Interface and navigation. Functionality
Nokia continues to develop a line of inexpensive phones with two SIM cards. At the same time, “Duos” receive a touch screen and a regular numeric keypad. One of the latest innovations in this experimental family is the Nokia C2-03 slider. This will be discussed in this test review.
At one time, Nokia was delayed in entering the market of dual-SIM devices, and the name “duos” became almost a sub-brand of Samsung. But now the Finns are trying to catch up, experimenting with form factor and functionality, releasing new products with two SIM cards.
Here comes the Nokia C2-03 - an inexpensive slider with support for two SIM cards, which has both a touch screen and a regular numeric keypad. Considering that sliders are becoming increasingly rare on sale, the model may be of particular interest to some people. Apparently, this is exactly what Nokia has relied on.
The Finnish “duos” boasts a basic set of functions and a low price, but more on everything.
Dimensions. Contents of delivery.
id="sub0">The dimensions of Nokia C2-03 are rather large: 103x51.4x17 mm. He's a little thick. However, this is due to the form factor of the model. Weight - 118 grams. Such a device is inconvenient to carry in a jeans or trouser pocket, but in a bag or outerwear it’s just right. The Nokia C2-03 feels great in the hand.
The scope of delivery includes:
- Nokia C2-03 phone
- Battery BL-5C
- Charger AC-8E [regular slim connector]
- Stereo headset WH-102 [3.5mm miniJack]
- Instructions
Design, construction
id="sub1">Thanks to the smooth lines of the body, the new product looks elegant and impressive. The design of the model is universal, suitable for a wide audience. Depending on the color design, users can determine their preferences. Nokia C2-03 is available in two color options: black and white.
The phone body is made of plastic, most of it matte. The lower part has a glossy insert (in the dark version it is chrome-plated, in the light version it is gold), the quality and durability of which could not be verified during the test. There is a suspicion that after some time it may begin to peel off. But these are my guesses.
Most of the people who had the chance to work with the Nokia C2-03 admitted that they liked the design and materials. The only thing that bothered me was the thickness.
On the front side at the very top there is a speaker for phone calls. Below there is a 2.6-inch capacitive touchscreen. He largely took over the functions of navigation and control. Below the display there are two buttons: “End call” and “Call”.
Once you open the slider, the main alphanumeric keyboard appears. Horizontal rows of buttons delimit thin plastic strips. All keys are small and easy to press. The keyboard is backlit in white for easy readability in a variety of environments.
Volume keys and a display and keyboard lock button are present on the right side. The pressing is quite tight, but over time the stroke becomes softer.
The hole for connecting a charger, a microUSB connector for headphones and an interface cable are located at the top end. Here you can also see the strap mount.
On the left side, under a plastic plug, there is a mount for a second SIM card. The first SIM card is located under the battery.
On the back surface of the Nokia C2-03 there is a built-in 2 megapixel camera lens. There is no flash here.
To the right of the camera you can see the speaker holes for external calls and alarm tones. If you cover it (with your palm or in your pocket), the sound is noticeably muffled. In open conditions, the volume reserve of the speaker is very large; at maximum values it sounds shrill, but without distorting noise.
As mentioned above, the battery cover is made of plastic. It is tightly attached to the phone, which eliminates any play or gaps.
Nokia C2-03 is powered by a lithium-ion battery, next to which there is a holder for a SIM card. There is also a slot for microSD memory cards. A 2GB microSD card is included.
The build quality of Nokia C2-03 is at a high level. The slider operating mechanism is reliable; the model has an automatic closer. The model is assembled at the Nokia plant in India.
Graphics capabilities
id="sub2">The model has a 2.6-inch screen, standard for inexpensive phones. It has a resolution of 240x320 pixels and displays 65 thousand colors. Color rendition is natural, the brightness range is wide - there are no complaints about these parameters. The only significant problem, perhaps, is the small viewing angles - color distortions appear at a relatively small tilt angle.
Among other things, the C2-03 display is touch-sensitive, made using resistive technology. In fact, the sensor is highly sensitive among its technology peers. The pressing method, of course, must be slightly different than when using capacitive technology, but even light presses are recognized.
