Many Palm users have recently evaluated switching to the recently-released Nokia XPressMusic 5800, as it offers up-to-date hardware specs and a Palm Os emulator for a very low price. However, it runs S60 touch – which is an entirely new platform. I had the device in my hands for some time, and here is what I think:

I have handled the device in the past and was unimpressed with its usage of screen real estate (more here) – one immediately feels that the XM 5800 is targeted at novice users due to the card which ships inside of the battery compartment:
0a On the Nokia XPressMusic 5800

Strangely, the camera LED’s are not covered in any way once the battery cover is removed:
1a On the Nokia XPressMusic 5800

While the device does ship with a screen protector, it is completely useless due to the jagged lines all over the screen. The “speech bubble” wants to remind you of a hidden menu tool which can be accessed via an icon above the screen:
2a On the Nokia XPressMusic 5800

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