Well, with the slew of nameless China-made dual SIM handsets with 3G, this may not be true for long. But among the big five names in mobile phones (i.e. Nokia, Motorola, Sony-Ericsson, Samsung and LG), the new Nokia 2730 Classic could very well be the cheapest 3G mobile phone alright.
It’s Nokia’s latest budget entry level handset in its Classic line. Announced as early as May this year, Nokia has finally made the handset available starting this month at a SIM-free drop dead price of £79.99. With most of the networks carrying this, you could get if for free with a 9-12 month contract that’s light on the pocket as well. It’s a great phone for the kids so you can get in touch with them at school or on a field trip.
Versatility on a Budget
The handset is a quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and a dual band UMTS 900/2100 on the 3G with HSPA support for fast internet access speeds. The 2730 takes off with an updated feature set we have become familiar with the older 2720. As a budget phone, don’t expect this to get high marks on the features department. But for what it has, it does so admirably well.
Nokia puts in extra features that give the 2730 real useful value for its intended markets. Nokia has the prudence to deliver only the specs that matter most at this price range. There’s just a 2” QVGA TFT display supporting 256k colors that’s definitely what you expect in this price range. You get a simple 2.0 megapixel camera that supports QVGA video recording.
Internal memory is a meager 30MB but Nokia can squeeze in 1000 contact details that will tax even busy executives using higher priced phones. You also get microSD support for up to 2GB. The package comes with a 1GB TransFlash microSD which is good enough for all the MP3 files on road in a weekend camping.
The handset won’t be complete without multimedia features that start with a decent 2.0 megapixel camera that support QVGA video recording. There’s no secondary camera though even if the handset support 3G calls.
Its upgraded feature set include a microUSB 2.0 port for fast data transfers and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP for using wireless Bluetooth stereo headphones in a addition to a 3.5mm headphone jack for your favourite high fidelity headsets.
Like its 2720 predecessor, the new 2730 Classic carries the same Nokia Life Tools that include Ovi mail for fast and easy mobile emailing experience. It also come bundled with Ovi application, support for Windows Live Messenger and Nokia maps that further expand the handset’s versatility on a budget.
Stand-Out Features
There is one feature that puts the Nokia 2730 Classic above the rest of budget phones flooding the market. It’s got an impressive battery life from its standard BL-5C Lithium-Ion battery. You get 7 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 3.3 hours on 3G. Standby time is a lone 17 hours and you can enjoy 12 hours of uninterrupted mp3 music listening on a single charge. This, together with its 3G capability, makes the 2730 classic a real workhorse for the masses without even feeling a pinch in the wallet.
Nokia 2730 Classic is a new 3G handset with an integrated memory of 30 megabytes. You will also get a slot for memory cards to place memory cards to a maximum of 2 Gigabytes. Consumers can use the 2730 Classic on 3G or GSM networks according to their own requirements. This phone has been designed to offer very fast online connectivity and it also supports multitasking skills at a very fast speed. You also have the option to use the mobile on UMTS networks. With the incorporated GPRS and EDGE technology, it is possible to transfer all kinds of data at high speed. You can use this Nokia handset for various purposes with its integrated GPS navigation system with the Nokia Maps features. Nokia has added this gadget in the range of Nokia 2720 Fold and Nokia 2700 Classic.
There is an excellent phone book in Nokia 2730 Classic, where you get the option of storing almost a thousand details and you can choose to see the contacts with their pictures. The phone can also be connected to other gadgets like your PC and laptop through a USB cable connection or through Bluetooth connection. In fact you can use Bluetooth facility from almost 10 meters away with gadgets which are compatible with Bluetooth technology. It has a 2 megapixel camera integrated in the mobile phone and lets you click superior quality pictures very easily. The camera is very user friendly with several convenient features to capture perfect photos. It also has a digital zoom option of 4 x and you can take a close up of your subject for clearer images.
When you want to surf the Internet, it is possible to access the incorporated Web browser through the main menu on this Nokia handset. You can easily enjoy XHTML and HTML surfing. Nokia 2730 Classic has a messaging service which is integrated with the phone as well as email, MMS, picture and text messaging. 2730 Classic works well with several messaging services including the popular Windows Messenger.
The latest phone model from Nokia is currently stirring up a lot of excitement across the mobile world and justifiably so for it is 3G capable yet it sells for such a bargain, people can hardly believe their ears. The Nokia 2730 Classic is expected to retail for around 80 euros – certainly easy on the pocket. This device was launched together with two other budget friendly phones, the Nokia 7020 and 2720 Fold.
The Nokia 2730 is a great buy as it boasts of an extraordinary feature set – well, extraordinary under this price range anyway. Since it is 3G enabled, users can enjoy a rich Internet and e-mailing experience over this device. The Ovi Mail application is included on the 2730 so that e-mail is simplified and doesn’t require the use of a PC.
Nokia Life Tools also makes an appearance on this phone and you may be wondering what you could possibly use that application for. Well, the Nokia 2730 Classic is actually primarily geared towards mobile users in emerging markets. To users located in remote areas, specifically, this type of application can prove to be indispensable. For example, a farmer can learn of agricultural practices so he can improve his craft. A student who wishes to enhance his English speaking skills can access English language courses over the device.
Of course, let us not neglect to do a rundown of the multimedia features of the phone as apart from functionality, entertainment is also a standard when purchasing a mobile device. The Nokia 2730 is equipped with a 2MP camera. You can also perform video recording, streaming and playback on this unit. The file format supported by the video functions is 3gp.
With the music player, you can listen to MP3, MP4, AAC, MIDI, WAV, X-Tone and AMR sound files just to mention some. The phone also has a few games pre-installed into it which should provide sufficient alternative amusement.
