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This little navigational wonder feels plasticky but due to its small form-factor and navigation capability, I’m sure it will be able to find many fans who are just looking for a functional piece of equipment.

From: Andrew Ng
The Nokia 6210 Navigator has a functional, but otherwise uninteresting facade typical of Nokia slider phones. However, the uninteresting but sturdy and compact appearance can be easily excused for all the features it packs. After all, looks aren’t everything, right? At least the set I got was in lipstick red (not boring black). The keypad is that of the typical Nokia phone, with keys of the appropriate size and recoil. The exception is the center button which, after pressing, leaves the user in doubt if the action was registered by the phone. It also seems to be omni-directional and I did encounter a few mis-keys at times. This is compounded with the time lag when loading a route in Nokia Maps. This two second uncertainty is an arresting fault, especially when on the road en-route. One full charge lasts 2 days of text messaging, a handful of short calls and twice a day navigation usage. Use of the navigation function appears to be efficient, battery-wise, and is unlikely to leave the user with a drained phone. For the heavier user, it is certainly good to get a car charger. Overall, the Nokia 6210 Navigator, with its quad-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA network functionality, is an accessory indispensable to the business traveler and the tourist who wishes to navigate on foot or by automobile in an unfamiliar location with ease, with a decent image capturing camera.

From: Ben Khoo
I’m truly impressed with the build quality and overall feel of the Nokia 6210 Navigator. The last Nokia handset that I owned was the N80 and the improvement was obvious the moment I held it. Powering up and being greeted by the bright and shapely screen is truly refreshing. Kudos to Nokia for constantly improving their products. The accelerometer is well implemented in the Nokia 6210 Navigator. The menu screen and Real Player automatically rotate to the correct position; a nifty feature when viewing video clips. But one area Nokia misses out incorporating the accelerometer is the Image Gallery. The image does not rotate automatically and thus, is unable to be viewed in its correct orientation. A firmware update should solve this, though.

From: Chi Siang
Good looking phone with a very nice tactile feel to the buttons. When the phone is opened, it is nicely balanced so that one handed operations are easy. The navigation feature, when combined with the guides, are great to use. Being a Singaporean, I downloaded the Makansutra guide and wherever I was, I could look for good food. I was surprised to discover so much more thanks to the Singapore guides and the GPS features. I found new routes to my usual places and good eateries that I had previously overlooked. It would be a great tool to have when travelling as it shows nearby restaurants, malls, ATM’s, etc. Downside to the phone is the difficulty in taking out the battery cover and also the micro SD data card.

From: Clinton Wee
Nice sliding-type Symbian phone which is feature packed and not too bulky. The call reject button is also the on/off button. Nice change from the rubbery on/off buttons on most of the Nokia models which are just too small. The phone is easy to use without having to read the thick user’s guide. The installation CD is easy to use, but too much use of Flash, which is time wasting. There is also a flash splash screen when you exit the installation. Duh! Very smooth switching from application to application due to the Symbian OS. The Nokia 6210 Navigator’s feature of keeping multiple application windows open without having to exit from the application is something which I consider troublesome. I once forgot to properly exit from Nokia Maps and had GPS/A-GPS turned on. The battery went flat before I realised I still had the GPS running in the background. This is a feature that one has to familiarise oneself with. The battery cover is also flimsy and looks fragile. I was very worried that I would break any of the plastic legs/pins and would have preferred a more sturdy cover that would slide over the battery.

From: Damien Cheng
I found the Nokia 6210 Navigator’s form factor a good and handy size, with the number pad and buttons easy on the fingers. The sliding mechanism was well constructed and had a nice click when you closed it. With the size of the phone constraining the size of the screen, I can only say that the Nokia 6210 Navigator would be good for the car driver who occasionally requires the GPS function, due to the difficulty, and perfect for hiking trips or an overseas shopping trip. However, I would not recommend it to a car driver who needs a GPS every day, as a dedicated GPS replacement, due to the screen size.

