Nokia 6101: Intriguing fold camera phone offers
new options to operators
Cannes, France - At the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Nokia today
expanded its portfolio of folding mobile phones with the stylish Nokia 6101
camera phone. In addition to offering consumers the latest mobile technology in
an elegant fold concept, the Nokia 6101 provides operators with an extended
range of customization features. The compact, triband phone will be available in
two versions: a GSM 900/1800/1900 version primarily for Europe, Middle-East,
Africa and Asian markets, and a GSM 850/1800/1900 model targeted towards the
Americas. With an estimated retail price of less than 250 EUR, excluding taxes
and subsidies, the Nokia 6101 is expected to start shipping in the second
quarter of 2005.
"The Nokia 6101 is an intuitive, easy-to-use fold phone with a compelling
feature set. Its classic, sophisticated design nicely blends in with all
situations during a busy day," says Kai Öistämö, Senior Vice President, Mobile
Phones, Nokia. "For operators the Nokia 6101 offers broad customization options,
including their own branded menu icons, services access as well as customized
wallpapers and wake-up graphics."
Consumers will appreciate the features of the Nokia 6101 such as its easy-to-use
menu structure. The built-in VGA camera with a dedicated button takes colorful
videos and pictures that can be shared via MMS or uploaded to an online photo
album or printing service. Featuring two bright color displays, the Nokia 6101
can be personalized with animated wallpapers and screensavers. The external
color display shows incoming calls, time and date while the internal screen
displays favorite images or a busy social calendar.
The Nokia 6101 camera phone also introduces a new feature, Nokia Xpress audio
messaging, which enables users to record and send a voice message to others over
the GPRS network. With the touch of a few buttons, consumers can send their
audio message -- a holiday greeting, personal congratulations or even a special
moment like a grandchild's first words -- and share it with others via Nokia
Xpress audio messaging. Once a message has been received, it can be stored in
the phone and played when desired.
Nokia Xpress audio messaging nicely complements the Nokia 6101's push to talk
technology, which allows users to connect to others -- be it a group or an
individual -- over GPRS, similar to using a walkie-talkie. Several operators
worldwide have introduced push to talk services for consumers.
Also unveiled for the first time, the Nokia Display Headset HS-6 shows caller
and music information directly on its screen. Sold separately, the Nokia Display
Headset enables users to control calls and remotely operate the FM radio of the
Nokia 6101.
