Mid Range

Mid Range

Why Nokia Has the Upper Hand in the Mid-Range Market Segment

Perhaps a decade or so ago, all mobile phones cost the same – really expensive. Nowadays, there's a mobile phone for every budget. As a matter of fact, mobile phone manufacturers have subdivided their markets into different segments and have done the same for their units. Because of this, we now have a variety of basic mobiles that retail for less than a hundred pounds. On the other end of the spectrum is the high-end Smartphones that carry a price tag of anywhere between £300 and £500. In between these two extremes are the mid-range mobile phones – devices that are able to deliver extraordinary features at a considerably affordable price.

When it comes to mid-range handsets, there have been a lot of claims saying that the new Nokia 6800 Classic is currently the top dog in the middle market. Here is a look at this admirable mobile phone and why it has positioned the Finnish-based mobile manufacturer at the pinnacle of the mid-level market segment.

A Classical Look

If we were asked to describe the 6800 Classic's appeal in one word, it would have to be elegant. It strikes the perfect balance of style and sophistication which will make any user proud to hold this handset in his hands. Its sleek and shiny finish makes it seem more expensive than it actually is. The more conservative users will opt for the more conventional colour schemes which are silver metallic, black metallic, and matte metallic.

All three are equally appealing and have their own unique stylish appeal. On the other hand, the bolder and more adventurous users might be tempted to go for either the gold or the white gold version of the 6800 Classic. Whichever way you go, you'll surely have an elegantly chic mobile in your hands.

The dimensions of the 6800 Classic are 109.8 x 45 x 11.2 mm and it weighs 116.5 grams.

Feature-Packed

While it may not have the most cutting edge features in the industry, one can make a claim that it is actually a step ahead of its competitors in the same league. It will function as a quad-band device over the GSM network and as a tri-band mobile for 3G. In terms of data connectivity, Wi-Fi is the only notable absence with the likes of GPRS, EDGE, and Bluetooth all on board. Email and instant messaging is also supported by the 6800 Classic and it even has a handy GPS receiver (w/ A-GPS support) which comes complete with Nokia Maps.

The multimedia features of the 6800 Classic also isn't bad at all. The 5-Megapixel camera can actually compete with some of the Smartphones in the high-end category. There's also a multi-format multimedia player on board which ensures full compatibility with the most popular audio and video formats.

Conclusion

As mentioned earlier, the6800 Classic is not as feature-packed as the likes of the HTC Desire or the Apple iPhone 3GS. However, the fact of the matter is that it has an excellent set of features that one would expect from a mobile of this calibre. It is a perfect mobile for those who are working under a budget but are looking for a fully functional mobile phone that looks more luxurious than it actually costs.

Today Nokia may not dominate the Smartphone category, but it surely claims its stake in this particular market segment.

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What frequency responce is better for a mid-range speaker?

I'm in between 2 mid-range speakers, but the only thing they have different is their frequency responce. One has 150-7kHz and the other one has 55-4kHz. So how do i know wich on of these speaker is better by looking to their frequency responce. And is this that important when buying a speaker?????

How high you going to rub the subs? How low are the tweeters going to play? Are you going to have mid-bass drivers?