For other parameters, the display is standard. It goes blind in the sun, but the information can be read from almost any angle.
Interface and navigation. Functionality
id="sub3">Nokia C2-03 is based on the S40 6th Edition touchscreen platform. We tested a phone with software version v 06.51 07/15/11 RM-702.
Changes in the interface compared to the familiar Series 40 shell are minimal: the icons at the top of the screen, for example, have been slightly changed. Icons, font, and other design elements remain the same.
Since the phone is optimized for finger operation, all the details (shortcuts, virtual keys in the context menu) are large, there is no need to aim before pressing. Four lines can be placed on one screen at a time, and misses are almost impossible.
In standby mode, the user sees a desktop displaying the operator's name, date, time, network and battery indicators. You can activate the Active Standby option: a vertical list displays widgets and applications, and also shows the status of the music player, radio and a list of notes for the day.
By long pressing on the screen you can activate the context menu and change the desktop layout.
The menu of the phone under test is presented in a standard way.
In first place is “Calendar”. Everything is standard here. The user has the opportunity to set all kinds of reminders, reminders, to-dos and notes.
“Contacts” stores detailed information about phone numbers and subscribers. You yourself can choose one or another option for presenting data; there are also plenty of settings. You also have the right to create an unlimited number of user groups. It is possible to synchronize contacts with Outlook.
The music player in Nokia C2-03 has changed slightly compared to non-touch phones. New design themes have appeared and the menu structure has changed. The application supports mp3 files with various bitrates, including high ones, as well as AAC, AAC+ and improved eAAC+, H.263, H.264, WMA and 3GPP video streaming. An advanced equalizer and several player design themes allow you to customize it “to suit you.” In terms of sound quality, the “duos” can easily replace the player. You can listen to music through standard headphones, since there is a 3.5 mm jack.
When playing a song, the display shows information about the track, album, artist, and album cover. You can minimize the player and continue working with other applications. All track lists and albums can be synchronized with the Nokia music store, as well as download new songs.
Music lovers can listen to the radio. The built-in FM receiver with RDS and AF support pleased us with a good level of signal reception. True, as in many other phones, the antenna is the headset, without which you won’t be able to listen to the broadcast. The radio can be set as an alarm clock.
Next, pay attention to the Internet item. This is a standard browser. It features full support for HTML resources and many new features. You can call up a panel with frequently used functions: a list of links to visited resources, map display, page reload and search. But the presence of a built-in browser is lost given the fact that you can install a version of Opera Mini into the device.
The “Messages” item contains all the options and options for working with SMS, MMS, etc. This item also contains an email client, interactive chat, voice messages, and settings. Among the features, we can note the disappearance of the “Inbox” item; it has been completely replaced by “Chat Sessions”. All messages are sorted by sending subscribers and displayed in chronological order. When a user opens a thread, he sees all correspondence with this subscriber, each message is placed in a dedicated window. The size of each such window is limited. If the message is long and does not fit entirely, you can select it and expand it.
Nokia C2-03 has a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom. There is no autofocus. The phone supports several shooting options: 2 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, 0.3 megapixels, 240x320. The volume buttons are responsible for zooming in/out of the image. Pictures take up from 500 KB to 1.5 MB depending on the settings. For many phone users this will be sufficient, although in difficult conditions there will be some noise.
You can adjust white balance, color effects, a timer, continuous shooting, change the photo resolution, compression quality, and the ability to turn off the sound of actions during shooting. The latter is especially true for “spy” photography, which is so loved by bloggers all over the planet.
The device allows you to record video. Video resolution 320x240 pixels 30 frames per second. 4x digital zoom is provided. Video recording is carried out in the following formats: .mp4, .3gp; codecs: H.263, MPEG-4.
In “Applications” there are sub-items responsible for entertainment functions and installed programs: alarm clock, calculator, gallery, voice recorder, timer, stopwatch, games and programs.
A unique thematic browser for the phone’s memory is the “Gallery” item. All files are divided into folders: photos, clips, music, themes, graphics, signals, audio recordings, received files, etc.
Separately, I would like to note such a necessary section as “Journal”, where information about calls, events, GPRS sessions and even location is collected.
