Less and less people turn to conventional maps and use satellite navigation. GPS navigator is not a problem to get now, they are in many phones. Nokia 6710 refers specifically to such models, but besides that it is a smartphone and has good functionality.
System
Nokia 6710 works on OS S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. This software has been tested not only in laboratory conditions, but also in real life. In addition, the phone is no longer new, so you shouldn't expect any crashes, freezes or reboots from it, everything works stably. But, in the event of any minor problems at the software level, it is always possible to officially update the firmware. To do this, you can use a computer by installing the program on it Nokia Software Updater... You can download it from the Nokia website. She herself finds the necessary software and installs it on the phone connected with the data cable. There is also an easier option when you do not need to use a computer. The software download occurs via the cellular network directly to the phone, thanks to the function FOTA... The disadvantage of this method is the insignificant consumption of Internet traffic.
Design
This model is a logical continuation of Nokia 6110 Navigator and Nokia 6210 Navigator, keeping faithful to the design and similar “unique” features. The differences are hardly noticeable.
Compare Nokia 6710 vs Nokia 6110 vs Nokia 6210
There are two color solutions at this stage: brown and titanium. Most likely, there will be no other colors. Unless, multi-colored cases will appear on sale for lovers of originality.
Nokia 6710 made in a slider form factor. The design is quite strict, because they buy a phone mainly for communication and navigation, and not for creating a unique image. The device is ideal for car enthusiasts due to its large display and ease of operation.
Something design Nokia 6710 reminds of Nokia 6720 Classic
Housing
Dimensions (edit) Nokia 6710104.8x50.1x14.9 mm, weight 117 g... The body is slightly curved, due to which the phone is more comfortable to hold in the hand. But the pockets of a shirt or jacket, trousers or jeans, it will pull back and create discomfort. Therefore, it is better to wear it in a case on a belt, it is not difficult to find one now.
The phone case is made of high quality plastic. Even if you carry it in a backpack when traveling, scratches and chips will not appear soon. The build quality is also good, there are no cracks or creaks. There is little backlash, as is usually the case with sliders, but it is within acceptable limits and does not interfere with work. The automatic finishing mechanism is normal, you can quickly get used to it. The cover of the battery compartment is fixed efficiently, so you don't have to be afraid that it will fly off if the phone falls out of your hands.
Keyboard, controls
Keyboard Nokia 6710 plastic, separate. Although the keys fit well together, there are still small gaps. Over time, dust and dirt will still get into the case. But the large size of the keys and the symbols printed on them, has a positive effect on the ease of use. Letters and numbers are white, on a dark case they are clearly visible under any circumstances. The backlight is white, uniform, bright. You can see everything perfectly at night. Even a visually impaired person will not feel discomfort.
On the navigation block, in addition to the standard buttons and a joystick, there is a button for activating the GPS receiver. Its built-in indicator blinks when the navigation mode is on. In addition, under the display there is a touch strip for scaling maps. She can also change the scale of pages in the Internet browser and pictures in the gallery.
The call reset key is also responsible for turning the phone on / off and quick access to the profile selection menu.
Above the display is an additional camera for video calls and, next to it, a light sensor.He, depending on the conditions, changes the brightness of not only the screen, but also the keyboard. The microphone hole is located on the bottom edge of the rear housing half.
On the right side Nokia 6710 there is a camera activation key (it is also responsible for autofocus, and for the shooting process itself) and a double key for adjusting the volume of the sound (in photography mode, it is responsible for digital zoom). On the left side there is a slot for microSD memory cards and a microUSB port. They are covered with a plastic cap to keep out dust and dirt. On the top edge there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting any headphones or headset and a 2 mm jack for a regular charger.
On the back there is a camera lens with LED flash and, hidden behind a grill, a speakerphone.
Operating frequency range, data transmission
Nokia 6710 works in the range GSM / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and WСDMA 900/1900/2100. To save battery power, you can disconnect from the network and then the phone will turn into a regular GPS receiver, player or camera. To do this, select offline mode. Of course, at this time you cannot receive calls, messages and work on the Internet, but the autonomy of the device will increase. You can also transfer data using Bluetooth 2.1 (with EDR and A2DP), USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi.
You can connect to a computer using a data cable in one of three modes:
PC Suite – in this mode, you can work only if there is a program installed on the computer Nokia PC Suite... With its help, you can use the phone as a modem, edit, copy and save the phone book, send and receive SMS messages, back up important data from the phone, update the smartphone's firmware and much more.
