The new Xpress music line-up of Nokia devices has been shown today. The new line-up consists of two new models and one rebranded model; the 3250 XpressMusic. The 5200 and 5300 XpressMusic are new and based on the succesful Nokia 6111 platform.
The new Xpress music line-up of Nokia devices has been shown today. The new line-up consists of two new models and one rebranded model; the 3250 XpressMusic. The 5200 and 5300 XpressMusic are new and based on the succesful Nokia 6111 platform.
All the new devices do contain a standard colour scheme which consists of the colours white, blue, red and grey. Each device has got a suited colour scheme and gives a toy-like feeling when you first look at the new products.
They have standard specifications on board suited for the current market and will be available in the upcoming months. To give a better view at the three devices check out the phone pages or read the previews of the devices below.
The new 5200 is the most simple device within this line-up. It is the entry-level music device from Nokia and offers a VGA camera, slider form factor, 262.000 colour CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, external music player controls, 5 MB internal memory, MicroSD memory card slot, Email, MMS, SMS, XHTML browser, MP3 player and flight mode. The budget-friendly device will be one of the main drivers for Nokia within the music segment, but did not get the XpressMusic branding.
The other two devices do have the XpressMusic branding. One of them is the 5300 XpressMusic. A slider form factor device from Nokia with 1.3 Mpixel camera, 262.000 colour TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, external music player controls, 5 MB internal memory, MicroSD memory card slot, Email, MMS, SMS, XHTML browser, MP3 player and flight mode. This new device will be the main competitor for several Walkman series devices from Sony Ericsson. It will depend on the country which size of memory card is available in the package.
In this line-up of three the 3250 XpressMusic is the final one. The new Symbian smartphone from Nokia is based on the "normal" 3250 and got a new cover and 1 GB MicroSD memory card in the package. Furthermore the device contains a 262.000 colour TFT display, 2.0 Mpixel camera, Symbian v9.1 Series 60 3rd Edition platform, external music player controls, rotating keyboard, MicroSD memory card slot, Email, MMS, SMS, XHTML browser, MP3 player and flight mode.
The new devices have FM-radio and MP3 player capabilities that suite the current market. The audio quality difference between the new devices and the current Walkman devices from Sony Ericsson needs to be examined in the future.
For more information on the new devices check out the Nokia brand page.
Official press release:
Three new Nokia music handsets combine strong features, youthful style and attractive pricing
Amid the excitement of the hottest DJ's and live performances from chart-topping artists, Nokia today launched an exciting new range of music phones during an exclusive event at Nokia Theatre in New York's Times Square. Headlined by the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, which features a stylish slide design and holds up to 1,500 tracks, these music phones make it easier than ever to carry a single device by combining the best of mobile communication and mobile music. With today's announcement, Nokia broadens its portfolio of music-driven mobile products, giving consumers an unparalleled array of choice. The new products announced today will begin shipments in select markets within weeks.
"With today's launches we are reaching out to a broad range of comsumers who want both the features of a modern mobile phone and a quality music player in a single, stylish device," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones. "The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic offers a comprehensive feature set, including support for up to 2 GB of memory and dedicated music keys at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. With this product launch, we are emphasizing the benefits of the XpressMusic feature brand, which clearly labels those Nokia devices that guarantee an outstanding mobile music experience."
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic heads up the charts
The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, consumers can easily control the playback of their music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing or taking pictures. For an even better groove, consumers can plug in their favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic using the inbox adapter. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic swiftly transfers albums and music collections to a PC using a standard micro USB connector. When traveling, consumers can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W to stream their music collection and favorite playlists wirelessly to any stereo from their Nokia 5300 XpressMusic.
No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3 megapixel camera. Incoming calls can be enhanced with video ring tones on the high resolution display. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic is expected to retail for approximately 250 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.
Nokia 5200 and Nokia 3250 XpressMusic
In addition, Nokia today revealed two other music devices, the Nokia 5200 and the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic. Featuring a similar lifestyle-inspired slide design as the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, the Nokia 5200 offers an exciting combination of music and messaging functions and is an even more budget-friendly handset for young and sociable consumers. The Nokia 5200 is expected to retail for around 200 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.
Also unveiled today was the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic, which refreshes the popular Nokia 3250 with an updated look and feel. Still featuring the unique and well-received "twist" design, the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic has doubled the music capacity of the original, holding up to 1500 tracks (supports microSD cards up to 2GB) and is expected to retail for around 400 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.
For more information on the new devices check out the Nokia brand page.