Among the programs it is worth noting “Converter”. This is a standard converter of various quantities. "World Clock" - calculates the time anywhere in the world. “Search” is a search system [including in the phone’s memory], they will be useful to fans of Web surfing. You can install programs, use navigation, and use the music store using the services of the Nokia application store.
In "Settings" each user can personalize the mobile phone interface. Almost all configuration actions are concentrated in this menu item. This subsection includes all options related to the operation of bluetooth, packet data transmission in 2G networks, as well as data synchronization. In addition, settings for graphic themes, ringtones, display design, installed applications, and much more are also available here.
Working with two SIM cards
id="sub4">Nokia C2-03 supports simultaneous operation of two SIM cards, but there is only one active radio module. That is why when talking on one of the SIM cards, the other will not be available.
The functionality of both cards is the same. With each one you can make calls, send messages and connect to the Internet.
The SIM card manager offers extensive settings for the operation of two cards. For example, you can define which module will be active for calls, messages or data transfers. A separate mode can be selected for each parameter. Manually, the active map changes by holding the "*" button.
Memory and speed
id="sub5">Nokia C2-03 has an internal memory of about 55 MB (25.4 MB available to the user). You can expand your phone's memory using microSD cards. A 2 GB memory card is included.
The speed of the interface is typical for similar models on the S40 6th edition platform. The phone doesn't slow down. A music player and radio can work in the background. The phone can be configured so that when working with the touch screen, each press will be confirmed by vibration.
Communication capabilities
id="sub6">You can connect Nokia C2-03 to your computer via an interface cable or via bluetooth [version 2.1 with EDR, A2DP support]. The USB connection is supported in three modes: “Nokia Suite”, “Multimedia Printing” and “Storage”, while the mobile phone is recharged. The first mode allows you to synchronize phone data and also transfer it to your computer through the Nokia Suite software package. In the second mode, photos are printed. The third means that on the computer the phone's memory will be displayed as a separate disk with folders and files. In the “data transfer” section you can configure the device synchronization settings.
The model supports packet data transfer using GPRS and EDGE class 32 technologies. But there is no support for 3G networks.
Duration of work
id="sub7">The Nokia C2-03 "Duos" has a 1020 mAh lithium-ion battery. According to the manufacturer, the device's talk time is up to 4 hours; standby time up to 16 days. Under testing conditions, with 30 - 35 minutes of calls per day, bluetooth always on and listening to the radio, the device worked for about four days. The battery charges in an hour and a half. Charging is also possible from the computer's USB port.
Results
id="sub8">Nokia C2-03 is one of the rare sliders with a touch screen, and even supports two SIM cards. This is a definite plus of the device. In addition, the device is well assembled and looks decent. The simultaneous presence of a regular keyboard and a touch screen is experimental, but this option also has a right to life.
Who should I recommend this model to? Of course, for people who are loyal to the Nokia brand and want to experiment. If you are seriously thinking about purchasing this model, we strongly recommend playing with it in the store.
Advantages:
- High quality build
- Dual SIM support
- Classic alphanumeric keyboard
Flaws:
- Not always logical touch controls
- Lack of programs for this type of device
- No GPS
Note that at the time of writing this material, Nokia C2-03 was sold at a price of 3,990 rubles.
The testing device was provided by Nokia.
2 years ago +1
Looks neat and compact. I like the case, the build quality, the design. Holds charge for a long time.
2 years ago 0
Design, quality, size - small, price.
2 years ago 0
Personally, I found everything I wanted in this phone: 1. An excellent dialer (the call quality is pleasing), 2. A wonderful music player, 3. The battery life is very good :) 4. Design: I was looking for a slider, but now there are fewer and fewer of them. 5. Price: 2240 rubles! I honestly have never bought such phones for such a low price before. Someone wrote here about tight buttons - the buttons are NORMAL, very much so! It detects numbers as usual - someone wrote here that it does not detect contacts (at least for me everything is fine with this, I copied the contacts from an old phone). Camera at 0.3 - so what? This phone is not intended for photo shoots, so I can’t classify this as a disadvantage.
2 years ago 0
Amazing device!
