2 posts tagged “md-4 speakers”
My time with N78 is coming to an end, it's due back at WOM world in two days. During the two week period with the N78 and MD-4 speakers I have come to following conclusions:
N78 what I like :
- let me first start with the form factor, for me it's gold. The candy bar is both, lightweight, slim and comfy to carry around.
- The battery life is awesome, the best by far as compared to my N95-3 and N82. Granted that both N95-3 and N82 are powerhouses compared to the N78.
- The new menu layout and functions of how you can arrange things rocks for me. It makes it faster to get to the places I need to go on my device.
As you see there is 'dual menu layout', in the left column you have various menu shortcuts radio, search etc. and on top you have the shortcuts you have created. When you press on the top left option the shortcuts menu shows up, in my case that is the set up of convenience from bluetooth to messaging.
- Priority access points are a very welcome addition, make for efficient use of time and 'phone intelligence' to aid in web surfing, and using any function that requires connection.
- 'smart' messaging option, the phone makes a decision on its own if it is a text message or an mms message. Nice time saver instead of going through three menu's to get the same end result.
- the new FP2 is definitely easier to use over all for the first time s60 customers, which is a great plus when you look into reaching out to a greater number of potential phone buyers.
- The speed over all of almost all functions, options is amazing, fast photo processing, menu changes, command execution, in this category in my opinion an overall winner. The only things that loaded slower than my N95-3 and N82 was Nokia maps, once it got started tho, it had a quick lock in and was very zippy. The build in GPS and A-GPS do a nice job making this device versatile and a part of the N series family.
- the camera, although unchanged from N73 still a great one, I especially had fun using it with the micro mode. Check it out
It was a perfect morning after the rain. I took close to thirty pictures, but those seem to be ones I like the most.
- The timed profile option is a great way to manage your profile needs. This used to be present in older s60 models is absent in N82 and N95-3 but there is a great little app by Dr. Jukka called Profile Scheduler that has the same function as timed profile.
- The screen tho small, is sharp and definitely delivers what it's supposed to. I love the fact that it's in-cased in the casing, it's easier to clean and keep tidy.
N78 what I disliked :
- Poor build quality, the unit from the very first moment felt like it was about to fall apart. The back cover sits so ambiguously in place, it's got gaps I could not believe. If you tried you could stick quiet a few things in those gaps. Now I am giving N78 a benefit of the doubt and consider it being a possibility of my test unit vs. the rest of N78 made for market.
- Camera does not have a lens cover, just like in my N95-3 its a big problem,for the lens is really prone to scratches despite the fact that I never carry my phone in my pockets or bag packs, its always in its leather holster, and that does not seem to make big difference.
- Because of its shiny black casing, N78 is a print magnet and needs to be frequently wiped.
- The keys are very finger unfriendly, I found that it's difficult for me to write on them for longer periods of time. The N82 tho criticized by many is a breeze to use for typing as compared to the N78.
- Last is the cost factor. N78 in my opinion is way too expensive for what it has to offer as compared to the current prices of N95-3 or N82 for example. In a cheaper price bracket and solid over all build quality, it would be a ideal phone for many different users.
The MD-4 speakers:
It was a pleasure to use, small, compact form factor, versatile in how you arrange them and use them and pretty good sound quality make them a winner in my book. I only listened to the Internet and regular radio through them but I don't anticipate that there would be much difference when listening to the player. The speakers also serve as an antenna for the radio so it's a no brainier. The speakers use four batteries which could be a headache at times if you don't have replacements. The sound is clear and loud considering how small these speakers are.
Conclusion:
In my opinion the N78 is a worthy part of the N series family. When you look at N73 that N78 replaces, there is no comparison. The two devices in terms of what they deliver are like night and day. N78 surpasses N73 in every area except for the camera, but in that it is equal for it is exact same hardware. Over all the N78 was a pleasure to use and play with. Speed and added versatility in an even more compact form factor as compared to the N73 is outstanding. I realize that N series phones are not for everyone, but for a very particular group of generally heavy duty, risque users. Now what is beautiful about the N78 is that it is more geared towards main stream use with flattery of features. It is a prefect every day device for me, granted if only the build quality is over all solid not like the one of the test unit.
The awesome people from WOM world actually Donna from WOM world send me an email today asking if I was still interested in trying out the Nokia N78 and MD-4 speakers. How could I turn such a gadget down being a complete Nokia fanatic. I said YES !!! Once the legistical things get squared away, hopefully soon but we are also dealing with time difference, N 78 will be on its way here to the States to spend two weeks with me. Look out for more in the upcoming days and weeks. Thanks WOM world for giving me this opportunity.
