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Nokia 7230 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Slider Phone
Size 98 x 48 x 14.8 mm
3G Technology
WAP Browser
2.4 Inch 262k Colour TFT Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA)
Speaker Phone
3.1 Megapixel Camera
Video Recording (15 fps)

Design

94%

Usability

84%

Features

87%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our Nokia 7230 Review

Overview
The Nokia 7230 is a snazzy looking compact slider style phone which supports 3G high speed technology & a variety of fun features to suit today's mobile phone users. Its slide opening mechanism allows the user to view the screen when the handset is either closed or open, & due to its slider design it is a fairly compact handset. Its main features include easy to use call features, 3G technology, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity, 3.1 megapixel camera, music player & video player feature.

Appearance & Size
This mobile phone is available in a rather subtle graphite coloured casing or a more vibrant hot pink coloured casing, allowing the user to choose the colour handset to suit their style. Its casing is neat in size which is easily held in the user's single hand, which measures approximately 9.8cm tall, 4.8cm wide & 1.48cm deep when in its slide close position. This stylish handset weighs one hundred grams including its fitted rechargeable battery.

When the handset is in its slide closed position the user can view the screen & access the external call keys, menu key & the phones large square shaped navigation key. This navigation key is a good size for ease of use & due to its squared design with curved edges it is easy for the user to control it using either a thumb or finger. On opening the phone the user will find a keypad complete with good sized keys providing the user with a numeric & alphabetic keypad. Its screen measures 2.4 inches in size when measured from corner to corner & this TFT screen provides a 240 pixel by 320 pixel screen resolution & a colourful display for the user to enjoy viewing photos, colourful wallpapers & much more on their Nokia 7230.

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
The Nokia 7230 comes with a built in 3.1 megapixel digital camera feature which allows the user to capture still photos & record video clips on their mobile phone. This camera feature can be used when the handset is in a vertical or horizontal position depending on the user's photo capturing needs. When the handset is in its horizontal position the user can use the camera capture key positioned on the side of the casing. This camera feature can record video footage as well as capture still images & the user can enjoy capturing moving video at up to fifteen frames per second. There is an integrated stereo FM radio feature which allows the user of the Nokia 7230 to enjoy a mobile radio experience whilst travelling with their handset. This radio feature supports easy to operate radio controls & the user can enjoy a private listening experience using a set of compatible earphones. A built in music player on this mobile phone provides the user with even more music entertainment, & when the phones battery is fully charged the user can enjoy approximately twenty seven hours worth of music playing time on their phone. Its music player supports music playback in many formats including MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA format. The user can view & playback video footage which can be viewed on the high colour screen & stored on the phone if desired. This handset supports video playback in MPEG4 video format. The 7230 comes with preinstalled games which include Bounce II, Snake III, Sudoku II & Rally Start games, or the user can simply download more games to suit their gaming needs.

Nokia 7230 mobile phone front angle view

Communication & Messaging
When the user needs to communicate with friends or family the Nokia 7230 will support the user's communication needs perfectly with a selection of messaging & call features to suit all possibilities. This phone supports both SMS text messaging & MMS multimedia messaging services which allows the user to create & share a message to suit their messaging needs. A SMS message can be created quickly & easily containing text input which can be sent & shared with other SMS compatible contacts. A MMS message is a multimedia style message which can contain a photo or a video clip complete with sound & text if desired. This message can be created & shared with compatible MMS contacts & allows the user to share their photos or videos with others in an instant. There is a built in phone book feature which allows the user to store, edit & manage their contacts names & numbers with ease. A calendar feature allows the user to keep track of their plans & arrangements using this built in feature. The Nokia 7230 supports a Nokia Life Tools feature & comes with a built in speaker system which allows the user to enjoy a cal over the phones speakers if required. The user can access a log of all calls made, dialled & received calls to their handset & even make a call from this call log feature.

Technology & Internet
The Nokia 7230 is a 3G phone which allows the user to enjoy 3G connectivity when desired for high speed access to the Internet & the phones EDGE technology allows the user to experience high speed data transfers when their handset is connected to other devices to transfer data files. The user can enjoy a cabled connection to other devices using the phones micro USB connection port or enjoy a wire free connection by using Bluetooth® technology to connect their 7230 to other compatible Bluetooth® devices. This phone comes with a WAP browser which allows the user to gain access to the Internet & enjoy a XHTML browsing experience. It comes with forty five megabytes of internal memory & a two gigabyte memory card comes with the handset, although the phones memory card slot will support up to sixteen gigabytes of external memory if required. A fully charged battery can provide approximately five & a half hours of GSM talk time or approximately three hundred & seventy hours of standby battery time. The Nokia 7230 works over 3G UMTS networks 900, 1900 & 2100 whilst also covering GSM networks 850, 900, 1800 & 1900, depending on the users networking requirements.

