Monday, March 23, 2009

Nokia launches inexpensive 5030 XpressRadio with built-in FM antenna

Today Nokia unveiled the 5030 XpressRadio, a new entry-level music phone targeted at the world's emerging markets. In many parts of the world, especially those where people don't have ready access to personal computers, an FM radio is key when it comes to music enjoyment. Nokia appears to have recognized this, and has equipped the 5030 with the company's first FM radio with a built-in antenna, so that it is no longer necessary to attach a wired headset when consumers wish to make use of the radio function.





Nokia claims that the 5030 has an excellent loudspeaker and is equipped with one-key access to the radio, which can be used when the device sits on its side. Other features on this affordable handset include the ability for it to be easily shared between multiple people, as well as support for standard SMS messaging and the inclusion of a talking clock and alarm.

The 5030's 1020mAh battery should be good for up to 10 hours of talk time, an impressive 21 days of standby time, or a full day's worth of radio listening. It weighs 82g (2.9oz) and will sell for an estimated 40 EUR (US$50.71), before taxes and subsidies, when it starts shipping in the second quarter of this year.




Specifications for the Nokia 5030 XpressRadio
Band GSM 850/1900MHz or GSM 900/1800MHz
Data GPRS
Size 108mm x 45mm x 15mm (4.25" x 1.8" x 0.6")
Weight 82g (2.9oz)
Battery 1020mAh or 400mAh (China)
Battery Life Estimated 21.8 days standby
Estimated 10 hours talk time
Main Display 1.8" 65k color TFT, 128x160pixel resolution
Camera No
Video No
Messaging MMS/SMS
Email No
Bluetooth No
Memory Unknown
Availability Q2 2009
Other FM radio with one-touch keys, internal antenna, MP3 ring tones, flashlight, supports phone sharing

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