mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-08-02 10:35:10
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A reasonable go at the ‘smartphone lite’ type of handset, with higher-end features in Nokia Messaging and Maps. Related links News Nokia E72 to be sold via 3 in May Others to consider Samsung i5700 Galaxy Portal User opinions(0) Add opinion Read all op...
Nokia Messaging with support for 10 email accounts and desktop-like features, free sat-nav with Ovi Maps, two-megapixel camera is better than you’d expect, low price for decent feature set...
Sluggish on-screen keyboard with no auto-correct system, paucity of decent apps on Ovi Store, fiddly side-loading SIM slotLook and Feel...
A reasonable go at the ‘smartphone lite’ type of handset, with higher-end features in Nokia Messaging and Maps...
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The Nokia 5230 breaks new ground for Nokia by being one of their first S60 handsets that has significant reach into the low-end of the market. Available to buy unlocked for under £100 (if you shop around), and packaged up for T-Mobile in the US as a $...
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slashphone.com Updated:
2011-08-02 10:35:11
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As we mentioned earlier in the week, SlashPhone received a Nokia 5230 Nuron for review. After giving it ample play time, we’ve come to a stable conclusion about the handset, and we can safely say that while the device has its limitations, we’re sure th...
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One thing for sure about the is that it targets young audiences. Well at least that is what we think because of the bright color choices for the back cover. The features are so-so. The price range is adequate but it gets questionable when compared to...
Good design, 3G, GPS with A-GPS support and maps, good audio quality plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack...
No back covers are sold separately, no Wi-Fi, not a strong option when put against the 5530 XpressMusic...
Here is the thing: the phone markets on the back cover. However, it is not stated that it is changeable and the last time we checked they are no covers sold separately so you can change them whenever you like. If you love changeable color back covers...
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It may as well have been a matter of routine and habit, but Nokia have achieved another of their goals. The 5230 is ready to take on a segment that’s virtually free of smartphone competition. Giving customers another option is always welcome and it ge...
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Nokia held an event in Mumbai today where it announced the launch of three new Nokia music phones in India. Techtree was there to check out the new phones - Nokia 5230, 5530 XpressMusic and 5630 XpressMusic - and present you our hands-on experience wit...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2014-01-03 20:12:52
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Ovi Maps and Ovi Store apps are key assetsWhile the Nokia Nuron isn't exactly on the cutting edge of cell phone technology, critics agree that it's a great value, since the GPS-enabled smartphone includes free navigation via Nokia's Ovi Maps app. "This...
Free navigation app, Robust music player, Clear call quality...
No WiFi, Dated user interface, Glitchy touch screen...
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It’s handy to have a phone that plays music, can find a restaurant review, and direct you to your hotel in a strange city. But not everyone wants (or can afford) to spend $200 on a cell phone that has all the trimmings. For them, a good option is the N...
Top-notch, free turn-by-turn navigation, Excellent call quality and signal sensitivity...
No built-in Wi-Fi, Balky touchscreen...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2014-01-03 20:12:52
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The Nokia 5230 Nuron offers customers an inexpensive way to stay connected. This budget cell phone offers a touchscreen interface, decent battery life and most importantly high quality. There may only be a few features available on this cell phone...
With the Nokia 5230 you have access to a variety of apps through the Nokia Ovi store...
There is no physical keyboard on this budget cell phone.
This phone provides high quality at a low cost...
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T-Mobile customers looking for a touchscreen smart phone on the cheap could easily be tempted by the Nokia 5230 Nuron from T-Mobile. For $69.99 after the mail-in rebate (or as low as a penny through Amazon), it’s a small, lightweight device that offers...
Excellent battery life, Great call quality, Responsive resistive touchscreen, FM radio...
Web browser feels cramped, No integrated Wi-Fi, Lacks multitouch support, Mediocre touchscreen keyboard...
This touchscreen smart phone delivers the basics for an affordable price, including free GPS navigation.
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Every now and then, I'll receive a call from a family member, asking about the newest smartphone on the market. Typically, the calls are what I call "curiosity calls" - it's something they've seen on television, but they're not interested in owning...
The Nokia Nuron 5230 is a fantastic device for newcomers to the smartphone market. Sure, it's not the device for a power-hungry smartphone aficionado, but Mom could find a lot to like in this device. With stellar battery life and a plethora of PIM...
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The Nokia Nuron is an S60 5th Edition-based touchphone that's available from T-Mobile. There's been a significant lack of S60 phones from North American operators in recent months, so if S60 is your thing, the Nuron can fill the gap between now and...
