Nokia recently unveiled a new phone called the 6600i slide dedicated for imaging and sharing. Claimed to be Nokia’s smallest 5 megapixel slider, the phone should appeal quality-conscious users with its compact and elegant design.
The 5 megapixel slide has a camera that features 8x zoom, double flash and auto focus. With dual LED flash, the camera allows users to bring stories alive with high-quality snapshots. The user can click and share images using various Internet services such as XHTML browser, Java MIDP2.0, OMA DRM 1.0 and 2.0. It offers video capturing support of VGA at 15 fps and QVGA at 30 fps. It also helps users to find ways with Nokia Maps.
The Nokia 6600i Slide sports a brushed steel cover and chrome centre key. It has a bright 2.2” 240×320 TFT 16 million colour display. It includes 2.0 Bluetooth and can be connected anywhere with Micro USB. The device comes with a stereo music player supporting MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA along with FM Radio in stereo headset.
In addition to this, there is an accelerometer for tap commands helping in simple management of calls and alerts. The phone is supported by 3G connectivity. It offers 20 MB free user memory and a micro SD memory card slot with support for up to 16 GB expandable memory.
The handset uses the BL-4U, 1000 mAh, Li-Ion battery that can offer up to 4 hours of talk time for GSM and up to 3 hours for UMTS or up to 14.5 days of standby time. It measures 93 mm x 45 mm x 14 mm and weighs 110 g. The cell phone also includes WCDMA 850/2100, GSM/EGSM quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 support. It is based on the series 40 platform.
The accessories of the phone include a 1 GB micro SD card, the Nokia WH-203 stereo headset with FM radio and a travel charger. Users will also get a USB Data cable.
The Nokia 6600i will available in silver and black colors. It is expected to be available in stores in the third quarter of this year at a price of € 200 excluding extra charges.