Nokia 3650

What one needs to realise about smartphones is that “it is what’s on the inside that counts”. If your priority is to have a smaller-sized handset over possibly richer features, then you can probably stop reading this review. However, if you are curious as to what’s so darn special about these big chunky handsets, I welcome you to read on.

The 3650 comes with several enhancements and innovations since the 7650. Some of these include tri-band compatibility (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz), the ability to record short video clips in addition to simple picture-taking, removable front and back Xpress-on covers, and the ability to add more memory via the MMC memory card adaptor (currently supports up to 64MB). When using the 3650 for the first time, it requires some levels of patience to get acquainted with its unique circular keypad design. Starting from the “1” button at the top-left and working around in an anti-clockwise direction till it reaches “0”, the circular numeric keypad differs greatly from the traditional 12-key, 3-by-4 layout - with active SMS messengers probably finding it the hardest to become accustomed with this input interface. Thankfully, good keypad tactility is retained and each of the buttons are sufficiently spaced out and sized to reduce input error through double-button pressing.

A 5-way key replaces the joystick navigational device that was used on the 7650. Although I personally preferred the 7650’s joystick, the 5-way key was probably necessary so that the 3650 can accommodate the front Xpress-on covers.

The footprint of the 3650 is actually quite large - bigger than that of the 7650 with its active slider closed. Its length comes close to being 10 millimetres longer than the 7650, with the other two dimensions (width and depth) being reasonably similar. Although larger, the 3650 comes with a noticeable weight improvement at 130 grams - 14 grams lighter than the 7650.

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