We really like the look of the Nokia X3 Touch and Type. With its compact form factor, touchscreen display and affordable price tag, it really could be the perfect handset for those wanting a simple and usable device. We've been looking at the reception the Nokia X3 Touch and Type has received since its announcement, and it seems like most people are very impressed. Read on to find out more...

Producing the perfect smartphone is a tricky business – it's not just features that sell a phone, but style, quality, price and lots of other things. It seems like Nokia could be onto a winner with the Nokia X3 Touch and Type, however, with the Finnish company's latest handset drawing loads of favourable comments from all around the world.

Following Engadget's story on the Nokia X3 Touch and Type, reader Statickeith points out that he (or she) would happily buy one as a second handset alongside the Nokia N8, stating: “It's SO cool!”

Following on from the same article, reader Giac points out that the Nokia X3 is “an awesome idea, s40 is already the top OS for 'dumbphones' here in Europe, adding a touch screen will give it yet another advantage over other phones”.

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It's not just Engadget readers that are enamoured with the Nokia X3 Touch and Type, either. Following on from the original Nokia Conversations launch piece, reader Rdx states: “This is what I need from Nokia... True innovative design, jaw dropping sexy low end phone... Release it as soon as possible”.

Joao goes on to point out that the Nokia X3 Touch and Type is “something new, reasonably innovative and well designed, at a price to beat all others”.

There are far too many positive comments to list, but finishing on a positive note reader Smover states: “This new X3 looks like a very well designed, low cost and very user friendly device! 3G, Wi-Fi, BT, only GPS is missing but for the price and with a 2.4-inch screen it doesn't really matter”.

Things are looking good for Nokia, then. However, we'd like to hear what you think. Do you agree with the comments above? Is the Nokia X3 Touch and Type the next big thing?

Leave a comment below and let us know what you think.