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26th November 2012
In these days of touchscreen always-connected smartphones, it
is easy to forget that some people want something that is much simpler
and straightforward to use. Nokia haven't forgotten this, however,
and the Nokia 206 is very much a traditional format phone
that can still do some of the more advanced things when needed.
This is an attractive device with a fresh take on Nokia's classic
designs. On the front is a standard number pad with a 2.4"
240 x 320 pixel non-touch display on the top. On the back is a very
basic 1.3 megapixel camera. In addition, the Nokia 206 has Bluetooth,
a 3.5mm audio socket with a stereo wired headset in the standard
sales package.
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Nokia 206 is a Series 40 feature phone rather than a smartphone,
but it does come with a web browser, instant messaging applications,
a media sharing app plus other basic applications that are downloadable
from the Nokia store.
This is a GPRS/EDGE phone only with no 3G data, although the
Nokia Xpress enhanced web browser is designed to make the phone
more efficient over a slower connection. The relatively large 1100
mAh battery gives up to 20 days talktime and up to 47 days standby
time - compare this with most smartphones that need to be recharged
on a regular basis and you can see the advantages of keeping it
simple.
There are two versions of the 206 available, a dual-SIM and a
single-SIM model, both of which appeared to be priced at €62 before
tax and subsidy. The dual-SIM version has a shorter standby time
of 20 days and comes in two dual-band variants, but is otherwise
pretty much identical.
Nokia say that both version of the 206 should be available by
the end of the year in cyan, magenta, yellow, black and white
colours.
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