Nokia slides in new C5 smartphone

Nokia C5 Phone

Those who like to tap their fingers day in, day out, may be filled to the brim on hearing this bit of news. Nokia has recently revealed an all-new smartphone, the C5. Optimized for social networking and sharing, the new handset comes packed into a feature phone body, boasting of S60 3rd edition.

Engraved in sleek, stylish body, the CG offers users a clump of attractive messaging and social networking features built in. For photography bugs, the smartphone flashes a bright 2.2-inch display and a 3.2-megapixel camera. To make it further interesting, it comes with Ovi Maps and is ready for messaging with Nokia messaging built in.

The smartphone turns smarter with a cool new feature, where users can see their friends’ status update directly from Facebook. Users can also update their Facebook status easily and share their location with the Ovi Maps 3.0. With email services like Ovi Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo, users can stay connected all the time.

Measuring just over 112 x 12mm x 46mm, the latest offering includes a 2GB memory card that comes in-box and ensures high speed data connection. Available in white and warm grey, the device also equips 50MB of internal memory, external memory expandable up to 16GB, integrated A-GPS, micro-USB connector, and 3.5mm Nokia AV connector.

On the other hand, for avid talkers, the smartphone offers up to 12 hours of talktime and standby time of up to 630 hours.

The Nokia C5 is expected to hit shelves in the Q2 of 2010 globally in Europe, Eurasia, SEA, CPhina and MEA. The anticipated retail price, before applicable taxes and subsides is €135 (approx Rs. 8,400).