Nokia 7500 Prism announced

[ACErash]

Discuss here.

New Stylish/Fashion phone from Nokia.



Main Specifications :

Dimensions : 109*43.9*14.4
Weight : 82g
Display : Qvga 240*320, 2 Inches 16Million colour display
Available Memory : 30Mb internal memory, Transflash enabled external memory
Photography : 2Mpx Camera (Incl. flash/torch feature and video recording mode)
Audio : Mp3 Player + FM Radio
Battery : 700mAH

[Jo]

i really don't like it... but its really cheap considering the features, but the design its too weird for me.

[ACErash]

lol... it reminds me alot of SIEMENS's fashion solutions called as XELIBRI phones released a few years ago.

by the way, the features are just fine but nothing special though, i mean camera-wise its OK for a middle class phone and it has rather a decent quality display too and possibly the phone seems pretty light too (only 82grams), but perhaps the main dissapointment would be the 700mAH battery that logically needs constant charging sessions lol

[chlettn]

http://justamp.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-nokia-7500-pics.html

TBH - I really like it. Too bad it's only for China, would be a good secondary handset for going out etc...

[saliquincer]

heh ... such a good keypad :D :-/
:down:
is it really a nokia phone !!?

[Awesome_Aleks]

http://justamp.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-nokia-7500-pics.html

TBH - I really like it. Too bad it's only for China, would be a good secondary handset for going out etc...

only for China? bugger it that really sucks, it looks great, maybe we are getting a special 3 part prism range

[Divoon]

Awkward, but nice design. I like it!

[Awesome_Aleks]

what i'm surprised about is that it records VGA video, maybe this is a trend of S40 phones to come?

[iqtidar]

OMG!! it is so UGLY!

[M H]

OMG!! it is so UGLY!
Well, most of people says the same for your favorite phone (don`t get me wrong, I like it too).
I like the 7500 design- it`s new and very original

[vace]

Very unique and original design>i like it!

[TheAncientMariner]

Really weird and ugly...it's too overdone.

what i'm surprised about is that it records VGA video, maybe this is a trend of S40 phones to come?

6233, 6280/8 recorded video in VGA as well.

i would like to see it used in more phones as well...[6500c?]

[Awesome_Aleks]

6233, 6280/8 recorded video in VGA as well.

i would like to see it used in more phones as well...[6500c?]

yeah, but i was hoping for all of the future phones to have VGA recording, but 6500 classic has QCIF

[beca]

more hands on pics

http://justamp.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-nokia-7500-prism-live-pics_05.html

[wickedass]

cant really make out from the pics..the finish and materials used will show the real beauty or ugliness of this phone.

[iqtidar]

Well, most of people says the same for your favorite phone (don`t get me wrong, I like it too).
I like the 7500 design- it`s new and very original

i just dont like the design and keypad..(look toyish)

[varsamakos]

At least, an innovation from Nokia:)...

[playdead]

is this for china only?

[Julia]

is this for china only?

It will be in Europe too. But later...

[xkube]

its very edgy! i like it.. the pointy diamond effect is nice..

nokia is one of the company who has the BALLS to show something new.. whether its good or a flop. i admire that.

[sshock2]

I'm not sure about this one, it looks interesting, and the VGA video recording is a nice feature, but I don't really think that kind of keypad is anywhere near ergonomic. Guess it's like a successor to 7610.

[Awesome_Aleks]

I'm not sure about this one, it looks interesting, and the VGA video recording is a nice feature, but I don't really think that kind of keypad is anywhere near ergonomic. Guess it's like a successor to 7610.

the sucessor of 7610 is N72

[sshock2]

the sucessor of 7610 is N72

well, it's successor of 7610's awkward keypad design at least. N72 has a normal keypad so it lacks the biggest special feature of 7610 :p

[iqtidar]

the sucessor of 7610 is N72

i thought the successor is n70...
i like the theme...

[Awesome_Aleks]

i thought the successor is n70...

N70 was sucessor to 6680

[BoyGrafiX]

What CRAP are you all talking about by saying that the 7500 is 7610 and N72's sucessing model ? 7610 and N72 is a S60 Symbian phone while the 7500 is just a S40 model. I think it's right to say that it's 7360's successor

[**^ramintop^**]

thats what happens when nokia try to be innovative :insane: :p

[blueskies]

Heard that 7500 prism will launch next week in China and HK. Seems that it is a quick launch......

[faw]

It's one of these love or hate designs. I personally hate it :p

[varsamakos]

thats what happens when nokia try to be innovative :insane: :p

At least, something new from Nokia...
Not something as usual...
The design is "like it or hate it", so not all the people will be happy with this phone...
Just pick up what you like:p...

