What I have been interested in doing for a while is to compare the Symbian OS 5-th vs 3-rd. Well in case you are thinking that one is meant for touch and the other for normal screens, I believe that the fifth is more an updated third edition. I even thought of three categories to review the two: design, functionality and speed.
DESIGN&GRAPHICS: Well the design is mostly the same but the fifth edition has a few special effects for windows. When switching between them one can enable those from the theme menu by turning theme effects ON. This is what makes the fifth edition better than third when it comes to graphics. Plus the main menu is much easier to use with fewer folders. All the applications are stored in one folder and the most used ones are available in the main menu. So this round goes to fifth edition Symbian.
FUNCTIONALITY: Basically the two have the same functions and there is almost nothing new in this department. Except, the copy/paste function of the fifth. With this you can copy/paste any text. For example, you might like a message or a quote from the web, just highlight it and select copy, than paste it onto an SMS or even on a site or somewhere else. Again I would have to say that the fifth has more to offer than then third edition.
SPEED: This is something I have tested personally out of sheer curiosity. This test is based on the speed it takes for your phone to start and display a network. The fifth edition is about 10 seconds faster than third. The load time of the later is about 30 seconds while the other takes under 20. I don’t compare menu navigation because it is roughly the same. Still the fifth has a faster media folder navigation, when I was scrolling through pictures on my 5800 they displayed immediately without any loading screen. While, my E51 displayed the loading screen on every single one of my camera pictures. Yet again the fifth is victorious.
To conclude, the fifth edition of Symbian looks more like an updated version of the third edition. It is slicker, faster and more reliable. Most of the previous versions glitches have been fixed. Lets hope the E75 doesn’t have the same problems as my E51. And from what I have seen it is definitely an improvement.
“Except, the copy/paste function of the fifth. With this you can copy/paste any text. For example, you might like a message or a quote from the web, just highlight it and select copy, than paste it onto an SMS or even on a site or somewhere else.”
Is this applicable in Nokia 5800 as well? i’ve not seen other forums discussed about 5800′s copy paste function, most of it discuss about other models. I’m wating to buy 1 but i’m not sure if it can perform copy paste from articles for example, to word.
Can you advise me on this?
Yes it is I have tried Copy/Paste and it works just fine from any files. It is a new function and there are not many who talk about Symbian 5th as it is quite new. The 5800 is a good phone but I would advise against it because its case a major creek on its top right side. You should look at that before you buy it. That is because of a faulty screw. I think you sholud wait a while at least until fall because there are rumors of three other touchscreen phones from Nokia. But if you are set to buy it check out http://nokia5800.net
Wondering if you could help me. I just got a Nokia E75 and am trying to view Pictures and Listen to music in folder views rather than all together in 1 folder. I have transferred my folders with pics and musis in them from my old PDA phone storage card into storage card of the E75 however, when i sync up using PC Suite the E75 shows the pics and music files all in 1 folder. I have tried viewing via File Manager and Gallery and it does the same thing. In file manager you can view the folders however you cant scroll through photos. Obviously when listening to music you can only listen to 1 track at a tiem which isnt vry user friendly. You can call me on 0401776433 or email at the above address. Thanks for your help with this much appreciated