In November 2015, the announcement of a new model from Nokia was held. This is a push-button telephone, which is ideal as an apparatus for calls and other actions. It went on sale in December 2015. However, one must understand that Nokia 230 will not be able to completely replace a modern smartphone. That is why, before purchasing, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the detailed characteristics of the gadget.
Equipment
So, what awaits us upon arrival at the store? I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Nokia 230 phone belongs to the line of budget phones. That is why you should not expect much from a complete set. The box is made of ordinary cardboard in white. On its upper faces is a telephone from different angles. Opening the package, you can immediately see the phone. Its screen is protected by a film. There is also a battery and charger. At the very bottom is the manual and warranty card. A headset, a USB cable, and a program CD are missing.
Design
"Nokia 230" has a monoblock type case. Dimensions of the device: 142.6 x 53.4 x 10.9 mm. Light weight - 91.8 g. The screen is medium in size, the keyboard is quite comfortable. Immediately below the display there is a large joystick button with which you can work with the menu and use the quick access function.
The shape of the apparatus is rectangular, with rounded edges of a small radius. This design solution allows you to assign the phone the title of "universal." In his hand he lies comfortable enough, does not slip out. Available mainly in white, gray and black. On the side of the case there are two connectors: for a charger and a headset. On the back there is a camera with a flash, a flashlight, and, of course, the traditional Nokia logo. This cover is made of aluminum, the rest of the body is made of plastic.
When reviewing this device, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the manufacturer has released two modifications: Nokia 230 Dual Sim for two SIM cards and a simplified model designed to work with one mobile operator. In the design, they are practically no different.
Technical equipment
Having examined the appearance, you can begin to study the "heart" of the phone. The device runs on the Series 30+ platform. The battery capacity is 1200 mAh. You can talk without recharging for almost a day on the Nokia 230 telephone. Owner reviews confirm that the battery is of good enough quality, and in standby mode it holds a charge for about a month (648 hours). Music lovers will also like this model very much, since it is possible to listen to audio files on it for more than two days (52 hours).
For a budget model, a display (type LCD Transmissive) is pretty good. Its size is 240 x 320 px (2.8 "). The color is 65 thousand colors. RAM is 16 Mb, there is a slot for a memory card. The device supports microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC formats up to 32 GB.
Nokia 230 is equipped with a built-in Opera Mini browser for data transfer. There is also Bluetooth, version 3.0. The sound format is polyphonic. Communication is supported by the channels GSM 900, GSM 1800.
Cameras
The new device from Nokia is equipped with two cameras. The main one is located on the back cover. There is an LED flash and autofocus. Resolution - 2 Mr. Just want to note that you should not expect high-quality images. The front camera is also 2 Mrh. However, it lacks autofocus and flash. It is quite enough for making video calls.
Applications
The Nokia 230 model is equipped with an FM radio. It works with a headset. The signal is quite stable and of good quality. There is also an audio player, thanks to which you can listen to AAC, MIDI, MP3 files. The headset is connected via a standard 3.5 mm jack. The device is equipped with a special program Push-to-Talk, which allows you to exchange voice messages with multiple subscribers simultaneously.
Standard applications in Nokia 230 Dual Sim:
- flashlight;
- calculator;
- clock;
- Dictaphone;
- games;
- alarm clock;
- calendar and others
Call and Message Management
In the contact notebook is allowed to store one thousand numbers. During a conversation with the caller, you can use the speakerphone function. The sound is loud, speech is legible. There are also standard call handling features. These are call forwarding, voicemail, standby and answering machine.
The Nokia 230 phone can work with both text and multimedia messages. There is an editor for SMS and MMS, as well as a special folder for storing them, displayed on the desktop.
The Nokia 230 phone is an excellent option for those who need a device for communication. It can be purchased by a child or given to an elderly person. The menu is very clear, the battery holds a charge for a very long time, text and numbers are displayed on the screen quite large. What else is required from a regular “dialer”?