This is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T's 3G network
(on the 1900MHz band) and T-Mobile USA's 2G network.
The American version supports
AT&T's 3G network.
Introduction:
The Nokia 7230 is
a 3G entry level slider that was released earlier this year running
Nokia’s S40. Although it is a basic slider, the phone still sports some
decent features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera and a 3.5 mm headphone
jack, and therefore seems to be aimed at the teen market. Inside the box
is the phone, a battery, a mains charger, a stereo hands-free kit, a 2GB
Micro SD card and an instruction manual. A notable absence from the box
is a PC connector cable.
Design:
The Nokia 7230 is a slim slider with a glossy, curvaceous design. The
sides have a chrome-like finish with a dedicated button for the camera
and a matte textured plastic battery cover on the back. While the phone
looks deceptively solid, once you take it in hand, its flimsy low-end
nature becomes evident. The screen is surrounded by a finely textured
panel that covers two soft keys, a send button and an end button with a
five way d-pad within. This panel comes in pink or graphite, as does the
battery cover.
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The Nokia 7230 is a slim slider with a glossy,
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The screen's size and resolution are fit for purpose, though poor
viewing angles let the display down. Measuring in at 2.4 inches it has a
resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. While it is sufficiently bright for
comfortable use, saturation and contrast levels vary greatly depending
on the angle at which you view it. This makes enjoying images and video
on the Nokia 7230 less than ideal. The phone's glossy finish also
attracts finger-prints and provides a challenge in direct sunlight. At
2.4 inches, the screen is also small for prolonged web browsing, despite
the on-board browser rendering pages well.
The build quality of the Nokia 7230 is disappointing. Press one of the
soft keys for example and you will invoke an unfortunate creaking noise.
To compound this, the soft-keys are difficult to press, requiring harder
presses (and more creaking). Slide up the glossy screen to reveal a
slightly raised set of number keys, which are responsive and well lit,
albeit a bit small and cramped.
