Editor's Review of the 2680 Slide
Measuring a slim 99 mm x 47.1 mm x 14.8 mm and weighing approximately 97 grams, the 2680 Slide is another low-level entry phone from Nokia. The 2680 is Nokia's first mobile phone of a slide-opening mechanism created for users who want the basic functionalities, Internet connection and a little bit of entertainment to cater to diverse facets of users' needs.
While simple and smart-looking, the Nokia 2680 Slide is nonetheless fashionable. It comes in modern colours for users to choose from, including slate gray, night blue, orange and violet.
Mainly, its user interface is characterized by handy shortcut keypads that give its user more convenient access to his or her favourite applications. The buttons of the Nokia 2680 Slide come in a five-way scroll system with two soft keys. Its display screen - which is of 128 x 160-pixel resolution and supports 65,000 colours - may come in active standby. Users may also opt for a wide range of wallpapers and screensavers to choose from and download for a more personal touch on the Nokia 2680 Slide.
The Nokia 2680 Slide operates on a 2G Network under GSMs 900/1800 and 850 / 1900.This dualband handset has a built-in memory of 32 Megabytes, and supports SMS, multimedia messaging and email. The Internet is easily accessible using the Nokia 2680 Slide's xHTML WAP 2.0 Web browser. Its Li-Ion 860 mAh, BL-4S battery allows a maximum of standby time of 400 hours, or up to three hours and 30 minutes worth of talk time.
The basic features of the Nokia 2680 Slide include the vibration mode option, an expanded 1,000-entry phonebook, a speaker phone and a gamut of built-in games. The Nokia 2680 Slide also supports Java MIDP 2.0; hence, the handset has pre-loaded games that are embedded in Java.
Certain productivity tools are also housed in the Nokia 2680 Slide, including the built-in organizer that comes with a local calendar, alarm, audio messaging, hands-free system, an advanced calculator, a notes option and an Expense Manager application.
A key feature of the Nokia 2680 Slide is its integrated digital VGA camera, which allows capturing of videos and images in 640 x 480 pixels. Video recording and video playback - which supports 3GPP and MPEG-4 formats -- are possible through the VGA camera. The Nokia 2680 Slide allows its users to select from a host of chic photo frames to be attached to their favourite images. Moreover, pictures are clearly seen on the Nokia 2680 Slide's full-screen viewfinder.
Pictures and videos captured using the Nokia 2680 Slide may be shared using MMS feature. The mobile phone also supports a Bluetooth 2.0-compatible interface for sharing the images and other files. Using the Web browser in the Nokia 2680 Slide, the photo or video files may also be uploaded. Synchronising the device with compatible computers and other devices allows its users to access images, contacts and calendar entries. The Nokia 2680 Slide has a GPRS Internet connection featuring Multi-slot class 10, and an EGPRS system of Multi-slot class 6. Its email feature works on POP3/IMAP/SMTP systems.
Though it impresses primarily as a utilitarian mobile phone, the Nokia 2680 Slide has an MP3 player for its users' enjoyment. The handset supports polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. Additionally, the mobile phone may be used as a handy recorder to record a user's favourite tracks. The Nokia 2680 Slide also comes with a built-in FM radio which is region dependent. Notably, the mobile phone was created with the DARP technology in an effort to achieve enhanced usage efficiency in radio network.
Satisfied users attest that the Nokia 2680 Slide's camera and video support features capture photos and video footages with perfection. Still others appreciate the Nokia 2680 Slide's integrated radio for good audio quality, effectively making users appreciate their favourite music. The Nokia 2680 Slide may not be loaded with the most technologically advanced capabilities of a mobile phone, but its mid-range features are said to be top-of-the-line and are highly in-demand in markets today, some users aver.
While the sliding mobile phone boasts of being a practical phone, the Nokia 2680 Slide lacks what most users would find more convenient, including a card slot; Edge and HSCSD features; 3G support; and WLAN, Infrared and USB ports for connectivity purposes.
