Nokia 2610/2310/1112

[ajay383]

why nokia is going backward. Nokia is just wasting time. they must concentrate on new technologies.
They have in mind that we should launch the maximum no. of phones
that's why SE is going forward, SE every new handset bring something new.

Nokia should also stop giving memory card with the phone. 64 mb or 128 mb card is really useless, i got 32 and 64 mb card with the phones which are ready to go into bin.

[lloydo]

Not everyone wants top of the line stuff, and not everyone can afford it. 80% of the "features" (read: gimmicks) that come with modern phones aren't used by ordinary people anyway.

Plus, the fetish [readers of forums like] this have wouldn't be possible if there were no low-end models so that they could be reassured there's is the very best.

There's only one way you have first place without a last place. And I highly doubt you'd be happy if everyone owned identical handsets.

[Moby]

I assumed the OP was actually having some fun. It's a shame if you believe that everyone needs/requires/can afford the very best in cutting edge technology.

These kinds of phones are the thing that make the money, with more of these Nokia can experiment, and can even provide the best phones at a lower cost.

[ajay383]

you will find same type of phones which nokia has already developed in the past, nokia should outsource all old type of phones to small manufacturers in india/china. let them make and sell these phones with nokia brand and nokia should get the royalty.

[difenbaker]

the 2610:

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A flagship addition to Nokia's entry portfolio, the Nokia 2610 phone offers an iconic design and a strong range of features for business-minded consumers. A first for entry phones, the Nokia 2610 includes e-mail support as well as mobile Internet access via a WAP browser. Additionally, the Nokia 2610 supports MMS and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, for recording and editing messages on the go. Designed specifically for consumers in new growth markets, the Nokia 2610 even offers a unique rubberized finish which serves to combat dust and improve grip.

The Nokia 2610 features a color display with a mirrored finish and enhanced features such as MP3 ring tones, voice recorder, and an integrated handsfree speaker. The organizer in the Nokia 2610 gives optional weekly or monthly review of the local calendar and an application to manage basic finances. Equally important, the Nokia 2610 comes with an expanded memory to accommodate up to 300 entries in the phonebook. Chinese-speaking consumers will appreciate the built-in English-Chinese dictionary for quick translations.

Like all Nokia mobile phones, the Nokia 2610 is intuitively easy to use, offering large fonts, dedicated shortcut keys, and a host of extra features. Weighing 91 grams, the Nokia 2610 has a talk time of up to 3 hours and a standby time of up to 12 days. The Nokia 2610 will be available in a range of colors, depending on markets. The estimated retail price, before subsidies or taxes, is expected to be 75 euros.

the 2310:

http://xs74.xs.to/pics/06134/2310_white_low.jpg

For those with a mind for fashion and music, the Nokia 2310 phone offers a compact design matched with an equally outstanding array of colour covers. A dedicated short-cut key activates the built-in FM radio which features "sound visualization" -graphics that move in sync with the music. Keeping in tune with consumer desires, the Nokia 2310 offers polyphonic and MP3-grade ring tones.

For text-intensive consumers, the Nokia 2310 offers a host of messaging options, including an SMS editor to avoid accidental deletions of messages, speed dial for SMS sending and a distribution list for creating and managing personal contact lists. The Nokia 2310 also features the Nokia Prepaid Tracker, a network supported application which automatically updates users of their prepaid account balance after each call or message.

Weighing 85 grams, the Nokia 2310 has a talk time of up to 6 hours and a standby time of up to 16 days. The estimated retail price, before subsidies or taxes, is expected to be 65 euros.

the 1112:

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Placing special emphasis on ease-of-use, the Nokia 1112 has a user interface that makes use of graphical icons and large font sizes to make user navigation simple for first-time mobile phone users. Timekeeping is made convenient with the Speaking Clock and Alarm, which announces the time in a range of local languages. In addition to the high contrast white backlit display, the Nokia 1112 also has distinctive polyphonic ring tones with MP3-grade sounds.

First time mobile phone users will appreciate the demo mode, an on-screen visual guide of primary phone functions. Additionally, the demo mode allows consumers to play the pre-installed games or hear the Speaking Clock without a SIM card inserted into the phone.

Weighing 80 grams, the Nokia 1112 has a talk time of up to over 5 hours and a standby time of up to 15 days. The Nokia 1112 is available in a range of colors and is expected to retail for an estimated price of 45 euros, before subsidies or taxes. The model is expected to be commercially available in the second quarter 2006. It will be available in all regions, except China.



cheers!

[carcomptoy]

why nokia is going backward. Nokia is just wasting time. they must concentrate on new technologies.
They have in mind that we should launch the maximum no. of phones
that's why SE is going forward, SE every new handset bring something new.

Nokia should also stop giving memory card with the phone. 64 mb or 128 mb card is really useless, i got 32 and 64 mb card with the phones which are ready to go into bin.
Concentrating on low-end phones is how Nokia's become number one. You have to understand most people getting phones get the absolute cheapest because that's all they can afford...

Obviously, you'll reach a bigger market if you offer cheaper phones. If you alienate the lesser-monied/lesser-interested people, then you basically cut profits tenfold:cool:

[FRiC]

Not everyone wants top of the line stuff, and not everyone wants 512 MB or 1 GB.

A LOT of people at my work place have the 668x and N70 phones, and they all use the card that comes with the phone since all they do besides calls are taking photos (at the lowest resolution setting since they only need to view it on the phone) and downloading/exchanging ringtones and themes.

Even more people have really low end stuff like the 1100, and only a scattering of people have mid end phones like the 6230i/6270.

[stephanie]

I think they look cute.

I wonder what they mean by "mp3-grade sounds?"

[ninjabear]

Most people in new zealand buy low end models phone and nokia should earn a bit from NZ

Hong Kong in the other hand is a mix of Top models and mid ranges.

Im happy at what Nokia is doing and Sony Ericson do release low end models like K300i,J100,J200i are some of the example.

Yeah Not happy with Nokia's Symbian .Its still quite unstable.I have a Nokia N70...

[waytaminit]

why nokia is going backward. Nokia is just wasting time. they must concentrate on new technologies.
They have in mind that we should launch the maximum no. of phones
that's why SE is going forward, SE every new handset bring something new.

Nokia should also stop giving memory card with the phone. 64 mb or 128 mb card is really useless, i got 32 and 64 mb card with the phones which are ready to go into bin.

I remember reading a discussion here at MB about such phones. Didn't someone say that the reason why Nokia is dominating the low-end market is that SE, Motorola and Samsung are not that motivated on entering it? Because there's very little profit to be gained from it - that's why most of their phones are high-end types?

So yes, I half-agree that maybe Nokia is wasting time - but I think too that since they are the number 1 in this market, maybe they're not wasting time at all, but is just continuing what they have been doing for the past years now?

[carcomptoy]

Exactly...yeah there may not be as big a profit, but more profits can be made from millions of cheap handsets than just hundreds of high-end phones, yes?

[ipodee]

you will find same type of phones which nokia has already developed in the past, nokia should outsource all old type of phones to small manufacturers in india/china. let them make and sell these phones with nokia brand and nokia should get the royalty.
nokia fones are already being manufactured in china like many other things... yes, the lower-tech fones are easy to make, cost less to make and bring in great profit margins too, just imagine the potential of emerging mkts like China/India. why shd they stop making entry level phones....

no wonder SE has fallen to the fifth place overall for mobile phone sale.s..