[are]

the sucessor of 7610 is N72

Nah.. The real 7610 successor is when we see an experimental design phone with high end specs.. When 7610 was new it was the first megapixel phone in many countries, the smallest S60 phone so far, fancy design, etc.. N72 was just a new cover for an old top seller.

[Awesome_Aleks]

Nah.. The real 7610 successor is when we see an experimental design phone with high end specs.. When 7610 was new it was the first megapixel phone in many countries, the smallest S60 phone so far, fancy design, etc.. N72 was just a new cover for an old top seller.

yeah, the 7xxx series always meant either, experimental design (7500 Prism, 72xx series, etc), or experimental features (7600, 7710, 7610)

i miss the days when nokia put both into a crazy shell (like 7600) those phones were (and still are) amazing

[blahX3]

I for one think it looks stunning!!!!! :D

[sms]

is it still chinese exclusive:
http://www.plemix.com/phone.php?brand=nokia&model=7500prism&type=phone

this shop ships internationally! :confused:

[Argus]

I?ve found more live pics of 7500 (approx. 20 pics). Still with chinese keyboard, though. http://www.mobilnisvet.com/mobilni-slike-uzivo/1469/Nokia/7500-Prism/1/14

[Cor72z]

@Argus
that's serbian site, few days ago 7500 was selling in one store, i forgot the price. that's why there are live pics...

[athos1111]

7500 in Hungary is available (probably with only EU warranty - not local) for ~300€.

[Cor72z]

i can buy 7500 in Serbia for ~240€

[sms]

live photos via engadget:
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2007/08/nokia-7500-hands-on-28.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2007/08/nokia-7500-hands-on-26.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2007/08/nokia-7500-hands-on-08.jpg

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/photos/hands-on-with-the-nokia-7500-prism/

[VerteX_GT]

This is Nokia's first series40 5th edtion based mobile device on the market!
Even high-priced 8600 Luna is still based on old series40 3th edition FP1..:D
However, 7500 prism won't be officially available in Europe.
In asia, the price is only about 210EUR.

[Nokia 8100 !!!!]

LOL (6300 repackaged)

This just shows how slow and fast the market is. This is the direct sequel to the Nokia 7250\i whose direct competitor at the time was the SET610 which was a blindside of compromises but packaged them elegantly. Also it is USB for universal charging in China(?) who suggested the standard in the first place (well globally at least, but it makes sense) just as microUSB becomes available!

The 5th Ed... (is promising?) the pic link am sure is not showing the 'xklooocive' themes. If they do not tie profiles with themes (& user changed personalisation) then this a technological balance in a mass market device, this wants to scream difficult keypad but is probably one of the most easiest given the triangular raise in some parts.

In an SE BT can be swithced off in 2 steps. In a Nokia it is 4 steps, using alternate keys, when it could be naturally less. The file manager has to have a more themed search parameters with tagging!

If they do go a bit edgy with theme/profiles with a simple switch back to 3rd Ed style... then they have a half sequel to the Nokia 6230i (which was supposed to be the sequel to the 6310i but ended up as a 7250 monobloc).

I like the idea of euro release releasing three handsets or in my dreamy eyes a 5 (kinda like the triangles on the keypad but then some are raised so like 5!!!)

7500 monobloc
7510 'lipstick' with 7280 cam (indexed 10 for the 1 looking like a lipstick)
7520 homage to 7200 flip
7530 7373 lineage form factor
7550 compact or square/pentagon design, v.svelte (flip blackberry, the market is now crying for this form factor after seeing how badly coloured the Pearl2 is, moto mistakes)

Remember this is fashion above all else to propagate a layer away from realising that we don't need half the features with finely balanced functionality for it to remain a constant for about 2 years. Please PTT button be customisable, nice idea Nokia but...

Oh and what should be a trusty joystick... SE + dirt = slow, Nokia = ? hope :)

[playdead]

VerteX_GT, it will be officially available in Europe.

[Nokia_Boi]

Might wanna read this.

Another typo!

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5096/nokiayr3.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nokiayr3.jpg)

[Phil The WebSurfer]

Key features

* Cutting-edge design with bold geometric patterns and distinctive details
* Capture life's great moments in still photos and DVD- quality video on a 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom
* Capture memorable moments in black and white, sepia, and solarize color modes
* Exchangeable accent colors
* Enjoy your favorite tracks on the music player that allows you to change the skin to match your mood
* Store more music, DVD-quality videos, and photos with expandable memory of up to 2 GB
* Share your latest images and videos via email
* Extend your internet browsing experience with Widsets, Yahoo Go, and Opera Mini
* Share more of your memorable moments using Nokia Sensor, the social network application
* Send voice messages to friends and family

Camera and video

* Integrated 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and built-in flash
* Fullscreen viewfinder
* DVD-quality video playback video (H.265, MPEG-4, WMV codecs and formats)
* Horizontal camera mode with quick access camera key

