On-line retailer expansys who have multiple channels across the world including Ireland have now got the all new second generation X series the X2 model up for pre-order .
Striking to look at and beautiful to hold, the Nokia X2 Dual SIM runs the 2.0 version of Nokia X software platform.
Flow smoothly between all your favourite Android™ apps with Fastlane, a Nokia exclusive.
Customise your home screen and make it your own on the stunning 4.3″ ClearBlack WVGA display and beautifully-coloured layered design.
Nokia X2 also comes with Nokia exclusive navigation apps HERE Maps and HERE Drive, MixRadio, and the popular Microsoft apps Skype, OneDrive, and Outlook.
The X2 is the revised model of the previous X series which never went on sale in Ireland,it is still unclear if this version will hit retail in Irish stores,its estimated that the X2 will cost around €99 which again i cant see this been the price from expansys when it goes live,expansys can be a little expensive when it comes to sim free devices compared to other sellers.
We have had our Nokia MD-12 just around a day now and so far we are impressed with the sound that comes out of this little speaker,its actually superb considered its size..
Here is a quick video on how to connect your Nokia Lumia via NFC and a sound test from the speaker.
Do you recognize the tone i played???? Its my ringtone on every device i use currently today,really catchy..
Nokia X owners will also be pleased to know that the device will also connect to the MD-12
A while back the MD-12 was announced and now its hitting the stores,although we have yet to see them hit shops in Ireland we can always buy online for the UK or other known outlets.
Ireland tends to be somewhat behind when it comes to accessories often not seen many at all available in stores here.
These are very nice and come in several colors matching the Nokia Lumia range to date.
Listening to your favourite music is now simpler than ever. With its ultra-compact design and coming in a range of beautiful colours, the MD-12 is small enough to slip into your pocket. Perfect for those times when you need to be on the move at a moment’s notice.
So far the stores(online) offering these are as follows.
Expansys is selling the Nokia MD-12 for £40.99 (inc VAT) – this is currently on Pre-Order status
Micom is selling the Nokia MD-12 for £31.09 (inc. VAT) in choice of White or Green
M4 Store is selling the Nokia MD-12 for £29.89 (inc. VAT) in a choice of four colours
MobileFun is selling the Nokia MD-12 for £50 (inc. VAT) – this is currently on Pre-Order status
Amazon is selling the Nokia MD-12 for £36.80 (inc. VAT) in a choice of four colours
Not near the 39 euros as advertised but we shall see if the prices drop..
Nokia News Ireland is a big “ONE” today and what a year it has been.
From exclusives,to devices to accessories we have been the leading source of info and news on Nokia in Ireland.
We would like to thank the folks in Nokia and Nokia Connects,Mix Radio, Conversations and also the team at the Nokia Support forum where we also help others.A very special thanks to Paul and Dean.
A huge thanks to all involved for the invitation to Nokia World last year in Abu Dhabi.
We still also hold the biggest collection of Nokia devices in Ireland and also show our support on forums in Ireland and on the NSD forum and will continue to do so,there maybe some slight changes due to the current transition on the way soon but leave us with that to worry.
Time to throw this on aye!
We want to also thank our fans and followers across the world and for the blogs that have used our news too.
Lets the next year be a good one..From the editor @jimboireland ..
An employer should hand out perks,this gives staff drive not also that perks are free bring smiles to your face and creates initiative let me tell you though many companies do not give perks nor appreciate the hard work staff do,perks create incentive.And yes i do have perks and yes i do give perks.
Today in the Irish times we read on what perks are offered to the Irish arm of Microsoft.. they include free tablets and phones,nice if you can get it i say..
“It’s commonly known that perks are a hallmark of working for tech companies, and Microsoft’s Irish operations are no exception. The company, which employs about 1,200 people in Ireland, gave every Irish employee a free Surface tablet and Nokia smartphone last year.
Like Diageo, the company also offers flexible working hours, with many employees working from home one day per week. “We also have family days where staff can bring their kids to an event on site. We might have an Easter egg hunt, or Santa at Christmas time,” says Microsoft recruitment manager Deirdre Moran.
If an employee wants to pursue further education, Microsoft will pay for two-thirds the cost of their course, be it a diploma, certificate or even a masters. There is also an on-site nail bar and dry cleaners.”
I will gladly work there when i finish my current contract don’t be afraid to get in touch ….
Only yesterday we brought you the news of the treasure tag mini been quietly announced,today nokia confirm the original treasure tag is now available to buy after some delays to the product.
When paired with your Lumia using either Bluetooth (4.0) or NFC, the Nokia Treasure Tag will stay in constant communication with your smartphone, telling it that it’s close by.
