nokia 1661

05/11/2008 13:36 par slaytane

Nokia 1661 (or 1662 as it will be known in some areas) will be the company's lowest cost color screen phone. According to the manufacturer the phone is designed to suit mostly the demands of the inhabitants of rural areas. Its features include flashlight, an FM radio and multiple phonebooks. The display on the phone will sport a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels and will be capable of showing up to 65K colors.
The Nokia 1661 will have two dual-band GSM versions (850/1900 MHz and 900/1800 MHz) one of which will presumably be sold as Nokia 1662. They will both start shipping in the first quarter of next year, costing just about 30 euro (38 US dollars).

nokia 6205

02/11/2008 15:58 par slaytane

I’m not sure who will like this more, movie buffs or clamshell phone aficionados. And need I add in the legion of bat fans from all over the world that are eagerly awaiting the release of the last movie of Heath “Brokeback” Ledger? This is history, baby.

I’m talking about the official announcement made by Nokia and Verizon Wireless about the upcoming Nokia 6205 clamshell, which will be released in a special “The Dark Knight edition” model in time for the release of the movie The Dark Knight, which features none other than the caped crusader himself, Batman.
The Nokia 6205 is actually nothing more than a mid-range clamshell handset, but it offers a few interesting goodies nonetheless, and The Dark Knight edition model will surely be a collectors item.

A few of the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition’s features include:

- 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom
- 58 MB internal memory expandable up to an additional 4 GB with an optional microSD memory card
- Support for text, picture and video messaging
- Get It Now® capable for downloading games, ringtones, wallpapers and other mobile content
- VZ NavigatorSM-compatible for audible turn-by-turn directions and location information
- Mobile Web for access to the latest news, sports, weather and more
- Voice dialing and voice commands for touch free phone operation
- Built-in speakerphone
- Bluetooth-enabled for Wireless Headset Support

It should work fine under Verizon Wireless’s network, and it supports the V CAST Music service as well as V CAST Video entertaining, for use during those times when you don’t feel like watching the pre-loaded The Dark Knight full movie trailer.

The Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition will be available on Verizon Wireless’s web site starting June 15th for $69.99 after an instant $50 rebate with a 2-year contract. The standard Nokia 6205 model, meanwhile, will come out both online and at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores after a month. It’s a shame they couldn’t include a bat belt in the packaging, though.

nokia N-XT

02/11/2008 15:44 par slaytane

Nokia concept phones are nothing new and neither are unrealistic representations of devices that some of us would wish to exist.

Nokia N-XT is yet another concept, but this one seems quite realistic. And, interestingly enough, it was created out of disappointment. Of what? you might ask.

Well, the designer of N-XT, Chris from Symbian Freak, thinks that Nokia doesn’t actually know what gadget freaks really want from a new Nseries smartphone. So he came up with the N-XT. Which, he says, is made public as an open source idea that the Finnish manufacturer can use for creating an upcoming Nseries multimedia computer.
This handset should come as the ultimate Nseries. It is designed to incorporate a display that can both slide and swivel, turning the N-XT into a device that might be called a smart-video-photo-projector-phone.

The capabilities that Nokia N-XT should have could make it not only the best Nokia ever, but also one of the best mobile devices, regardless of brand. And to convince you of this, here are the main features of the concept:

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      4.1 inch full-touch display with a Wide-VGA resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and 16 million colors
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      Symbian S60 5th Edition Touch interface
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      8-way D-pad
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      quad-band WCDMA connectivity
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      8 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens, optical zoom, auto focus, face detection, xenon flash & dual-LED flash and video recording (WVGA at 30fps)
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      Dedicated graphics processor unit (GPU)
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      Accelerometer
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      A-GPS and compass
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      Built-in DLP 720p projector
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      Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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      Audio & Video players
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      FM radio and FM transmitter
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      3.5mm audio jack
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      24GB of internal memory plus microSDHC support
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      1,800 mAh battery

Quite impressive, I’d say. The thing is: will we get to see the N-XT in reality? We might, if the Nokia bosses take a peek at it and decide to turn it into one of the next Nseries smartphones. 

nokia E63

02/11/2008 15:34 par slaytane

Nokia E63, previously rumored to be called Nokia E72, has recently appeared in a set of live shots, the first ones with the smartphone. These not only that confirm the existence of the device, but they also show the world that E63 has a lot in common with Nokia E71, launched by the Finns a few months ago.

By the way it looks, Nokia E63 seems to be a poorer version of E71. That’s because it’s almost completely made out of plastic (gone is that metallic case of E71) and its features are a bit incomplete.

According to a list of specs found at the Telefon-Treff forum (automatic translation from German), the new Eseries lacks GPS and a front-facing camera.
(Nokia E63 next to Apple’s iPhone)

The handset’s other features, however, are similar to those the E71 offers, including:   

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      GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA connectivity
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      A 240 x 320 pixels display
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      Symbian S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1
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      Wi-Fi
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      Bluetooth
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      A 3.5mm headset jack
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      Flashlight function
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      A camera of at least 2 MP
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      MicroSD card support
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      Micro USB  
The new smartphone is also said to be thicker than the E71. But I wouldn’t worry too much. The E71 is only 10mm-thin, so if that “thicker” means 12-14mm, the E63 will still be good in our eyes, right?      

As we previously reported, Nokia E63 should be available in three versions: E63-1 (for Europe/Asia), E63-2 (a no-camera version that might have a bigger internal memory) and E63-3 (for America).   

Now, if only Nokia would officially announce any of these versions…

Via Boy Genius Report

nokia 3608

02/11/2008 15:33 par slaytane

While there are certainly enough Nokia clamshell phones to go around for everybody, new, more interesting models are always welcome. Just like this new model for the Chinese market.