Music


* Music player for MP3/AAC/eAAC+/WMA formats with skins and album art support
* Playback of up to 9 hours
* Exchangeable music themes
* Interoperable with Windows Media Player
* Visual Radio: listen to music and interact with your favorite radio stations, find out what song is playing, who sings it, and other artist information, and enter contests and answer surveys, or vote for your favorite songs
* Download songs you buy directly to your device
* FM radio
* Five music tracks pre-installed

Applications

* Nokia Sensor application allows you to connect and communicate with other Nokia Sensor users around you and widen your social circle
* Java? MIDP 2.0 applications

Browsing

* Full OMA Client provisioning version 1.1
* OMA Digital DRM 2.0

Connectivity

* Bluetooth 2.0
* USB 2.0
* Local and remote SyncML data synchronization

Data transfer

* EDGE*: Class B, multislot class 10
* GPRS: Class B, multislot class 10
* HSCSD (high-speed circuit-switched data)* / CSD (circuit-switched data)

*Please note that these services require network support

Display

16.7 million true colors 240 x 320 pixels display

Games

* Sudoku
* Tower Bloxx
* Snake III
* Music Guess

Messaging

* Email: Supports IMAP4 idle, push email with attachments. OMA email notification, OMA DA and Nokia Intellisync solution support
* Text messaging: Supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, and SMS distribution list
* Audio messaging: Record your own voice message and send to compatible devices
* Multimedia messaging: MMS 1.2 for image message creation, receiving, editing, and sending (300k)

Memory functions

* 30 MB internal user memory
* Supports up to 2 GB microSD memory card

Offline operation

Offline mode: All transmission-related activities turned off

Operating frequency

Tri-band EGSM 900, GSM 1800/1900, and EGSM 850

Personal information management (PIM)

* Alarm clock
* Notes
* Countdown timer
* To-do list
* Calendar

Power management

Battery Talk time Standby time Capacity
Battery BL-4B Up to 2.8 hours Up to 280 hours 700 mAh

Operation times vary depending on the network and usage.

Ringtones, screensavers, and wallpapers

* Supported file formats: MP3, True Tones, and 64-chord/voice polyphonic MIDI ringtones
* Organic screensavers
* Animated wallpapers

Sales package contents

* Nokia 7500 Prism
* 2 exchangeable color accents
* Nokia Battery BL-4B
* Nokia Standard Charger AC-3
* Nokia Headset HS-47
* Strap
* Quick Guide
* User Guide
* Nokia 512 MB microSD Card

Size

* Volume: 69 cc
* Weight: 83 g
* Length: 109 mm
* Width: 43.9 mm
* Thickness: 14.4 mm

User interface

* S40 user interface
* 3D keys (left and right soft key)
* Organic desktop with customized menus and event driven themes

Voice features

* Push to talk over cellular network (PTT or PoC)
* Voice dialing
* Voice commands
* Voice recorder
* SIND (speaker independent number dialing)

*Please note that this service is operator dependent

[slacker711]

Display

16.7 million true colors 240 x 320 pixels display


Hmmm, no mention of OLED....so I assume that the 7500 is using a LCD display.

Slacker

[blueskies]

This is a handset review written by me, but in Chinese... sorry
but still you guys can see the pictures...

http://www.ringhk.com/news2.php?id=1154

[Jo]

i want the theme >.<

[Super Chimp]

Now available from Play. (http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/-/530/687/-/3468878/Nokia-7500-Prism-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Mobile-Phone/Product.html?searchtype=genre)

[2kewl]

Its an eye-catcher awrite..Girls will love this!

Its out in India @ 170 EUR. Very well priced!

[are]

Anyone got any live-pics of the other colour variants?

As far as i hear, it is released in both white/silver and red too.

[**^ramintop^**]

my mum got the phone as a gift! it doesnt look very nice,but for its price,its a good product! very good build quality,feels good,but the joystick is very very hard to use! and the camera at night is very bad,other than that gr8 phone!
im gonna sell it though and bring her a luna or t650! :)

[ivansergei]

220 euros in Romania.

[Karim]

The N72 nor the 7500 are the 7610 successors. The 7610 never had a successor, and it still technically in first for the fashion, S60 phone by Nokia.
The 7500 is a nice solution, it wont be expensive, and has decent features! The 7900 will be better, though!

[varsamakos]

7500 in red :confused: ?

[Julia]

7500 in red :confused: ?

http://i.idnes.cz/07/123/maxi/ADA1fd9d0_nokia_7500_red_3.jpg

More here:
http://mobil.idnes.cz/nove-barvy-pro-prism-kolekci-nokia-7500-v-cervene-a-nokia-7900-ve-zlate-pyy-/mob_nokia.asp?c=A071220_130934_mob_nokia_ada