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Nokia’s X3 handset was clearly impressive for a mid range mobile handset, but the X3-02 Nokia Touch and Type is certainly a solid cut above the rest of its competitors. It features the reliable and ever familiar S40 Symbian mobile platform and takes the T9 keypad layout to a whole new level.

At first glance, the 4 column layout seems a little confusing –particularly for those who use the phone edges as a reference for speed texting. However, it does not take long to get accustomed to having the three lowest buttons moved to the right side of the device. If you really can’t get your head around the 4 column layout you could always check out the Nokia C3 Touch and Type, which boasts similar features to the X3 but with the more traditional 3 column layout.

New Form Factor

What makes the Nokia X3 Touch and Type truly remarkable however, is the fact that it brings together a basic, functional touch screen display and the convenience of an actual, physical keypad –all while keeping below the high end threshold.

While some might say that the 2.4 inch resistive touch screen is an unremarkable feature, a few moments of using the handset reveals otherwise. There are plenty of quick and useful functions that are achieved simply by being able to tap the screen directly. Navigating the user interface using the combination of the touch screen and the keypad integrates smoothly, making the entire mobile experience somewhat fulfilling. Thanks to the lowered spec needs of the S40 OS, the UI runs fast and is responsive to user input.

Camera Specs and Others

The camera on the Nokia Touch and Type is a surprisingly good 5 mega pixel snapper. While video recording is at a mediocre VGA (18 frames per second), the image quality of the still photographs are sharp and crisp –coming out at a nice 2592 x 1944 pixels of resolution.

The best thing about this handset is that it supports WiFi and 3G connectivity –making the integrated social networking features truly functional; users will be able to update their Facebook accounts, post on Twitter, and even connect to instant messengers such as Yahoo! or Windows Live.

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Nokia has finally come out with their first ever mobile phone that features both a standard alphanumeric keypad and a touch screen display and simultaneously. It comes in the form of the Nokia X3 Touch and Type mobile phone.

Nokia remains on top of the mid-range and entry-level mobile markets which are mostly composed of mobiles that are equipped with an alphanumeric pad. However, the same cannot be said about their market performance in the high end, touch Smartphone scene.

With the X3 Touch and Type, they are hoping to break borders by combining these two features in a single, multi-purpose device.

Hoping for a Break

The Nokia X3 Touch and Type isn’t the first ever mobile to combine a touch screen display and a standard alphanumeric keypad. There have been a lot of manufacturers that have gone through this same route, but unfortunately very few (if any) have succeeded.

Nokia hopes to break this trend with the X3 Touch and Type. The manufacturer will surely be banking on their success in the mid-range market and launch yet another mobile that satisfies the needs of the consumers without burning a hole in their wallets.

Knowing them, the Nokia X3 Touch and Type may very well be able to revolutionize this unusual mobile phone functionality combo.

Features

The Nokia X3 Touch and Type isn’t all about the buzz that is brought about by its uncommon architecture. It also packs in a lot of impressive features.

Aside from the typical mobile phone features, we were impressed by the mobile’s 5-Megapixel camera. It also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity which has become quite a rarity for mid-range mobiles.

Also worth mentioning is the compact design of the device as it is only 9.6 mm thin. Oh, and it also comes in a number of attractive colours such as black, white, blue, gray, and pink.

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