Nokia Lumia 710 - 8GB - Black (T-Mobile) Smartphone

Hardware:
--------
The Lumia 710 is a great device. It's 3.7" display means it still fits in your pocket. It is sturdily built (as are most Nokias) and feels good in your hand.

The screen is highly visible in direct sunlight, due to its deep black background and the sharp colors.

The camera on this device is OK, but nothing to write home about. One feature I like is your ability to use the camera even when the hone is locked, so you won't miss anything while unlocking it.

The lack of microSD card support is becoming more noticed as I add music to the phone. Don't let the 8GB number mislead you - a chunk of it is taken by the OS and apps. Assume no more than 4GB wil be available for media files.

About the only thing I did not like about the Lumia was the battery life. At only 1300mAh, the battery needs to be charged at least daily. More often, it'll run out before the end of day. Try listening to music, or using the GPS and you'll face a shorter use time. I hope there's an OS upgrade coming that can improve battery life, or that Nokia issues a better battery.

Software:
-------
Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) OS is snappy and beats my Android and iOS devices in a speed test at almost any function.
Navigation is simple, and almost any piece of data can be promoted to the home screen and live there as a tile (example: a contact you need to call, or a web page you want to look at later). Several applications have active tiles that provide the data you need without having to actually start the app.

If you're an Xbox player, you have access to your account, achievements, games, friends and even your avatar makes an appearance.

I also like the People hub, that collects all your contacts (email accounts, phone contacts, SIM card contacts, LinkedIn etc.) and allows communicating with them as individuals or groups (IM or text message - you can't call a group - yet).

The free Nokia GPS apps (Maps and Drive) work as well as they did on Symbian. I read somewhere that a public transportation version is coming soon.

In terms of apps, the Marketplace is still light, but I found versions of the main apps I use on other devices (EverNote, Twitter, eBay etc.) and more are coming.

One glaring function that's missing is internet tethering. There are rumors it might be included in a future update, but for me, that's a feature no smartphone should be without from day one. Although, the feature might have been left out to mitigate the battery problem.

Finally, another thing I started liking and using more is the search option. Triggered by clicking the right physical button, Bing search provides great voice recognition and a cool music identification feature that works! No need for the likes of Shazam anymore.

Bottom line:
----------
Despite its battery issue, I like this phone and I'm currently using it as my main device. Once you get used to WP7 and its active tiles, it's hard to go back to Android and its widgets. I'm looking forward to the next evolution of this platform.

This is the best Windows Phone based smartphone on the market right now. Nokia has made a quality phone for a reasonable price. The interface is smooth with zero lag, and the display is clear and high resolution. The phone has a beautiful shape and design.

Windows Phone 7.5 (WP7) is very easy to use and compares well with Android and iOS. Many functions are easier to use with WP7, and it easily connects to various email systems (MS Outlook/Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) and various social networks (Facebook, Twitter).

The voice quality is very good and compares with other high end smartphones.

T-Mobile's 4G network is very fast if it is available in your area. This phone is a good deal when combined with T-Mobile's Monthly 4G pre-paid service.

Hello Friends ,

NOTICE : Please Delete The [ " _ " ] To See And Contact Us Direct !

We Are The Electronic Wholesaler , Please Checking Our Shop : w_w_w.t_r_a_d_b_u_y.c_o_m

You Will Find More Discount Items With Cheapest Price Here !

We Wholesale Original New HD Tvs , Laptops , Mobile Phones & Apple Iphone 4S ,

Digital Camera & Camcorder , Home Audio , PS3 Console , GPS Receiver , Guitar and Projector .

More Discount Products ( Quantity Limited ) :

Original New Apple Iphone 4S (Latest model) 16GB Factory Unlocked Wholesale Price : $550.00

Original New RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 Black Unlocked Wholesale Price : $280.00

All The Products Are Brand New In Sealed Boxes With Minimum 1 Year Global Warranty !

Contact Email : I_n_f_o_s<@>t_r_a_d_b_u_​y.c_o_m

Please Visiting Our Site To Get More Contact Details !!

Thank You / Happy Shopping !

Regards

It's all about the price tag. At around $200 at the time of this review the 710 is an absolute steal. It's selling for $150-$200 under the asking price of the 800 and 900. Differences with the 800 is a less than appealing design, poorer screen quality, and 8GB's less of storage space. Hardly worth double the price. The 900 is nice with that 4.3" screen and upgraded camera but again, at $450+ it's hard to say that it's twice as nice as the 710.

Overall the device is great. I have just two major complaints.

1. The camera button is a pain to work. The dual stage action is tricky. Often you end up clicking all the way down when you are trying to focus. Super annoying. Optics are just OK. I had hoped for a better experience given Nokia's fantastic record with cameras. For a budget smartphone though it's all expected.

2. The hard keys along the bottom have too much resistance. I was looking forward to physical keys as I often accidentally swiped over the capacitive keys on my Evo. Unfortunately, this phone doesn't strike a good balance. Had the hardware keys been easier to activate I would have loved this phone. As is, the buttons are an annoyance.

3. Of course, I wish the screen were larger. That it was sporting AMOLED+. That it looked like the absolutely gorgeous 800. However, those extras COST. I'm totally happy with a phone like this in the $200 price range. It is a great bargain for the money. I'll probably pop for the 900 when it dips below $300. Until then the 710 will be just fine.

The integration with Windows is a huge plus for me as all of
my other systems are Windows based. There is some way to go to get better functionality, but this will come with Windows 8.
The battery life is an still unresolved issue with smartphones.
Nokia drive is very useful and free. The Skydrive features works well with documents and pictures, but organizing music is way to tedious with Cloud Music. All in all a good phone.