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Nokia 2730 Classic is a 3G-enabled mobile phone that exudes sophistication. This handset sports a candy bar shape, weighing a total 87.7 grams and with overall dimensions of 14.4 x 109.6 x 46.9 millimetres. Fairly easy to hand-carry, this handset holds resemblance to the Nokia 2700 Classic and the Nokia 2720 Fold, which are also compact 3G mobile phones.
This communication device has an attention-grabbing QVGA screen that measures 50.8 millimetres. The display screen puts on view wallpapers, screensavers, photos and other images and graphics in 262,000 colours over a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Users may set their message and call alerts through pre-installed selections of polyphonic, MP3 and Midi ringtones.
Ideal for on-the-go users, this handset works over GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900, as well as UMTS 900 and UMTS 2100. Its quad band technology equates to handiness for frequent travellers because of its wide network coverage, however, its reach may be dependent on its user's service provider. It also enables users to go online with a pre-installed Opera Mini browser that allows HTML and XHTML Web browsing.
In addition, this mobile phone has USB support that enables users to transfer data with other compatible devices such as laptops, scanners, personal computers, other handsets and printers. For wireless connectivity, this handset's Bluetooth support makes file sharing possible minus the hassle and hazard of entangled wires or cables. Using Bluetooth technology, file transfers can occur between two gadgets that are 10 metres apart, at most. This mobile phone is powered by EDGE and GPRS systems that assure faster Internet connectivity and data transfer rates. Moreover, this handset's 3G feature makes it a competent multi-tasking handset.
The Nokia 2730 Classic offers SMS or text, EMS or enhanced and MMS or multimedia messaging. Its capability to go online also allows users to check their e-mails, or compose and send e-mail messages with attachments. Online chatting is also possible with this handset, as it supports Windows Live Messenger chat service.
Effectively doubling as organiser, this handset has a phone book that stores 1,000 contacts which can be viewed with images. It also assists users in their daily scheduling with its calculator, weekly and monthly calendar, analogue and digital clock, alarm clock, currency converter, countdown timer, stopwatch, reminders, and to-do list. Calls are made easy with this handset's pre-installed speaker phone and conference call support. Moreover, it may serve as the user's direction guide with pre-installed GPS navigation system that supports Nokia Maps application.
Just as this handset oozes with practicality, it is also characterised by various entertainment-focused features. For photo buffs, the Nokia 2730 Classic has a 2-Megapixel camera complete with 4x digital zoom and imaging features of colour mode, white balance mode, light mode and landscape mode to ensure a flawless shot. This pre-installed camera also records videos in 10 frames per second complete with 4x digital video zoom, as well the white balance video feature. This handset also works as a video player that supports footage streaming and viewing in 3GP format.
Music listening is also a blast with this mobile phone's onboard music player that supports AMR, MXMF, AMR WB, MP3, MIDI, MP3, X Tone, AAC, WAV and WMA. An FM radio with RDS may also be selected by users as an alternative listening device, from which they may simply tune in to their favourite radio stations. Besides usability, fun is the word when using Nokia 2730 Classic. It has pre-loaded games such as Rally Star, Sudoku, Snake III and Diamond Rush that users will surely enjoy.
This handset allows users to store data in 30-Megabyte internal storage capacity. This memory may be expanded to support up to 2 Gigabytes. Users will take pleasure in talking to their family and friends for a maximum of 7 hours using this mobile phone. It has a standby capacity of up to 360 hours.
This mobile phone is getting flak for a smaller internal storage, compared with other 3G handsets that are mushrooming in the market. Other unhappy users also point out that this handset tends to lag when certain applications are used. Despite the criticisms, the Nokia 2730 Classic is hailed as a quality 3G handset that offers straightforward features without compromising fun and entertainment.
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