Review: Nokia 5230 Nuron Form Basics Extras Wrap-up Discuss The Nuron is one of less than a dozen S60 handsets officially available from network operators in the U.S. It is definitely a lower-end device, and doesn't offer all that the 5800 XpressMusic...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2014-01-03 20:12:52
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The Nokia 5230 Nuron is the first touchscreen equipped Nokia S60 smartphone to be sold directly by a major carrier in the United States. While devices like the Nokia 5800, and the Nokia N97, which I loathed, both have sold well overseas, S60 Touch s...
Good looks, great call audio, sweet video recording...
Inconsistent UI, poor 3G reception...
I really like the design of the Nokia 5230 Nuron that T-Mobile offers. It is a nice looking phone with a nice display and great call audio quality. The lack of good 3G reception worries me greatly since there is no Wi-Fi support, and the constant user...
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Nokia's first affordable touch screen phone, the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music, sold like hotcakes in Europe and was available unlocked with AT&T 3G in the US. No love for T-Mobile folks and no contract subsidies in the US meant not very wide distribution f...
Affordable touch screen Nokia with excellent voice and reception, Affordable touch screen Nokia with excellent voice and reception, Affordable touch screen Nokia with excellent voice and reception, Affordabl...
S60 5th Edition still not quite optimized for touch, S60 5th Edition still not quite optimized for touch, S60 5th Edition still not quite optimized for touch, S60 5th Edition still not quite optimized for to...
The Nokia Nuron is a pleasant entry level touch screen smartphone. The touch screen and UI aren't up to Android's level but the phone is easy to learn and use, and it's more pocketable than most smartphones. There's social networking for F...
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The 5230 Nuron is a rare bird for Nokia: a subsidized smartphone for T-Mobile subscribers. At $69.99 with a two-year contract, it's much cheaper than buying one of Nokia's unlocked devices. And unlike the Nokia Surge ($79-$279, ) on AT&T, the Symbia...
Free Ovi Maps GPS navigation. Very inexpensive for a true smartphone. Sharp camera. Excellent video recorder.
Typing is tough on the resistive screen. OS sluggish and buggy in spots. No Wi-Fi.
Despite issues with the Symbian OS and Ovi Store, the Nokia 5230 Nuron is a solid value for T-Mobile subscribers looking for smartphone power on the cheap...
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Nokia’s presence in the US market has dwindled tremendously since the explosion of the modern cell phone era came about during the early portion of this decade. Since then, the only segment where we continue to see Nokia’s focus in the US is profoundly...
Simple & swift interface, Responsive resistive touchscreen, Great video recording quality, Good calling quality, Strong battery life, Flash Lite 3.0 Support...
Below average 2megapixel camera, Cheap feeling plastic, Poor video playback capabilities...
Struggling to get a foothold in the US smartphone market, Nokia has finally brought a carrier branded S60 5th Edition phone with the Nuron. It's definitely the right direction that the veteran phone maker needs to tackle, but the Nuron only skims the s...
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When the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was released a little more than a year ago, we thoroughly panned it in our review -- put simply, it felt undercooked and uncompetitive in a world where webOS, iPhone OS, and Android were all realities, regardless of Nokia's...
Uses non-smartphone data pricingIncludes Ovi Maps with free turn-by-turn navLooks good in white...
No WiFiAlmost identical to the aging 5800 XpressMusicResistive screen...
In 1965, a man by the name of Ralph Nader published a book entitled Unsafe at Any Speed, an exposé of the American auto industry that detailed extreme safety shortcomings of cars manufactured at the time. What the heck does that have to do with the Nuron?...
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tech-faq.com Updated:
2014-02-28 02:09:52
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When it comes to cell phones that play music, the Nokia 5230-XpressMusic has got it going on! After the advent of cell phones came the era of the camera phone. Now we are into the era of the music player phones. The Nokia 5230-Xpress Music is a cool a...
Bluetooth ,Can be used as a speakerphone ,Option of using as a 2-way radio , USB port ,Fast and easy music downloads ,Camera (and secondary videocall camera which is 384x320 pixels) ,Symbian 60 Operating System ,2-inch screen sports a good resolution of 2...
There are a few to note for the Nokia 5230-XpressMusic:Not classified as a Smartphone , No Wi-Fi , No Java Applications ,No ringer profiles ,No data and fax capabilities...
If music is your thing and you like the versatility of a cell phone that plays music and gives you good quality communication then the Nokia 5230-XpressMusic is an excellent choice for you to make...
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It was not long ago, touch screen cell phones were very rare and expensive. Within a very short time frame, touch screen devices have appeared and appealed to the masses. Now, in order to dominate the non-touch massive market, these touch devices need to...
The 5800 XpressMusic comes heavily recommended as it is loaded with just about everything. Of course, the price of a 5800 will matter a lot to buyers under budget. Launching the 5230 and 5530, Nokia has created an opportunity for user willing to own proba...
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