Life of A Phone Lover

Nokia 2600 Classic and Nokia 1209

Announcing Nokia's latest phone, the Nokia 2600 Classic and Nokia 1209 that was launched as at yesterday (22/01/2008). These models might not be your love at first sight as it isn't very high-tech compared to phones from the N series range but I trust that Nokia have got its own target market.

This is how the phone looks like...


Nokia 2600 Classic

Specifications:
Date Announced: 2008, 1Q
Network Technology: Dual-band EGSM 900/1800
GSM 850/1900
Dimensions (mm): 109.6 x 46.7 x 12 mm
Weight (g): 73.2
Available colors: midnight blue, sunset orange, sandy gold, sky blue
Display: 128 x 160 pixels, TFT 65k colors
Ringtones: Polyphonic
MP3: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
SMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, Ver 2.0
GPRS: Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots)
Camera: CMOS, 0.3 Megapixel
Flash: No


Nokia 1209

Specifications:
Date Announced: 2008, 1Q
Network Technology: Dual-band EGSM 900/1800
Dimensions (mm): 102 x 44.1 x 17.5 mm
Weight (g): 78.95
Display: CSTN 96 x 68, TFT 65k colors
Ringtones: Polyphonic
MP3: No
FM Radio: No
SMS: Yes
MMS: No
Bluetooth: No
GPRS: No
Camera: No

The Nokia 2600 Classic cost about 65euros. After the conversion it would be approximately RM310. While Nokia 1209 is about 35euros, which is roughly around RM167. Both prices are calculated without including taxes or levies imposed. I still think that both of these phone will still be cheap even after taking in the taxes and whatsoever.

Nokia 2600 classic allows user to customize their phone with colorful covers. I suppose it will be something like Nokia's older version, remember phones such as the 3210 and 3310? It supports mp3 ring tones, fm radio, and a VGA camera with only 0.3MP. (OMG !!)

The second phone that was just launched by Nokia is the 1209. This is an extremely simple phone that comes only with the most basic functions. The only thing you can brag about with this phone is that it supports 80 languages (but what's the point if I can only understand 3 or 4 languages?). If you're planning to get a phone just to make phone calls and sending/receiving sms, then this phone should be in your buy list. Plus the price is really cheap too. This is something young adults can afford to get for their non-tech savvy parents or loved ones.

I can only give comments to the above models based solely on the specifications as the actual phone is not yet available. Both of these models come with very basic functions, which means there is no 3G, no fancy camera, and no memory card support. For me, it would be rather useless. The price actually goes well with its functions; what you pay is what you'll actually get...

p/s: To all phone lover, I'm convinced you'll never even consider this for yourself. Save your money to get a better phone. But like what I've mentioned earlier, it might be a great gift for non-tech savvy relatives or those dearest to you...

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