Now, I’ll preface this post by saying I am not the most technology savvy of people and until I was presented with this oppurtunity I was perfectly content with my faithful old Samsung phone that did everything I needed it to and more. Smartphones; be it the iphone, blackberry or latest release from anywhere really, always passed me by and I dismissed them, and the related gadgets as too complicated for my easily confused brain to handle.
This changed when Nokia and Comes with Music contacted me at the start of the year, coincidentally just as my valiant pink phone finally gave up the ghost. They offered me the Nokia X6 phone and subscription to Nokia Comes with Music and after initial hesitation (I don’t blog for free stuff, I blog because I love to) I accepted, realising I’d be kicking myself for years to come if I let this pass me by.
So firstly, the phone…
Slim, sleek and touch screen, this is far more advanced than anything I have ever owned before (including my laptop!) I had reservations about a phone with no key pad as such but the touch screen has proved simple to use, as is the phone in general with it’s easy to navigate menu, and built in help guides.
It’s great to finally be able to check e-mails on the go, and keep up with social networking (particually fab for reporting the status of the doctors waiting room it seems), it also means I am never behind on any important advances in my friends and fellow bloggers lives.
But, the main feature, and main appeal of this phone has to be the music player.
I hadn’t actually heard of Nokia’s music service before now
but again “Comes with Music” has opened my eyes to a whole new world.
I guess the easiest comparison to make would be to itunes, which I have used before. I genuinely prefer Nokia’s offering though, it is easier to navigate and the downloads are very fast.
There is a huge range of music, set out in a clear and concise way; categorised with an excellent search function and a constantly updated new releases list to make sure you don’t get behind.
Linking the music with the phone could not have been any easier. In fact you can download the software directly on to the phone; although I opted to keep it on my laptop and just transfer the music across (takes seconds!)
Basically, I’m a fan. A convert. Finally up to date in an ever changing world.
I realise this is perhaps a mish-mash to read (it’s 6am as I write this) and that potentially you have no idea what it is I am wittering on about,
so, for my UK readers at least, I have a wonderful oppurtunity for you to test out the player for yourself; my music collection has never been more up to date!
Giveaway Time
Nokia and comes with music have kindly provided me with FIVE codes each good for 10 free downloads from the Nokia Music Store
This will of course involve downloading the software if you haven’t already, but if I can manage it…then well…the rest of you can!
How to enter:
– open to UK readers only (sorry, I have another giveaway coming up!)
– the giveaway will run until Monday 29th March
– there will be five winners each getting a code for ten free tracks e-mailed to them
– to take part just leave a comment on this post saying “I want free music” and your e-mail address
– winners will be announced and contacted on Monday
Simple!
(and anyone who doesn’t want to/can’t enter, give me music ideas, I need new stuff!)
Good luck,
and thanks for reading this post! I’ll hopefully be sharing an outfit tomorrow…apologies for the scattered nature of my posting this week!
xxx
Sounds like you’re getting on with the phone quite well π I agree about smartphones passing me by, I’ve only ended up with mine because my dad couldn’t cope with the modern technology!
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Sounds like an amazing phone! I am a bit iffy about touchscreens but if you say it’s fine, I believe you.
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Welcome to the world of smart phones! I have an iPhone but never thought I would. The other half bought me a iPod two christmas’s ago, I was soooo against iPods and thought they were “LAME” but soon converted and before you know it I had an iPhone. But really this nokia looks pretty darn good, it pretty much has the gagdets the iPhone has, plus Nokia have to compete so they’ll come up with the goods. Enjoy!
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Since I blog from Paris I can’t enter, but… I wanted to say to you that I love your blogging and I wish to encourage you to go on posting even if your Dad doesn’t “get it”. Follow you passions gal. You seem such a talented baker too. I’m impressed and I wish could strech to equal stunts.
Your lace look is fabulous! Have a great yummy weekend dear!
I want free music!
…even if the technology does scare me a teensy bit π
Danni x
That’s a good looking phone! I’m about to plunge into the world of smartphones after years of very basic phones so you’re giving me hope that it’s not too scary.
