Europe
: At Nokia's annual Capital Market Days taking place in Amsterdam
today, Nokia unveiled the Nokia 6290, a versatile 3G smartphone based
on the world's leading smartphone software S60 on Symbian OS. The
Nokia 6290 is a modern smartphone with a classic, ergonomic design
at an accessible price point. The Nokia 6290 is expected to begin
shipping in Q1 2007 with an estimated retail price of ?325 before
subsidies or taxes.
The Nokia 6290 is designed to meet the needs of the hectic professional
looking to balance a hectic business and social calendar. With a number
of practical new features, multiple alarms and handy Quick Cover access
keys which enable instant access to a wide range of the device's useful
features, including an interactive world travel application, consumers
can use their mobile for many things. With constant connectivity via
3G technology, the Nokia 6290 ensures productivity remains a priority,
providing email access, as well as connections to favourite websites.
The Nokia 6290's mobile search application ensures the leading search
engines and location-specific services are only the touch of a button
away.
While the Nokia 6290 has been designed to help people manage time
and improve productivity, this smartphone will be best appreciated
for its simplicity. An ergonomic keypad, fast access keys and intuitive
menu structure make getting started simpler than ever. The Nokia 6290
also offers a Setup Wizard to guide users through the process of establishing
their specific email, MMS functions as well as operator-specific settings.
"Simplicity is what makes the Nokia 6290 smartphone so smart,"
said Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile
Phones, Nokia. "The Nokia 6290 combines the collective power
of S60 3rd Edition and 3G in an easy-to-use, attractively designed
package. With the 3G subscriber base expected to double over the next
year, there is a strong need for 3G models like the Nokia 6290 smartphone
in our portfolio."
The suite of standard features includes:
- 2 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom
- 2.2" QVGA 16M colour internal screen
- Rich email functionality which supports attachments such as PPT,
PDF, Word and Excel.
- MP3 music player with excellent stereo surround sound
- Two way video calling
The Nokia 6290 is Nokia's first mid-range smartphone to offer S60
3rd Edition Feature Pack 1. Announced at the Symbian Smartphone Show
in October, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 opens up a world of possibilities,
highlighted by an enhanced single browser that supports both full
Web and mobile optimized content. There is also available a wide variety
of add-on applications that can turn the phone into a highly personalized,
versatile device. The applications range from games and entertainment
to powerful business and navigation applications.
The Nokia 6290 phone has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby
battery time of up to 10 days.
