S60 Open to new features

Bjorn, could that training application be used on other S60 devices? Or is there special hardware in the 5500 (like the thing that measures your steps) that's required?

Hi, This is an add-on application - extensibility item - provided by the Mobile Phones business group. I presume that it is possible to implement the similar application on other devices, but supposedly it would be down to a business discussion rather than a technical one.

The accelometer is at least one hardware dependency.

S40 going down -i think-. new resolution. 208*208 like 6230i. good work nokia. different nokia design and price policy. its looks cheap.

I think Nokia is declaring that S60 is their only future..

However, i think they shouldn't negligence the S40 as they did, for example, with clamshells.

Although i prefer S60, I know that the majority of the people don't use S60 capabilities that much, and prefer "less complicated" devices like the S40 ones.

It seems that S40 will haveonly low and top phones, leaving the middle to low S60 phones...

And Nokia, even though reduced the size of the phone, they seem to be travelling a bad path. People want slim phones now, and Nokia doesn't have them, just like they didn't have clams when people wanted..

Moto started the trend, and other brands followed it. Try to be in a phone store for a day or two, and listen to the people making comments to the phones.. They say things like: That one's slimmer, this one looks better etc.
They don't say "this on is a S60" or "this one have a 3MPX mechanical Shutter Carl Zeiss lens."

I think Nokia must have these N Series top of the line, aswell as some middle segments too.

The best thingwould be mixing the two of them, making slim yet powerful devices for N series.

Alexandre,
Interesting points. I am sure that Nokia and the S60 Licensees are all looking into ways to meet the demands of all identified relevant segments of users. With respect to slimness, I agree that "slim" is a feature that is easier to sell than "smartphone". With respect to the Nokia 5500 Sport, I would say that it fits into the profile of the anticipate user: An active person out there. This device is designed for a bit rougher handling, and its software really is targetting active users.
The value proposition or "key form factor and software attributes" of this device in my humble opinion are:
- "Compact" (rather than "Slim" or "Thin" and boy is it compact....)
- just like its owner, it is "In Good Shape": It expresses what typically would at least be the ambition of the user - a slim waist.
- "Positive" and "healthy lifestyle": Here I refer to the user interface, the bright colors, and the highly specialized add-on features for an active and sporty lifestyle.

Anyway, I think that if discussing Nokia's overall portfolio, this device definitely has its undisputed place in there. This is one device that you don't have to think before you place into a segment. Which I would say is usually a good thing.

Have a great week-end. -BWi

Test

Two dedicated hard-keys, but no pen key? For me, the pen-key is one of the most useful extra keys that S60 has (or had) over other phones.

I would like to know if the screen size is good enough to see photos and play games (considering it´s 31x31mm size)..

The protected format of the joystick is easy to use like the previous ones? Or it´s more difficulty to use, for games for example (when I see the photos I imagine that the middle OK button is a little small).

Очень разочарован в этом телефоне (5500). Откровенно - не ожидал такого от Нокии. При пылевлагозащищенности и противоударности в течении 2-х месяцев отклеилась клавиатура. Причем дважды. Слабая батарея. Аккумулятор - Извините он НИКАКУЩИЙ Три дня при средней плотности эксплуатации и 6, 7 дней в режиме ожидания – это очень очень мало Модель заявлена как для активности. Представьте вы идете куда-либо, скажем в длительный поход, переход, сплав, поехали в горы на лыжи, на море - дикарями и т.д. и т.п. Соответственно прием не всегда хороший – плавающий. В таких ситуациях эта модель 5500 показала себя просто супер (неуверенная связь), да еще и влагозащищенный, и есть фонарик. Но. Плавающая (неуверенная связь) приплюсуйте режим «спорт» и музыку для души тоже охота послушать (MP3). А еще и GPS можно купить и подключить На сколько хватит батареи? Максимум на 1 день? Сети для подзарядки – просто нет (бывают ситуации). Выход один – покупать дополнительные аккумуляторы. Сколько? 2-3. Вообщем - телефон не стоит тех похвал, которые ему тут воспевают.

Guess it is already very old phone.