The only Symbian S60 touchscreen phone - the Nokia 5800, just receieved a significant firmware update. I've been using this phone for a few weeks now and my main complaint is the typing, especially in qwerty mode. My fiance has no problem typing, but my (not extremely large) fingers seem to keep hitting the wrong letters. T9 input is still my favorite, probably because I'm used to it the most coming from the N82. Thankfully it seems touch-screen input has been enhanced, along with a few other improvements...This software release speeds up your phone with faster touch-screen input. In addition, this update brings faster internet data download times and new camcorder features such as second camera support allowing users to take multiple pictures one after another without needing to repress the picture taking button. Also included is "Geo-tagging", enabling you to add location information to your pictures. Other improvements include: improved e-mail experience, Application Updates feature and better in-device search experience. This software release is available through the Nokia Software Updater: www.nokia.com/softwareupdates.
I haven't forgot about the rest of my Nokia 5800 review. I'm still going to compare the 5800 to the Nokia N82, E71, and N97. I'm also going to write about the typing input, web browsing, and AMAZING music experience.
Do you have the Nokia 5800? Have you updated to the latest firmware version 20.0.012? If so, let us know your thoughts!
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why doesn't mine find the update?
Hi, did you nothice the change on the geo-tagging part? I did not find that function available on the pictures i took with GPS data on while taking the picture.
I was unable to retrieve any geo-tagging info from the media gallery in the phone. Previously, on N82, I am able to select option "Show On Map" for all pictures that has geo-tag info stored. It is not found on 5800, any idea?
Nokia 5800 is an exceptionally easy to use mobile phone with popular user interface, the device is very basic to navigate and use. The Nokia 5800 has a screen dial-pad which is large enough to use with fingers.
The 5800 has a large touch-screen interface which ideal for web browsing and one-touch web-surfing. The Nokia 5800 is designed to handle fast download speed via WiFi or from 3G networks.
When it comes to music the Nokia 5800 device, provides it users with the greatest music experience - with more memory, loud and powerful speakers, easy synchronization to other compatible devices.
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