Iam a die-hard Nokia fan. This, despite the fact that the company seems to launch a new model every other second, knocking out old features to make room for new ones and leaving us without a hybrid model containing all Nokia’s options. With every new model released, it seems Nokia is already planning its next slide or clamshell version. Unless a new high-end N (entertainment line) or E (business line) series phone has been released, Nokia fans don’t bother looking at the latest models. Nevertheless, in all its humility, the 3120 Classic (3120C), Nokia’s new 3G entry-level phone, is worth a look.
Features About the size of a candy bar and weighing just 85 grams, the 3120C slides easily into your pocket. Its buttons are clear and ergonomic, though its curved bottom corners make the star and hash keys fairly uncomfortable to use. The 2-inch display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution and up to 16 million colors boasts fabulous graphics.
Compared to the Nokia 6300, which has been described as “Nokia at its best,” the similarly priced 3120C is not far off. It has a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video calls, a 3.2 megapixel camera with flash on the back, and very quick autofocus. Unlike many, the phone produces decent pictures, even without the flash. The small LED strip on the sides of the 6300, which blink to announce missed calls, SMS, reminders and emails, is absent from the 3120C and while it has an SD-mini memory slot, the memory card is not included in the box.
The 3120C’s software is an improvement on the 6300, with added features like an extra shortcut bar on the SMS interface screen, which includes icons for attaching photos, business cards and text. Not a critical feature, but a nice touch nonetheless. Also, when you miss a call or receive an SMS, the sender’s name and details appear immediately on the main interface screen, so you don’t need to go menu surfing to find out who contacted you.
With the 3120C, you’ll hear your callers loud and clear, even under the noisiest conditions. The loudspeaker is also high-performance — someone six meters away can hear the caller and chat with ease. For those that prefer to go hands-free with a headset, one is included in the box.
The real snag of the 3120C is its plastic cover and keypad, which after a week begins squeaking when pressed against the inner pad. Also, when pressing the buttons, you can hear the spring as it is compressed and decompressed. In this regard, the 6300, with its elegant stainless steel cover, quiet, precise and smooth keypad, is a step above.
Less is MoreAt first glance, the 3210C seems to be another attempt by Nokia to micro-niche the market it currently dominates. Frankly, why an entry-level, bare-bones version of a phone with features that normally attract people who want to show-off is being sold at all escaped me.
That is until a friend of mine told me that this is exactly what he was looking for. With his work requiring that he be online 24/7, a 3G phone to access the internet with his laptop was essential. He doesn’t particularly like the bulkiness of more flashy devices — nor is he interested in paying more than LE 1,500 for a phone he uses for work purposes only. The Nokia 3120C has understated charm, and everything a business user needs.
Source : http://www.businesstodayegypt.com/
