nokia 700 weighs 3.39 ounces and measures 4.33 x 1.97 x 0.38 inches. Its 1080 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.7 hours of 3G talk time, and up to 450 hours (18.75 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies plus the 850/900/1700/1900/2100 3G frequencies (compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile).
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