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Key Features
2 Megapixel Camera with 4 x Digital Zoom
Bluetooth® Technology
EDGE
RealPlayer Media Player
FM Stereo Radio
Sports Features
Nokia 5500 Sport Review
The Nokia 5500 sport is designed to suit a user with an active lifestyle & comes with unique sporting features. The handset has a stainless steel casing which is grey in colour & is shock, dust & water resistant. The durable handset weighs 103 grams & measures 107 x 45 x 18 mm which is compact for the user to carry with them at all times. The phone has a TFT type screen which displays 262k colours & has a 208 x 208 pixel screen resolution. The Nokia 5500 Sport comes with swap keys which allow the user to easily switch between features such as music, phone & sports modes. The phone comes with 64 Mbytes of internal memory & included in the phones kit comes a 64 Mbytes MicroSD™ memory card to expand the phones memory further. The user can expand the phones memory up to 1 Gbyte by using the swappable MicroSD™ memory cards which are available for the phone. The phone will provide 4 hours worth of talk time & up to 270 hours worth of standby time.
The phone comes with an integrated music player which can play music in MP3, AMP, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA music formats. The phone comes with a stereo headset included in the kit so that the user can experience a personal listening experience. The user can use the RealPlayer which is a media player to either play, download or stream music & video. The Nokia 5500 Sport comes with a built in FM radio which allows the user to tune into their preferred radio station whenever they desire. The visual radio feature allows the user to interact with the radio station & gain information which is provided by the radio station. The user can see which song is playing, information on the band or artist who sings the song, vote for a particular song & enter contests provided by the radio station. The visual radio is a totally interactive feature for the user to enjoy. The phone supports polyphonic, MP3, AMR, True Tones, AAC, eAAC+ & MIDI ringtones.
This sport phone comes with a sports diary which allows the user to keep a record of exercise programmes & fitness planning. The sports tests on the phone include a coopers test & biking test. The user can use the speed & distance counter, calories burned counter, stopwatch & steps calculator to assist them with their fitness plan. The Nokia 5500 Sport comes with a tapping command feature which allows the user to receive voice feedback tracking information rather than checking the display for information.
The phone comes with a flight mode which allows the user to operate certain features on the Nokia 5500 Sports whilst aboard an aircraft & in other restricted area. The user can take part in a conference call which allows the user to talk to other contacts on one call, all at the same time & can include up to five contacts per call. The user can use the Nokia push to talk feature which allows the user to talk to a group of contacts by using the push to talk key. The user simply presses & holds down the key to talk to others & on releasing the key the user will be able to hear the other contacts replies. The user can select the handsfree speaker if they are wanting to talk on a call but have the conversation over the phones loud speakers rather than holding the handset & talking through the mouth piece. The handsfree speaker phone allows the user to have a call without using their hands to hold the handset & the call is carried out by using the phones built in speakers & integrated microphone. The phone comes with highly useful voice features which include a voice recorder, voice commands to activate features, voice dialling & speaker independent number dialling (SIND).
The user can keep in contact with others by using the messaging services provides on the Nokia 5500 sport which include text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS), email & audio messaging. The user can create, send & receive text or multimedia messages on their phone but the multimedia message allows the user to add photos or video with sound to their text input. The multimedia message can only be sent & receive by other multimedia messaging compatible mobile phone users. The user can enjoy using the email service which allows the user to send & receive attachments in all popular file formats. The phone comes with Nokia Xpress audio messaging which allows the user to send audio messages to compatible mobile phone users. The text to speech feature allows the user to listen to incoming messages which are read out by the Nokia 5500 Sport. The text to speech feature allows the user to listen to messages rather than read them from the phones display & can be a very useful feature for the user.
The user can connect to the World Wide Web by using the XHTML browser & comes with RSS feeds. The user can connect to compatible devices using either a Bluetooth® wireless connection, USB cable or infra red connection. The phone works across a tri band network which will automatically swap between network bands without the user knowing.
