Nokia 1600

Jump to content
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nokia 1600
ManufacturerNokia
First releasedMay 2005
Availability by regionJune 2005
DiscontinuedQ1 2009
Units sold130 million[1]
SuccessorNokia 1208
Nokia 1650
Compatible networksGSM-900/GSM-1800 or
GSM-850/GSM-1900
Form factorcandybar
Dimensions104 × 45 × 17 mm(4.09 × 1.77 × 0.67 in)
Weight85 g (3 oz)[2]
Operating systemSeries 30 (2005–2013)
System-on-chipDCT4 platform, UPP2M (ARM7TDMI)
Memory4MB
200 phonebook entries
BatteryRemovable 3.7 V 970 mAh Li-Ion BL-5C
  • Standby: 450 hours
  • Talk time: 5 hours
Display96×68 pixel CSTN LCD, 65,536 colors[3]
Sound20-voice polyphonic ringtones,
ringtone composer.
Speaking clock and alarm.
ConnectivityPicture messaging
Data inputsFour-way scroll key,
Alphanumeric keypad, 0-9 type
predictive text input
Other
  • Mini-SIM
  • Xpress-on covers
  • reminders, calculator

Nokia 1600 is a part of Nokia's Ultrabasic series of mobile phones announced on 28 May 2005 along with the Nokia 1110,[2] and released in June 2005. The 1600 is designed for prepaid mobile phone services and is related to Nokia 1110. It was originally released specifically to be used by customers in developing countries.[4] The phone is noted for its durability and resilience to accidental drops. It sold 130 million units in its lifespan, making it one of the most successful phones to date.[1]

Additional features

[edit]

Nokia 1600 has a speaking clock, which was a novel feature when the phone was launched in 2005. A user could use the speaking clock by pressing the asterisk button during the display of the home screen.

The device also includes a ringtone composer which allows creating custom ringtones. Pre-composed ringtones can be transferred through a data cable.

The phone menu features animated icons. There are fourteen pre-defined themes with fourteen wallpapers and menu backgrounds.

The phone has a basic calculator which can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Games

[edit]

The games available on the Nokia 1600 differ from country to country:

Game title\world regionAsiaEurope & AfricaArgentinaUSANokia 1110
Pocket CarromYesYes
Soccer LeagueYesYesYes
Cricket CupYesYes
Snake XenziaYesYes
Rapid RollYesYesYes
Dice GamesYesYesYes
Adventure QuizYesYes

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "The 20 bestselling mobile phones of all time". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b "The Road to Three Billion Subscribers: Nokia outlines strategy to reduce total cost of mobile phone ownership for consumers in new growth markets". Nokia.com. 2 June 2005. Archived from the original on 13 February 2006. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  3. ^ Fokin, Vladimir (4 October 2005). "Review GSM phone Nokia 1600". Mobile review. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  4. ^ Momo, Cyrille (May–June 2005). "Wireless in Africa: Insights into Mobile Markets". IT Professional. 7 (3): 34–38. doi:10.1109/MITP.2005.74. S2CID 560746. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
[edit]

    Nokia 1600
    ManufacturerNokia
    First releasedMay 2005
    Availability by regionJune 2005
    DiscontinuedQ1 2009
    Units sold130 million[1]
    SuccessorNokia 1208
    Nokia 1650
    Compatible networksGSM-900/GSM-1800 or
    GSM-850/GSM-1900
    Form factorcandybar
    Dimensions104 × 45 × 17 mm(4.09 × 1.77 × 0.67 in)
    Weight85 g (3 oz)[2]
    Operating systemSeries 30 (2005–2013)
    System-on-chipDCT4 platform, UPP2M (ARM7TDMI)
    Memory4MB
    200 phonebook entries
    BatteryRemovable 3.7 V 970 mAh Li-Ion BL-5C
    • Standby: 450 hours
    • Talk time: 5 hours
    Display96×68 pixel CSTN LCD, 65,536 colors[3]
    Sound20-voice polyphonic ringtones,
    ringtone composer.
    Speaking clock and alarm.
    ConnectivityPicture messaging
    Data inputsFour-way scroll key,
    Alphanumeric keypad, 0-9 type
    predictive text input
    Other
    • Mini-SIM
    • Xpress-on covers
    • reminders, calculator

    Nokia 1600 is a part of Nokia's Ultrabasic series of mobile phones announced on 28 May 2005 along with the Nokia 1110,[2] and released in June 2005. The 1600 is designed for prepaid mobile phone services and is related to Nokia 1110. It was originally released specifically to be used by customers in developing countries.[4] The phone is noted for its durability and resilience to accidental drops. It sold 130 million units in its lifespan, making it one of the most successful phones to date.[1]

    Additional features

    Nokia 1600 has a speaking clock, which was a novel feature when the phone was launched in 2005. A user could use the speaking clock by pressing the asterisk button during the display of the home screen.

    The device also includes a ringtone composer which allows creating custom ringtones. Pre-composed ringtones can be transferred through a data cable.

    The phone menu features animated icons. There are fourteen pre-defined themes with fourteen wallpapers and menu backgrounds.

    The phone has a basic calculator which can perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

    Games

    The games available on the Nokia 1600 differ from country to country:

    Game title\world regionAsiaEurope & AfricaArgentinaUSANokia 1110
    Pocket CarromYesYes
    Soccer LeagueYesYesYes
    Cricket CupYesYes
    Snake XenziaYesYes
    Rapid RollYesYesYes
    Dice GamesYesYesYes
    Adventure QuizYesYes

    References

    1. ^ a b "The 20 bestselling mobile phones of all time". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
    2. ^ a b "The Road to Three Billion Subscribers: Nokia outlines strategy to reduce total cost of mobile phone ownership for consumers in new growth markets". Nokia.com. 2 June 2005. Archived from the original on 13 February 2006. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
    3. ^ Fokin, Vladimir (4 October 2005). "Review GSM phone Nokia 1600". Mobile review. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
    4. ^ Momo, Cyrille (May–June 2005). "Wireless in Africa: Insights into Mobile Markets". IT Professional. 7 (3): 34–38. doi:10.1109/MITP.2005.74. S2CID 560746. Retrieved 12 June 2008.
    • Nokia 1600 User Manual
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nokia_1600&oldid=1328144207"