2 years ago 0
Design, build quality (no backlash), ringer volume, excellent caller audibility even at minimum volume, long battery, quick menu.
2 years ago 0
Stylish and beautiful design, small size, memory card slot, high functionality and performance, the slider opens nicely, the battery holds a charge well both with active and moderate use, the quality of radio reception and the sound of music in headphones is at a high level, high screen resolution for this categories, the pre-installed software is quite extensive, excellent audibility and signal reception. The price/quality ratio pleased me.
2 years ago 0
Small, neat, fits perfectly in any pocket. Has a set of all classic basic functions. The slider format allows you to use the 4 main menu buttons most of the time, and the keyboard is large and clear when needed.
2 years ago 0
Very beautiful exterior. the look (ours is pink), -I liked the speaker, you can hear your interlocutor perfectly well during a conversation, -I can’t help but note the built-in Nokia EXPRESS browser, it just flies on the Internet, -the keyboard (will be convenient for both grandmothers and children. True, for lovers of SMS correspondence It’s better to choose another model, because your fingers get tired quite quickly - the price (they took it for 2690) And I almost forgot - a good camera for 0.3 mp =)
2 years ago 0
1. Housing, build quality, design. 2. Looks neat, compact, elegant, lightweight. 3. Loud speaker, rings very loudly. LOUD ALARM. 4. Holds charge for a long time (if you play for three days, if you just make calls - for a whole week.) 5. Very user-friendly interface.
2 years ago 0
The sound from the speaker is very clear, the camera is not bad for a 0.3 megapixel camera (I expected much worse), the build quality, the design, the 6th series of the 40th platform. The price is a separate conversation; for such a price it is unrealistic to buy something like this.
2 years ago 0
Minimum play,
2 years ago 0
I haven't noticed any drawbacks yet
2 years ago 0
THERE ARE NO ONE FOR THIS PRICE!
2 years ago 0
When installing themes downloaded from the market, it began to slow down. I put back one of the standard ones... everything is OK!
2 years ago 0
The main drawback for me was the inability to identify numbers written with "8".
Fortunately, this has been fixed in the new firmware 08.79 (dated 08/17/12). BUT! It is better to update via a computer and the Nokia Suite program, because... when I tried to update through the phone itself, for some reason mine downloaded an older version, in my opinion 08.69
2 years ago 0
The buttons are a little hard, the viewing angle is too small, there is no 3G, the menu design is similar to meego (looks worse for people with poor eyesight due to the smallness of the icons, it could be designed like in Symbian, it would be better), I would like a louder speaker, the case is open the condition is a little loose. Well, the main drawback: writing down mobile numbers. phones need to start with +7 instead of eight, otherwise it does not detect the name of the caller.
2 years ago 0
The case has a slight play and the speaker is not very clear.
2 years ago 0
Screen. Constantly twitches and blinks. Apparently this is a marriage.
2 years ago 0
Camera (but for such a price you can forgive)
1. Only one alarm clock (if you need more than 2. You have to use the calendar. Very inconvenient)
2 years ago 0
The amount of native memory has let us down, but in order to sell such a phone at such a price, you need to sacrifice something, fortunately it supports memory cards!
Model Nokia C2-05 small and compact. The phone is almost entirely hidden in a man's palm. Its dimensions are 99.4x47.8x16.3 mm, weight 98 g. First of all, the relatively large thickness is alarming, but such values are quite typical for sliders. The body is completely made of plastic. There is very little gloss here. It is found only in the edge of the screen. Also, a strip is made of it that combines the bell keys. The rest of the space is occupied by a matte finish. The advantages of this solution include the almost complete absence of stains or stains; the device remains clean for a long time. Assembly Nokia C2-05 deserves the highest praise. The well-assembled case does not have any looseness and pleases with tightly fitted parts. Despite the sliding design, the feeling of a monolithic product remains. The mechanism is self-finishing, it works somewhere halfway. The phone opens and closes with a soft click. The back of the top panel is protected by a metal plate. The keyboard unit is installed on a retractable part. The buttons are convex, with a comfortable movement, and can be pressed clearly. The rows are divided among themselves by arched recesses, which help to avoid erroneous clicks. The shape of the buttons is also pleasant, they are slightly convex, so there are no problems when typing. The keyboard itself may be a limitation due to its small size. The symbols are painted in white and are clearly visible. The backlight is also clearly visible. At the top end there is a microUSB port, which is closed with a folding plastic plug. To the left of it is a connector for a “thin” 2 mm charger, and to the right is a 3.5 mm audio output.
