Nokia 5140

5140 Nokia picture The Nokia 5140 is the latest in Nokia's 5xxx series of durable phones designed to be hard wearing for outdoor and sports activities. It's debatable just how durable the phone is - soak it in water or drop it onto a hard surface and it's likely to break, just like any other mobile - but Nokia have certainly made an effort to protect the phone against minor bumps and splashes. The outer shell is tougher than most, and being changeable it can be replaced if it gets scratched or scuffed. The bottom flap helps to protect against water damage, and there is an inner module to provide additional protection against water damage. Sadly, the display is still only 4096 colours and is small at 128 x 128 pixels. The STN technology used means that the display is difficult to see when outdoors - a real problem when you consider the target market for this phone. Nokia really lags the competition when it comes to display technology. Polyphonic ringtones are also basic. Nokia 5140 Themes Free Nokia Themes download Nokia 5140 Software Free Nokia Software download Nokia 5140 Games Free Nokia Games download Though they are also covered in rubber, the keypad buttons are easier to use. A raised profile makes it easy to dial by feel; our only complaint is the backlighting is too dim. There's a volume rocker on the left spine and the power button is on the top. Though they're easy to find when you aren't looking, pressing them was another matter. The volume rocker requires an especially firm push, which is difficult to do while on the phone. There you'll find the camera lens, but there's no flash or self-portrait mirror. Like several other Nokia phones, the 5140 has an FM radio. Though, that you'll need a headset to act as the antenna. Another oddity was the handset's fitness coach, which gives you a personalised exercise program after you plug in your height, weight, and so on. True to form, the handset has one Java fitness-themed game called Adventure Race, though more are available for download. The 5140 can be customized with a variety of wallpaper, colours, and menu styles. Overall there are some good features about this phone, and some ho-hum features. For people who are familiar with the Nokia style and are looking for a mid-range phone with added durability, this could be a good choice. Our recommended phone for outdoor use is the Siemens M65 which offers improved protection and better features. The Nokia 5140i is an enhanced version of the 5140, although it still has problems with the keypad and screen. Nokia 5140: Display: 4096 colours, 128x128 pixels Integrated VGA Camera Video player and recorder Xpress-on shells Improved durability to offer protection against accidental bumps Bottom flap gives extra protection for connectors Stereo FM radio handsfree speaker Thermometer Polyphonic and mono ringtones Decibel meter Voice recorder MMS - up to 100 kbytes per message SMS chat Java games, plus Adventure Race game and Fitness Coach application Personal shortcuts Voice dialling Extensive calendar with busy view of the week, improved notes view for each day, snooze on calendar alarm WAP 2.0, GPRS class 10, HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data), EDGE Class 6 (3+1, 2+2) Vibration alert Tri-Band operation (EGSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900) Size: 107 x 47 x 24mm Weight: 100g Talktime: 2-5 hours Battery standby: 6-12 days

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