The Battle For Middle-Ground - Nokia 7250 vs. SE T610

by Chris "ngws"

26th June 2003

The Multimedia Messaging System

    One of the true pioneer in the field of MMS, SE built on the success of the T68m/I to give the T610 a full suite of MMS functionality. This includes the capability of sending and receiving sound files (including midi) in addition to the usual pic + text routine. To assimilate the user to the world of MMS, SE created a new feature called Quick Share. In essence, Quick Share is about sharing your photos taken with the phone with your friends as quickly as possible. Sending your 1st MMS is as easy as 1 2 3. Simply take a photo, select send, choose the method of sending, to whom and it's done!

Messaging panel and the full MMS Suite on the T610.

     The NK 7250 shares the same MMS engine like those found on the 7210/6610 and that means no sending of sound files (of any format) to other users. While it's not a big flaw of sort since most providers do charge by the size of your outgoing MMS and a maximum size for it to be accepted by the MMS gateway, I would still like to be given a choice (although I don't sent midi files as a matter of fact). Before you guys start thrashing again, a gentle reminder - The rest of the MMS enabled phones (from Samsung etc) don't have this function too with the exception of SE of course. The MMS sequence is very much like writing a SIMS. You start by creating a new message, writing text, inserting a picture and finally choosing who to send it to ...

Messaging panel and only the option to insert images.

The Ways To Connect

    A geek's girlfriend ... a techie's toy ... The T610 and sometime ago, the T68m/i, P800, are branded as such. You know why? Well, these phones come equipped with the latest in mobile technology e.g. WAP 2.0, Bluetooth, SyncML etc. Don't know what they do? Fret not, you're not alone ... MIDP 2.0 is like bread and butter to the techno-savvy and the commoners just don't need to know or should they? Despite a lukewarm response to Bluetooth thus far, SE remains committed to the technology as we can see thru. the constant inclusion in their mid to high range of phones. Like I have said in my reviews in the past, ask anyone on the street about Bluetooth and more often than not, you will get a blank face. This is likely to change dramatically before year end as several phones (from Motorola, Sidemen's etc) has Bluetooth built-in but Bluetooth seems destined to be labeled a 'wireless earpiece technology' and nothing more. It's pretty dumb to buy a phone with Bluetooth just to transfer files to and from your PC when infrared works just as well. If connectivity is what you really need, the SE T610 is your no. 1 choice as it has a IrDA port, can be connected via RS-232 and SUB cables, has Bluetooth and GPRS.

Bluetooth 'included'. WAP 2.0 net browser.

     The NK 7250 is a lot simpler. It has a IrDA port and can be connected to the PC via a USB cable. The 7250 uses the same Pop-Port interface first seen on the NK 7210. At that time, many were bowled over by the possibilities brought about by this interface. "Advanced functionalities, such as digital enhancement identification, stereo audio and fast data connectivity" is the catchphrase from Nokia to describe the Pop-Port. However in reality, accessories based on it are pretty limited. So far, the only notable add-on is the Music Stand DT-1 (see below) and I must say, it's the only accessories well worth the money. In the software dept, the Nokia PC Suite of tone converter, phone browser, PC Sync etc is a must-have ... go ahead and download it at the Nokia website.

The slim and sexy DT-1 Music Stand with the Pop-Port^TM connection.

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