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Nokia Lumia 710 video review

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The Nokia Lumia 710 could have been the first budget Windows Phone handset to attract users in large numbers, but the inherent limitations placed on Nokia by Microsoft, along with a couple of poor design choices mean it falls just short of being a great budget handset. However, if Nokia gets the pricing right, it could represent great value for money for those looking to take their first step on the Windows Phone 7 platform.

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7/10

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David Gilbert

By David Gilbert
Reviewed 30 January 2012
Updated 15 February 2012

Price as reviewed

£270.00

  • Review
    • 1: Introduction and Hardware
    • 2: Hardware and Screen
    • 3: Interface
    • 4: Performance and Verdict
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  • Reviewed by David Gilbert
  • 30 January 2012
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Nokia Lumia 710 details

Design
7/10
Features
8/10
Camera Quality
7/10
Performance
7/10
Usability
8/10
Value
8/10
Overall
7/10

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Decent screen
  • Slick Windows Phone OS
  • Well built

Cons

  • No microSD card slot
  • Poor button ergonomics
  • Poorly stocked app store

Price as reviewed

£270.00

Manufacturer

Nokia

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7:34 PM on 26 October, 2011

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I really wish you guys would stop bashing on anything that doesn't have dual cores. In real world performance, there's strong evidence that dual core phones are no faster than high end single core CPUs. Yes for high end gaming there's a need for the slight boost but on Windows Phone 7, as this preview constantly states, there is more than enough power.

Can we stop the whole "Mines bigger than yours" please?

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8:26 PM on 26 October, 2011

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So the Lumia 710 is damned because, despite having some perky software, it wears budget clothes (for a budget phone..?).
But dress it up with the premium clothes you say it lacks (and add 90 to the name) and now it is damned for the software.
I hear your caveats about the price points, but really really it is Catch 22 for Nokia with you guys!

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Roblpm

12:10 PM on 30 January, 2012

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As I have commented before the main problem with these phone is lack of app support. I have an omnia 7 which is great for work, exchange, hotmail, office apps.

But the list that you posted of missing apps is nowhere near long enough! No iplayer as you said, no alternative browsers, and if anyone creates an app for anything serious WP7 support seems to be at the bottom of their list!

I am going android or iphone next!

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DjDarkNight

12:41 PM on 30 January, 2012

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As well as the Dual Core gubbins being un-necessary (at this time, the platform doesn't need it as the performance on a single core is more than on a par with it's n core bretherin); the platform doesn't support expandable storage so I really don't see it being a negative. If there was support for it, but the device didn't have it, then sure, mark it as a negative. Do you (I havent' read so am just asking) mark down the iPhones because a lack of expandable storage?

The lack of apps is becoming less of an issue as the bulk of the apps for the general public is probably getting closer to parity. (clearly there's still a long way to go mind).

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"What Do You Think?"
I think I've read this review before. Has it been re-released today?

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4:35 PM on 30 January, 2012

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From an alternative perspective, I actually really like this phone and I think it offers a lot for the money. I can understand the criticisms, but for those interested in the 710 it is worth trying. Windows Phone does divide opinions.

Harking back to an earlier discussion, we are certainly aware of the dangers is comparing specs on phones with different platforms and we actually passionate about it. In fact we wrote a feature about this very topic in October:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/history-repeating-the-misguided-smartphone-spec-war

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Lumia 710 is a Pandora box

24th February 2012, By lost

  • Nice look
  • Screen hangs
  • Call ending problem
  • Proximity sensor bugs
  • Slow response

i purchased 2 pieces of NOKIA LUMIA 710. But from very first day i am having a lots of problems with my phones. The problems which i was facing are:
1. Slow response
2.Proximity sensor bugs
3.Call ending problem
4.Screen hangs
Nokia care people updated the software version of my phone.But i am still having the same problems. I am feeling totally helpless.Nokia people are not responding. So i suggest you, not to buy this phone.

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