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June 2003 - Mobile personalization grabbed the spotlight
simultaneously at the annual Nokia Press Update
in Helsinki, Finland and the "Image is Power" event
in Singapore, with the introduction of the Nokia
3100 phone, a device aimed at style-conscious mobile
consumers. more
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Encouraging
individuality and self-expression, the Nokia 3100 offers
a large color screen, MMS* functionality and game features,
with expressive colored covers crafted of unique translucent
materials and graphics. Weighing a mere 85 grams, the
tri-band Nokia 3100 phone operates on GSM 900/1800/1900
bands, and is planned to start shipping during the third
quarter 2003, in Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Nokia
also introduced a number of complementary lifestyle
enhancements to accompany the Nokia 3100, including
the Nokia Fun Camera, a stand-alone VGA camera with
its own viewfinder, flash and power supply. With 8 MB
of memory, the Nokia Fun Camera can store up to 50 images,
and can be attached to compatible Nokia phones with
a Pop-Port(TM) connector. The Pop-Port connectivity
of the Nokia 3100 enables users to add an exciting array
of enhancements, including the Nokia Radio Headset,
also announced today. This combination stereo FM radio
with display and headset simply clips onto a lapel or
slips into a shirt pocket.
"The
Nokia 3100, and its accompanying enhancements, was created
with a new generation of mobile users in mind. They
have a highly personalized, mobile lifestyle and value
fun, self expression and interpersonal communication",
said Kai Öistämö, Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile
Phones. "Stylish and functional designs, coupled with
fun and interactive features and enhancements, offer
consumers an enriched mobile experience with an emphasis
on individuality."
The
Nokia 3100's keypad, 4-way rocker and a 128x128 high
resolution colour display will offer consumers an enhanced
game play experience. Pre-loaded Java(TM) game titles
include Snake EX2, Bowling and Beach Rally. With a wide
array of titles available for download, additional Java
applications are mere keystrokes away.
Pre-installed
animated screen savers bring the Nokia 3100's color
screen to life. Additional screensavers, as well as
ringing tones and game downloads, are available from
the local Nokia Shop website: www.nokia.com/shop.
The Nokia 3100 features an XHTML browser to make surfing
mobile services a richer experience. In addition to
text, services can also include colorful pictures, animations
and frames. A link to the new nokia.com mobile site,
which features content optimized for XHTML, is available
in the Nokia 3100.
The
Nokia 3100 is the first Nokia phone to offer a new generation
of Xpress-on(TM) gaming cover enhancements. Sold separately,
the Xpress-on gaming cover features "electroluminescence"
- special light effects that sparkle through translucent
faceplates in rhythm with ringing tones, games, alarm
and other phone functions. Featuring an 8-way rocker,
the Xpress-on gaming cover offers an advanced gameplay
experience and incorporates electroluminescent light
effects in sync with specific games.
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