Posted: May 26th, 2004
Written by: Adam Honek

Conclusion

The Nokia 6600 cellular phone running a Symbian version 7.0s OS has as imagined proved to be not only a calling gadget but also a very universal device, much of this thanks to the OS it runs. The feature set it provides all within the palm of your hand makes for a most rewarding experience, and to top that further software can be installed granting it almost endless possibilities be it business or gaming. An appearance that may seem conservative to some minds proves ergonomic while its 65KTFT colour screen leaves little to taunt about. Being a worldwide device it may also serve those that travel often between continents, a feature alongside the lack of MMC support that the Nokia 7650 lacked.

Granted the boot time is extensive compared to Nokia non Symbian phones the actual performance is balanced to permit very satisfying operation. Alongside speed consumer interaction is comfortable and even novice users should be quick off the mark to find a common language in navigating the handset.

Symbian’s presence as the underlay of this and similar smartphones is predicted to grow in the volume of products it will feature in for the future and as such we can expect more competition revealing their own models, Nokia however will continue to develop this product line further so time will only tell who has the best expertise.

Pro’s
     Very good 65K TFT LCD screen
     Small and handy
     Symbian 7.0s OS
     Fast enough to allow pleasant gaming
     Excellent choice of 3rd party applications and games

Cons
     9 second video recording limitation
     Mono only audio output
     Unnecessary slight delay in activating some features
     Some compatibility issues with wireless headsets (fixable by firmware update)

Appearance: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Performance: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10

Overall rating: 80%

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