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Nokia's first PTT phone is the 5140 - the first GSM PTT phone in the world. Like its predecessor, (the 5100,) the 5140 is encased in a ruggedized shell resistant to water, dust, and shock. Also like it predecessor, the phone includes a plethora of unique features designed for "active" people, including a flashlight, digital compass, thermometer, stopwatch, and a "Fitness Coach" application to help plan things like excercise schedules. The phone also includes advanced features such as a VGA camera with video recording, a stereo FM radio, and Java.

As ruggedized phones go, the 5140 is one of the smallest to date. It has a good feel to it; it definitely feels tough enough to take a licking and keep on ticking. The keymat is made entirely of soft rubber, which, surprisingly, doesn't hamper ergonomics. The hard, raised buttons under the keymat are easy to feel and provide excellent tactile feedback.

The digital compass is a new and unique feature. It is implemented as a graphic representation of a traditional circular compass, in addition to a digital readout. There is an option to enter a heading, (in degrees,) which overlays a large yellow arrow pointing in that direction, making it easy to keep traveling in a specific direction. As with a traditional compass, the phone must be oriented parallel to the ground (flat). A small, illuminated bubble-level is located in the top-left corner of the phone, making it easy to keep the phone level for accurate readings.

The passive color display is nothing to write home about - it's the same as many current Nokia phones, such as the 6610 or 6560. The benefit of a passive display is longer battery life, which is definitely important for the kind "active" user this phone is aimed at.

In keeping with the "active lifestyle" theme, the 5140 foregoes more common Nokia games in favor of a new "Adventure Race" game. It's a cycling race game, where you press two keys in rhythm to pedal the bike forward. That's about it. All you see on the screen is a side view of a bike and a little graphic that helps you time your key presses. It's a good workout for your thumbs, but not much fun, in my opinion. I only played it briefly - perhaps the "adventure" part is after the first level. Fortunately, you can download Java games as well.

 
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