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NEC N21i mobile phone review
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 NEC N21i is announced in 2002
Design
NEC's N21i is a typical clamshell design. Measures 102 x 52 x 25 mm in size and weighing 120 grams, it is not light but feels very slender despite its size.A secound 80 x 48 pixel, display dominates the front cover, and although not the clearest external display we've seen it is still quite functional.The 256-color display unfortunately suffers from a very grainy appearance. The grainyness is not a problem when displaying text, however, just images - and due to the N21i first and foremost being a color phone, this is less of a problem than it could have been.The display resolution 120 x 160 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker.
Lacking LEDs of any kind, however, the display - combined with vibration and audible alerts - is the N21i'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 N21i is not comfortable for hold in ones hand because it is too wide.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, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.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 N21i has to offer: there's also support for GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as WAP , Email client, a voice recorder, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book..
Performance
Audio quality on the N21i was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 800 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 2.5 hours talk time or 160 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 120 minutes.
Availability
The NEC N21i is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
NEC N21i 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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