Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Unlocked Cell Phone International Version with No Warranty 3G, 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, MicroSD Slot
- This cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers: AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported.
- Compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and International 3G compatibility via 2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus EDGE/GPRS capabilities
- Touchscreen multimedia phone with audio and video playback, integrated surround sound speakers
- Included 8 GB MicroSD card (up to 16 GB expandable)
- 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; Wi-Fi connectivity; GPS for turn-by-turn directions; access to email and instant messaging
- Up to 4.2 hours of talk time, up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time
Product Description
The new Nokia XpressMusic sensation. A touchscreen that feels right, looks great, and sounds even better. Play- One touch to music, video, and more. The dedicated Media Bar means mobile entertainment is always on hand. High-resolution widescreen video and superior surround sound, with built-in stereo speakers and an advanced music player. Download new sounds to the 8GB microSD card, and sync your collection with Nokia Music software for PC. Share- Featuring you, you. . . More >>
$349.50
The Nokia Flagship stores in both Chicago and New York City are selling this phone for $350. 00. Amazon’s price here is way too high.
Rating: 4 / 5
I just got a hold of this 5800 Xpress Music.
The price is unbeatable. You’ll keep hearing this line about the price, and when you get a hold of it, you’ll agree.
This is the phone with the most complete set of features I have ever wanted.
The device feels solid and ready for some hard knocks, but a little bulky.
The GUI felt awkward at first, I did not expect the need to “double tap” each icon to start an app.
It’s not quite “touch” sensitive, but “press” sensitive. This proves to be an advantage, since I’m more in control when I use the device on a bus, train, boat or tuk-tuk (a 3 wheel vehicle, with 2 stroke engine, sort of a “Thai Model-T” seen all over Bangkok).
The switch between portrait and landscape mode, is actually much simpler and quite natural once I got the hold of it.
I set up access to my GMAIL account within 2 mins.
Messaging App, Options->Settings->Email, say “Yes” to Define Mailbox, Enter Email Address, Password, choose POP3 or IMAP4, and I’m connected to my GMail Account!
You can choose the best way you see fit to enter text
1. Handwriting recognition
Took 5 minutes to get used to it. I don’t quite like writing in block letters, but the 5800 handled fast writing quite ok. I’m overly critical of all current handwriting recognition products, since they don’t even come close to the Newton, way back when I could expect my own handwriting to be recognized.
2. Small QWERTY keyboard
Most typically used in portrait mode but much more readable than WinMobile keyboards
3. Full QWERTY keyboard
It felt more stable than the iPhone QWERTY keyboard. I prefer to “press” the keyboard as is needed with the 5800 XpressMusic. I don’t like the iPhone QWERTY key since it’s too sensitive to touch and I can’t type when I’m on the move. I’ve never been able to get used to the Blackberry or E71 style full QWERTY keyboard.
The 5800 XpressMusic full QWERTY keyboard switches to landscape mode and feels almost right that I have to use 2 thumbs to reach all the keys. . . almost like 2 hand typing.
4. Alphanumeric Keypad. . . just what you’d expect on any Nokia S60 phone. Includes T9. Just need to press the keypad, so avoids the overly sensitive touch when typing.
There’s a really cool driving game that shows the 5800 XpressMusic sensitivity to turns. You literally hold the phone with both hands and “steer” the car!
The RealPlayer is much improved, allowing me to play more types of VDO format files. Quite useful to get the nice video podcasts downloaded and find that they are actually viewable on the device.
The Music Player is the same. Sound quality is really good through the speakers.
The Media Gallery is a little static, with all files arranged as tiles. The N95 Media Gallery would be a nice touch.
You will soon see many useful applications on Nokia’s range of “touch” handsets.
This device requires developers to publish a Symbian sdk5 version of their application.
We tested a few apps released for Symbian sdk3 devices (N-Series and E-Series mainly), and they almost always worked without any changes.
This is an amazing new device which shows why Nokia dominates the mobile phone market with a big choice of innovative designs and experiences suitable for each individual user.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been looking for a real competitor to the iphone, for about 2 years, and for me this is it. From all my research its got the best features especially for the money. . . (which btw is $350 at the nokia store NY). At the moment the 3G is euro standard only, which is a bit of a annoyance but for the time being I am happy.
So far I love the phone, very responsive, bright, small light and cool! its got everything, and more and really looking forward to exploring it and adding various software. it’s browser doesn’t match the iphone but then I can’t expect that (I have to hand it to apple they have the best UI ever)
Get one and help nokia win back some the the us market, (also you gain some sense of identity rather than the clone you become just owning a ithing)
Rating: 5 / 5
if you find anything wrong. RETURN for REFUND immed if possible.
Purhcased at NYC flagship store in sept 2009. Crazy enough on nokia site it was prized $299 and in store some $315. I asked and they said they can give me for $299. Here starts the bad luck with the phone. . . .
I had the phone working for 1st 5 days. When the battery started to discharge, i tried charging. It didnt charge at all. Store gave me new battery saying battery was at fault. Again same issue. It wudnt even turn on with the charger connected – so clearly its not just battery problem. By the time this battery discharged , the 14 day return period was over – pretty sure they knew it.
Then started the saga of sending to nokia service center – PALCO. Already sent 4 times. each time had to ship back same evening or next day. Same problem for “repaired” “replaced” and “repaired again” phone.
First they claim its “repaired”, then 2nd time they claim “cannot be repaired. . . so replaced”. . . why did they send it then?
but the so called replaced also had same issue – how can this be co-incidence?
again sent. . . they claim repaired. . . . but same issue.
When i call. . . . they dont agree to send me a courtesy phone since its clearly their mistake and 4 attempts are enough to figure out im being cheated.
They wont give me refund or replacement.
They wont even agree to send me a email saying they take responsibility to resolve the issue.
5 is not my lucky number. . . . i have no hope it will get resolved.
looks like they will continue playing ping-pong till end of 12 months.
Rating: 1 / 5
I’m very satisfied with the product. I bought it to be used in Costa Rica and it worked perfectly.
Rating: 4 / 5