Back at the end of September, we first reported on what was to be the Nokia 701 smartphone, along with photos and a listing of proposed specifications. Ok, so there is no easy choice at the moment when it comes to choosing a new smartphone, let’s face it, there are so many to choose from which is why we asked at the time, whether Nokia stood any chance of cementing their place within the market?

But when we refresh you on its specs and give you an unlocked imported price today, we may be about to help you in your buying quest. Packing a 3.5-inch IPS-LCD ClearBlack display, 1GHz processor, 8 megapixel rear with dual LED flash and front-facing camera, connectivity with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0, 8GB of internal memory alongside 512MB RAM and Symbian Belle OS, the new 701 smartphone is retailing at a price of $339.99 from mobilecityonline.com as oppose to the retail price of $599.99.

Although the Nokia 701 is reported as coming in different colors including Silver Light, Amethyst Violet and White, the Nokia 701 listed at the above site, is available as a Dark Steel color, shipping taking between 24-48 hours.

Give us your thoughts on the new Nokia 701 at a price of $339.99, tempted? Is it a head turner? Would you prefer to opt for iOS or Android as oppose to Symbian?