The Nokia 5500 Sport comes with a 2 megapixel camera feature which comes complete with a 4 x digital zoom to capture every shot in true detail. The camera comes with user friendly features which include a self timer feature & advanced modes which can take the photo in either still, burst or video mode. The user can adjust the brightness of each photo, adjust the quality of each photo & take shots at night. The video player allows the user to play video in full colour in either a H263 or MPEG4 video format. The user can record & stream video on the Nokia 5500 Sport which can be stored on the phones memory & played over & over again using the video player feature.
Nokia 5500 Sport Specifications & Features
Screen
TFT 262k Colour Screen (208 x 208 Pixel)
Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Self Timer
Advanced Mode (Still, Burst & Video)
Night Photos
Brightness Control
Photo Quality
Video Recorder
Real Video Player (H263 & MPEG4)
Video Player (QCIF Format)
Video Streaming
Themed Displays
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Text to Speech
Email (SMTP, POP3 & IMAP4)
Email Attachments (jpeg, 3gp, MP3, ppt, doc, excel & pdf)
Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging
Sound
Music Player (MP3, AMP, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA)
RealPlayer Media Player
FM Stereo Radio
Visual Radio
Stereo Headset
Ringtones (MP3, AMR, True Tones, AAC, eAAC+ & MIDI)
64 Polyphonic Ringtones
Handsfree Speaker
Voice Commands
Voice Recorder
Entertainment
Snakes Games
Groovy Labyrinth Games
Embedded Java™ Games
Organiser
Contacts
Phone Book
Calendar
Calculator
Notepad
World Clock
Currency Converter
Active Idle
Sports Diary
Sports Tests
Stopwatch
Steps Calculator
Speed & Distance Counter
Calories Burned Counter
Tapping Command (Sports Voice Feedback)
Flashlight
Flight Mode
Voice Dialling
Conference Call (up to 5 Person)
Nokia Push To Talk
SIND (Speaker Independent Number Dialing)
Connectivity
Bluetooth®
Pop-Port™
USB
Infra Red
EDGE
GPRS
Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Internet
XHTML
WAP
RSS Feeds
Memory & Talk Time
64 Mbytes Memory plus 64 Mbytes MicroSD™ Memory Card
4 Hours Talk Time
270 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
103 g
107 x 45 x 18 mm
- : 83.7%
- : 81.6%
- : 83.4%
- : 77.1%
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On Nov 29, 2007, Tom - UK said:
Great phone, I have never had a problem with it what so ever.
On Nov 29, 2007, M Selcuk - Turkey said:
Good phone but still Nokia must work on its design & usability.
Too small fonts, maybe you’re active sport lover person but you must stop & pay attention to the screen when you want to look at the clock. You must stop & take the phone closer to your eyes because of tiny fonts. When I received a message from my operator, I laughed because it can’t be read because of the smallest fonts.
The 5100 also has a screen small like this but its screen was ten times more readable than 5500. I can’t say negative comments about my keypad in the 3rd week of it, but the button, that is the centre of the up, down, left right keys coating has gone. & the last, the steel cover wreckages when it drops. Rubber cover was more successful.
On Nov 29, 2007, Jenny Packson - Seychelles said:
This phone is pretty okay. Got many features I must admit. Great for outdoors but after a while the cover will come off. I have known 4 people who this happened to. It’s not so easy to type on the screen because it should be bigger. I wouldn’t advise anyone to buy it unless they’re the active or outdoor type. It’s more for that area not for a phone to keep. Hope this helps.
On Nov 29, 2007, Mark Thompson - Devizes, UK said:
A Nokia user for the last 8 plus years I can say without hesitation this is the worst handset I’ve ever owned.
The keypad started to peel off within a few weeks & as soon as I started using it I started getting complaints of a constant echo on the line, so after putting up with it for a couple of months I sent it off for repair. The software was allegedly reinstalled, but if anything the problem is even worse now.
There is no keypad lock so my local taxi firm have the hump with me as they’re the first name on my contact list so I am accidentally bombarding them with crank calls when the phone is in my pocket.
I would do anything to get my old 6230i back than be stuck with this rubbish phone. Roll on April 2008 when I can finally upgrade & get rid of it! In my opinion, on paper this could be a great phone, in reality it’s a complete let down.
