Nokia 5220 XpressMusic
First, there was the Nokia 5200 and the 5300 XpressMusic - two slider phones targeted to audiophiles who consider a mobile phone with above-average music capabilities.
And with many people who bought it made it a huge success that lead to the creation of the 5310 XpressMusic.
Giving a new face to the XpressMusic series, the 5310 had a monoblock (or candybar) form factor that was exceptionally thin but with a loud voice. The music playing capability was near superbness by itself, and more superb if paired with a decent speaker system.
Nokia even held an event wherein several well-respected DJs from all over the country were showcased in one night, using the 5310 along with their turntables. Thus, proving the versatility of the phone as an audio device.
From there, Nokia continued on with the series and came up with the 5320 that carried a brand new look (a little thicker) but still an XpressMusic purebred. And it didn’t stop there. There also this one, the 5220. Both phones officially came out simultaneously but they’re not exactly twins.
Comparing the specs of the 5320 and 5220, it turns out that the latter is inferior to the former. The 5220 is not a 3G-capable phone; you can’t make video calls with it and the wireless data transfer is only via 2G networks.
With regards to the design, it still falls within the slimline bracket since it’s as thick as seven CD discs stacked together. But the shape looks a little bit like a letter "D." The shape is not really a big issue since it’s still comfortable to hold on to, and even the keys felt easy to press.
There’s no dedicated cancel button for this model but there three multimedia buttons on the left side typical of XpressMusic phones. On the right side are the volume keys and on the top is the 3.5mm audio output jack and the microUSB port. The other button beside the earphone jack is simply the eject button for the battery cover.
The battery cover is not just plain plastic but with a rubberized coating with thin grooves which may have been intentionally done to give users more grip. Besides, you might shake your hand and head to the beat as you hold the 5220 in your hand while listening to music.
Using an earphone or other audio output accessory is the strength of the music player, especially if it were of high quality. Audio output is crisp and with the adjustable equalizer, you can choose from the several pre-configured presets or customize your own.
Yes it has built-in speakers located at the back but even so, it may (still) not be enough to impress audiophiles if the volume level is set to maximum... but can attract their attention from afar.
As the music plays, your need for digital audio files grows and the 30MB built-in user memory may not be enough. Good thing, Nokia decided to design the 5220 with a microSD card slot and include a 512MB card in the package.
If you find storing MP3 files in your phone restricting, you can always tune in to the radio. Nokia also claims that a fully-charged battery can last you a day of continuous music time.
Not just for music... the 5220 is also equipped with a 2-Megapixel camera that captures photos with a 1600x1200 pixels resolution. On video capture, the maximum resolution can be set to 176x144. Since there’s no dedicated shutter button, you will have to make do with the center button of the navigation key on either portrait or landscape mode.
Good thing that you can use the volume keys for zooming in and out on camera mode. Several effects can be chosen and white balance can be adjusted to your preferences.
Other useful features of the phone are the voice recorder, alarm clock, notes and calculator. There’s also the Yahoo! Go application and Maps which is must for those who need a navigation companion. But take note, though, that both features need Internet access in order for it to work.
Perhaps the best part of the 5220 XpressMusic is that it is more affordable than the 5320.
Oh, and it also has four games for you to enjoy once you’ve exploited all of its features.
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