Neonode N2 Review

Neonode N2 Specification:-

• General:-
  Announced:-2007, February
  Status:-Coming Soon.
• Size:-
  Dimensions:-77 x 47 x 14.7 mm
  Weight:-70 g.
• Display:-
  Type:-TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
  Size:-176 x 220 pixels, 2 inches.
• Ringtones:-
  Type:-Polyphonic, MP3
  Customization:-_
  Vibration:-Yes.
• Memory:-
  Phonebook:-Yes, Photo call
  Call records:-
  Card slot:-miniSD, 1 GB card included.
• Data:-
  GPRS:-Yes
  HSCSD:-No
  EDGE:-No
  3G:-No
  WLAN:-No
  Bluetooth:-Yes
  Infrared port:-No
  USB:-Yes.
• Features:-
  Messaging:-SMS, MMS
  Browser:-WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
  Games:-Yes
  Colors:-Black
  Camera:-2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels
  - MP3/WMA/MPEG/WMV player,- Calculator,- Task manager,- Stereo sound in headphones, Mono loudspeaker.
• Battery:-Standard battery, Li-Ion
  Stand-by:-Up to 200 h
  Talk time:-Up to 4 h
• It is impractical, imperfect, overdone, striking, unique and beautifully crafted! Neonode N2 is loveable at first sight. Generally, a handset is not manufactured until it has gone through an arduous period of development and maturing.
• Key features
  Unique to the last inch
  Great looks
  Solid construction
  Synchronizing options
  Excellent headphones
  Acceptable camera
  Small size
• Main disadvantages
  Problematic universal port
  No EDGE or 3G
  No email
  Limited 3-rd party applications compatibility
• A monolith from the planet Neonode:-
  Needless to go to lengths describing the Neonode N2 design, with all the pictures and video included in this review. 3D view is also available on the manufacturer website. Neither images, nor videos however, will ever get near to simulating the first hand experience with this device. Neonode N2 is a compact and exceptionally solid device, without a single movable part. It is made of matt plastics ruling out the dreaded fingerprints and scratches.
• The number of keys on Neonode is minimalist too. You will find a volume-rocker placed on the side and, beneath it, the power button featuring a tiny sticking out knob for touch-orientation. This switch-off button is quite rigid and thus difficult to press. Other than turning the device on and off, it also unlocks the touchscreen.
• Many users, including myself, think Neonode has MP3 player looks. No wonder, as it is extremely small of size and features no keypad. Talking about music, let’s not forget that a good player should be matched by a befitting headset. The earphones in Neonode N2′s retail package have a standard 3.5mm jack. The wired remote with a microphone serves as an adapter. The microphone module of the Neonode N2 handsfree is quite unusually shaped, in line with the one-and-only feel of the device. The headphones take after the headsets Sony Ericsson gives its high-end Walkman phones. Like the Walkman bunch, Neonode has headphones with ear buds, which seal out ambient noise and fit comfortably in your ear.
• Windows, with a twist
  Let’s now move on with a closer look at Neonode N2′s user interface. The manufacturer calls it Neno and it’s like no other. That goes to say that we never got to know Neonode N1, said to be identical to
  the N2 in terms of user interface. Browsing the phonebook is another function of intriguing design, worth a compliment. It is completely smooth: items are scrolled by finger and when the contents reach the edge of the window, the list readily moves forward on its own. Finding a name in a long list of contacts is not a problem at all. Selecting a particular item is easy too: just scroll until found, select it and tap on the display. You don’t have to tap on the very line, in which the item appears. Once it’s been selected, a tap anywhere on the display will launch it, which is very convenient.
• Old known applications in a new dress:-
  Neno allows installing additional applications but it does not support the wide-spread Java platform. What’s more, the entire interface of the phone is quite straightforward in line with its simplified and user-friendly system. On the other hand, it offers all standard functions: typing SMS and MMS, calling, time management and entertainment in the form of a music player and games. A simple web browser is available too, but GPRS provides rather low-speed browsing. There is no email client in the Neonode N2.
• Surprisingly practical camera:-
  The camera lens is hidden deep in the corner of the rear panel of the phone. On one hand, this solution protects the lens against scratches but on the other, the lens nest will gather dust with time. The pictures taken with Neonode N2 were a pleasant surprise given the minimalist size of its lens. Colors are a bit aggressive, the compression is too strong, but even so the final images are not bad at all.
• Conclusion:-Coming up with a title for this review wasn’t simple at all, never mind the choice of words. Neonode N2 is just cool. There’s something about this device that just fails proper description. If you are of a certain age, getting yourself a Neonode N2 will make you the envy of your friends. And then, there is no doubt that the uniqueness of this device will inspire regardless of age.The device, of course, falls quite short of bringing all the contemporary functionality so many handsets are offering lately. Neonode N2 is a truly fascinating gadget. It is an excellent music player, it’s a mobile phone and it offers good synchronization with PC. It is a fashion accessory, if you like. It’s not your cup of coffee if you need a communicator, if you type more than 5 SMS a day, or if you like playing Java games.
• Its starting price is estimated at 330 euros