Nokia 5300 - Get Into The Groove...

Nokia 5300 is the phone for music lovers. The phone has a sporty look, has more rugged and compact form, and host of dedicated features for wholesome musical experience. Nokia 5300 is unlike other music phones that cram in music functionalities. It has dedicated buttons that start the music with one touch. The music player is simple but effective, with equalizers and play lists. Further, the Nokia 5300 includes a low-end pair of stereo headphones with a microphone, which can be used for calling. There is also small (and easy-to-lose) adapter provided.

One can download and store more music in the device, and if desired customize the tracks without hassle.

Music were easily downloaded via USB 2.0 to the phone's microSD slot. The Stereo Bluetooth headset of the Nokia 5300 is easy to use and set up, while the music management software adds versatility into the Nokia 5300's music prowess. Apart from the mentioned, Nokia 5300 comes with a solid FM player to provide its users more music. But the Nokia 5300 is also quiet capable of handling calls and contact lists. Voice quality was good, while the speaker phone is amongst the loudest in the market.

There is an option for voice dialling, but the same cannot be spoken about the voice command capability. Blue tooth and push-to-talk capabilities are present, and conference calling was not difficult. There is enough room to accommodated enough contacts. Through the Nokia PC studio, the phone syncs one's desktop-based Outlook contacts. Nokia 5300 scores high on messaging as well. Text on the clear, bright screen looks rounded and clean. The typing is easy through the wide rubber keypad and the SMS viewer shows up to 128 characters. The Nokia 5300 is 0.8 inches in width and comes with spring slide mechanism. And the rubberised border around the screen is worth a notice.