IN Nokia C2-05 A 2-inch diagonal TFT screen is installed, which displays up to 65,000 colors. Its resolution is 240x320 pixels. The display is of rather low quality. The brightness is enough for comfortable use of the device indoors; outdoors, the picture fades under the sun, but remains readable. Nokia C2-05 based on the Series 40 6th edition platform. On the desktop there are indicators for cellular network signal reception, battery charge, and the time and date are displayed. The phone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks. Bluetooth 2.1 with enhanced data rate (EDR) supports the A2DP profile. A cable can also be used to connect to a PC via a microUSB connector. The volume of the included battery BL-4C is 860 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the phone can operate on a single charge for up to 600 hours in standby mode or up to 5 hours of talk time.
Speaker Nokia C2-05 normal, with a small margin in volume. The ringtone can be heard well, but in a noisy environment this may be a problem. Vibration is average in power. On the side Nokia C2-05 brand recognition, good assembly, simple but practical materials. It is also worth considering a functional platform with a lot of settings and a decent player.
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Nokia C2-05
Optimist-2012
dated November 17, 2012 3Pros:
Great looks. Optimal size. very good battery. good display. Loud signal for incoming call. USB cable included. You can connect memory cards.
Minuses:The slider is wobbly. strongly. The menu is illogical and not very convenient. Very bad camera. Very few possibilities for various data transfers. Very little internal memory.
General impression:In general, the device is quite comfortable in the hand and feels relatively good in a narrow pocket, completely invisible in jeans. He looks good, or rather, very good. But the vibration here is not very good, you can hardly feel it. Everything on the menu is turned upside down and it’s unclear what to look for where. It was done absolutely illogically. The camera isn't just bad, it's disgusting. The photos are poor, I haven’t seen photos like these for a long time. The video is shot in very low resolution and is impossible to watch. In general, a very strange choice of camera for an 11-year-old device. Simply put, this is just an ordinary dialer and nothing more. The price is really very low. After the first charge the charger died. device.
Nokia C2-05
Pavel 676
dated October 17, 2012 4Pros:
1. The assembly is very good. High quality. The design is great. The body is beautifully made. The slider is good and clear.
2. Convenient. Looks very cool and stylish. Small – convenient to make calls with one hand and carry in your pocket. Looks neat.
3. The back of the main screen is covered with a metal plate. It looks very cool.
4. The device has a very loud ringing tone. Good speaker with decent audibility.
5. It automatically updates its software.
6. Excellent multimedia qualities. Good headphones. You can use the device as a full-fledged audio player.
7. Holds charge well. Four days – I think this is normal.
8. Low radiation level. Low price.
1. The menu is not very convenient and in some places there is no Russian language.
2. Sometimes for some reason the interface slows down. Why is it unclear?
3. The camera is very bad, I only used it once.
4. Cannot charge via micro USB.
5. Small keyboard - typing is inconvenient at first.
6. A short time later, the halves of the case began to wobble even with the slider closed.
7. Contacts in the phone book are identified only by +7.
A cheap device is the main thing. It will work just like a second regular dialer.
Nokia C2-05
Zhuravlev Anton
dated September 17, 2012 3Pros:
It holds a charge well - the battery is very high quality and capacious. The speaker is normal - the volume is decent. The calls are loud, although the vibration alert is rather weak. Good opportunities for listening to multimedia files. The sound is very good. Can replace a full-fledged player. A good headset is included. Not bad performance, it seems it never froze, at least I don’t remember it happening. There is a radio; they have almost stopped installing it in phones. The low level of SAR radiation is also a significant plus. Comfortable. Does not create inconvenience in a narrow pocket. Looks great - the design is very well done.
