First post

I have long thought making a webpage expressing my view on products (electronics mostly.) But I was just too lazy and now I think it is not a bad idea to start with a Blog. So.... let start with 6230i, my newly bought mobile phone. You can check its features and spec at http://www.nokia.com/6230i .


My impression is that it is a little bit thick comparing to my previous phone (Sharp/Xera GZ100), but actually it isn't thick (20mm). Generally, it is a very good mobile phone, what impress me most is the high-res screen (208x208 pixels) and the loud and clear loudspeaker. Quick response to keypresses, this is why I prefer Symbian series 40 to 60. (You will know what I mean if you try opening the "Contacts" in Nokia 6260).

What disappointed me most is the Memory card (MMC) cannot be hotplug, i.e. you must turn off the phone before removing/inserting an memory card. (one obvious reason for this is the memory card slot is right behind the battery....). Using MMC instead of RS-MMC is another disappointment. Though 6230i can support a 512MB MMC at max., a 512MB full size MMC card is rare in market. I haven't tried putting a RS-MMC in it but I suspect that the adaptor (make a RS-MMC becomes a full-size MMC) is not flat enough to be put into the phone.

Lastly, the battery drain quite fast. You need to recharge the battery after 3-4 days use (about 30-60 mins talktime a day.) I have charged it twice in 10 days(not including the very first charge) with almost 3hrs total talktime and I seldom use it to take photo or play mp3. By the way, the camera on the phone is not as good as I thought. Although it is a 1.3 megapixel camera but it produces average/fair quality photo. The photos are not sharp and is pale.

P.S. You might have noticed that I have a lot more complaints than appreciation, it is usually not the product's "fault" but just the way I am. I like to complain, complain, complain. :D