While it’s true that the race to put out the best mobile unit continues to heat up in 2009 and looks to be doing the same beyond, consumers are also looking for sturdy, dependable units that do the job as advertised and fulfill their function without the need for a lot of extraneous bells and whistles. Technology has come a long way in infusing and integrating valuable equipment and features in the mobiles that have come to cost us quite a bit of money, but mobile manufacturers are also aware that there is considerable value in providing a strong core experience to its market base before even considering the extras.
Nokia, the long-running Finnish mobile communications giant, has always maintained a reputation for quality handsets that generally deliver a strong core set of functions and features. While this has earned them some criticism for not always being willing to mix things up with experimentation, Nokia’s penchant for dependable and effective equipment must not be confused with a sense of predictability or lack of creativity. Their current E52 model is proof positive that while Nokia is perfectly capable of innovation, among their most potent strengths are the ability to construct solid units with an effective suite of business tools, comfortable and lengthy battery life capacities, and a wide range of useful features.
Function over flash does indeed seem to be the hallmark of the E52, a candybar mobile phone that seems at the outset to have work more than fun on its mind. The straightforward construction of its exterior is a pretty clear first sign of this, with a basic tall and narrow design inherited from the E51, standard square direction pad and keypad. The large 2.4-inch screen is worth noting, with its bright and vivid colors and 320×240 pixel resolution, both good for a phone of this size. This optimizes the Internet browsing experience, giving the user a good clear view of various websites on the phone’s browser, and the multimedia experience, giving the user crisp media player and Youtube video playback.
Running on Nokia’s familiar Series 60 OS gives users a sense of ease in using the also-familiar user interface and menu layout, particularly the grid layout that helps users move from main screen to individual function with ease. The pre-loaded applications psuch as the document viewer and editor Quickoffice] are helpful and easy to learn as well. Quad-band connectivity enables one to use it in most countries, with fairly quick web browsing and downloading via HSDPA and Wi-Fi support. The E52 also has onboard GPS, which runs in conjunction with the pre-loaded navigator or the downloadable Google Maps to add an entire new dimension of uses for the E52’s sharp screen. Connecting to the various satellites needed for locating oneself on a map takes seconds, and makes for a great navigation experience that is one innovation this seemingly-traditional machine uses to break from its mold.
The main downsides to the phone are the use of a standard mobile phone keypad, which slows down email typing considerably, and the 3.2-megapixel camera, which doesn’t quite perform to modern smartphone standards. Still, the E52 manages to deliver Nokia-typical, first-rate call quality, and a battery life that outweighs most other competitors – far more than even Nokia’s conservative claim of 23-day standby and eight hours of talk time.
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