| The recently released Nokia 5230 has everything | | | | with the option to increase memory capacity up to 16 |
| anyone could want from a mobile phone. It offers | | | | GB by making use of the integrated microSD card slot. |
| impressive touch screen technology coupled with | | | | The GPS feature within the handset offers effective |
| internet access all bound together by an impressive | | | | satellite navigation and provides A-GPS support as |
| and stable CPU and operating system. In addition, it is | | | | well as the ever reliable Nokia maps 2.0 touch. |
| pleasing to the eye as well as being compact and | | | | For those who require entertainment, this is provided |
| lightweight and user-friendly to use. | | | | by the stereo FM radio with RDS and the MP4/MP3 |
| The phone provides an impressive 3.2 inch TFT touch | | | | media player. The media player supports all major |
| screen which within the confines of its screen displays | | | | audio and video file formats, whilst the radio offers an |
| up to 16 million colours with a clarity and vibrancy of | | | | alternative to downloaded music and provides a wide |
| colour that is unmatched. The handset also provides | | | | array of radio stations. The handset also provides a |
| an accelerometer and proximity sensors which | | | | 2.0 megapixel camera which is effective at taking |
| automate tasks such as automatic shut off of the unit, | | | | snapshots as well as providing the opportunity to |
| to conserve battery power as well as image | | | | capture video at VGA quality and at 30 frames per |
| orientation. | | | | second. |
| The handset is a smart phone that incorporates the | | | | Connectivity is offered by virtue of the GPRS and |
| ARM 11 434 MHz processor and utilises the Symbian | | | | EDGE connections, both of which are class 32 in |
| operating system, which is version 9.4. These are well | | | | conjunction with microUSB and Bluetooth connectivity. |
| defined and utilised elements that provide stability and | | | | Internet access is ably provided by the HSDPA |
| a suitable platform by which the functionality can | | | | connection with speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps available |
| flourish. The handsets internal memory is set at 70 MB, | | | | ensuring that web surfing is enjoyable. |