Re: Facebook App For 2730 Classic
Emmanuelle Riker
The stiff keys make texting at speed pretty awkward, and really hamper the 2730's usability generally. That's a shame, because the menus themselves are pretty intuitive. The menu icons are arranged in a pleasing grid, but cycling through them feels ever so slightly sluggish. We doubt it'll drive you up the wall, though, unless you're a particularly impatient person.
The 2730 offers 3G connectivity, which is pleasing in a phone of this price. It certainly makes browsing the Web a speedier experience than it would otherwise be. Access to Nokia's Ovi Store app store is included, but the number of applications that are compatible with the 2730 is severely limited. You will, however, be able to download social apps like Snaptu, which will let you update services such as Twitter and Facebook on the move.
The 3G connectivity mostly comes in useful for browsing the Web. That's made easy thanks to the Opera Mini browser, which comes pre-loaded on the 2730. Using the browser means you'll have to grapple once more with the sub-par navigation key, though.
Happy snapping?
The 2730 has a 2-megapixel camera. It takes pictures, but that's about all we can say for it -- its images are low-quality, and the camera software is sluggish and menu-heavy. By the time you've fiddled around to find the right settings, you'll probably have missed whatever moment you were trying to capture. The camera can also record video, but any footage you shoot will look extremely choppy. The video is probably too naff for even the least fussy of happy slappers.
Conclusion
The Nokia 2730 Classic is cheap and its 3G connectivity is very welcome, but its poor build quality lets the whole package down. At this price, you can't expect perfection, but other mobiles offer similar functionality and decent build quality. Check out the Orange Rio and the LG Cookie Fresh GS290 before making up your mind.
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