Nokia 3100
November 20th, 2005 - Posted in Nokia
Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the Nokia 3100 features XHTML Internet browser, high-speed GPRS data transmission, and plenty of phone and organizer features, all displayed on a high-resolution, 128 x128 pixel, 4,096 color screen with bright white lights.
Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the 3100 benefits from Nokia’s typically slick design; its 4-way scroll key makes menu navigation and dialing a breeze. Plus, its vibrating alert comes in handy for silent call notification. Other features include local language support (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese), an integrated speakerphone, photo caller-ID for use with downloaded photos or photos taken with attachable cameras (sold separately), and a 300-contact phone book. Nokia also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), and hearing aid support for the Nokia LPS-3 Loopset, (adapter and Loopset sold separately).
Messaging and Internet
Mobile messaging features are fairly standard: via MMS, users can send, edit, forward, and receive image and text messages to and from compatible phones or PCs. There’s also conventional e-mail, instant messaging capability, and predictive text input. With the built-in Internet browser, users can download new wallpaper and graphics, as well as more Java applications in addition to World clock and Instant Messaging, which are already included with the phone.
Organizer
Organizer features include a 500-entry calendar with monthly view, an alarm clock with snooze, and a stopwatch and countdown timer. GPRS high speed data transmission is also available.
Fun and Games
For fun, this phone provides compatibility with Nokia’s glow-in-the-dark Xpress-on changeable covers (sold separately). You’ll also get animated screensavers, personalized color schemes, customizable ring tones including voice-recorded alerts, a nutty feature where the phone uses different flashing lights to indicate different callers, and the games Snake EX2, Beach Rally, and Bowling. A wide variety of Java and non-Java games and applications are also available for download separately.
Vital Statistics and more
The Nokia 3100’s Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 6 hours digital talk time, and up to 17 days digital standby time. It operates on GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 MHz service.