Reviewed by: Hillary Borrud - Aug 24, 2007
Introduction
The Nokia N75's matte graphite exterior, a departure from the flashy
metallic finishes that are currently common, suggests that the phone holds
new and unique features inside as well.
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But that proves to be only partly true, although it is quite solid in
design, connectivity, and multimedia features such as an integrated 2.0-megapixel
camera and 3D speakers.
The N75 is also very solid in the hand, weighing in at 4.23 ounces and
sized at a somewhat clunky at 2.05 inches wide, 3.74 inches long and 0.80
inches thick. Sharp photos and elegant exterior design are strong points
of the phone, on which the lens and shutter button are placed to resemble
a traditional camera. Three simple music player and multi-function buttons
on the front of the phone enhance its multimedia uses.
The Nokia N75 also has the potential to be a world traveler. As a quad-band
world phone, it can be used on all four frequencies of GSM commonly used
internationally.
Design
The distinctive exterior of the N75 deserves the most points for design,
with a keypad layout that is also intuitive and useful. The weight is not
much more than some clamshells currently on the market but going against
the trend of ultra-thin phones, its size is not as easy to slip into a pocket
as many others. It is also quite long when opened, with a considerable distance
between the earpiece and the bottom of the phone.
There are benefits to having large size however, and one is the beautiful,
expansive 2.4-inch QVGA internal display. The 240 x 320 px display offers
16.7 million colors including an ambient light detector, which optimizes
the brightness of the display and controls power consumption. Meanwhile
the external screen provides convenient access to functions without having
to open the phone at a crisp 128 x 160 px.
 Optimizing
for design, the N75 sports an internal antenna. A small, black Power Key
is positioned at the top of the phone, while the top left hand side has
a large tab that covers the USB Port. The USB Port provides connectivity
with a PC or a compatible media player. Nokia PC Suite software can be used
to print images or transfer data. The Charger plugs into a port below the
USB Port.
Below on the left side is a smaller tab that covers the microSD card
slot, allowing users to expand storage space with extra memory cards. This
cover is less flimsy than some, but it still seems delicate enough to break
at some point.
A bi-directional Volume Key on the upper right side also doubles as the
Zoom Key during Camera Mode. Directly below, an Infrared Port lets consumers
transfer data wirelessly to other devices. Above the multi-function Mode
Key gives users added convenience by switching between different applications.
The bottom right is the Camera Key, which activates the camera and camcorder
and snaps photos with the phone open or closed.
While the keypad is overall very simple and well designed, some users
might have difficulty with the Menu key and Music Key. These two buttons
are positioned between the Call, End and Right and Left Selection Keys.
One misplaced touch to the Menu or Music Key brings up those applications,
and can interrupt texting or dialing.
Key multimedia features on the N75's exterior are the two 3D speakers
located discretely at the top corners, and the three simple Music Player
buttons on the face, below the display.
Back and Forward arrows straddle a Play / Pause Key, and all three Multi-Function
Keys control other applications in addition to music. A blue light pops
up behind the keys with the touch of a finger, an attractive color that
ties in well with the black exterior.
Out of the box, the Nokia N75 comes with an 800 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Charger,
Data Cable, Quick Start Guide, and User Manual.
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