From: Micky Ngau
At first look, the phone seems to be sleek and rather ‘pocket-friendly’ in design. It boasts several functions and seems to looks nicer and better than its predecessor. However, it does have its downsides. The casing seems difficult to open, perhaps due to its design. Thus, it took me a while to load the SIM card into its designated spot. In addition, the MicroSD card slot is really micro. It took me a lot of wit and strength to remove the card from the slot. The keypad has it down and upsides also. The keypad is large, allowing ease of typing. However, the top 3 keys are nearer to the phone, making it difficult to press those keys. Settings menu of the phone seems to be well organised. However, it may be too well organized, forcing me to pry open the phone manual to find out some settings. Music was one factor I was looking for in phones and this phone seems to disappoint me in this area. Perhaps it is not meant for music functions, but I still feel the speaker volume seems too soft and when it is blasted to full volume, the music is distorted.

From: Qilu
The Nokia 6210 Navigator is indeed a power-packed pocket dynamo. Having a virtual map, on-hand real-time, is truly a gem for many travellers, especially those frequent travellers. Factor in the large screen, high-speed 3.5G mobile internet and mediaplayer, and you’re free to explore the world with the Nokia 6210 Navigator

From: Roberto Tan
As usual, moving around the Nokia phone interface is easy without any difficulty. I like the 2.4-inch QVGA (320×240) color screen as it give me a clear view even under the sun with its metallic effect font. With its built-in GPS with A-GPS feature, it’s an asset for a traveller to have. However, Wi-Fi would’ve definitely made a lot more difference. Overall, the Nokia 6210 Navigator is fun to use and althought it does not have a wow factor look, it is still a very useful and easy phone to operate, with almost an all-in-one system.

From: Roger Poh
It was an extremely pleasant experience using the Nokia 6210 Navigator mainly because it comprises all of the features that aid in our daily lives. Gone are those geeky phones that were only used to make phone calls and send messages. In comes the newly established features comprising of the GPS system, which definitely aids me in my poor navigation skills. Ease of usage and the sleek lightweight design will definitely add some excitement to new users who are in search of an all rounder phone.

From: Sze Min
The phone had great speakers, loud and good on the bass. Reception was good and I was able to hear my friend clearly on the phone even when the train was underground. One bad thing about the phone is that everything in the phone seems to be a tight fit. I had a tough time trying to remove the battery cover, the battery and even the microSD! The accelerometer was an added bonus to gameplay, where I could tilt the phone to maneuver in the game instead of the standard buttons.

From: Zhen Hui
The user experience of the Nokia 6210 Navigator is pretty much the same as the newer Nseries phones. It comes equipped with GPS and A-GPS. The addition of the magnetic compass made the navigation easier and it points to the correct heading every time.

From: Shadowandy
This phone looks kind of plastic. I really hate its camera and I just can’t use the camera in peace. The navigation feature is the only thing that makes me want to buy this phone.

From: Bibi_Lala
The first time I held and started using the handset, it gave me quite a good grip and feel of the phone’s sturdiness, though there’s still a bit of chirpy/quirky sound, which most other brands of slider phones would have too. It’s a bit heavy in its category, though. Positioning of side/quick access buttons are well placed, especially the charging port. First impression of the 6210 Navigator did not give me any surprises or excitement, as Nokia handsets seem “very predictable” in design and features, after so many years.

From: Wee Lee
The Nokia 6210 Navigator trial experience was indeed an excellent one. Though I have not been using a Nokia extensively for years, it took me no more than a day to get accustomed to the user-friendly Symbian OS. It had a fast and responsive user interface, unlike some other phones that I had previously used. I was also pretty impressed with its smooth sliding motion, slim form factor and light weight. The inclusion of subtle features such as a message reader also made it much easier to access the contents of an SMS while on the road. However, there were some areas where improvements could be made. For example, due to the prevalence of free WiFi hotspots throughout Singapore, the lack of WiFi is indeed a noticeable one, since the 6210 Navigator practically covered all the other connectivity options available. Secondly, although the matt underside of the phone is fingerprint-proof, the glossy black finish to the front face made it very susceptible to fingerprints, which required frequent cleaning. Typing on the keypad was also a joy, especially so for my older folks who were not used to small keypads. However, a common complaint was the lack of room for the top row of keys, which were crammed next to the slider mechanism. Furthermore, the placement of the single loudspeaker was not ideal, as the fingers would tend to cover it while playing games, hence obstructing any in-game music.

