Great for mobile messaging as well as providing excellent voice communications, the Nokia C3-00 unlocked mobile phone also offers an excellent on-the-go social networking experience--whether you're sending a simple text or instant message, an e-mail, or a direct message from your Twitter account. And it provides access to social networks directly on the homescreen, enabling you to view, comment, and update your status and share pictures to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
 Enjoy easy text entry with the physical QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a full spectrum of messaging capabilities. |
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Nicely affordable, the Nokia C3 is a great choice for first-time smartphone users with easy set-up of e-mail using the built-in Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat without the need for a PC. The Nokia C3 combines the world's most popular mobile phone platform--Series 40--with a full QWERTY keyboard. Follow the flow of your text messaging with a conversational layout of back-and-forth messages, and access up to 10 personal e-mail accounts on your phone--including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail.
Capture photos and videos while on the go with the 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, and save them on the 55 MB internal memory or optional microSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). You'll be able to connect to the Internet via an EDGE data connection, or Wi-Fi networks at home, work, or out-and-about at a variety of hotspots like airports, coffee shops, and more. Other features include a multi-format digital audio player, integrated FM radio, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and up to 8 hours of talk time.
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This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. It provides data connectivity via the EDGE data network. This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty.
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.
 Get live Facebook and Twitter feeds right on your home screen (see larger image). |
Vital Statistics
The Nokia C3-00 weighs 4 ounces and measures 4.54 x 2.28 x 0.53 inches. Its 1320 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 500 hours (20+ days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
What's in the Box
Nokia C3-00 handset, rechargeable battery (BL-5J), charger (AC-3), wired stereo headset (WH-102), user guide
Even though the WR-2 is advertised as an AM/FM radio, it offers much more than a standard digital tuner, including a Radio Data System (RDS) that displays short text messages on applicable FM stations, along with support for the Enhanced Other Network (EON) and its traffic information (available in certain regions). And unlike most tabletop radios, the WR-2 lets listeners adjust the treble and bass levels via the variable volume control. In its default mode, the rotary volume knob displays the volume level from 1 to 60. Tap it once, however, and it turns into a full-range treble control, and two taps creates a full-range bass control. Additional features include a clock with an alarm (radio or buzzer), an auxiliary input jack for connecting such devices as an iPod or MP3 player (both of which sound great through the speaker), a recording output jack, 10 memory presets that help you quickly find your favorite stations, and a full-featured infrared remote control.
A final bonus stems from the power backup function, which plays the radio for six minutes during a power failure (great for emergencies) and retains the memory preset and clock values for about an hour. The WR-2 measures roughly 9.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 pounds.
What's in the Box
WR-2 tabletop radio, detachable power cord, infrared remote control, user's manual.
