The Nokia Nuron, an Affordable Smartphone, Debuts on T-Mobile

Posted on 03 March 2010 by


The Nokia 5230 Nuron was announced by Nokia and T-Mobile today. This $69.99 smartphone will come “packed with applications, maps with turn-by-turn directions, and more.

Operating on T-Mobile’s blazing-fast 3G network, the Nokia Nuron offers dynamic Web browsing and rich experiences on a 3.2” touch screen. The device is also the first pre-loaded with Ovi Maps, a free turn-by-turn navigation solution from Nokia, and the first to have the Ovi Store pre-loaded, giving consumers access to thousands of compelling applications and games.

I took a quick look at the Nuron’s specifications, and I have to admit that I am quite impressed. Not only does this S60 (fifth edition) phone have a 3.2″ 640 x 360 resistive touchscreen to go along with its built-in GPS and free navigation software, it also has a video camera complete with video editing software. The camera is a bit anemic at 2 megapixels, but for the price … I’m not complaining too loudly. You can read the Nuron’s full specifications here.

The Nokia 5230 Nuron will be available for purchase in the next few weeks at “T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online for $69.99 (plus taxes and fees) with a two-year service agreement, qualifying voice and data plan, and after a $50.00 mail-in-rebate.”

This looks like a really good smartphone for anyone who is on a budget, or who has a bad habit of losing or breaking phones. Might that be you?

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