Classic Style Let Down By Basic Mistakes
Although initially known more for their candy-style handsets, Finnish manufacturer Nokia has become more synonymous with slide design mobile phones in the last few years, thanks to its 6000 series. With its recently released 6500 Slide which is being sold alongside the 6500 Classic as a phone that gets back to basics Nokia has again raised the bar when it comes to design. Unfortunately, this time its more style than substance.
First, the good news with the 6500 Slide, Nokia has once again raised the bar when it comes to how a mobile phone should look. With its sleek design stainless steel finished off with discreet rubber strips for a better grip its certainly one of the most attractive slide design phones on the market. The sliding feature itself is extremely well handled, with a smooth motion thats controlled by a two-way spring.
This clever design continues with how the features are laid out externally for instance, the microSD expansion slot is found beneath the battery cover, as with so many other models. However, the difference here is that you dont actually have to remove the battery as well if you want...