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Carrying the new UI platform, music player and integration of OVI, the X Series generation are starting penetrate the mobile phone market. The phone that rumoring will be the successors of XpressMusic brings some music refresher. Nokia X3 Series is the first of  x-Series that coming to Indonesia. Nokia X3 has a different view though both played in the music phone segment. Among others the presence of user interface, S40-series 6th edition supported relatively new OVI service integration and multi-tasking skills base.

INTERFACE:
NOKIA X3 is a new generation of music phones from Nokia that carries an affordable price. However, X3 is supported sliding design which is generally present at the top phone vendors are from Finland. Yet do not expect top class features unless a complete music package in it.

Nokia X3 has a relatively simple design that supported a fine line and wide body. As a sliding phone, X3 was pretty solid and compact when grasped. Unfortunately, some supporting materials are still feels less solid, mainly because of the presence of some plastic components.

Vendors avoid the rounded corner of the display that usual attendance at some Nokia phones that had already appeared on the market. In fact, X3 tend thick, thin with a distinct line rectangle in each corner. At the top of the phone have micro USB data port, port and 3.5mm audio jack port standard charger. The left side there is a microSD slot and the right are the volume keys and camera. Front surface of the slider phone has not opened, the display consists of a plate decorated with two blue lines on the sides. In the blue line on the left side pinned three dedicated music buttons ala some XpressMusic phone.

A quarter of the front surface of the bottom of the screen navigation buttons present four large fig and equipped with a soft key and call and reject button on the left and right. Each button is relatively comfortable and soft when used. Then when sliding open, users will find a range of alphanumeric keypad. This stretch of flat keypad made of metal. There are vertical & horizontal lines that separate each key for easy each use. These keys are soft and intuitive to use even when made of sheet metal.

In the interface sector, 2.2-inch diagonal screen its narrow and small visible X3 contrast with the thick body and wide. The level of contrast and color QVGA display with 262K colors is also relatively less sharp. Especially in outdoor conditions (sunlight) display is blurred. Nokia X3 operate with Series 40 user interface 6th edition, is still almost the same as the previous version, but there is a change in the messaging sector, Gallery and e-mail. Multitasking support is already present though not perfect. The reason is, the user can not switch from one application to another application which has been opened, but closed it.

MULTIMEDIA:
Music player become leading applications in this phone. The presence of the music interface with the overall function complete the ability variety of music formats. Nokia X3 is already crammed with themes that can manipulate diutak taste, appearance became more varied. In addition, users can sort the user again in various categories ranging from artist, album and genre.

Sound is out of the stereo loudspeaker Nokia X3 sounded clear and loud. In the maximum volume, the output of the music player is still able to display the best sound without a sound burst. When the music was playing, navigation buttons circled spread light can follow the rhythm of the song. The music player also can be arranged via the music that lined the left of the screen.

To improve the enjoyment of listening to the song, the user can use the included headset is innate in the sales package. If it is still not complete, this phone already supports A2DP profile which allows the use of Bluetooth stereo earphones. 5 preset equalizer of choice, if you want to play a particular song. However, the user can modify the equalizer and then put himself in the slot that was intentionally provided. FM radio was buried as an alternative entertainment. Interestingly, no longer need to plug the headset as a means of broadcast receiver, because the vendor had stuffed Integrate antenna in the phone. This FM radio with RDS is also supported.

In camera sector, X3 comes with a power of 3.2 megapixels. The maximum resolution can be obtained to reach 2048×1536 pixels. Like other Series 40, the camera settings are relatively limited. However, there are standard settings like white balance, effects, until the choice photographed in landscape or Potrait version. Unfortunately, no autofocus and LED flash, shots are relatively less maximal. The images produced on average, not able to counter some other nokia phone class. In a rich condition or outdoor light is still quite promising results. But in the room, no need to get your hopes up, because the presence of noise and image sharpness level is much reduced.

The camera can be used to record video with a resolution (QCIF) 176×144 pixels @ 15 fps. The capacity of 3gp video record of his memory is limited depending on availability. To play them access live video player is compatible with 3GP format, MP4, and MWV.

Connectivity:

The phone supports the 3G yet, so internet access can be obtained only level GPRS and EDGE networks. When we try via innate browser browser integrated WebKit-based HTML, access to comprehensive enough. Congenital mobile browser provides attractive options in the options “Menu => Quick Links”. This feature lets users make calls, create a message or go to the Conversations directly from your browser menu.

Apart from enjoying the Internet via the browser load, Nokia X3 also has a third-party browser plug of Opera Mini as an alternative access to cyberspace. Better compression capabilities and faster access. For matters such as data transfer music files or photos, the Nokia X3 provides access to Bluetooth and micro USB data cable. Just choose a means which is more suitable for use as needed.

APPLICATION & INSTALLATION:

The phone is buried OVI service as a whole. Include availability Ovi Contact, which can be used as an IM client in addition to the presence of Windows Live Messenger. Share on Ovi, Ovi Store to My Nokia had already become part of X3. Other sector, the email function in this phone has a new look and already supports POP3, SMTP and IMAP4 supports a variety protocoldan email account. Email client that supports SSL support Gmail account. Setting becomes easier.

Gallery on this phone is no longer even combine media file manager and browser. There are three choices of Photos, Music & videos and all content. Users can copy files and folders, change the name or increases. Not to forget the Nokia X3 provides a variety of standard applications such as gaming calendar, notes, World clock, calculator, alarm, size, converter. Other than that, users can add and install their own applications via OVI Store or service provider other third-party applications.

HARDWARE:

Nokia X3 has an internal memory 48 MB, is also equipped with a MicroSD memory card slot-type hot-swap in the left side of the phone body. Vendors have buried a 2GB capacity memory card in the sales package, but this phone can accommodate microSD memory up to 16GB. Support capacity lithium ion battery is 860 mAh is less qualified to support this mobile music aksim. However, in normal use after a full charge, Nokia X3 can last 2 days more.