Nokia 7230 Specifications & Features

Screen
2.4 Inch 262k Colour TFT Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
3.1 Megapixel Camera
Landscape Mode
Camera Key
Capture Modes
Video Recording (15 fps)
Video Player (MPEG4)

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA)
Stereo FM Radio
Ringtones (MP3 & Polyphonic)

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games
Bounce II Game
Snake III Game
Sudoku II Game
Rally Start Game

Organiser
Phonebook
Calendar
Clock
Timer
Calculator
To Do List
Speaker Phone
Call Log (Dialled, Missed & Received)
Nokia Life Tools
Nokia Maps
Flickr & Ovi Upload

Connectivity
3G
Bluetooth® A2DP
Micro USB
EDGE
GPRS

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
UMTS 900, 1900 & 2100

Internet
WAP Browser
XHTML

Memory & Talk Time
45 MB Memory plus 2 GB MicroSD™ Memory Card & Supports up to 16 GB
5.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
370 Hours GSM Standby Time
27 Hours Music Playback Time

Weight & Size
100 g
98 x 48 x 14.8 mm

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Reviewer: Rachel - UK
Date: 17th Aug 2010

I only bought this phone today but have already had a terrible time! First the woman in the shop couldn't get it to read my SIM card, so had to go get me another, then when I got home I realised the red & green buttons don't work! So I can't even turn the phone on or off without out removing the battery!

Plus to make matters worse when texting it has switched itself off, for no reason. When putting the battery back in to switch it on, it asks for the time & date, & if you try & put it in, the phone freezes! I had to wait & go into the settings to set the date which is silly.

I will be swapping it for a new one tomorrow, the other good review on this site have made me think that it is a good phone & worth trying it again, fingers crossed!

Design

80%

Usability

70%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Paul - Hampshire, UK
Date: 20th Apr 2010

When I can get the mobile to stay turned on, its fine, good screen, easy to use. Taking it back for repair after 2 days use because it keeps refusing to power up properly.

Design

90%

Usability

70%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Joma Gutierrez - Philippines
Date: 17th Apr 2010

I bought my Nokia 7230 two days ago & I can honestly say that this is one of the best handsets of Nokia, at a very low price.

There is no other (I think) mobile phones at this price range offering 320 x 240 2.4' display & 3.2MP camera. The design is very elegant & in fact, does not look cheap considering its price.

The only thing missing is the LED flash but who cares? LED flashes don't actually help in low light conditions.

By the way, my mother wants her own 7230 also. Ha ha ha.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Christine Davies - Blackburn, UK
Date: 12th Apr 2010

The main reason for buying the 7230 Nokia phone was to text & take pictures. This is what I told the 02 salesman. There was no mention by him that there is no flash, I discovered this a couple of weeks later when I wanted to take indoor photos.

I am not very happy with this phone now simply for that reason.

Design

90%

Usability

60%

Features

75%

Reviewer: Sarah - Worcester, UK
Date: 11th Apr 2010

Excellent phone, software slightly different to other Nokia phones (e.g. 6303). Great slider, keypad is brilliant. The only downside I have is my service provider has not got the settings for the Internet yet, even though they sell it in their shops! Hopefully they should have it soon (O2). It does not hold a draft folder, but you can always save it in your notes section until you send it (copy & paste). It has no individual folders for text messages, just one called Archive. You can zoom in on the pictures & save them as well, which is really good.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Barry - UK
Date: 9th Apr 2010

Just brought this phone it came sim free paid £120 which isn't bad for a middle range phone its very much like the 6600 slide but fatter, camera is a 3.2 mp up to 16 gb memory card with 2MB with the phone package like this very much great colour as well it has all the usual Nokia features & is A PLUS for me.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Milly - UK
Date: 6th Apr 2010

Although only had the handset for a couple of weeks, I can't fault it. By this stage all my recent new phones have shown glitches or problems but I can honestly say that I haven't had one problem with this phone yet. Maybe this is because it is a step down or back from my others in terms of the toys & tricks (previously had Nokia 5330 & Sony Ericsson C902), but that was my principal reason for changing this time. I realised that basically all I wanted was a good looking phone which delivered good call quality, ease of use for texting & good battery life. The 7230 delivers on all of those levels. The feel of the phone is really good, feels sleek & solid & has a nice slide mechanism. What I really like is that you can read texts, view your calendar, call log etc without opening the phone up. The odd occasion I have used the Internet it has been fine for me, quite quick. Bluetooth connection to the headset is great & calls are really clear. It also comes with a memory card so there's plenty of room for photos & tunes. The camera is nothing special but more than adequate for snapping.

Design

100%

Usability

90%

Features

75%

Reviewer: Sandra - UK
Date: 4th Apr 2010

AS ONE OF the SLIGHTLY OLDER GENERATION & NOT VERY TECHNICAL I FOUND I JUST PICKED THIS PHONE UP & COULD FIND MY OWN WAY AROUND IT WITH SUCH EASE & WITHOUT the NEED TO ASK FOR HELP.

IT'S A SMART LOOKING PHONE WITH SUCH EASY APPLICATIONS. The LARGE SCREEN & LARGE TEXT ARE GREAT. ALTHOUGH I HAVEN'T USED ALL the APPLICATIONS YET I AM STILL HAVING FUN WITH IT. I CAN recommend THIS PHONE.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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