Nokia 5220 XpressMusic : Review

Yes! Finally, I changed my cell phone. And my latest is this Nokia 5220 XpressMusic. Apparently, Nokia 5220 xPressMusic is all about music like 5310, but it certainly has some other aspects to talk about that makes it much more desirable by people in general. It is a stylish phone with a sleek design and an amazing look that catches attention at once. Basic thing about the design of this phone is that it is asymmetrical. User interface is quite easy to use as well and like other music edition phones in Nokia, it also comes with dedicated music keys which make it much easier to start and stop your music files.

It has 2-inches of display that makes it really nice to watch some movies and videos on this mobile. For this purpose, it contains an MPEG4 player that can play some really nice quality videos for you as the screen comes with 240 x 320 pixels.

Also, it has TFT, 256K color that provides you the best picture quality. To capture your favorite moments, it comes with a 2-megapixel camera with 1600×1200 pixels.

However, this phone lacks a flash light that is really nice to have these days when the competition of buying a complete mobile phone is on a real high. To provide you the enough storage options fro your music files it can be used with 2GB micro SD card.

Although, it comes with built-in hands free but it also has 3.5 mm audio output jack that provides you the opportunity to use your favorite headphone to enjoy the beautiful and spice sound quality in isolation. FM stereo radio with RDS is the added benefit that one can have with this mobile. FM radios are really gaining hype these days, so, this mobile is doing its job in the best way by providing you the stereo FM radio. To enhance your listening experience, it also is designed to be compatible with Nokia Music Store where more than 2 million tracks can be found.

It comes with GPRS and EDGE technology, but, it lacks 3G like other xPressMusic editions. However, it still is good enough to explore internet with ease.

 It also provides a link to YouTube service and Opera mini browser can be used to surf internet. It also provides you with an option of push email which is quite attractive for business people and people in general. Also, the internet quality and speed is good enough to provide speedy music downloads. It does come with a Bluetooth but doesn’t have infrared. It also has some of the basic applications that make it really nice to have. Contacts, world clock, Calendar, notes with 2000 phone book entries make it wonderful piece of device.

Battery stand is good enough, in fact, music playing time is as much as 24 hours for this phone.

Although, this mobile set comes with an amazing style, but, there are a lot of people who have not really liked the design and style of this phone. But there is exception as well because a good number of people are in favor of this beautifully designed phone.

Mazda Miata MX-5 : A special

Mazda Miata MX-5. Yes. It has been my Dream Car for a really long time until the Mazda Kazamai took over. But, nonetheless, this will remain a special for me.

In today’s “let the gizmos handle it” world, where some cars offer not just cruise control so advanced that it can stop the car if need be, but also a warning system that alerts a driver who starts drifting out of his lane, it’s easy to forget the simple joy of fully involved driving. Should you need to be reminded, I highly recommend the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Drawing inspiration from the light and nimble British roadsters of the ’60s, the Mazda Miata offers a zippy engine, go-kart-like handling, a quick-dropping top and trim, classic proportions.

Since its debut nearly two decades ago, the Miata has won over legions of driving enthusiasts and earned accolades from auto critics and consumers alike thanks to its entertaining drive and impressive reliability record. It was fully redesigned two years ago for more comfort and performance without losing any of its elemental appeal. Last year, Mazda introduced the power-retractable hardtop (PRHT) version. The Miata PRHT offers the comfort of a coupe when its top is up as well or the full roadster experience when down.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2008 Mazda Miata lineup consists of four trims: SV, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Aimed at racing enthusiasts, the lightly equipped SV (available in soft-top form only) comes with a black vinyl convertible top, 16-inch alloy wheels, a CD player, a driver seat height adjuster and power windows and mirrors. The Sport adds air-conditioning and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Step up to the Touring and you’ll also get 17-inch alloy wheels, a strut tower brace, cruise control, keyless entry, six-speaker audio (versus four) with a CD changer and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Options are grouped in numerous packages. Available on the Sport, the Convenience Package provides keyless entry/power locks, cruise control, foglamps, a one-touch passenger window, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and covered storage cubbies behind the seats. Available on Touring and Grand Touring trims, the Suspension Package features a sport-tuned suspension (with Bilstein shocks) and a limited-slip differential. The Grand Touring qualifies for a pair of premium packages.

Driving Impressions

The Miata’s peppy four pulls willingly and revs freely. It’s a delightful instrument to play, especially with a manual gearbox where snapping off rev-matching downshifts is a breeze.

Although tuned for a smoother ride than before, the Miata still changes direction with the immediacy of a roller skate and speaks to you clearly through the steering wheel and driver seat. With a lowered top and a twisting, scenic road stretching out before it, the 2008 Mazda Miata has few equals when it comes to sheer entertainment.

Specifications

Exterior

Length: 157.3 in.

Width: 67.7 in.

Height: 49 in.

Wheel Base: 91.7 in.

Ground Clearance: 4.6 in.

Curb Weight: 2445 lbs.

Gross Weight: 3078 lbs.

 

Interior

Front Head Room: 37.4 in.

Front Hip Room: 50.6 in.

Front Shoulder Room: 53.2 in.

Front Leg Room: 43.1 in.

Luggage Capacity: 5.3 cu. ft.

Maximum Cargo Capacity: 5 cu. ft.

Maximum Seating: 2

 

Performance

Base Number of Cylinders: 4

Base Engine Size: 2 liters

Base Engine Type: Inline 4

Horsepower: 166 hp

Max Horsepower: 6700 rpm

Torque: 140 ft-lbs.

Max Torque: 5000 rpm

Drive Type: RWD

Turning Circle: 30.8 ft.

 

Fuel

Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.7 gal.

EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Manual: 22 mpg / 27 mpg

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Manual: 279.4 mi. / 342.9 mi.

And what else, it is priced at just 20,635 USD.