Minuses:For some reason it can’t identify some contacts in the phone book. Very inconvenient menu. The timer does not indicate the remaining time anywhere. When scrolling through the contact list, it slows down quite noticeably. The device is very poorly, rather disgustingly Russified. Doesn't read names in Russian, or rather, doesn't understand the encoding. When you close the slider cover, the menu does not close and remains hanging open.
General impression:A regular phone dialer is for talking only. It really looks stylish and there is a slider. Cheap.
Nokia C2-05
Kristian 10
dated September 9, 2012 5Pros:
1. The design is excellent. A very attractive slider - there are very few of them nowadays. Beautiful in appearance.
2. Good, optimal dimensions, or rather the dimensions of the device. Elegant, no frills. Very convenient.
3. I was pleasantly surprised by the very good quality of the camera. It works quickly and the photos come out great.
4. The device has excellent functionality, a very productive model.
5. Excellent working slider mechanism. No loosening over time.
6. Very pleasant to the touch soft plastic.
7. The battery is excellent, holds up very well with moderate use. When active – satisfactory.
8. Very decent quality of the built-in radio receiver.
9. Great sound. Sounds good on headphones. Loud speakers.
10. The screen has a fairly high resolution for this class.
11. Quite extensive software is pre-installed.
12. Remarkably low price.
1. The camera is weak - 0.3 megapixels. in 2011 - of course they gave it a hard time.
2. Cannot charge from USB.
3. Constant information messages about every action - really tired.
4. No normal localization. Reads Russian language and encoding very selectively.
5. Inconvenient and obscure audio player.
As usual, Nokia devices have many small and incomprehensible lags. It brakes completely out of the blue. It’s completely incomprehensible how it was possible to stuff such a settling chamber into a device produced in 1911! What are they thinking there anyway? The question is rhetorical. Constant need to carry chargers with you. True, he holds it quite well. In short, overall, the phone is very mediocre, albeit cheap. For its price, the functionality is basically normal. As a regular one-time dialer it will be just right. Well, you can still buy it for your child - it won’t be a shame if he breaks it.
In order to fully appreciate the work of the Finnish company Nokia, it is necessary to study at least two or three devices from its production. As a testing device, you can take the popular Nokia (push-button) C2-05 phone. This model is quite interesting in terms of external parameters, and is also unusual in its internal filling.
What's included?
When purchasing this phone in the box, the consumer will find a charger, a headset, the device itself and an instruction manual.
Design
The device is small in size, quite compact and convenient. If you compare it with a man’s palm, the phone completely “sinks” into it. The weight of the device is 98 grams, dimensions are 9.9 x 4.7 x 1.6 cm. Many potential buyers are put off by the fact that the device is slightly thick. However, it must be remembered that this device is a slider, so this thickness is the norm for it.
Based on the design, we can conclude that the phone is more aimed at the younger generation than at older people. The fact is that the dominant colors are quite bright and rich. There are three variants of the device on the market: black, pink and blue.
This review will concern the black version. The panel is made of high quality plastic. There is practically no gloss (only near the screen and call keys). Advantage was given to the matte finish. It also has its advantages. For example:
- Less likely to be subjected to mechanical stress, which may result in a scratch or dent.
- Cleanliness is the main friend of this surface.
The colors are arranged as follows: black at the bottom of the body panel, while a dark gray shade is used at the top. Nokia C2-05 deserves a solid A in terms of build quality and materials. There is no play, no squeaks or swaying either. Although the structure itself has a sliding mechanism, a monolithic effect is still felt. As the phone closes and opens, it makes a barely audible click. There is an automatic finishing, which already makes itself felt halfway through.
Screen
Nokia (push-button) phone is equipped with a liquid crystal display. Its diagonal is 2 inches. Supports about 65 thousand colors. Resolution - 240x320 pixels. The brightness is not strong, does not change in the settings, and the colors are not particularly bright. Blind spaces appear under sunlight, but the text remains readable.
If you believe the reviews of people who have been using this device for a long time, scratches on the screen appear quite rarely, since it is covered with a special protective plastic.
