Nokia Mobility Conference 2003
The 7200 is Nokia's first clamshell model since the analog days. When it was first announced a few weeks ago, only a GSM 900/1800 version for Europe and Asia was mentioned. But at the event this week, Nokia began talking publicly about a dual-band GSM 850/1900 version for the Americas.
The phone features a standard clamshell form factor, including an external display. Unique features include changeable suede outer covers, stereo FM radio, and an internal antenna. Other key features include EDGE high-speed data, speakerphone, 65,000-color TFT main display, and a VGA camera with video recording.
My impression of the phone is that is feels and looks big. In reality, the thickness and length are typical - it's only the width that is a bit excessive. In practice, the thickness is probably more important and the width won't be an issue for most people. But it makes a big difference in how the phone feels compared to other clamshell phones. The extra width is put to good use on keypad, however. People with large fingers take note - this is your phone!
Other than the size, the phone feels excellent. Keys have a good feel to them, and the phone seems sturdy and well-built. The suede covers have a nice feel to them. The TFT display is responsive and bright. The hinge design is unique: instead of stopping at a fixed angle, the phone is designed to flex back to a fully straightened position when pressure is applied.
The final new phone revealed at the event is the 6010 - an entry-level dual-band GSM phone. It's essentially a 3595 with a more conservative design. Features include changeable covers, GPRS, a browser, voice dialing, Java, and MMS. Interestingly, the phone is specifically targeted at what I'll call the "non-youth" market. If the 3595 is the entry-level phone for a teenage boy, the 6010 is the entry-level phone for his father.
The color display is typical quality for a low-end phone. The size of the phone is on the big side. The keys are mostly large and easy to use, with the very notable exception of the soft keys - they are frustratingly small and difficult to press without hitting the send / end keys by accident.
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