The Nokia 3608 is supposedly a new Nokia clamshell that’s destined for China, which will surprisingly rock CDMA instead of GSM, and possibly a dose of 3G EV-DO data.
From this lone photo that we have we can say that it looks sexy, but I don’t think the spec sheet would impress you just as much.

The specs can be anything but ground-breaking: 1.3 megapixel camera, support for GPS (most likely external), external touch sensitive music controls and support for up to 4GB microSD cards.

The user-interface is also touted as “Series 40 Nokia like UI” so this will apparently be a variant of the said ubiquitous UI. Talk time is billed at 3.5 hours max, while standby time can go up to 11 days.

Currently, there’s still no word on pricing or a release date, but unless you’re in China or headed there, I guess it wouldn’t really matter much now, would it?

nokia 2228

02/11/2008 15:31 par slaytane

Launching the 1606 flip phone in the US was not enough for Nokia today, as the Finnish manufacturer has also unveiled a new CDMA candybar, the Nokia 2228.  

In the Finns’ words, the 2228 is a uniquely designed phone. And that’s true, if adding a metallic half-bottom to a handset that otherwise looks very familiar is a “unique” thing to do.     

Anyway, let’s move on to the features of Nokia 2228. According to the info found at the Nokia Press Bulletin Board, the 2228 measures only 12 millimeters in thickness and it can be used as a modem to connect a PC to the Web.  

Nokia 2228 also has a LED indicator light, which will flash when incoming calls or messages are waiting for you.
Other known features of the new candybar include:

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      1.3 MP camera
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      S40 interface
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      Nokia media player
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      Handsfree
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      Speaker dependent voice recognition

Nokia 2228 will be launched before the end of 2008 in select CDMA markets, which most probably means the US too. Its price was not announced, but it’s said to be an affordable one. Logical, since the handset only offers entry-level capabilities.    

nokia 1606

02/11/2008 15:30 par slaytane

If you’re a US mobile user who happens to like simple flip phones, Cricket has just launched something for you: Nokia 1606, an entry-level clamshell that works on the said carrier’s AWS network.   

Of course, Cricket only offers its mobile services in limited areas of the US, but it still has ~3.3 mil customers who need phones too, right?

So, after the more evolved Samsung JetSet, Leap Wireless’ subsidiary has now come up with the Nokia 1606. The new phone is not one to be excited about, but it might prove to be a good choice if you don’t need too many features.
Here’s a rundown on the specs of Nokia 1606:

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      1.8-inch internal display with 128 x 160 pixels, 262K colors
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      96 x 32 pixels monochrome external display
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      Tri band CDMA 1xRTT connectivity
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      Voice memo recorder
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      SMS & MMS, predictive text input
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      Speakerphone & Voice Activated Dialing
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      PC contact synchronization
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      LED flashlight
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      Micro USB
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      8MB of memory
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      Cricket Games and Apps capable
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      Talk time: up to 3.5 hours
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      Stand by time: up to 11 days
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      Weighs only 2.68 oz
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      Measures 3.35 x 1.77 x 0.65 in
No memory expansion slot, no camera, no MP3 player. But hey, some of us might not need those.

Nokia 1606 can be found in all of Cricket’s stores, retailing at $129.99. If bought online, from Cricket’s website, the flip phone will cost you only $109.99.

nokia 6650

02/11/2008 15:29 par slaytane

Initially an exclusive handset launched by T-Mobile, the Nokia 6650 will soon make its way to customers of AT&T, according to documents that were recently published by the FCC.

And as you can see pictured below, AT&T’s Nokia 6650 looks ready for action, featuring the same 2 megapixel camera with LED-flash, external display, stainless steel cover and clamshell form factor seen on T-Mobile’s own release version.
Though it’s a phone of small proportions, do not underestimate its power. The Nokia 6650 for AT&T will still feature Series 60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 as its OS, which is the same one found on the two latest high-end Nseries handsets (the Nokia N79 and N85).

Also on-board the Nokia 6650 is a built-in GPS with A-GPS, microUSB port and microSD memory card slot. WCDMA 850/1900 and HSDPA data is supported.

Pricing and release date of the AT&T Nokia 6650 has not been confirmed yet.

Via Phone Scoop

nokia 7110 slide

16/10/2008 01:58 par slaytane

The Nokia 7110 slide seems like what Nokia has in store to replenish its lower midrange ranks. Equipped with a QVGA display, 1.3 megapixel camera and a microSD slot, the new Nokia 7110 slide is definitely not an exciting stuff.

Still, seeing QVGA resolution in the lower midrange segment seems like the right thing to do to boost Christmas sales.

The new Nokia 7110 slide will also have FM radio, tri-band GSM/EDGE support and Bluetooth. A standard microUSB slot completes the list.

According to the source, the estimated retail price of the Nokia 7100 slide will be 200 euro, but we highly doubt that. Just looking at the specs sheet, any price over 100 euro seems way off. Still, we'd better wait for the official announcement before making any further assumptions.

nokia Nseries touchscreen

14/10/2008 12:12 par slaytane

We’ve got two sources of information that claim we’ll soon see a Nokia N Series touchscreen handset and that on October 13th the Finns will reveal something N-Gage-based. On the one hand, Nokia officials recently claimed (during an event held in New Delhi) that N Series touchscreen devices are coming and on the other hand, the Nokia Blog got an invitation to the 13th October Nokia event.
There’s an N-Gage reference in the invitation so… could it be (I can’t even dare to think) a touchscreen console? Or just another achievement of this great gaming software platform?