PhoneDog.com - The latest about the Nokia 5300 Black

USER REVIEW: GR8 Lil' Unit

5/4/2007 12:01:28 PM

PROSPersonal sound files for ring tones including MP3, WMA, & WAV files.
Sound quality of music files is pretty good.
1GB Micro SD card is included.
Sliders are sturdy (metal instead of plastic).
Customizing the main screen to include your most used options is a breeze.
Navigation through the units menus is self explanatory.
CONS
Micro SD slot kind of a pain to get to the first time, but after that it is relatively simple.
SUMMARY
Great lil unit with an easy to use menu and interface. The better of all the cells I've used to date. Once i customized the screen to my specs, the unit was even more useful. Very clear display.

VIDEO: Phone in 60: Nokia 5300 XpressMusic T-Mobile

4/14/2007 12:00:00 AM
Noah's Phone in 60 Seconds video review of the Nokia 5300 Xpress Music Player highlights the great features including the 1GB memory card that can hold an iPod Shuffles worth of songs

ARTICLE: Missing Sync: Add Support for Nokia 5300 (and others) to Mac iSync

4/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
I'm testing out the new Nokia 5300 XpressMusic for T-Mobile right now, and was dismayed to find that it wouldn't sync with my Mac's Address Book and iCal applications. However, a quick Google search yielded an easy hack that I successfully employed with the 5300, and that looks to work with other unsupported Nokia handsets as well.

The fix takes about five minutes (or less) and involves digging into one of iSync's resources, cutting and pasting some text, and dragging and dropping a single graphic file. If you can cook from a recipe you can complete this hack, whether or not you think yourself "tech savvy." And it works - or at least it did on my MacBook with the aforementioned 5300! I just synched my contacts and calendar information over Bluetooth.

Mac users, check it out: tumblr.matschaffer.com/post/167518

USER REVIEW: Nokia 5300

3/29/2007 6:15:48 PM
PROSGreat phone
CONS
Absolutely perfect
SUMMARY
Dont hesitate to buy this phone.

ARTICLE: Nokia 5300 XpressMusic headlines a fresh lineup of new music handsets

9/27/2006 12:00:00 AM
Three new Nokia music handsets combine strong features, youthful style and attractive pricing

Espoo, Finland and New York, NY, USA - Amid the excitement of the hottest DJ's and live performances from chart-topping artists, Nokia today launched an exciting new range of music phones during an exclusive event at Nokia Theatre in New York's Times Square. Headlined by the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, which features a stylish slide design and holds up to 1,500 tracks, these music phones make it easier than ever to carry a single device by combining the best of mobile communication and mobile music. With today's announcement, Nokia broadens its portfolio of music-driven mobile products, giving consumers an unparalleled array of choice. The new products announced today will begin shipments in select markets within weeks.

"With today's launches we are reaching out to a broad range of comsumers who want both the features of a modern mobile phone and a quality music player in a single, stylish device," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones. "The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic offers a comprehensive feature set, including support for up to 2 GB of memory and dedicated music keys at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. With this product launch, we are emphasizing the benefits of the XpressMusic feature brand, which clearly labels those Nokia devices that guarantee an outstanding mobile music experience."

Nokia 5300 XpressMusic heads up the charts

The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, consumers can easily control the playback of their music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing or taking pictures. For an even better groove, consumers can plug in their favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic using the inbox adapter. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic swiftly transfers albums and music collections to a PC using a standard micro USB connector. When traveling, consumers can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W to stream their music collection and favorite playlists wirelessly to any stereo from their Nokia 5300 XpressMusic.

No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3 megapixel camera. Incoming calls can be enhanced with video ring tones on the high resolution display. The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic is expected to retail for approximately 250 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.

In addition, Nokia today revealed two other music devices, the Nokia 5200 and the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic. Featuring a similar lifestyle-inspired slide design as the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic, the Nokia 5200 offers an exciting combination of music and messaging functions and is an even more budget-friendly handset for young and sociable consumers. The Nokia 5200 is expected to retail for around 200 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.

Also unveiled today was the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic, which refreshes the popular Nokia 3250 with an updated look and feel. Still featuring the unique and well-received "twist" design, the Nokia 3250 XpressMusic has doubled the music capacity of the original, holding up to 1500 tracks (supports microSD cards up to 2GB) and is expected to retail for around 400 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.