The N70 Music Edition includes two cameras: a 2 Megapixel on the back for imaging and video recording and a VGA camera on the front for video calls. A useful feature is the ability to switch between cameras, handy for taking self-portraits. The camera contains plenty of options normally reserved for standalone digital cameras including adjusting the scene, white balance and colour tone. A self timer which can be adjusted to 10, 20 or 30 seconds and sequence mode (which takes six photos in about five seconds) is also included, rounding out an impressive list of imaging features. The photos we uploaded to our PC were bright and clear for a camera phone. Our only major complaint with the N70 Music Edition camera was the amount of time it took to write the images to the phones memory.

The N70 Music Edition only contains 22MB of internal memory, but Nokia has included a 1GB MMC Card slot in the sales package. The MMC Card slots into the right hand side of the phone, which is guarded by a plastic cover. Also included is an FM radio. Reception quality for the radio was a mixed bag, especially as the supplied headphones also act as the antenna. We found the radio volume levels weren't loud enough and this was especially obvious when outdoors.

Despite being a "Music Edition" the new N70's MP3 capabilities aren't anything to write home about. Volume could have been louder at high levels and the included headphones are poor, though the remote is a nice touch. Nokia has included an adapter that allows a standard 3.5mm set of headphones to be used though, which will be a relief for many budding audiophiles. Nevertheless, the 1GB of storage is impressive for a mobile phone.

The N70 Music Edition's keypad layout is cramped and uncomfortable; the entire keypad is squashed towards the bottom of the phone. We also found using the four-way navigational pad to be a hit and miss affair - it is difficult to register each press of the central key due to its small size. The phone houses four buttons to the left and right of the keypad, including menu, clear and music keys. These buttons are also frustrating to reach.

Despite the disadvantages of the keypad, we were very impressed with the N70 Music Edition's build quality. The phone feels sturdy and solid, without being too heavy. Its matt silver/grey finish spells professionalism and although at 108.8mm x 53mm x 21.8mm it is fairly bulky, we didn't feel the size when the phone was stored away in our pocket. According to Nokia figures, the N70 Music Edition features a notable battery life rated at up to 3.5 hours talk time and 11 days standby time.

Nokia has added music capabilities to the N70, with a 1GB MMC Card, a dedicated one-touch music key and new music player combining to create the N70 Music Edition. Despite the improvements, users will still be frustrated by the cramped keypad.


Specifications
Dual mode WCDMA/GSM and triband GSM coverage on up to five continents (GSM 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 networks)
Automatic switching between bands and modes
Length (mm) 108.8
Width (mm) 53
Height (mm) 24
Weight (g) 126

External Display
Screen size 176x208
Main Display (Internal)
Colour Support 262k Colours
Screen Resolution 176x208

Memory
Installed memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard Drive
Storage capacity 1 GB

Data Services
Messaging Capabilities SMS, MMS, Email
Email Protocols SMTP, POP3
Data Services GSM, WCDMA

Supported Media
Supported Memory Media Multimedia Card (MMC)
Supported Audio File Formats MP3, AAC, eAAC+, MIDI, Real Audio, WAV
Supported Video File Formats MPEG-4, H.263
Supported Picture File Formats JPG, PNG, EXIF, JPEG2000, BMP, GIF

Digital Camera
Camer a Resolution 2.0 MP
Video capture Yes
Digital Zoom 20x
Input Devices Buttons, 5-way Navigation

Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile ) Yes
MP3 Player Yes
Voice Recorder Yes
Picture Viewer Yes
Video Player Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Keypad lock Yes
Wallpapers/Screensavers
Screensavers, Wallpapers
Profiles Yes
Ringtones Type
Digitised Audio
Predictive text input Yes
Vibrating Alert Yes
Java enabled Yes
Video calling Yes
Alarm clock Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Phonebook Yes
Mass Storage Yes
Case Yes

Antenna Internal
Video Recorder Yes
Headphones Yes
Games Yes
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers 1
Audio Type Stereo
Wireless technology supported Bluetooth

Phones
Form Factor Candybar
Talk Time (minutes) 210
Standby Time (hours) 264
Call Lists Missed calls, Recently dialled calls, Received calls

Phone Networks
Wired Terminals / Ports USB 2.0, DC In, Headphone Jack
Number of Headphone Jack Ports 1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 1

Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)