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brighthand‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a nicely-priced smartphone who's not that into applications, but more interested in communication with others. Nokia has always done the connecting people part well, and that doesn't drop one bit with the Astound.

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May 11, 2011

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Phone Scoop‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Astound is a solid effort from Nokia that has many strengths. The hardware is excellent all around. The controls all work and phone call quality, signal performance, and battery life are all commendable. For those who need a device that covers the basics well, the Astound delivers. Would I recommend this phone? Well, the the fact that the Astound nails the basics certainly makes it recommendable to anyone looking for connectivity. But based on the Symbian^3 platform I'd really only the Astound to the most die-hard Nokia fans who plan to support Symbian to the bitter end.

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Mar 29, 2011

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Nokia phones have excellent hardware, but the Symbian platform simply cannot keep up with the competition when it comes to aesthetics and user-friendliness. Nokia officials had no comment on its relationship with Microsoft, but they did hint that there will be more Symbian phones to come. I'm excited to see what is to come with the Microsoft thing; Windows Phone 7 is a highly capable platform, especially when paired with the right hardware. The Nokia Astound is a great phone for users who want a full-featured smartphone, but don't want to break the bank. If you're not a Google or Android fan and find the BlackBerry too business-minded, the Astound is a good choice. The Symbian platform isn't the most user-friendly, however, and the 8-megapixel camera feels like a waste without autofocus.

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Mar 30, 2011

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MobileBurn‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In conclusion, while there are certain things we do like about the Astound, it is a difficult phone to recommend in today's market. The build quality is excellent, the design is attractive, the size is just about right, call quality is great, and battery life is very good. Unfortunately, that's where the good things end. The Symbian^3 operating system is just so far behind in offering competitive features and operations that, even with T-Mobile's attempted enhancements, we cannot recommend it over other options. The Astound is priced at an attractive $79.99 on contract, however it does require a monthly data plan.

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Apr 08, 2011

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia Astound is a great value for an 8-megapixel camera phone, but its app selection doesn't measure up to Android's.

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Apr 05, 2011

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

This phone is essentially a perfect middle ground between the two charges a day required by smartphones and the two days before a charge on a feature phone. The smartphone experience isn’t quite as optimized and user-friendly as the most recent versions of iOS and Android, but feature phones aren’t anywhere near the league of the C7 Astound. Here’s a phone that gives you a lot of the functionality you’re going to find in a Google or an Apple phone but with fabulous battery life. But it’s not as simple as that.

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Apr 05, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia Astound is a beautifully designed and affordable smartphone for T-Mobile, but there are other budget-friendly options available with better performance and that are easier to use.

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Apr 01, 2011

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Clearly better priced than the Nokia Nuron from last year, the Astound is undoubtedly something you might want to look at if you simply tire of the usual smartphones out there and want to experience Symbian^3. Sporting a fantastic looking design that’s assisted with various features that are generally abundant with most high-end devices, the $79.99 on-contract Nokia Astound is something you want to keep a watchful eye on. Although it’s not literally astounding in all aspects, its balanced performance and affordable cost will no doubt keep it high in the pedestal within the mid-range market.

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Mar 28, 2011

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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The only true C7 rival is Nokia itself. If it went for a better camera, the phone’s future would’ve been way brighter. You’ve heard that before and you’ll hear it once again: when it comes to digital cameras, it’s NOT the megapixels that count but the image quality. And the C7 image quality fails to impress. And the missing autofocus is only one of the reasons for that. Luckily, there are enough other reasons to go for the Nokia C7. It has the potential of a bestseller and now it’s up to Nokia and the upcoming software updates to unlock it.

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Nov 03, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7 is a solidly built, very capable smartphone with a good screen, decent camera and exemplary battery life, but as usual it’s let down by the Symbian operating system. If you’re already a Nokia smartphone user, it won’t be too much of a stretch to accept the latest version, but newbies are unlikely to be converted from whichever OS they’re currently using.

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Jan 19, 2011

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Softpedia‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Nokia C7 is definitely a premium Nokia device, even though it comes at a considerably cheaper price than one of the most expensive Nokia smartphones, the N8. The phone is appealing, thanks to its slim and stylish look. The phone's finish and rounded shape make it very “pocketable” and comfy to handle. However, when it comes to software, Symbian^3 does not manage to act as a serious competitor for Android or iOS yet. Obviously, this won't be a problem for Nokia fans who might consider the device the perfect choice for a mid-budget Symbian phone.

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Jan 24, 2011

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ITreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7 is a nicely designed mobile with great audio output, and what is still a rather novel touchscreen-based interface for Symbian. We aren't yet convinced that ^3 can compete with Android and Apple's iPhone OS, though - but the C7 is a positive enough taster that we're keen to see how ^3 fares in future handsets.

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Dec 23, 2010

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7 is another return to form from Nokia on the hardware front. It's well made, has great battery life and call quality puts many rivals to shame. However, except for the incredibly useful OVI maps application, the software trails pretty much all other smartphones for ease of use and - in some cases - functionality.

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Dec 22, 2010

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Although the overall design of the handset look a little dated when compared to those from rival brands, we were inpressed by the solid build quality and the metal casing on the back. We also liked the camera (and powerful dual-flash), while the exceptional battery life is also an important advantage. However, the general awkwardness of the user interface means that it's hard to recommend this phone over others. But, if you like Nokia hardware and this is the kind of budget that you're looking at, then you should be fine.

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Dec 10, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7’s price tag of around £329 SIM-free makes it good competition for both mid-range phones such as the HTC Wildfire and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro, and high-end phones such as the Nokia N8. The Nokia C7 is a good multimedia phone with a lot of potential which is held back by a disappointing camera and issues surrounding its UI and web browser.

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Nov 29, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7 suffers from the same problems as the N8: the hardware is some of the best around, especially when it comes to connectivity, but the software is a tougher sell. Symbian has many strengths – and many users – and Nokia’s plans for cross-platform compatibility with Qt should mean the OS isn’t left behind when MeeGo devices begin to take the smartphone top spots, but the Finns are less successful at convincing people that the platform is more than UI deep. 2011′s interface and browser changes should go some way to addressing that, but until then Symbian^3 simply lacks the out-of-the-box user friendliness of Android, webOS and iOS.

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Nov 18, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Some aspects of the Nokia C7 are great. We like the good battery life; the screen is sharp and clear, if a little small; and there are plenty of apps on board. We find the three home screen system is perfectly liveable, and the camera and video playback are both well above average.

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Nov 05, 2010

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nokia C7 is a good phone, and that's without all its bells and whistles. It's simple to make calls on, and makes the phoning experience a pleasure. Add to this the functionality of Symbian^3 which admittedly won't be for everyone, and the fantastic multimedia support, and you've got a pretty nice package. The build quality is also great, and we would say it comes in at very fair price-point to boot. If you wanted more of a gadget with an amazing camera, and like Symbian, then the Nokia N8 would trump the Nokia C7. If you're after another platform, then the HTC Desire or the iPhone 4 each offer a different premium OS experience. Having said that, we are on the whole impressed with the Nokia C7.

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Oct 27, 2010

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

We step away from the Nokia C7 with that lingering feeling that it is just ANOther phone. Nothing really jumps up and grabs us. The new operating system is better, but we think it should have had a visual overhaul. The touch response seemed good enough as we played with the phone, but at times it lacks the snap that a high-end Android handset, or the iPhone 4, gives you. The specs on paper look fair enough and if the hardware performs and the price is right, we're sure that the C7 will wriggle into its place in the modern smartphone world. Final judgement we'll leave until we have had the phone in for a full review.

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Sep 14, 2010

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