The VGA camera doesn't have a flash or self-portrait mirror. The camera lens sits on the rear side next to a small speaker. You won't see a volume rocker, which means you'll have to change the sound level using the navigation toggle when you're on a call. On the left side are a Micro-USB port for syncing and a microSD card slot. We were hoping for a standard Micro-USB charger, but Nokia used its longtime 2mm connection on the X2. On the top of the X2 are a 3.5-millimeter headset jack and the charger port.
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Fortunately, the Series 40 menus have a simple design, and you can access some applications directly from the home screen. After using so many smartphones we instinctively tried pecking at the display the first time we picked up the X2. Also, keep in mind that it's not a touch screen. You can see the pixelation and most colors look relatively flat. Though that's not a bad resolution for a messaging phone, it doesn't do justice to the Web browser or graphics. The QVGA display measures 2.4 inches and supports 262,000 colors (320x240 pixels). We don't anticipate long-term issues, but you do notice a change from the keyboard. Though this last set of controls also is large, they feel slick and a tad cheap. Surrounding the toggle are two soft keys, shortcuts to the Web browser and messaging app, and the Talk and End/Power keys. The toggle is easy to use, and you can set the toggle as a shortcut to four user-defined features. In the center is a raised four-way toggle with a recessed OK button. It slips easily into a pocket and it won't weigh you down (3.79 ounces). At 4.7 inches long by 2.35 inches wide by 0.56 inch deep, the X2 is relatively slim and compact for its class. With its boxy shape and slightly curved bottom, the X2 looks a bit like the Samsung BlackJack series, albeit with a different navigation array. Indeed, not every cell phone needs to have a striking design, especially those that are built with communication in mind. "Boring" is a word that accurately describes the X2, but that's not a bad thing. Yet, if you're looking for a well-constructed, easy-to-use handset that makes good calls, then the X2 delivers the goods.
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You also get a full HTML browser, though it's not worth the trouble given the slow EDGE network and the low-resolution display. Though it is light on high-end features, it offers just about everything you need for a messaging life. Take, for instance, Nokia's X2 for T-Mobile. They haven't taken over the space completely, but handsets built for texting are slowly gaining dominance on the budget side of the market. You know things are really moving fast in the cell phone world when even the prepaid phones are sporting full keyboards.