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Nokia 2600 Review

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The Nokia 2600 is a high-style model in its line of simple, functional phones. Like the 1110 and 2100, the Nokia 2600 is geared for mobile phone users who don’t want to pay a lot for features like Internet access and digital imaging, but who expect a high-quality, durable, reliable phone. Nokia has kept the design for the 2600 streamlined, with no folding or sliding components or extendable antennae.

Some of the more notable features of the 2600 include its attractive full-colour display, which complements the swish design. This feature makes it easier to find what you’re looking for in the easy navigable menus, and adds some extra fun to the Nokia 2600’s several installed games.

This phone also adds some features for the business-minded. A built in hands-free speakerphone function lets you set up a conference call just about anywhere, which can help you make your business lunches a little bit more about business. The Nokia 2600’s spreadsheet function is also a big help—it’s a handy, portable way to keep track of several important figures in an easy-to-read format.

The calendar function and programmable reminders mean you’ll never miss an important deadline or occasion. The calendar allows users to focus on day-to-day events, or take a long view, utilizing a monthly display. Another nice feature is the vibrating alert, which helps you discreetly take calls you don’t want to miss.

Other interesting business features of this phone include its message group function—which allows you to send a single message to a pre-defined group—and expanded language support from similar Nokia models. This phone features language support for most major European and Asian languages.

The cost-meter functions and the suite of SMS functions available on this phone will appeal to just about anyone, as will the fun, full-colour games and Xpress-on phone covers.

Despite everything the Nokia 2600 offers, it is far from cutting-edge, so those looking for some of the most advanced features may want to turn elsewhere. Absent from this phone are features such as a digital imaging device, voice recorder, Internet access and PC interface, as well as an MP3 player or GPS.

The bottom line is that this phone is an affordable, well-designed Nokia model that offers a middle road between their basic models and the most cutting-edge lines.

The main features of the Nokia 2600:

  • Large, 200-contact phonebook
  • Recurring alarm function
  • Flexible call waiting functions
  • Animated screensavers
  • Calculator (with currency converter)
  • Spreadsheet
  • Multilingual support
  • Games
  • Colorful Xpress-on phone covers
  • Speakerphone function
  • Reminders
  • SMS signatures

Technical Specifications of the Nokia 2600:

  • Weight: 94.5 g
  • Dimensions: 10.76cm x 4.59cm x 2.03 cm
  • Display: 4,096-colours, 128 x 128 pixels
  • EGSM and GSM dual band operation and automatic network switching for Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas
  • 2.5 hours talk time, 250 hours standby

The features that the Nokia 2600 is missing:

  • GPS
  • Digital imaging capability
  • Internet access
  • PC interface
  • MP3 player
  • Voice commands

Accessories available for the Nokia 2600:

Included:

  • Nokia Standard Charger/Travel Charger

Also available:

  • Handsfree audio devices
  • Additional batteries and chargers
  • Car kits