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The Nokia 5310 may not be the most feature-packed cellular in the XpressMusic series, but not many handsets out there can claim to offer a more complete music-phone package. In addition to the 3.5mm audio jack, the 5310 also offers A2DP Bluetooth stereo for wireless connectivity to compatible stereo speakers and headsets.

An onboard microSD card slot accepts up to 4GB capacities, ensuring you won't run out of storage space for your music, videos and photos. (Nokia bundles a 512MB card with the 5310.) Even if you run out of songs to listen, there's always the FM stereo radio.

The onboard music player supports various song formats and can display album art, too. It synchronizes with Windows Media Player 10 and 11. The presence of Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) encryption means users can play songs purchased from the Nokia Music Store when it is launched here next year.

We found the 2-inch QVGA TFT display to be crisp in its image quality with realistic colors, thanks to a 16 million-color support. Activating the flight mode allows the phone to be used without its cellular functions.

Performance And Battery Life

We didn't experience any dropped calls or poor reception when testing the 5310 in the downtown area in Singapore. The speakerphone volume was sufficiently loud and clear. Music playback quality was excellent, whether it was via the onboard speakers or the supplied earphones, though it's our fervent wish that Nokia had thought to bundle a more comfortable pair of earbuds. According to the company's fact sheet, the 5310 is equipped with a dedicated audio chip, which may be one of the reasons for the better sound quality.

The new Series 40 3rd Edition user interface may look a little more complicated at first, especially when you compare it to earlier Series 40 phones. But it is really not too difficult to master. Once you get the hang of it, it actually makes it easy to access commonly used features on the handset.

The 5310 is rated for 5 hours of talktime and 12.5 days on standby. During tests, our review unit lasted an average of two days with moderate usage, including occasional music playback during the daily commute and playing games.

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