Mass Storage - in this mode, the phone and the memory card are recognized by the computer, without additional drivers, like a regular flash drive.
Image Transfer - photo transfer mode.
Display
Display in Nokia 6710 large. It is made according to technology TFT, and at standard definition 320x240 pix. has a diagonal 2.6 inch (like models N95, N85, N86). It can display 16 million colors... The light sensor changes the brightness of the display and keypad. It is impossible to manually adjust the brightness, but this is not a problem, the sensor works correctly and very rarely makes mistakes. And the battery charge, in this case, is saved. The rotation sensor changes the orientation of the display based on the position of the phone. It is fast and has no limitation on running applications.
The display brightness is unfortunately low. It is enough to display maps when navigating, and books are very convenient to read. But viewing photos and videos is sometimes inconvenient. In the sun, the screen behaves better than its predecessors. It fades a little, but the text remains readable, and the image is clearly visible.
The desktop, like most smartphones, displays a digital (or analog) clock, the current date, application icons for quick launch, reminders and notes and emails. Small icons at the top of the display show a connected headset, active Bluetooth mode, missed calls or messages, etc.
Battery
INNokia 6710 used by Li-iоn battery BL-5F capacity 950 mAh... This is not the most capacious battery presented by Nokia, but it lasts for 9.5 hours of talk time in GSM network (4 hours in WCDMA network), 375 hours of standby time in GSM and WCDMA networks. You can listen to music for 26 hours (offline), watch videos - 6 hours, in navigation mode the phone can last 5.5 hours, and in video calls - 2.5 hours. You can record video with maximum resolution for 2.5 hours, surf the Internet for 4.5 hours, and listen to the radio for 18 hours.
The battery can be fully charged in 1.5-2 hours using a standard charger with a 2 mm plug.
Memory, processor
IN Nokia 6710 processor used ARM11 with frequency 600 MHz. As a result, the smartphone works much faster than its predecessors, movement in the menu is instantaneous, no braking is observed in different applications. The resources of the device are enough for the simultaneous operation of up to ten applications. Of course, such a speed of work is a merit not only of the hardware, but also of the stable software.
RAM in Nokia 6710 128 MB (after loading the system, about 75 MB remains free). The built-in memory is 256 MB, about 50 MB is available to the user. There is support for memory cards microSD up to 16 GB. There is a "hot swap" option. The phone comes with a 2 GB microSD card with pre-installed applications and maps. It is hoped that the smartphone will work with 32 GB memory cards, it will be possible to check this after these memory cards go on sale.
Camera
IN Nokia 6710 installed 5MP (2592x1944 pixels) camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. Carl Zeiss optics are used. The flash, as stated by the manufacturer, is enough for 1.5 meters. The lens can focus from 10 cm to infinity. There is a digital twenty-fold increase with a double volume control keys. The flash can be turned off or on forcibly, if necessary. The settings set the burst mode or set the timer for the self-timer. The viewfinder is horizontal and occupies the entire screen. AF-assist illuminator in low light is fired by flash.
For correct color reproduction, you can choose the white balance depending on the light source (manual calibration, of course, no). There are two shooting modes: automatic and night. At night, shutter speed and sensor sensitivity (ISO) increase. The picture quality is comparable to the N95 and N85 models. You can shoot documents if you cannot use the scanner. In low light, the amount of noise increases significantly, but this is a problem not only for camera phones, but also for many compact cameras. To remove noise, you can use special programs for your computer.
Photos are saved with various compression rates in JPEG format either in the phone memory or on a memory card. Both the compression ratio and the save location are selected by the user in the settings. The built-in graphics editor can be used to process images. When the GPS receiver is on, photos can be tagged with location coordinates.
Also camera Nokia 6710 can also shoot video. Maximum resolution 0.3 MP (640x480 px.) at 30 frames per second. You can shoot at a lower resolution (320x240 and 176x144 pixels, 30/15 frames per second), if you need to save memory, but the quality is not very important. The duration of the video depends only on the free space in the memory. There is a digital four-fold zoom. Video is saved in MP4 and 3GP formats, with codecs: H.263, MPEG-4.
The additional camera for video calls has a maximum resolution of 176x144 pixels. with a frequency of 15 frames per second.
Navigation
The main feature of the phone is a built-in GPS receiver and pre-installed Nokia Maps 3.0. You can update them or install other navigation apps. Maps are distinguished by improved detail, compared to their "predecessors", and the speed of work has increased. Is in Nokia 6710 and an electronic compass, which must be calibrated before use. The very principle of calibration is described in the instructions for the phone. Thanks to the joint work of the GPS receiver and the compass, routing has become even more convenient. The license to use navigation software is unlimited. When using the A-GPS module, the operating speed is significantly increased.
