ASIA
Singapore : At the annual Nokia Connection event in Singapore, Nokia
broadened its industry-leading mid-range portfolio with the introduction
of two new GSM handsets, including Nokia's most affordable 3G handset
to date, the Nokia 6151 ( above ). The classically
designed Nokia 6151 phone offers 3G performance in a sleek and compact
package, while the Nokia 6080 phone presents an elegantly designed
and attractively priced camera phone with an easy-to-use feature set.
The Nokia 6151 is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter
of 2006 and is expected to retail for approximately EUR240 before
applicable taxes or subsidies. The Nokia 6080 is expected to begin
shipping in the fourth quarter of 2006, and is expected to retail
for approximately EUR180 before taxes or subsidies. The Nokia 1110i,
the latest addition to range of phones aimed at first time users,
is expected to retail for approximately EUR45, before subsidies or
taxes.
"With more than 100 operators offering 3G services in the world
today, consumers around the globe are now realizing the many benefits
that 3G offers, ranging from faster browsing, streaming and email
to music downloads and multiplayer games," said Kai Öistämö,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia.
"Its sleek design and affordable pricing makes the Nokia 6151
a very attractive 3G handset. Models like the Nokia 6151 are certain
to make 3G services even more accessible to a broader range of consumers."
The Nokia 6151 introduces the benefits of 3G to consumers - such as
streaming multimedia audio and video content, or downloading of their
favourite music or video - at traditional GSM prices. The classically
designed, compact handset offers a comprehensive range of features,
combining Nokia's easy to use Series 40 user interface with modern
day essentials like a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity
and music player with micro SD memory card support. With the Nokia
6151, access to 3G services and applications is made easy and intuitive.
Features of the Nokia 6151 include
- 1.3 megapixel camera with dedicated camera key, 4x zoom, landscape
mode and video recorder
- 30MB user memory, which can be expanded with optional microSD memory
card
- Music player, stereo FM radio and Visual Radio
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Push to talk
Weighing 98 grams, the Nokia 6151 has a talk time of up to 4.5 hours
on GSM networks (up to 3.5 hours of talk time via WCDMA) and a standby
time of up to 10 days. The new 3G handset will be available in a fresh
colour selection including black, pearl white, orange, light blue
and lime green colour variants. The Nokia 6151 operates in WCDMA 2100
and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 networks, and will be available in Europe,
Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Nokia 6080: Camera phone in black, silver and gold colours
The triband Nokia 6080 presents a stylish and compact camera phone
at an affordable price point, and is primarily targeted to consumers
in Asia. In an elegant black design, highlighted with silver or gold
colour accents, this camera phone combines camera and video recorder
capabilities with a stereo FM radio. The large colour display and
illuminated keypad layout, combined with the intuitive and well-known
Nokia Series 40 user interface, make the Nokia 6080 an easy-to-use
companion for daily life.
For fun and entertainment, the Nokia 6080 features a stereo FM radio
and MP3 ring tones, complemented by a stereo headset included in the
sales package. Adding a touch of personal style, the phone can be
personalized with wallpapers, themes and even a Sudoku game, especially
designed for the Nokia 6080. The elegant new handset also features
a blinking light effect to indicate a missed call or a received message.
To stay in touch with family and friends, the Nokia 6080 offers comprehensive
functions for easy messaging and voice communication, including MMS,
Nokia Xpress audio messaging, email and push to talk. Browsing for
news and uploading images and videos is convenient with the phone's
XHTML browser and fast data connections through EDGE. Weighing 91
grams, the Nokia 6080 offers a talk time of up to 3.5 hours and a
standby time of up to 12 days, and will be available in stylish black,
gold and silver colour variants.
Nokia 1110i: latest addition to range of phones aimed at first time
users
Nokia 1110i emphasizes ease-of-use, reliability and affordability
and the intuitive, black and white user interface makes full use of
graphical icons and large font sizes. The Nokia 1110i also has a number
of cost management features, including support for the Nokia Prepaid
Tracker to help people monitor their phone usage, as well as other
technological features which reduce the total cost of mobile ownership
for consumers. Weighing 80 grams, the Nokia 1110i has a talk time
of up to over 5 hours and a standby time of up to 15 days.
