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Nokia 6230 mobile phone launched
Nokia 6230: classic design and advanced functionality
for mobile professionals
28 October 2003
Nokia
introduced the newest must-have tool for mobile professionals
- the Nokia 6230 phone. Offering the latest technology and features,
the Nokia 6230 meets the requirements of the most demanding mobile
phone users. The tri-band (GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/1800/1900, GSM,
GPRS, EDGE 850/1800/1900) mobile phone offers multiple connectivity
options via EDGE and Bluetooth wireless technology, a removable
multimedia memory card as well as an integrated VGA camera to
capture pictures and videos. Sleek and compact, the Nokia 6230
is expected to start shipping in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific
and Americas in the first quarter of 2004.
"Traditionally, mobile professional are early
adopters of mobile technology, demanding advanced functionality
and higher data speeds to keep them informed, entertained and
connected while on the move," said Kai Öistämö,"
Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. "With EDGE, Bluetooth
technology, an integrated camera, MMS functionality and even an
integrated MP3 player, the Nokia 6230 addresses these needs with
an impressive range of features to help balance a busy work schedule
with after-work responsibilities."
One of the key benefits of the Nokia 6230 is a compelling
multimedia experience. With an integrated VGA camera and a display
with 65,000 colors, pictures and videos taken with the Nokia 6230
appear sharp and bright. The video player adds the ability to
record, send and receive video clips with audio, as well as receive
streaming video content in 3GPP video streaming format. High quality
video and images, voice, presentations, files and music can be
stored on a removable multimedia memory card. Users can also create,
send and receive multpicture, multimedia messages with Synchronized
Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) technology. SMIL technology
allows users to compose multi-image messages that display text,
sound and images in a pre-determined order.
For flexible and efficient wireless connectivity,
the Nokia 6230 phone offers Bluetooth wireless technology and
infrared connectivity as well as HSCSD and GPRS support. Bluetooth
enables a wide range of new exciting enhancements for seamless
connections and comfortable wearability, like the Nokia 610 car
kit phone and the stylish Wireless Boom Headset also announced
today. The Nokia website has a complete
list of Bluetooth enhancements compatible with the Nokia 6230.
Using the high-speed packet-based EDGE connectivity
of the Nokia 6230, business professionals can enjoy faster browsing,
messaging and downloading. With a downlink data speed of up to
236.6 kbps, downloading with the Nokia 6230 via EDGE enables downloads
more than 4 times faster than with GPRS.
In addition, the Nokia 6230 has a mobile email client
that lets users manage their email quickly over EDGE, GPRS and
HSCSD networks. The advanced xHTML browser gives fast access to
mobile services and information, and the integrated TCP/IP technology
enhances both the ease and speed of over-the-air file downloads.
Data synchronization capability allows users of the Nokia 6230
to update personal data remotely over the network. Local synchronization
of personal data can also be done via Bluetooth, IrDa, USB and
the Nokia PC Suite.
With the presence-enhanced contacts service, users
of the Nokia 6230 can share their availability, intentions and
whereabouts with colleagues, family, friends and other contacts.
For example, a business professional can change his phone profile
to 'Meeting' and advise his colleagues to reach him by SMS or
MMS. Exchanging instant text messages is another interesting possibility
with the presence-enhanced Chat function, where users of the Nokia
6230 can create their own private chats and invite others to participate,
or even join public chats of their interest.
The Nokia 6230 also includes a digital music player
for AAC/MP3 music formats. In addition to enjoying high quality
stereo music, music enthusiasts can set their favourite music
as wake-up tones as well as alert and ring tones.
Key functions include:
- Active TFT color display - with up to 65.536 colours
- Integrated digital VGA camera
- High speed packet-based EDGE and GPRS connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Digital camcorder and video player
- Video streaming including AMR audio
- MMC Multimedia card support
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Presence-enhanced contacts and chat
- MP3/AAC music player and built-in FM stereo radio
- xHTML browser for enhanced mobile browsing experience
- Advanced PIM functionality (calendar, phonebook, to-do list,
notes)
- Integrated hands-free speaker
- Polyphonic ring tones (supporting up to 24 instruments)
- Infrared, USB, PC Suite
- 76 cc, weighs 97 grams
- Talk time of up to 5 hours and a standby time of up to 300
hours.
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