If you get up and leave without taking the tagged item with you, both the Nokia Treasure Tag and your Lumia will emit a tone to alert you of the fact.
Most of the time, the audio alert is all you’ll need to be reunited with your belongings. However, if you can’t hear the tone, the Nokia Treasure Tag app on your phone will show you where the connection was lost on a map.
You can pair up to four Nokia Treasure Tags to your Lumia at any one time, leaving no prized possession untagged.
Nokia Treasure Tag comes in four different colours: cyan, yellow, white and black. With a recommended retail price of €24,90 / $29.90, the Nokia Treasure Tag is available now globally, with the exception of China where it will be available later this month.
We hope to see this arrive in Ireland soon and its priced well its a handy accessory to have…
You can read more on both treasure tags over at nokia conversations HERE
The rumours that Nokia would turn android where going around along time and to some it was upsetting,to others it was good news and for many it was its too late and why.
Nokia put us all out of our misery when they announced there was indeed an android handset,but not only one but three of them.
For now the Nokia X range is for merging markets and most likely will not see the shelves in Ireland but who knows,we have seen stranger things happen in the world especially with mobile tech.
Nokia announced the X range on the 24th Feb at Mobile World Congress this year..
We waited for the Green Nokia X to arrive rather than go with the immediate black variant release.
The Nokia X runs on Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) its forked which what looks like the Windows Phone UI..
Below is the home screen on the Nokia Lumia 630 to the left and the Nokia X to the right..
The Nokia X has a 4 inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 223 ppi which is ok for the price of the phone.
The good thing with the Nokia X it is available in nice bright colours keeping in touch with the Nokia Lumia range this is a good choice from Nokia,as they look well and stand out from the traditional gray and black coloured devices which are all to common and boring to be honest.
The top of the device only has the headphone socket also you may notice the rounded edges on the corners and screen which was also present in the previous asha models such as the 501,the Nokia X though does not have that sharp edge feel as the asha did so its a bit more comfortable to hold again its a small handset so it will feel good with most.
The end of the device gives us only the USB port which i found slightly sunk back than other devices but it did not give any trouble inserting a USB cable..
The back of the Nokia X the camera which is 3.15 MP with no flash and the speaker port down on the end,the speaker sound is quite good and loud and i was impressed with this,even when lying flat on a surface you could still hear the sound clearly such as notifications or if the phone rang.
The left hand side of the device is just plain,again similar to other models from Nokia such as the lumia 630.
The right hand side of the Nokia X has the volume keys and the power key,this key also wakes up the screen,some people did not like these and thought it looked like a toy and felt cheap also they did not like how the buttons protruded so much but they work fine for me and i found no big difference between the button layout here,but they are slightly more raised than current models available.
When you remove the cover which can be trick but similar to removing like the 520 and 630 for example we see that there is a removable battery which would be welcome for many and we also have the two sim card slots and the SD card slot which supports up to 32GB.This is quite good and apps can be moved from the device onto the sd card which gives ample storage space for those who have lots of content,plus it give you plenty of space for apps,due the the 512 MB RAM,this is ideal for people who often complain about RAM.
The Nokia X has a Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU but i found it got very laggy when loaded at times and but it performed well for the price bracket it aimed at.
There is no secondary camera on the X and its whilst there is a 3.15 MP camera on the back i did not find it overly impressive,it does the job and would be better than some competition out there at this price range and in fairness you cant expect a high quality camera at its price point either.
Below is a photo taken with the Lumia 630 and below again is the Nokia X..
You can clearly see the difference between the two cameras here with the 630 sporting a 5MP camera.
We could not get any network settings for the Nokia X despite trying every possible way and more to do so,but the bluetooth and wifi worked fine and there was no issues here connecting the Nokia X to multiple devices which was good.
Overall the Nokia X is a nice device for its price, well that depends where you buy it from,they are priced at around €80 but we have seen some ridiculous prices for these and as high as €200 euros which is just outright robbery.
Albeit the X wont hit Ireland i feel for people to try cash in on a one off device if you will they actually put people off the device and effectively kill sales,but those clever enough will find it much much cheaper,its worth the money in the long run,at the correct estimated retail price that is.
75% of the Google play store apps will work on the device so there is plenty to choose from,you can also side load apps onto it to which helps.
The Nokia X is packed with many features such as nokia mix radio,fm radio,viber,here maps and the music player is excellent too,so all in all its a pretty good all rounder,feature packed ,the camera is not great but overall its a well balanced device with lots to offer vs other devices at this price point.
