Nokia X3: Slider Music Series X for the Middle Class

XSeries generation has begun to penetrate the market. Phones that digadang-large sieve instead (the successor) XpressMusic family in this segment of music phones bringing some refreshment. Well, Nokia X3 is the first series from the ranks of a new family of Nokia (xSeries) that go to Indonesia.

Nokia X3 has a different view though both play in the music phone segment. Among others, the presence of S40-Series user interface which is relatively new the 6th edition supported the integration of Ovi services and the ability of multi-tasking basis.

Design & Interface
Nokia X3 is a new generation of music phones from Nokia, which brought an affordable price. However, X3 supported a sliding design that generally present at the top mobile phone vendors are from Finland. Yet not too expect premium features except a complete music package in it.

This phone has a relatively simple design which is supported firmly and body nan line width. As a sliding phone, the X3 feels pretty solid and compact when grasped. Unfortunately, some supporting material still seems less robust, especially because of the presence of some plastic components.

Vendor as to avoid the usual display rounded corners present on most Nokia mobile phone that has already appeared on the market. In fact, X3 tend thick, flat rectangle with a line in each corner.

At the top of the phone have a micro USB data port, port standard 3.5mm audio jack and charger port. The left side there is the microSD slot and on the right are the volume keys and camera.

Front surface of the phone when the slider has not been opened, the display consists of two plates adorned with a blue line on the side. On the left side of the plate the blue line tersemat three dedicated music buttons in the style of some XpressMusic phone.

A quarter of the front surface at the bottom of the screen present four-way navigation button is quite big. Equipped with buttons and soft keys and reject the call button on the left and right. Each button is relatively comfortable and soft when used.

Then when sliding open, users will find a range of alphanumeric keypad. This stretch of composing flat keypad made of metal layers. There are vertical and horizontal lines that separate each key for easy use. The buttons are easy and intuitive to use even when made of sheet metal.

In the sector interface, 2.2-inch diagonal screen and narrow his little visible contrast with the thick body and wide X3. Levels of contrast and color QVGA display with 262K colors is also relatively less sharp. Especially in outdoor conditions (sunlight) displays become blurred.

X3 operate Nokia Series 40 user interface with the 6th edition, is still almost the same as a previous version, but there is a change in the sector Messaing, Gallery and menus. Support multitasking already present though not perfect. Section, users can switch from one application to another application that was opened, but closed it.

Multimedia
Application of superior music player became embedded in this phone. The presence of the music interface with comprehensive functionality complements the ability to support multiple music formats.

Nokia X3 is also packed with themes that could diutak manipulated the taste, appearance even become more varied. In addition, users can sort again in various categories ranging from artist, album and genre.

Sound comes out of the stereo loudspeaker Nokia X3 sounded clear and loud. The maximum volume, the output from the music player is still able to display the best quality sound with no breaks.

As the music was playing, the navigation buttons circled fluorescent light can follow the rhythm of the song. The music player also can be arranged via the dedicated music keys that lined the left of the screen.

To improve the enjoyment of listening to the song, the user can use the included headset is innate in the sales package. If felt still less complete, this phone supports A2DP profile which allows the use of Bluetooth stereo earphones.

5 equalizer presets to be selected, if you want to play certain songs. However, users can modify itself the equalizer and then store it in the slot that was intentionally provided.

FM radio was buried as alternative entertainment. Interestingly, no longer need to plug the headset as a means of broadcast receivers, because vendors are cramming an antenna integrated in the phone. FM radio with RDS are also supported.

In the sector of the camera, the X3 comes with a power of 3.2 megapixels. The maximum resolution of 2048x1536 pixels can be obtained to reach. Like the other 40 series, the camera settings are relatively limited.

However, there are standard settings like white balance, effects, until the selection option photographed in landscape or portrait. Unfortunately, without atufokus and LED flash, shots are relatively less maximal.

Images produced on average, has not been able to counter some other Nokia phones in his class. In the rich light or outdoor conditions the results are still quite promising. But indoors, do not need too much for the presence of noise and the level of image sharpness greatly reduced.

Camera phones can be used to record video with a resolution (QCIF) 176 x 144 pixels @ 15 fps. While capacity 3gp video record of his memory is limited depending on availability. To play them access to live video player that is compatible with 3GP format, MP4 and WMV.
Connectivity
This phone does not yet support 3G, so internet access can be gained only GPRS and EDGE network level. When the browser via the innate dijajal WebKit-based HTML to integrate, access is sufficient.

Quick links." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">Congenital mobile browser provides interesting choices on the menu Options> Quick links. This feature enables users to call, create message, or enter into Conversations directly from your browser menu.

In addition to enjoying the internet via the default browser, Nokia X3 had already dug a third-party browser ie Opera Mini as an alternative access to cyberspace. Compression capabilities better and faster access.

For matters such as data transfer music files or photos, the Nokia X3 provides access to Bluetooth and micro USB data cable. Just choose a means which is more suitable for use as needed.

Application & Installation
This phone is buried Ovi services overall. Among others, the availability of Ovi Contacts, which can be used as an IM client in addition to the presence of Windows Live Messenger. Share on Ovi, Ovi Store to My Nokia had already become part of the X3.

In other sectors, the email function in this phone has a new look and already supports POP3, SMTP and IMAP4 protocols and supports a variety of email accounts. Email client that supports SSL Gmail account. Setting became much easier and practical.

Gallery on this phone was no longer combine browser and media file manager. There are three options ie Photos, Music & Videos and All content. Users can copy files and folders, renamed or added.

There was also a Nokia X3 provides a variety of games such as standard applications such as calendar, notes, World clock, calculator, alarm clock, size converter. Other than that, users can add and install their own applications via the Ovi services Store or other third party application providers. Hardware
Nokia X3 has approximately 48 MB of internal memory, also has been equipped with a MicroSD memory card slot for hot-swap type in the left side of the phone body. Vendors already buried a 2GB capacity memory card in the sales package, but this phone can hold up to 16GB microSD memory.

Support battery lithium ion 860 mAh capacity is still less qualified to support the action of this mobile music. However, in normal use after a full pengecasan, Nokia X3 can last 2 more days.


**(+) 3.5 mm audio port, the integration of Ovi (Store, Share, Maps)
(-) Without 3G, the small screen, plastic materials