Nokia 1661

"Cheap Cost - Expensive Looks" This is what the new Nokia 1661 all about. Carrying a price tag of as low as 25euros, this new device from Nokia is the cheaptest color handset from Nokia. Together with 1202/1203 and 1661, Nokia is surely looking aggressive on capturing the low end segment of the mobile phones.

As said above, it just looks attractive but carries no real stuff. The 1.8 inch and 128 x 160 pixel display is certainly good but not comparable to any color phones from nokia which certainly cost more. There's no web browser, Bluetooth, camera or multimedia player (and this is expected in a low cost phone). On the other hand, this new Nokia comes with an integrated FM radio and a flashlight, plus multiple phonebooks and a call cost tracker.
Again Nokia has proved that it can give long standing phones, with a talktime of 8 hours and a standby time of up to 26 days. It is a lightweight device which can slide into your pockets smoothly weighing just 82 grams and measuring 108 x 45 x 14mm.
On a whole this little device from Nokia is worth looking at if your need is of a basic but smart looking phone.

Nokia 1202 and 1203

Remember the Nokia 1100? (made in india, made for india) Nokia is ready with a better version as its successor. Nokia is trying to fight out the low cost mobile battle on a very aggressive note and these 2 brothers are perfect examples. The Nokia 1202 is Nokia's cheapest ever handset priced just about 25 euros. You definately cannot expect high end technology in this but it has plenty of features that make it attractive and surely is gonna be a tough contender in the low price phone market.

The Nokia 1202 offers multiple phonebooks to take into account different users, it comes with a built-in flashlight, has a cost tracker and a dust-resistant keypad. That is not all, the 1202 (and 1203) have a very long battery life, giving up to 9 hours talktime and 26 days standby time. The screen is basic old fashioned low end types with the same 96x68 pixel display.

There are two dual-band variants depending on region - a GSM 900 / 1800 version and one with GSM 850 / 1900 support. And please do not expect bluetooth or a camera.

Now lets look at the twin brother of 1202. That is the Nokia 1203. There is no literal difference between both phones except that of the looks and appearence. The 1203 is a smooth looking handset in "Silver Gray", the 1202 looks a little more rugged and is available in "Midnight Blue" and "Violet Blue" colour combinations.

On a whole, both these phones are real good for the low money that you are going to pay. With both expected to be out in 2 around a month or two, lets wait and see the impact they create on the low end market.