From: Yew Leong
A handy sleek phone, but keypads aren’t user-friendly, kept hitting the wrong button. Can see a lot of fingerprints around due to the glossy surface.

From: Angela Pang
The build of the Nokia 6210 Navigator feels sturdy, compact and yet provides a decent grip. I was quite impressed that the phone can remain reasonably thin, with its keypad behind the smooth-sliding panel. It was a challenge in trying to remove the back cover to load the battery and SIM card, though. Also, the keypad is certainly not for those with big fat thumbs, especially for the top 3 buttons which are very close to the edge of the phone. While scrolling the menu for different applications, the user interface is fast and responsive. Overall, this is a feature-packed multimedia phone and a great companion to have, especially for those who need to stay connected and have some navigation. It is a pity that it lacks WiFi connection, but the presence of HSDPA more than makes up for this shortfall.

From: Kay Siang
After using the phone for a week , I was actually attracted to the phone as it’s user-friendly and has a variety of functions which I had always hoped for in a phone. The slide was also very smooth and the overall design was slim and sleek, which was very stylish.

From: Yao Long
The symbian software is much faster this time around and the sound quality is superb. The feel of the phone can be improved though, because the back of the phone is a bit rough to the touch.

From: Joshua Ng
It’s slim and lightweight, but the top row of keys are tough to use. The battery drained out very fast when using GPS. It also slips out easily from my pocket and the phone casing is hard to open. It slows down a little at times.

From: Keyu Moi
To maximise the trial of the Nokia 6210 Navigator, I tried it from a driver’s perspective, and subsequently allowed my daughter to have a pedestrian perspective of the handphone. Overall, one must give top marks to Nokia for coming up with a portable yet handy navigational tool for consumers. Being sleek, light, pleasant to the eye, and extremely user-friendly, only adds accolades to this handphone. So, for the handphone user-cum-person on-the-go, the Nokia 6210 Navigator is definitely something worth a 2nd look at!

From: Raymund Francis
A fun phone to use overall, but two outstanding issues made it rather unbearable sometimes. The on/off button, which is also the end call button, is a pain. I have turned off the phone accidentally many times after I ended my call, it’s just one time too many for that to happen. The way the keypad is built makes it very difficult to text message my friends, causing many mistakes in spelling and uneasiness when doing so. I can’t imagine the issues people with larger fingers will face when using this phone, as I have small hands, yet I faced this issue. On the flip side, the display, photography and music features were the good outstanding ones that made my day when using this phone. Good sound and easy to use functions made up for the poorer built keypads and on/off buttons.

From: Shirley Lim
The Nokia 6210 Navigator is of a good size. The keypad is big enough to SMS with one hand, yet small enough to put into my jeans pocket. There is not much to talk about regarding the design, it is just look like an average functional handphone. One think I hate most is opening up the cover to put in the SIM card. It is so hard that it takes a real effort to get it open. And at times, I’m just afraid that I will break my fingernails or break the device.
Going through the menu and navigating from one place to another is simple and pretty straightforward.

From: Suherman Ismail
My first feel of the phone was good, it is ergonomically designed to fit most hands, with a good feel. It feels light in weight, but loaded with applications and software. I’ve always been impressed with Nokia’s principle of “Easy-to-Use” functions. The sliding function is very smooth, yet with a strong locking catch. What I mean is that it slides smoothly, but keeps locked in position. This eliminates the possibility of accidental opening or closing.
The only dislike, if I may say so, is the navi-key. When you want to select “OK” in the middle of the navi-key, you often accidentally select the downward key. The quick start/dedicated Nokia Maps key is especially useful. The Audio Messaging and the flip over silent mode feature are amongst my favourites.

From: Toni Ho
This is a nifty device specifically designed for navigation. The features and functions of the phone could be further optimised with a data plan for the user, something that the iPhone owners are required. The main problem of the Nokia 6210 Navigator is that when you receive a call during navigation; you are not able to choose the option for loud speakers. Maybe this could be an improvement; to provide seamless switching between applications.

From: Wayne See