Nokia 5230

Full Touch Screen

The Nokia 5230 has a 3.2 inch touch screen display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels and supporting up to 16M colours. The 5230 also supports handwriting recognition, has an accelerometer for auto screen rotation and a proximity sensor which puts the screen on standby when the phone held to your ear when on a call!

Symbian Operating System

The Nokia 5230 runs on the Symbian operating sytem letting you customise your phone to suit your needs. Downlad and install applications from the Nokia Ovi store, create shortcuts and new folders and keep your favourite contacts close with the new scrolling contacts bar on the home screen.

Free SatNav forever!

The Nokia 5230 includes free in-car satellite navigation software thanks to Nokia Ovi Maps. Use you Nokia 5230 to get from A to B with voice guided navigation, find nearby points of interest and events with Lonely Planet and Michelin listings and even use Ovi Maps on foot!

3G

3G stands for third generation and the system is the third generation in the evolution of mobile phone networks, after analogue and GSM. 3G on the Nokia 5230 offers much faster data transfers and the ability to make video calls between compatible handsets.

HSDPA

HSDPA offers a similar benefit to a 3G network that GPRS offered to the GSM networks. It offers a higher speed data transfer with a compatible handset. HSDPA is often referred to as Mobile Broadband.

2.0 Megapixel Camera

With a built in 2.0 megapixel camera, the Vodafone Nokia 5230 takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog.

Bluetooth 2.0

Bluetooth 2.0 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.0 one of the biggest advantages is the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.

Java

Java is often a forgotten feature on many phones, and is probably used in many ways without you even realising. If you play games on your phone, it's likely they are java apps. But java is so much more than games. It allows you to add extra functionality to your handset by installing third party apps to the phone. Add email functionality with Gmail, add a web browser from Opera Mini, add a business directory with Yell.com or keep an eye on a new purchase on Ebay.

Music Player

With a built in music player in the 5230 on Vodafone, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.

Stereo FM Radio

With a Stereo FM Radio built in to the Nokia 5230, you will always have access to the latest tunes on your phone. Tune in to your favourite station, whenever you want, straight from your phone.

Expandable Memory

With phones offering so much these days, memory is a premium. Very often on board memory is very low, so an option to add extra memory with the addition of a memory card is invaluable. If you are using your phone as a media player, expandable memory allows you to add songs, store videos and keep photos, and take them with you, all located on your phone.

Web Browser

With a built in Web Browser you can access internet sites directly from your handset. Check the latest scores, look up train times, get a weather report, or find the answer to the question in the pub quiz. With the inbuilt web browser you have the power of the internet with you, wherever you are.