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Not as perfect as I had expected it to be..

Mar 4, 2008

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Excellent)
Pros: Excellent 3.2 MP camera with light, gd stereo sound, damn stylish n hot.
Cons: Hangs often, Average battery life, Slider keys not as responsive
Opinion:
Had bought this phone from Singtel with 2yr contract. It was meant to be an excellent upgrade from my current Nokia 6131. Was deciding between 5610 and 6500 slide.
My requirements: Mz be an excellent camera phone, 1-touch music phone and hv gd organizer functions. But the dream was shattered.
Excellent mp3 and surround sound playback + I love the camera and the photos/video taken with it. Even in the dark. And it looks hot!
However, I have had phone lags several times esp during crucial photo-taking time, when the phone is charging up or sometimes even when idle. I have had to remove the battery, wait a while and then insert it back and switch it on.
Its less responsive to my fast-fingers.+ I prefer N5300 n N5310's side-mounted 1-touch music keys.
U will notice that 5610's slider keys are NOT independent and u cnt skip/forward tracks. Those slider keys rather act as just toggle mode btwn Music, Radio and Main screen.

Not to mention the earpiece that comes bundled with it. U will regret your life. Cz its not long enough. And the button is nt responsive.

Best thing is, I have been to Nokia Care Centre twice and gave them for servicing and the whole hanging prob wasn't resolved(although better). N of course, the +65 msgn issue too which got resolved after upgrading to firmware version 4.81.

But still, not as I had expected it to be..