Nokia 208

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It is called Nokia 208 and it is the second mobile phone that the Finnish company has released together with the Nokia 207 . Both devices share a design, but are presented with some important difference. To begin with, the new Nokia 208 will go on the market in two different versions: the basic one and the Dual SIM , specially designed for those users who want to enjoy the convenience of carrying two different lines on the same device. But this is not all. And is that the Nokia 208 , unlike the Nokia 207, it has a simple camera integrated, no matter how simple, that will get us out of more than one trouble. For the rest, it strictly complies with the characteristics of the Nokia 207 .

We mean the screen and keyboard, which are combined in the classic way in a block design, without too many frills in terms of design and aesthetics. The most important of all is that despite being an entry phone, it incorporates compatibility with 3.5G networks . This means that users will have the opportunity to connect to the Internet and download content in an agile and fast way and without the tedious waiting generated by 2G technology . To facilitate this navigation, extra software tools such as the Nokia Xpress Browser have been added . But, do you want to know in detail its technical sheet? We thoroughly analyze the Nokia 208 with photos, videos and opinions .

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Design and display

The Nokia 208 has a virtually identical design to the Nokia 207 . Indeed, it complies with dimensions of 114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8 mm and weighs only 89.6 grams , including battery. It has, as you can see, with a fairly light weight and a comfortable and practical design, which fits in any pocket and does not weigh excessively. Its appearance is that of a small terminal, with slightly rounded edges and very pleasant to the touch. You will hold it comfortably and without the slightest of problems.

The central part of the Nokia 208 is practically taken over by the screen. And although it is small (when compared to the panel of any smartphone ) is a TFT 2.4 inch , with a resolution QVGA 320 x 240 pixels . In addition, it has a depth of 256,000 colors and a density of 167 pixels per inch , the most common for a terminal of these characteristics. It is not tactile, so the terminal combines its features with a basic alphanumeric keyboard and the access buttons to the start menu and the keys for picking up and hanging up calls.

For the rest, you should know that the Nokia 208 is a phone that will be sold in the shades that Nokia usually uses , combined in a discreet black color: red, cyan, yellow, white and black . However, its final availability will depend on the distribution that Nokia decides to make and the operators that decide to incorporate it into their catalog.

Camera

This is not one of the most outstanding elements of the device, but the truth is that this is the feature that distinguishes the Nokia 208 from the Nokia 206 . We should speak of a camera with sensor 1.3 megapixels that will help us to capture images at a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels . And although it is a fairly weak sensor, it is very likely that this camera will get us out of more than one trouble at specific times. For the rest, you should know that the camera also records video in low quality (QVGA @ 15fps) . As extra features, users can enjoy voice guidance for self-portraits, sequential shooting, and panorama mode.

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Memory, operating system and applications

The Nokia 208 has a fairly small memory, just 256 MB . In this space the user will be able to store very little content, so it will be eminently necessary to expand this capacity with microSD cards . The maximum supported is 32 GB , the most common for the case. On the other hand, it is absolutely necessary that we refer to the operating system used in this device. It is the Series 40 interface, a classic within Nokia that will delight those users who want to feel comfortable, with a lifelong operating system. For this reason, the Nokia 208 is established as a phone especially recommended for the most loyal users of Nokia.. They will quickly identify all its functions, menus and shortcuts to enjoy the main functions and tools that the Finnish makes available to them.

But this is not all. As soon as you turn on this phone, users will find the main social applications installed. We refer, of course, to Facebook and Twitter , as social networks and to WhatsApp , the renowned free instant messaging service. The Nokia Xpress Browser is also incorporated , a fundamental tool to achieve a much more agile and faster browsing thanks to data compression.

Connectivity

One of the most relevant features of the Nokia Lumia 208 is its ability to connect to 3.5G networks . The device operates on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 900/2100 and WCDMA 850/1900 networks . It is, as we said, compatible with 3G technology , but not with WiFi networks, which will prevent us from enjoying any other connectivity that is not the one we have contracted with our operator. For the rest, the terminal also has Bluetooth 3.0 technology , essential to use the hands-free function, to share content with other devices or to synchronize the operation of other accessories .

In the section of physical connections, the Nokia Lumia 208 does what is necessary. We need to talk about an output of 3.5 mm headphones that will be very useful to listen to music or radio programs anytime a microUSB input for charging the device and a slot for microSD cards , whose purpose is to allow expanding the memory of the device.

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Music, video, photos and multimedia

The Nokia 208 is a phone ready to play images, videos and songs in the most widely used compatible formats. According to the official data sheet, we can have the following: MIDI, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, Mobile XMF, MP3, MP4, M4A, NRT, WAV, SP MIDI, WMA, WMA 9, AAC LC, GSM FR, WMA 10, WMA 10 Pro, a-law, mu-law, .264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GPP (H.263), VC-1, GIF89a, BMP, GIF87a, WBMP, EXIF ​​formats, PNG, DCF, JPEG. The device also gets along well with the JAVA language , necessary for the reproduction of certain content, applications and video games , and incorporates a stereo FM Radio with RDS with the possibility of recording. Also, thanks to the 3.5G connection, users will have no problem accessing streaming video playback services such as YouTube .

Autonomy and availability

Like its brother, the Nokia 207 , it also has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1,020 milliamps . Thanks to it, we will achieve a more than remarkable autonomy of around 33 days of standby and 12 hours of conversation . The duration of the battery in 3G conversation can reach 4.5 hours , although the final autonomy may depend on many external factors such as the use made by each user of the equipment, the functions that are activated and the state of the network itself.

The Nokia 208 will be made available to Spanish users from the third quarter of this year 2013 . The exact date is yet to be determined. Its price, in the free market, will be 70 euros .

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Feedback

The Nokia 208 is a device prepared for 3.5G connectivity , but it is still an entry phone designed for those users who want to access a device with an Internet connection for the first time . It is clear that it is much easier to navigate through smartphones with a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard , even if it is virtual, but the truth is that Nokia has certainly opted for good browsing conditions, both for technology and software. Do not lose sight of the fact that this device also incorporates the Nokia Xpress Browserto navigate more efficiently. It has a camera, albeit quite basic and has an excellent autonomy .

Data sheet

StandardGSM 850/900/1800/1900

WCDMA 900/2100

US WCDMA 850/1900

Weight and measurements114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8 mm

89.6 grams (battery included)

Memory256 MB internal storage

Expandable with microSD cards up to 32GB

screen 2.4 inch TFT

QVGA 320 x 240 pixels

256,000 colors

167 ppi

Camera 1.3 megapixels

1280 x 960 pixels

Records QVGA video @ 15fps

Guide to self portraits

Sequential shooting

Panoramic mode

MultimediaPlay music, video and photos

Supported formats: MIDI, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, Mobile XMF, MP3, MP4, M4A, NRT, WAV, SP MIDI, WMA, WMA 9, AAC LC, GSM FR, WMA 10, WMA 10 Pro, a -law, mu-law, .264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GPP (H.263), VC-1, GIF89a, BMP, GIF87a, WBMP, EXIF, PNG, DCF, JPEG formats.

JAVA support

FM radio with RDS stereo

Record FM Radio

Controls and connectionsNokia Series 40 operating system

3G (HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps)

Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP

microUSB 2.0

3.5mm headphone output

Video streaming on YouTube and Vuclip

WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter pre-installed

Mail for Exchange (contact and calendar sync)

Nokia Xpress Browser for efficient browsing

Slam (new system for sharing images and videos)

Autonomy 1,020 mAh Li-ion battery Standby: 33 days Talk: 12 hours

Conversation (3G): 4.5 hours

Price70 euros
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