Nokia 7510 Supernova

Expected Q3 2008
28th June 2008
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We like clamshell phones at Mobile Gazette despite the fact that they seem to have gone out of style. So we were quite please to see this folding phone in Nokia's Supernova range of devices.

Very much a fashion phone, the Nokia 7510 Supernova comes with a  2.2" internal QVGA display, a semi-concealed external monochrome display, a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash, FM radio, multimedia player, stereo Bluetooth and microSD expandable memory.

A step down in specification from the upcoming Nokia 6600 Fold, the 7510 Supernova is a pretty standard GSM clamshell device when you get beneath the attractive exterior. But then the whole "Supernova" concept is really about looks. Here the 7510 comes into its own with a selection of lighting effects and a combination of glossy and metal materials combine to make the 7510 look a lot more interesting than a standard Nokia clamshell.

It's a little different from the other Supernova phones - the display is larger at 2.2" (rather than 2.0") which is certainly better. The 7510 can accommodate memory cards of up to 8GB rather than the 2GB of the other phones. It also has the longest talktime of up to 6 hours. The main problem is weight - the 7510 comes in at 124 grams which is a little heavy for a non-3G device.

Priced at around €180 (£140 / $280) before tax and subsidy, the 7510 is very much a midrange phone. The standard sales package will include a 512MB microSD card, stereo wired headset, two Xpress-on covers and an AC-3 charger. Nokia say that the 7510 Supernova should be available during Q3 2008.