On Nov 29, 2007, Ishan Mehta - Mumbai, India said:
Well the phone really is meant for a much younger generation it has many key features but it is hardly usable not because of lack of knowledge but due to the worse service provided here. It’s a good mobile phone but it does have a very small screen still though a very good choice. Of the phone lacks speed but the rest of the phone is superb.
On Nov 29, 2007, Ishan Mehta - Mumbai, India said:
Best sports phone!
On Nov 29, 2007, Chris - Telford, UK said:
The most difficult phone I have ever had to use complete with the most difficult & complex instructions ever known in this decade. Not to mention the trash on phone guide, which is at best an utter waste of time, missing all the items you may want, like how to change the ring tone for example, & to top it all, it takes half a day to decide to switch on. Nice looking but a complex handset in my opinion.
On Nov 29, 2007, Amila - Oman said:
One of the best durable hardy phones!
On Nov 29, 2007, Kim - Cape Town, South Africa said:
Don’t get it! Supposed to be a sport phone but is nowhere tough! I am about to send my second one in today! The first one had the common keypad separation issue – my phone was replaced after a huge fight. Now it has frozen & nothing I do can start it up again. I am disappointed as I was firm Nokia fan & I think I will be trying another brand soon.
On Nov 29, 2007, Laura - Leicester, UK said:
It’s a good phone & I have only just got it. My dad got it because he thought it would be perfect as a tough work phone. He found it to be rubbish & gave it to me. I think that the music player is fantastic, but what are all these problems with the keypad? I think it’s a good phone but I will definitely be getting a new one very soon.
On Nov 29, 2007, Mahdi Khanlari - Malayer, Iran said:
Nokia 5500 is a kind of masterpiece in its kind, imagine really good functions of this phone that I am sure you have never seen in any other model & brand, like tapping command & sport features which act really amazing this phone, felt more than 30 times down but nothing happened to the phone so it shows durability of this mobile phone, regardless of these things it is really well designed phone which really can be carried piece of cake, forget its keypad I didn’t have any other problem with this phone & I love it therefore I won’t change it very soon thank you very much for this opportunity.
On Nov 29, 2007, Jog - Quezon City, Philippines said:
Good sized phone that easily fits your pocket, many features & excellent sounds. Screen a little bit small though & since I had the keypad replaced, I am quite careful that I don’t overuse it by too much texting. The keypad may be the major flaw. Apart from that it’s great.
On Nov 29, 2007, Sean - Dubai, United Arab Emirates said:
It is an amazing phone, you may keep haring complaints about the keypad, leaving that aside it is a phone I really wanted.
On Nov 29, 2007, Vu Van Trong - Viet Nam said:
I used it, it’s very good, but memory is small, 10MB
On Nov 29, 2007, Matt - UK said:
I had this phone it is rubbish I recommend you not to buy this the running is inaccurate the screen is tiny the graphics are poor the music quality isn’t that good this phone is just a useless prototype.
On Nov 29, 2007, Dja - Seychelles said:
I brought this phone, & just had to replace the keypad. The back is also a slight pain. The features work brilliantly & texting is easy enough. No complaints, I like this phone, despite all the quirks; but then if you look hard enough everything has some sort of problems. You like something for it’s qualities, love something for it’s faults. Despite all the little problem, & the key pad is a problem for a phone designed to be tough, it is still one of the best phones out there. Oh & my keypad started to came of & I still managed to use it in that state for nearly 5 months. When I finally took it in for servicing they replaced the key pad & back no questions asked.
On Nov 29, 2007, Chris - Jakarta, Iran said:
Never had a worse phone. Two key pads fallen off now. Nokia refuse to acknowledge problem, presumably to avoid having to pay compensation to everyone who has bought one. The running feature is also pointless because it does not accurately log the distance you run, just estimates on the number of strides you take. Up until this, I had always used Nokia. Last week I bought a Sony Ericsson & have been amazed at the difference.
On Nov 29, 2007, Arnel Afuang - Makati, Philippines said:
I had mine last March 2007, & its keypad feel off after 1.5 month, but it doesn’t stop me from liking it. I just brought it to a Nokia center & they replaced my keypad for 545.00 pesos. I would have given it a 100% for the design but I think keypad is 5% of the overall design.
On Nov 29, 2007, Sa - Ukraine said:
It is one of the best phones in the world.