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NEC N2102V mobile phone review
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 NEC N2102V is announced in 2003
Design
NEC's N2102V is a typical clamshell design. Measures 106 x 47 x 18 mm in size and weighing 109 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 64 x 64 pixel, 256 STN display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 16 bit - color display which is a little milky, dim and uneven, as well as having lower resolution than usual.The display resolution 176 x 240 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the N2102V's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all NEC handsets, requiring users to inconveniently have to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting rather than just glance at it.
Ergonomics
The N2102V is comfortable to hold and lies well in ones hand.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent NEC handsets.The plastic keypad has very limited key travel and jiggles independently of the phone, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the shrunken center keys for no apparent reason, make the phone harder to dial than necessary.And last,but not least, a five-way navigation buttons centered below the display.
Features
Dual band 900/1800 MHz connectivity isn't all the NEC N2102V has to offer: there's also support for and a range of applications such as Java MIDP 1.0, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the N2102V is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking and audio/video recording, as well as an integrated MP3 player.The latter of which is also the reason for why the 0 MB of internal memory, which initially appears spacious, is quickly stretched to its limits. MP3 and MPEG4 are both formats which can be stored for playback on the NEC N2102V.
Unfortunately, neither Memory Stick Duo format or any other method of memory expansion is supported by the N2102V, meaning users find themselves drawn by the MP3 playback capabilities will also quickly - and repeatedly - drawn to their PC and USB cable for updating ones playlist.
Performance
Audio quality on the N2102V was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 1200 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 2 hours talk time or 270 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 180 minutes.
Availability
The NEC N2102V is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
NEC N2102V is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical NEC design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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