Nokia 7650

Messaging support includes MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) for sending pictures taken by the camera, and you can attach a voice recording too if you wish. IMAP4/POP3 email is also available, although you're restricted to Tegic T9 predictive text input unless you fork out for the inevitable keyboard accessory when it becomes available. Out of the box, you have to make do with sliding down the keypad, an action that also disengages any keypad lock and illuminates a backlight for the sunken keys. For any data transmission or voice calls, the relevant counters are supplied for tracking your costs.

Overall, the Nokia 7650 is a marvellous piece of engineering designed from the ground up to specifically meet the needs of a demanding mobile worker. Some people will miss advanced PDA features such as Pocket Word, but the selection of existing mobile phone-oriented apps, with the option to upload more, is ample compensation. It's difficult to justify any practical use for the camera, but with the 7650's asking price of £449 it can almost be considered a bonus. If you want an all-in-one basic digital diary and mobile communications device, this is the phone to choose.

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Author: Ian Robson