Do not like its twin: Nokia 6500 Classic, “Slide” name in this second version inducted at usage of shift mechanism, including its dimension which can be said thick. Its weight is also boost, 125 grams. Compares it to “Classic” series which it weight only has 94 grams.

Even huge, metal material wrapping which closing most of design surface plus hard plastic in some part, makes 6500 Slide looks elegant. Added again with the combination of silver and black color, which is compact enough. So, stylish effect also shined from this Nokia 6500 Slide.

For it screen, Nokia 6500 Slide uses TFT screen with 16,7 million colors. Similar to 6500 Classic and N82. Its resolution has been according to nowadays phone standard, 320x240 pixels (QVGA).

Nokia 6500 Slide is use series 40 5th edition platform software or can be called as version 6. Like the one is planted to Nokia 7500 and 6500 Classic. So, all display interfaces would equal to s40 phone newest generation.

Identical with its brother, this version can operate in WCDMA dualband (850/2100 MHz) line alias 3G, besides GSM line.

The presents of additional camera in it front side makes 6500 Slide is a good choice for you who wish to use video call service. Even only has QCIF resolution and 15 fps speed, but when tries to presents video call, its performance is not disappointing.

Camera is the main feature of 6500 Slide. Even not as good as N82, but it 3,2 megapixel plus the support from Carl Zeiss Optics: Tessa lens with F number/Aperture: F28 and focal of length: 45 mm, can make this phone just like a digital pocket camera. Moreover, it supported by the shutter button which it placing is supporting this concept, including its default viewfinder. To maximize it performance, it presents with autofocus and dual LED flash feature.

Even fails if compared to N82 camera sensor and Sony Ericsson K810, but it autofocus setting ability in catching object noted so responsive. You can use “soft stroke” modus or press a half to determine picture focus point. Furthermore, just press it deeper to capture the object. Unfortunately, the saves photo processes is spend longer time. Navigation button (D-pad) also can be use as shutter button.

Another Nokia 6500 Slide pride is it music player. The display is copying phone player of Nokia 5300 XpressMusic and 7500 Prism, which is the new standard of series 40 generations. Various music formats can be performed with ease.

Like some its seniors, movie clip can be displayed in fullscreen modus in landscape display. Not like its “Classic” version, Nokia 6500 Slide is equipped by TV-OUT CA92U cable in its purchasing box. So, video displays and also photo can be displayed in television.

The entry of 6500 Slide in the business phone line ought to be accompanied with great business ability. In the reality, it is an exception in this phone. The feature for office requirement it’s not available, even for the viewer. Meanwhile, Nokia instead makes the musical and camera is special. Happily, there is existing presenter feature and messaging ability which able to be pledged including high-speed data transfer ability in 3G network.

Price range: $380 -$455 (Unlocked)
Specs:
- Screen: TFT 16,7 million color, 240 x 320 pixel, 2.2-inch
- Camera: 3,2 Megapixel (1536 x 2048 pixel), Carl Zeiss Optics, double LED flash, front camera
- Video: 3gp
- Messaging: SMS, MMS, E-mail, Instant Messaging, Nokia Xpess audio messaging (AMS)
- Internal memory: 20MB
- External memory: MicroSD (Transflash)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0, micro USB 2.0, 2,5 mm AV connector
- Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera mini)
- Data Transfer: 3G, EDGE class 31, GPRS class 31, CSD
- Audio File: MP3, AAC, eAAC+, eAAC, WMA, MIDI, Polifonik 64 channel,
- Video file: MPEG-4, H.263/3gp
- Network: Quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) & 3G/WCDMA (850/1200 MHz)
- Dimension: 9.65 x 4.65 x 1.64 cm
- Weight: 125 grams
- Battery: Lithium Polimer BP-5M (900 mAh)
- Feature: Media Player, Game, Yahoo! Go, Dictionary, Push To Talk over cellular network (PoC), Converter, Download, Presenter, Search, World Clock, Equaliser, Stereo Widening, Sync and backup, Video Tone, Voice command

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