And how kind of you to do a giveaway π I want free music (please)
YAY TO YOUR NEW PHONE!! π update me on how u are getting on with the phone , i stop using nokia like 5 years ago . i want to see ur next giveaway.
what kinda songs u listen to?
love,
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I just got the Nokia X6 as well, and love it so much. I’m still getting my head around the whole world of music on my phone thing, but I love everything about the phone. I would lalso love to be entered in this giveaway.
oh darling despite we don’t blog for free stuff it’s always nice to be contacted by these people right π
you lucky, the phone sounds great, especially the music part!
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I’m so glad that you accept it, ’cause you deserve it dear and it looks chic and sounds like a great device:) I have an iphone bought from my own money from my blog, and I know that it feels nice for your work to be appreciated in this way:)
many kisses dear,keep up the good work!aww and don’t enter me:)
Love the latest outfit post of yours:) And thanks for your comment:)
Glad your getting on with the technology! I too am a technophobe!
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Hi^^ i also have a touchscreen mobile, and i had the same feeling you have about smartphones. I was relutant and i gave up. Mine i a samsung, very easy to use. I’ve also heard the best about your phone so i believe you made a great decision choosing to have that nokia π
I’m sorry, i’m out of music ideas to give you today.. ****
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Sounds like a great phone! π
Oh, looks like such a lovely, sleek phone! I feel so old-fashioned with mine now:P
xx
The phone it’s so beautiful π
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Wow, great little gift you got there lovely! I was actually thinking the other day (when I thought, for the third time that day, that I’d lost my iPhone) how much my life would be screwed if my phone died on me!
I’m not entering as I have all the albums and singles I need at the moment, but all the best to the winners!
Oooh I love your phone, jealous!
I can’t win (from the US), but this is a really fun giveaway!!! Thank you for making this available to your readers! =)
I’ve never been good with technology. That phone does look really fun though. Enjoy your spoils! =)
I love the desktop/wallpaper. π
I think my favorite was the Ovaltine.
xx
Oh, I so need a new phone…especially as mine is completely old and crap and doesn’t seem to work all that well any more!
I think I’ve been lured in by the htc Hero…it’s like an iPhone without being an Apple supposedly.
Music…hmm…you should check out Low. My fav band and absolutely brilliant…was surprised to hear their music on Holby City more than once…hmmm some of the production staff must be big fans too.
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wow its really cool!
Thank you for the info about the Nokia smartphone. Being someone who’s pretty new to the entire digital world, it’s nice to be able to read and learn about these things on a trusted blog like yours. It looks nice.
i can’t enter the contest but i wanted to say that new phone looks awesome! i have a tmobile g1 and i love it :o)
So fab! I’m in love with my new iPhone..
Have a great weekend darling!
Fab new phone. Glad you are enjoying it! x
Oh, too bad I’m not in UK!
π
Nice phone!
But I prefer without touchscreen, I have one normal and one touchscreen and always choose a normal one, Im just too lazy for write one message long time..or I just need skills π
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Lucky thing – glad you like it.
I want free music (please!)
Thanks for the kind comments π
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Thank you so much!!!
Nice phone π
not from uk but awesome giveaway..im so tech dumb..im proud of myself for learning to use my blackberry
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How fabulous! Congrats on the new phone and goodluck with it. Shame I can’t enter but goodluck to everyone who does!
Kisses,
Stephanie
Oh a floral phone!!!
Comes with Music has to be the most clever name I’ve heard in a while π
Ooooh I want free music! I just accidentally wiped a whole load of music off my computer today :(((( This would be the perfect way to cheer me up!
The phone looks so sleek and techie π Touch screens are always so tempting..
xx
Looks like a cool phone!
Good on you! wish I got a free phone… although like you, I cant really handle technology π
Best of luck to all your UK readers! And that is so cool that they sent you a phone! I love it. Hurray for the music!!!
Amber
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I swear by Nokia. I will never use a different phone brand again if I can help it. They’re so user-friendly!
Oh fantastic! Glad you’re getting on well with it. I’m such a smartphone junkie, I wouldn’t be able to function without all the organisational tools.
Have a fab weekend,
xoxo
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I’m still hesitant about touchscreen only phones but glad you’re liking the new X6!
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What a stylish phone! I think it’s perfect for you, it’s so elegant π And I’m glad you love dit and figured how to use all the features, it can get frustratign to deal with enw technology at first!!
looking forward to the other giveaway!
THIS IS AMAZING. Jealous. Tell me how to get a free phone π
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