Today Nokia announced their first handset to pack a touchscreen and a regular alphanumeric keypad simultaneously. Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type is also the first S40 touch-driven device to get a global release.
The unusual handset leaked last week and most of the specs that were made available back then got confirmed today. Despite its low standing in the food chain, the Nokia X3-02 packs excellent connectivity with WLAN (including the new N standard), 3G with HSPA, Bluetooth and microUSB all on board. The music fans will also appreciate the 3.5mm audio jack.
The Nokia X3-02 touchscreen measures 2.4" in diagonal and sports QVGA resolution. This is one of the smallest touchscreens on the market so i really hope that Nokia did a good job of optimizing the interface.
The final noteworthy feature of the 9.6mm slim device is its 5 megapixel fixed-focus camera that is also capable of recording video.
The final noteworthy feature of the 9.6mm slim device is its 5 megapixel fixed-focus camera that is also capable of recording video.
The phone also comes with dedicated music and messaging keys and in select countries, will be offered with Ovi Music Unlimited, allowing access to a library of over 11 million tracks. For extra storage - up to 16GB - there's a MicroSD memory card slot. The X3 T&T offers five hours of talk time and can remain in standby mode for upto 17 days
The X3 Touch and Type is expected to be on sale this quarter and will retail for approximately 125, (Rs. 7,500) excluding taxes and subsidies. It will initially be offered in China, Ireland, the UK, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany, Spain, Portugal, France, Mexico Saudi and Yemen. When launched, it would be available in a brushed aluminium finish and with a choice of five colors.
