T-Mobile preps for the launch of the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone

Posted May 21, 2008 at 06:05 AM by Arnold Zafra

Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile

The much-anticipated Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone is slated to arrive on all T-Mobile outlets on May 28. Bringing its music features such as an easy-to-use external music controls, stereo Bluetooth connectivity, wired stereo headsets, a USB cable for side-loading music and memory card. T-Mobile is treating its US-based customers by bringing the 5310 at a very affordable price.

Actually, right after users get hold of the 5310, they can immediately enjoy its music features since the phone will be preloaded with two music tracks from Panic at the Disco and Phantom Planet. The phone will even come with Panic at the Disco’s latest video, “That Green Gentleman,“ complete with an exclusive making-of-video feature.

To generate more interest into the new Nokia handset, T-Mobile is giving its customers a chance to win several items by simply entering a code from a flyer in the box of the 5310. Prizes up for grabs include music-themed downloads and the grand prize of $100 Ticketmaster Gift Card.

To help you decide whether to get this new T-Mobile baby, here’s a brief refresher on its features; the 5310is T-Mobile myFaves-enabled, has MP3 and video ring tone support, Bluetooth, a 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, video capture and playback, FM radio, 1GB microSD card, support for various music formats, a 2-inch QVGA display, stereo wired headset, 3.5mm headphone jack, hands-free speaker and tri-band support - 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM, GPRS, EDGE.

T-Mobile will be offering the Nokia 5310 for $49.99 with a two-year service agreement.

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