Internal interface
The updated firmware for the phone is freely available and works on the Series 40. The desktop is equipped with a shortcut for mobile communications and charging. In addition, you can see the date and time there. Widgets are not uncommon on the screen of this device. You can freely install a timer, stopwatch, links, chat, multimedia, mail, search, call log and other applications on it. The menu is called up using a special navigation key.
The owner will not see anything new on the locked screen, since nothing is simply displayed on it. The design of standard themes changes at the discretion of the buyer, as does the background image of the display.
Book of numbers
The phone memory allows you to have about a thousand contacts. In each of them, a person can store no more than 5 phones. When entering your last name and first name, you will notice that only 50 text characters are given for each field, which, in principle, is always enough. For a specific subscriber, your own melody and photo are set. The numbers are saved both on the card and in the memory of Nokia C2-05.
The list can be arranged in alphabetical order by first or last name. There is also a search that makes it easier to find the necessary contact.
Call log
This menu section includes all calls: incoming, missed, outgoing, dialed. Here you can find the total duration of conversations, the duration of a conversation with an individual subscriber, the number of messages sent and other connections. In addition, there is a speakerphone. It is of sufficient quality and speech is legible. Call recording is another feature that Nokia C2-05 supports. It would be useful to introduce speed dialing. Thanks to this, up to 8 numbers can be stored on each key. Judging by consumer reviews, this function is quite popular.
Messages
A few years ago, a single design for messages was introduced. Correspondence with a specific contact is grouped into a folder or conversation. This makes it much more convenient to view the conversation history and search for the information you need. The phone supports receiving SMS and MMS messages. To create the second option, you need to insert a melody, photo, or video into a regular message. The device itself will change the message format to MMS. The font, or rather its size, can be changed in the settings.
From SMS you can transfer data to your calendar, contacts, etc. You can send them to email or a regular phone number.
In order for email to work correctly and not show any glitches, you must use the “native” application installed by the manufacturer. It supports the resources of all well-known mail servers, in particular Mail.ru and Gmail.com. There certainly won't be any problems with them. The phone is able to receive any message, but you may have problems viewing it. The device is best at opening graphic images.
Camera
There is a camera, but it is rather weak - only 0.3 megapixels. You can easily find it through the device menu. The design is intuitive, so it will be easy to understand. You can save pictures both on your phone and on microSD. The image will be named either as the owner wishes, or automatically. It is possible to set some effects.
Player
The list of tunes is sorted by alphabet, genre, number of plays, album and singer. It is possible to create playlists in which you can include songs sequentially or randomly. While the melody is playing, the album picture (if one is specified), the name of the artist, and the year of release are displayed on the screen. You can change the sound and scroll through songs using a special key.
Radio
The phone supports radio stations. The list of all possible waves can contain no more than 20 pieces. They are added there after automatic search and manually. Moreover, this section of the menu is displayed on the desktop.
Video and photo album
“My Photos” is a folder in which all the pictures taken on the camera are located. There is a slide show function, the speed of which can be adjusted by the user (from 3 to 10 seconds). In order to enlarge the picture, you need to click on it, in which case it will expand to full screen. To return to your usual position, you need to do the same manipulations.
Videos can be viewed in any position: vertical and horizontal. It is possible to transfer files by mail, MMS and Bluetooth.
Browser
Browser is a program for the phone that is installed by the supplier. On this device it is Opera Mini. It is installed on various equipment of this company. The phone doesn't have 3G, so we can't even begin to talk about fast page loading times. The browser itself has a good number of settings. Although loading is very slow, the phone can handle displaying even the heaviest sites with the maximum number of graphic elements. For those for whom the Internet on the phone is not the main thing, this option is quite suitable.
Results
During a conversation, the speaker shows itself from its advantageous side - the interlocutor can be heard well, as evidenced by customer reviews. The melody is also loud, but if the phone rings in a noisy place, you still may not hear it. There is a vibration function (its power is average).
The most advantageous aspects of all Nokia devices are the company's popularity, good assembly, high-quality materials, and a simple and intuitive interface. The price of this device is only 3 thousand rubles. It is very easy to update its firmware at home, so there is no need to contact the service for help when downloading software for Nokia C2-05. RM 724 is the version that is most suitable for this model.
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