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Siemens Xelibri 8 mobile phone review
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 Siemens Xelibri 8 is announced in 2003
Design
The 4096-color display is dim, not very bright and crisp, but is a far step above the very dim 256-color versions on even the most recent Siemens models.The display resolution 101 x 80 pixel is not very high but is normal for small phone like this.
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 Xelibri 8's only way of notifying users of new messages and missed calls. This is common for all Siemens 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 Xelibri 8 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 Siemens handsets.The plastic keypad has good placed keys, 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 Siemens Xelibri 8 has to offer: there's also support for SMS, and a range of applications such as voice commands, Loud Speaker, 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 Xelibri 8 is also equipped with . The phone incidentally also offers up an integrated FM radio.
Performance
Audio quality on the Xelibri 8 was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 610 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 4 hours talk time or 200 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 91 minutes.
Availability
The Siemens Xelibri 8 is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
Siemens's Xelibri 8 is yet another model in a range of phones from experienced users from Siemens. A new compact design and a reduced sized battery - which avoids rendering a negative impact on battery life - ensures a thin and light phone which is ergonomically comfortable. |
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