If you wish, you can use navigation services from Yandex, google, etc., but in this case, Internet traffic will be spent on downloading maps or satellite images.
Audio and video
The phone does not stand out for its outstanding "musical abilities". The player "understands" the audio formats MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC +, etc.The sound quality is average, inferior to the “music” phones and Nokia smartphones. At the same time, the volume is not bad, there is enough power even for headphones with an impedance of 32 Ohm, but the optimal ones can be considered Koss the plug (as with many other phones). They are quite loud and transmit the entire frequency range well. Of course, you can also use Bluetooth stereo headphones. The device is ideal for listening to audiobooks.
To change the sound, you can apply an eight-band equalizer. There are predefined options for Default, Bass Booster, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, which can be modified or created new ones. You can also use the stereo expansion function, which adds spaciousness to the sound. The phone has several visualization effects when listening to music, but it is better to turn them off to save battery power.
also in Nokia 6710 there is a built-in FM-receiver. Without a headset or headphones connected, it cannot work. Automatic scanning is fast, but you can tune in stations manually. Up to 50 stations are stored in memory, each of which can be named. Switching between stations occurs either through the menu, or, if the phone is in your pocket, using the call accept / reject button on the headset. The reception level in urban environments is good.
Video player Nokia 6710 plays formats 3GPP, MP4, AVI with H.263, H.264 and MPEG-4 codecs. Movies can be viewed in full screen mode, which is very convenient with this display size. Video resolution, frame rate and bit rate should be the same as those obtained when shooting with the camera. If for some reason you are not satisfied with the built-in video player, you can use third-party applications with a wide range of codecs and all kinds of functions.
The built-in loudspeaker is quite loud, it works well in speakerphone mode and during a call signal, but it does not transmit music well. And the frequency range is narrow, and the stereo effect cannot be obtained from one speaker.
Phone book
Number of phonebook contacts Nokia 6710 limited only by free memory. The number and type of fields for each contact is huge. You can record all mobile and landline phone numbers of a subscriber, an unlimited number of e-mail and postal addresses, organization and position. Contacts can be copied to a SIM card or microSD card and vice versa. Each subscriber can be assigned a melody and a picture. It is possible to split contacts into groups and assign a ringtone to each one. If an address is recorded for a contact, you can set it to be displayed on preinstalled maps. The picture assigned to the contact is displayed in full screen when making a call.
You can set up speed dialing by assigning numbers to buttons from 2 to 9. There is a voice dialing option. Using Bluetooth, you can transfer contacts to another phone, or, using a computer, copy the entire phone book
Posts
Nokia 6710 supports sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages. As in all Nokia models, it is possible to send and receive "long" messages, consisting of several ordinary SMS. You can send one message to several subscribers at once, for this numbers are written separated by commas. There is also a functional e-mail client for sending and receiving e-mail. In all messages, for typing and reading, you can change the font size, which is useful for people with low vision. T9 mode works fine with Latin and Cyrillic, over time, new entered words are saved in memory, which simplifies subsequent work.
Menu
Menu Nokia 6710 represented by twelve icons. You can rename them, create new ones, move files and application shortcuts freely. The list of running applications can be seen not only by holding down the "menu" key, but also using the left soft key by selecting the item Active Applications. You can close the application with the C key. The menu uses animation effects that can be turned on or off in the themes.
miscellanea
The log saves data on all received, sent and missed calls and messages; it also stores information on the used Internet traffic. By default, the data is stored, but you can change the retention period in the settings.
The organizer is, as usual, very handy. It has an alarm clock, voice recorder, calendar, calculator, converter, the ability to create notes and reminders.
IN Nokia 6710 Office applications QuickOffice, Adobe PDF, ZIP are preinstalled. It is also adapted to be able to communicate on social networks Flicker, YouTube, Facebook and MySpace.
Equipment
Together with Nokia 6710 are:
Stereo headset HS-48
Charger AC-8
BL-5F battery
2 GB memory card
Data cable CA-101D
Phone mounts CR-111 and HH-20
User's manual
DVD disc with necessary programs and short instructions
Conclusion
The phone turned out to be quite successful. Despite some of its shortcomings, we have a universal device for almost all occasions. As the price goes down, the popularity of the phone will increase.