You normally don’t see all three words – stylish, functional and affordable – in one mobile phone review, but then again, we are talking about Nokia here. The company is known for coming up with some of the most economical mobile devices out there without sacrificing functionality. Its latest, the Nokia 2730 Classic is priced at a very friendly £69 – yet this phone has full 3G support.
Yes. It is a 3G phone plus it also has HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE support so you just know Internet-based functions go very well on this device. Its applications are also very impressive. It is equipped with Java MIDP 2.0, Flash Lite 2.0, Windows Live Messenger, a full browser as well as Ovi Mail, Share and Contacts applications. The device operates on the Series 40 platform and allows for firmware update over the air (FOTA).
It is packed with numerous organisational tools which should make it a sufficient work phone. There’s a calendar, advanced contacts database, converter, reminders, notes and a lot more. Nokia made sure you will be able to keep in constant touch with your friends and family with this phone as, apart from e-mail, there is also solid messaging functionality incorporated in the 2730. You can send SMS, MMS and EMS messages. There is a distribution list function and the Nokia Xpress audio messaging technology. You might also find the integrated GPS of interest. It of course comes pre-loaded with Nokia Maps. Its multimedia features include a 2 megapixel camera, an MP3 player, FM radio and pre-loaded games.
The Nokia 2730 comes in a simple yet stylish design and is available in black and dark magenta. At 14.4 millimeters and 87 grams it is quite slim and light so it slips easily into the pocket. Like the two other Nokia mass market phones recently unveiled – the Nokia 2720 and Nokia 7020 – the Nokia 2730 will be available for purchase during Q3 of 2009.
The Nokia 2730 Classic is being advertised as the most inexpensive 3G phone from Nokia as it is expected to retail at around £69. 3G capability alone would already satisfy most people but of course, leave it to Nokia to take it a step further. Apart from keeping you fully connected – to the Internet, to your contacts – the Nokia 2730 also aims to keep you fully informed.
The Internet is a very powerful learning tool and Nokia’s goal is to bring this power to the hands of consumers belonging to emerging markets. First, it features the Nokia Life Tools which started off as a pilot endeavour in India. With this application, farmers are afforded access to information that can build skills and potentially, increase income. This information includes fertilizer and seed availability, farming techniques and the like. Students can also learn English through their device. All they have to do is access the English courses offered via Nokia Life Tools.
E-mail has become an indispensable from of communicating and with Ovi Mail, users can now easily set up and maintain their accounts directly through their 2730 device. Both Ovi mail and Nokia Life Tools are available on the Nokia 2730, without the need for a computer.
The multimedia set is also praiseworthy. The Nokia 2730 has a 2 megapixel camera with four times digital zoom. You can use it to record videos of up to 10 frames per second. This device is also video streaming and video playback capable. Its MP3 player delivers excellent audio quality and is compatible with a wide variety of file formats that are just too many to mention in this post. You can store as much music as you like what with the phone’s expandable memory of up to 2GB.
Like the Nokia 2720 Fold and the 7020, the Nokia 2730 Classic is expected to hit store shelves in the later part of the year.
The Nokia 2730 Classic is one of the three newest mobile devices being offered by Nokia to emerging markets. This phone is packed with so many exciting features that you might not believe your ears when I say it will be sold for only 80 euros.
The Nokia 2730 Classic literally puts the Internet at the palm of your hands with speedy 3G connectivity. Combine this with the solid Opera Mini browser and you have a seamless Web browsing experience. The 2730 also has GPRS, EDGE and HSCSD support as well as Bluetooth and USB port for local synchronization and connectivity.
The Nokia 2730 is being offered to emerging markets so Nokia included Nokia Life Tools and Ovi Mail applications into the device. Ovi Mail is designed to make keeping in touch a lot easier with simple set up and maintenance without the need for a desktop computer or laptop. Apart from Ovi Mail, users of the 2730 can also take advantage of the pre-loaded Ovi Share and Ovi Contacts applications. Ovi Share provides a single homescreen from where you can manage your media and share them with your network. Ovi Contacts allows you to chat with your friends as well as share location information.
The Nokia 2730 comes with an MP3 player that’s also compatible with a range of other sound formats such as MP4, M4A, MIDI, WMA, AAC just to mention some. Listening pleasure is also extended via the RDS-supported FM stereo radio. You will find a 2megapixel camera with video recording and playback also possible on the device.
This device is a quad-band phone which eliminates any coverage problems. It measures a slim 14.4 millimeters and weighs a little over 87 grams. Its internal memory is up to 30MB but can be expandable to as much as 2GB by way of a microSD card, although when you purchase the phone, a 1GB microSD card is already included.
Well, with the slew of nameless China-made dual SIM handsets with 3G, this may not be true for long. But among the big five names in mobile phones (i.e. Nokia, Motorola, Sony-Ericsson, Samsung and LG), the new Nokia 2730 Classic could very well be the cheapest 3G mobile phone alright.
There is an excellent phone book in Nokia 2730 Classic, where you get the option of storing almost a thousand details and you can choose to see the contacts with their pictures. The phone can also be connected to other gadgets like your PC and laptop through a USB cable connection or through Bluetooth connection. In fact you can use Bluetooth facility from almost 10 meters away with gadgets which are compatible with Bluetooth technology. It has a 2 megapixel camera integrated in the mobile phone and lets you click superior quality pictures very easily. The camera is very user friendly with several convenient features to capture perfect photos. It also has a digital zoom option of 4 x and you can take a close up of your subject for clearer images.
The Nokia 2730 is a great buy as it boasts of an extraordinary feature set – well, extraordinary under this price range anyway. Since it is 3G enabled, users can enjoy a rich Internet and e-mailing experience over this device. The Ovi Mail application is included on the 2730 so that e-mail is simplified and doesn’t require the use of a PC.