| Design | 3/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.5/5 |
| Calling | 4/5 |
| Talk time | 3.5/5 |
| Messaging | 4/5 |
| Music | 4/5 |
| Video | 2/5 |
| Camera | 2/5 |
| Memory | 2/5 |
| Web browsing | 3/5 |
| Connectivity | 3/5 |
| Productivity | 1/5 |
| Scheduling | 2/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 2/5 |
| Navigation | 0/5 |
| Gaming | 3/5 |
| Mobile services | 3/5 |
| Accessories | 3/5 |
| Value | 5/5 |
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Pros:
Solid music functions; stereo Bluetooth; dedicated music buttons; included headphone adapter. |
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Cons:
Lousy music management software; bulky design; background noise on calls. |
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| It's refreshing to find a music phone like Nokia's snazzy 5300 XpressMusic that actually takes music seriously. Our tunes sounded impressively good on the 5300, and with support for both stereo Bluetooth headsets and your own high-quality set of headphones, the sporty-looking slider makes for a compelling, music-minded companion. However, with its thick design and dodgy management software, the 5300 isn't quite ready to replace your iPod nano, and we wouldn't mind some improvements in the phone's sketchy voice-calling capabilities. |
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