Sep 27 2006
Nokia 5200/5300 officially announced
Posted by: Vlad Balan in Nokia
Nokia 5200 and Nokia 5300
Giving consumers a mind-boggling variety of choices when it comes to music phones, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone has enough storage to carry with you as many as 1,500 tracks on the 2GB microSD memory card. The phone is outfitted with dedicated music access keys. Thanks to a standard 3.5mm headset jack, you can even plug it to your home stereo system.
Offering a micro USB interface to transfer files from/to your PC, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera. It supports video ring tones as well.
Retailing at €250, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic offers an affordable alternative to the other Nokia music phones.
The Nokia 5200 XpressMusic phone borrows some of the design principles of the Nokia 5300, and is available as a slider. As with other XpressMusic phones, the 5200 features dedicated music access keys and support for MP3/M4A/WMA/AAC/eAAC+ audio formats.
The phone offers a USB 2.0 connection for fast transfers of media between the phone and the PC. It's not clear if the phone has a camera as well.
With an attractive price tag of €200, the Nokia 5200 XpressMusic is targeted at young consumers.
Nokia press release:
" Amid the excitement of the hottest DJ's and live performances from chart-topping artists, Nokia today launched an exciting new range of music phones during an exclusive event at Nokia Theatre in New York's Times Square. Headlined by the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, which features a stylish slide design and holds up to 1,500 tracks, these music phones make it easier than ever to carry a single device by combining the best of mobile communication and mobile music. With today's announcement, Nokia broadens its portfolio of music-driven mobile products, giving consumers an unparalleled array of choice. The new products announced today will begin shipments in select markets within weeks.
"With today's launches we are reaching out to a broad range of comsumers who want both the features of a modern mobile phone and a quality music player in a single, stylish device," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones. "The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic offers a comprehensive feature set, including support for up to 2 GB of memory and dedicated music keys at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. With this product launch, we are emphasizing the benefits of the XpressMusic feature brand, which clearly labels those Nokia devices that guarantee an outstanding mobile music experience."
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic heads up the charts
The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, consumers can easily control the playback of their music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing or taking pictures. For an even better groove, consumers can plug in their favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic using the inbox adapter. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic swiftly transfers albums and music collections to a PC using a standard micro USB connector. When traveling, consumers can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W to stream their music collection and favorite playlists wirelessly to any stereo from their Nokia 5300 XpressMusic.
No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3 megapixel camera. Incoming calls can be enhanced with video ring tones on the high resolution display. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic is expected to retail for approximately 250 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.
In addition, Nokia today revealed two other music devices, the Nokia 5200 and the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic. Featuring a similar lifestyle-inspired slide design as the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, the Nokia 5200 offers an exciting combination of music and messaging functions and is an even more budget-friendly handset for young and sociable consumers. The Nokia 5200 is expected to retail for around 200 EUR, before taxes and subsidies."
Via Nokia.
Comments
4 Comment(s) on “Nokia 5200/5300 officially announced”
such ass said on Aug 10 07 at 11:13 am:
it's so kool , the tecnology is so good , programs not bad , design is great . It's look like fashion , style and model
Allen said on Oct 18 07 at 2:55 pm:
I got a Nokia 5300. I use ATT as a carrier in the US. The phone does not get good connectivity and at times I dont get any bars. Other ATT phones have no problem. TAlked to ATT and I was told that they can't solve the problem because it was not purshaced from them.
Anyone with the same problem?
keiva kelshall said on Oct 18 08 at 1:35 am:
WHEre can I BUY ONE ANd HOW mUch is it? The black?
Sierra said on Oct 18 08 at 6:41 am:
Which country do you want to buy it from, Keiva?