Nokia 105 (2015)
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- Anonymous
- nIC
- 24 Dec 2015
I was looking for something to replace my 9-year-old Nokia 1600, which I was very fond of, but which apparently doesn't particularly like sitting in water for an extended period of time! :-( I did lots of research, and the reviews for the 2013 model of the Nokia 105 were very favourable, so I decided to get the new 2015 version as it boasted better call quality and battery life for calls.
Positives:
* Has a micro USB charging socket
* Screen is clear
* Speech clear
* Light and compact
* Keys tactile and easy to use
* Has a torch
* Combined d-pad/selection button easy to use. I was sceptical of this, but got used to it very quickly. I still prefer the "old" Nokia d-pad, though.
* Build quality is decent enough
Negatives:
* Predictive text has got worse since the version on the Nokia 1600. For instance, pressing keys 9, then 3, results in "Wd" as the first suggestion. Really? I was brought up in an English-speaking country (namely, England), and this is the first time I've heard of this word :-p (The word I was looking for was "We", in case you were wondering). This is just one example of a general issue. I am used to texting very quickly on the Nokia 1600, so this issue is quite irritating.
* Battery life is quoted as 35 days. With light use (~ 10 texts a day, 15-30 mins calls a day) and turning it off at night, the battery lasts barely more than a week.
* Reception is apparently worse than on my 1600, at least if the "reception bar" display is anything to go by. Perhaps the reception being bad is the reason for the battery life being so much shorter than what is advertised. I haven't noticed the reception being worse in practical terms, only that fewer bars show on the display.
* There is no way of altering the screen brightness. By default it is very bright, which is unwelcome if you are viewing the screen at night.
* The phone book is more cluttered than on previous Nokia models (even the 2013 Nokia 105 is clearer). This is because instead of just showing you the name, or the name and number of the person, it also shows an icon to indicate whether the entry is stored on the SIM card or the phone, and there is no option to not show this. This cramps the display and leaves less space for stuff you actually want to see on a day-to-day basis. Seeing where a contact is stored is occasionally useful, but I don't need to see it on the main phonebook screen.
* For some reason, even if you turn off the keypad tones, they remain when you enter numbers in an SMS by long-holding a button when in text input mode.
All of the above looks to me like a phone which has the potential to be the next 3310 (iconic, solid and reliable), but which suffers from a lack of user testing. It feels like a rushed job, and a lot of the issues I have mentioned could be put right with a simple firmware upgrade. I wonder if Microsoft are too busy focussing on smartphones, and are starting to neglect those who just want a phone.
I tried upgrading the firmware using Microsoft's Nokia Software Recovery Tool, but although it recognises the phone correctly, it says that there are no packages available for it.
I have also had difficulties getting the microphone on my (wired) handsfree kit to work so far, but I have not had a chance to test the handsfree kit with another phone. I will try to update this review when I know if this is a problem with the phone itself or with the kit I am using.
I am planning to get a 2013 Nokia 105. I am hopeful/confident that this will address most, if not all, of the problems above. If not, I'm off to find a second-hand Nokia 1600!
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- Dinto
- fjT
- 21 Dec 2015
How do I block certain nos on this Foun, when I load a no.that I don't want to receive to Screening, it still let it ring, but on silence..I want it not to ring at all even on the other end, the caller. How do I go abwt coin that?
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- Miles Davis
- 3A4
- 21 Dec 2015
''In a silent way'' these phones still exist!
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- bel
- 9La
- 19 Dec 2015
nice phone
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- Angelo Dave
- 2Au
- 14 Dec 2015
This is my current phone. I am so happy about it. It can last long up to 5 days even I am a light user.
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- Angelo Dave
- 2Au
- 14 Dec 2015
Anonymous, 03 Dec 2015Really? You need magnifying glass to be able to read in tha... moreActually, you just have to wait for it to respond. You have to delete the messages as well.
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- Arthur Machen
- 3A4
- 09 Dec 2015
For baby Smurfs...so cute and so small...
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- Anonymous
- K7c
- 03 Dec 2015
Bombaybloomer, 19 Jun 2015Cmon least 2.0 screen lol. Magnify glass to read.Really? You need magnifying glass to be able to read in that tiny 2.0 screen? You must have a very very poor eyesight? Lol
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- Double D
- txj
- 29 Nov 2015
I was bought new nokia 2015 today, and then use it, but I've a problem, when I scrolling up/down my messages in inbox, this device always like scanning my messages,so I should waiting this phone scanning first and then scrolling up/down again, anybody know why it's happen? or this phone was like that from manufacturer? Thank you.
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- zero cool
- rjC
- 24 Nov 2015
I just forget my security code for my Nokia 105
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- Anonymous
- t7}
- 10 Nov 2015
Hello. Is Nokia 105 (2015)'s phonebook multiple entry(home, mobile, office, fax, etc.)?
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- Hakim
- fwV
- 21 Sep 2015
Khan, 07 Sep 2015Hi, Is Nokia 215 have Call Recording option. As u say t... moreyes nokia 215 has calling recorder , during calling press option botton and choose menu then press on it then choose voice recorder and statr recording , when ending the call you will find it in records . i test this my self it's sure .
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- Anonymous
- bGu
- 18 Sep 2015
I very like this series of Nokia.
You update more contact list (phonebook) to 2000 is great.
It is greater than if you update phonebook to 5000 and connect to PC to update phonebook.
Thanks! :))
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- Khan
- rAP
- 07 Sep 2015
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2015At the moment I am looking for a candy-bar phone with 12 MP... moreHi,
Is Nokia 215 have Call Recording option.
As u say that u r using this phone.
If possible please reply.
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- Walther
- fjS
- 31 Aug 2015
I have a Nokia 105(2015) and have a flashing envelope on the screen and even though I have read all the messages it is still flashing. What does this mean?
Thanks
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- Ali
- KIq
- 31 Aug 2015
Mon, 24 Aug 2015I bought a black Nokia 105 Dual Sim 3days ago, it works per... morePlease tell me that how much number of sms can be stored in nokia 105(2015) inbox?
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- jim
- vVx
- 28 Aug 2015
is there still voice leakage problemi.e voice can be heard through the speaker port too at the same time in this phone thanks
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- crazymac
- 7Dr
- 26 Aug 2015
bar phones will not disappear. they are easier to use. i have bar phone and android phone. i use bar phone for everyday use. like calling and texting. the reason why more smartphones are sold now because feature phone are durable and you dont always have to change to the latest mpdel. my barphone is a nokia 6120. and it is 6 years old already.
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- Ron
- dWE
- 25 Aug 2015
This, or G4?
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- Mon
- P%u
- 24 Aug 2015
I bought a black Nokia 105 Dual Sim 3days ago, it works perfectly for me. The size is pretty good, texting is easy. What I like most is the 2000 contacts. It is a good back up phone. Small and lightweight. I recommend it for those who preferred text and call only.