New GSM Java Handset from Nokia

Nokia has launched a new GSM handset, the Nokia 6610 including a colour display, Java technology for downloadable applications and MMS capability. It is a tri-band mobile phone compatible with GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 networks are available.

The Nokia 6610 phone supports Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME), and the Nokia 6610 Java platform is based on Mobile Information Device Profile 1.0 (MIDP 1.0). Pre-installed Java applications on the Nokia 6610 include a Converter (for currencies, temperature, weight and other measures), a Portfolio Manager (to track stocks and other securities) and Java games.

The Nokia 6610 is based on the Nokia Series 40 user interface, which is optimized for small color screens. With support for 4096 colors, the Nokia 6610 phone's high-quality color display enriches the use of Java applications, MMS and games, and is well suited for WAP browsing, calendar entry and managing contacts. The Nokia 6610 is also able to receive multimedia messages with text-, image-, and tone content. The integrated handsfree speaker makes it possible to conduct a conference call or listen to the radio without a headset.

Features of the Nokia 6610 phone include:

- Messaging: SMS, MMS
- Pre-Installed Java Applications: Converter, Portfolio Manager
- Pre-installed Java games: Puzzle Chess and Bounce
- 3 Xpress-on(TM) Inbox covers: Black, White and Grey
- 3 Xpress-on(TM) accessory covers: Burgundy, Dark Blue and Green
- Stopwatch
- Countdown timer
- Integrated handsfree speaker making it possible to listen to the radio without a headset and conduct a conference call
- Preinstalled polyphonic ring tones
- Pop-Port interface connector including: digital accessory identification, stereo audio, data connectivity and power output for accessory
- Digital clock screensaver
- Enhanced calendar
- Wallpaper
- User changeable color schemes for the display
- PC Suite
- Dimensions: 71 cc, 84 g
- Talktime: up to 2-5 hrs, standby time: up to 150-300 hrs
- Connectivity: Infrared
- WAP 1.2.1
- GPRS (Multislot class 6, Maximum 3 + 1 receive, 2 + 2 send)
- HSCSD
- GSM 900/1800/1900

The Nokia 6610 is expected to start shipping in the third quarter, 2002 with au unsubsidised retail price of around US$425.'"

Posted to the site on 17th June 2002