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June 2003 - Nokia expanded its portfolio of imaging
devices with the introduction of the Nokia 6600,
a sophisticated imaging device which strikes an
ideal balance between advanced business features
and a stylish, compact form. more
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Packed
with compelling features, this tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900)
phone meets the ongoing demands of the multitasking,
mobile workforce with personal information management
(PIM) applications, secure email access, seamless file
downloads, and access to richer mobile content via the
XHTML browser.
Launched
at the Nokia Press Update event in Helsinki, Finland,
in conjunction with an Asia Pacific event held in Singapore
themed "Image is Power", the Series 60 based Nokia 6600
is expected to be commercially available during the
fourth quarter of 2003 in Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific
markets.
With
the latest features in mobile imaging, the Nokia 6600
has an integrated VGA camera for video recording and
still image capture with 2x digital zoom, as well as
a large 65,536 color display with an enhanced graphical
user-interface. Users can create, send and receive multi-picture
multimedia messages with Synchronized Multimedia Integration
Language (SMIL) technology*, which allows users to compose
messages that display text, sound and images in a pre-determined
order. The Nokia 6600 also makes it possible to capture,
send and receive video clips with audio, as well as
receive streaming video content in both RealVideo and
3GPP video streaming formats. A convenient media gallery
application makes access to and organization of multimedia
content easy.
"In
an increasingly fast-paced business environment, where
access to a wide range of information is a necessity,
individuals must find ways to strike a balance between
work and family," says Juha Putkiranta, Senior Vice
President of Nokia's Imaging Business Unit. "The Nokia
6600 offers the best of both worlds - advanced business
features to keep on top of everything at the office,
together with the latest functionality to capture precious
family moments."
For
users requiring reliable data connections, the Nokia
6600 offers both HSCSD and GPRS support in addition
to local Bluetooth and infrared connectivity. Integrated
TCP/IP technology** enhances both the ease and speed
of over-the-air file downloads. Enterprise users can
access email and other corporate servers through the
public Internet with increased over the air security
via SSL and the mobile VPN (Virtual Private Network)
client, available for corporate customers. For fast
access to mobile services and information, the advanced
XHTML browser can be activated with a single click.
The wallet application makes online payments and the
storage of encrypted personal information easy, reliable
and convenient.
Users
can shape their mobile environment by adding applications
compatible with either the Symbian 7.0s operating system
or applications based on the latest Java(TM) technology,
MIDP 2.0. Applications can be stored either in the phone's
6MB internal memory or on the 32MB MMC card included
in the sales package. The new Nokia phone is based on
the Series 60 Platform, the world's leading terminal
software for smart phones.
Though
a powerful business tool, the Nokia 6600 creates a new
form of mobile personalization with user-selectable
themes. They allow users to renew the look and feel
of the user interface from colors to graphics and wallpapers.
Polyphonic ring tones and music-like True Tones complement
the customizable user interface. Optional enhancements
available for the Nokia 6600 include the new Nokia Wireless
Clip-on Headset, Nokia Wireless Car Kit, Nokia Image
Viewer and Nokia Digital Pen all using Bluetooth technology.
For
the Europe and Africa region, the Nokia 6600 comes in
two colors: light grey and rose. The 113 cc phone weighs
122 grams, and has talk-time of up to 4 hours and standby
up to 10 days.
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