The X-factor with X3
Are you a music lover? Then you will love this phone for sure. Pioneering new ways to experience music, Nokia announced the first model of the new "X" Series, the new Nokia X3 in Bangladesh turning over a new leaf in the development of their music line-up that was, until recently, called XpressMusic. Nokia X3 will certainly appeal to people on the lookout for a compact and affordable music-oriented handset. The X3 is a slider phone utilising Series 40 interface and equipped with 2.2-inch display, 3.2-megapixel camera. It is a sleek and compact music device that comes with stereo speakers and built-in FM radio. This phone comes with dedicated music and volume keys to control your sounds. It also has a combined send/end key and camera-shutter key for quick and easy operation. The design also features lighting effects around the dedicated 'Navi' key. Priced for mass-market appeal, it is the first S40 device - the classic Nokia interface loved by millions - to offer direct access to Ovi Store, Nokia's online store for mobile application and content. Using the store's catalogue of applications no two X3's need ever be the same. The Nokia X3 sports a diminutive frame and 2.2-inch screen. Support for up to 16GB of storage via microSD card make for a nifty mobile music device. The X3 also sports an active homescreen where users will be able to see their contacts, friends and current music playing. Music lovers will also be able to continue listening on flights thanks to flight mode. Bluetooth 2.1 is supported with stereo audio profiles for wireless musical enjoyment. Wire fans will be able to use standard headphones thanks to the 3.5mm headphone jack. Full speed USB 2.0 makes music transfer quick and easy and music can be managed via the Ovi Player PC client and Windows Media Player 11. Messaging is well supported too. Alongside a common inbox for SMS and MMS in conversational view, Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging is supported and Nokia Messaging 2.0 brings users' existing email and IM accounts to the device. Just take a quick look at the Nokia X3 and you will immediately notice it´s successor to the handsets of the XpressMusic line-up. The phone is priced at BDT 11300.
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