Nokia Mobility Conference 2003
Finally, a number of other recently-announced phones were displayed for the first time in the U.S.
The 3100 is a great little phone - small size, good design, and plenty of features for a mid-range model. It's one of the more well-balanced phones I've seen. The 3200 isn't too different - a good blend of size, features, and value. The design of the 3200 doesn't appeal to me personally, but the create-your-own faceplates is a great concept.
The 6230 is just as a great in person as it sounds on paper. It packs just about every feature imaginable into a very compact package. The TFT display is truly excellent - bright, responsive, and good color saturation - a huge improvement over previous Series 40 phones. Features such as video recording work well, and performance is snappy - no delays.
The 6820 is a nice upgrade to the popular 6800 design. The keyboard keys feel good, and the smaller size is a welcome improvement.
Unfortunately, a couple minor issues with the 6820 actually seem like downgrades from the old design. First, the keypad isn't always easy to open. It snaps shut like an oyster, with a flush seam all around. There is no indentation, or tab sticking out, to catch your fingernil or fingertips. You have to use both hands to open it, gripping each half by the edges with your fingertips. With greasy fingers, it seems like it would be nearly impossible.
The second issue is also with the flip - it doesn't "snap" into the open position like the 6800. The spring does help hold it open, but it's not rigid like the 6800. Rigid makes it easier and more comfortable to type.
Although not officially on display, since U.S. availability has not been announced, there was a 7700 present. The 7700 is a multimedia-centric device running Nokia's brand-new Series 90 touchscreen platform.
It had a very early software version that wasn't working properly, but it did work briefly. The ultra-high-resolution display is amazing. You really have to have good eyes and look closely to see the pixels - everything looks amazingly sharp and crisp.
It's a lot thinner than I expected - the size isn't small, but it would fit in most pants pockets. It is a "sidetalker" like the N-Gage, so if you want to hold it up to your ear, you hold the bottom edge to your face, with the phone sticking out sideways from your head. It's not uncomfortable, it just looks very silly. It does, however, let you change the memory card without removing the battery, a feature that I know many people wish the N-Gage had.
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