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“The company has the scale and foresight to release devices like the C5-04 for $150CAD since there are still a large number of consumers who are not ready for an iPhone or Android device, or want the similar capabilities without the same expense. If I were to say that the C5 can do everything an iPhone can do, I wouldn’t be lying, but with Apple’s product you’re buying more than just access to a calculator, alarm clock or notes application. Leaving aside the availability of apps, the iPhone, and more recently, high-end Android devices, provide a far superior user experience, both in terms of aesthetics and content consumption. It takes much longer to do any number of things on the C5 than it does on the iPhone, and with far more labour.But what it does it does well: nary a dropped call or an aborted app, a nice loud speaker and good quality headphone jack, excellent battery life, easy-to-access messaging and email, usable gallery and multimedia, built-in IM and browser function, access to Ovi Store and Maps. These are not trivial attributes for a $150 device. One must be certain that this is what he or she wants before considering the purchase, but you’re never going to go too wrong with Nokia, just know what you’re not getting.”
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What people say
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Bought this phone a couple of months ago and am pleasantly surprised. The sound quality on calls is very good. The size is perfect and the touchscreen is responsive. I get great connectivity. Battery life is great if you are just using it to call or check email/facebook. Lasts 2 days for me. When...
In Depth
Not everyone wants an expensive smartphone, and the Nokia C5-04 caters to those who want the functionality of a smart phone without the expense. The C5-04 uses the Symbian operating system combined with a touch screen interface that works well.
Hardware specifications are nothing great, but still respectable. The C5-04 uses a 600MHz processor and has 128 MB of RAM. This is good enough for most users who are not running ten applications at once. The phone only includes 40 MB of storage so if you have any need for applications you will have to buy a separate micro SD card to add more storage.
A nice feature of the C5-04 is that is supports Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files right out of the box. It also has social networking features built in and has a very good predictive text messaging input. Nokia’s Ovi Maps application gives users free worldwide navigation as well. This program works rather well but does not measure up to the Google Maps application that rival Android devices have access to.
3G support is good and download speeds are very quick. Applications and web pages download fast and there is not much waiting around. Battery life is also good with the C5-04, averaging about 4.5 hours of talk time or up to 470 hours of standby time. Even heavy users will notice that the C5-04 will last a whole day without having to be charged.
Need to Know: Nokia C5-04
1. The Symbian operating system pairs very nicely with the phone, making for a pleasant user experience. (The Good)
2. Facebook integration and the maps application are powerful and work well. (The Good)
3. 600MHz processor and only 128 MB of RAM are lacking and will not win any awards for speed. (The Bad)
4. Applications are lacking compared to phones that run Android. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Nokia C5-04 released?
The Nokia C5-04 was released on April 8, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the Nokia C5-04?
The Nokia C5-04 has a 1,000 mAh battery.
Does the Nokia C5-04 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Nokia C5-04 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the Nokia C5-04 manual?
You can view and download the Nokia C5-04 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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