I've compared all the spec sheets i can find and some things confuse me. Says that usb and mp3 has been added to the 6230i, but doesn't the 6230 already support both these things? the nokia site also says the 6230i has an IR port and the 6230 doesn't. can anyone clear any of this up? I'm about to order a 6230 through letstalk, can't wait.
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The USB on the 6230i means that it acts like a card reader, where you can just click and drag to put files on the card. The 6230 has both IR and supports Mp3's, the i version also supports AAC files and another format I dont remember right now. I would wait another month or two and get the 6230i instead.
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I already ordered them, the deal was too good.. I make $200 for ordering 4 phones... maybe i'll exchange mine for an "i" down the road... thanks for explaining.. glad to know my phone will do mp3 ringtones etc..
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uo95Mar 6, 2005, 4:06 PM
Makoona,
I think you made the right call. The 6230 has dropped to free/you make $50 through LetsTalk.com and others because Nokia and Cingular want to make room for the 6230i. When the 6230i launches, expect it to run for around $150 online and $299 through Cingular. You can always sell one of your 6230's on ebay for $100 and take your $200 in rebates to buy an unlocked 6230i later on.
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That's EXACTLY what I was thinking, you put it so well!
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I talked to a Cingular employee about the differences and availablity. He was telling me that they have discontinued the 6230 itself b/c of reception issues. It seems that the 6230 doesn't actively search for the best connection but instead will stay w/ the Cingular connection even if it has 1 bar and lets say a differnt tower of one of their roaming buddies in the area is giving full bar. It will hang on to that weaker connection of Cingular instead of going on to the better connection with their roaming company. He was telling me that they are expecting some in this week, i live in Bham, WA so im stoked to hear about that.
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CrazyCraig01 said:
I talked to a Cingular employee about the differences and availablity. He was telling me that they have discontinued the 6230 itself b/c of reception issues. It seems that the 6230 doesn't actively search for the best connection but instead will stay w/ the Cingular connection even if it has 1 bar and lets say a differnt tower of one of their roaming buddies in the area is giving full bar. It will hang on to that weaker connection of Cingular instead of going on to the better connection with their roaming company. He was telling me that they are expecting some in this week, i live in Bham, WA so im stoked to hear about that.
6230i this week??
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Now, the sales associate didn't say that it was the 6230i, but that is what he and i figured it had to be b/c they have discontinued the 6230. Why would they be getting a shipment of discontiued product?
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I guess but u won't really know for sure till the phones arrive. Some people are saying it will be out in april and others saying it wont be out till june. I hope its sooner.
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I'll let you know later this week. I'm gonna go in to the store probably thursday to check it out. U will be the first to know.
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Thanx, i'll appreciate that.
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The 6230i has only shipped to select eastern european countries and it's only 900/1800/1900. It's highly unlikely Cingular will get an 850 model which hasn't hit the streets anywhere for quite some time.
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I think he was full of doo-doo. The 6230 is back up on Cingulars website selling for $139 with a 2 yr contract. I doubt the phone has and trouble finding networks/service.
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I must be full of doo-doo. I mean, when i called up Cingular they absolutely confirmed the fact that the major upgrade to this handset was the fact that it won't drop calls like the old 6230 does. I told him i was looking to switch to cingular and he told me to wait for the upgrade that the old one wasn't even worth it. Man i must be FULL of doo-doo.
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I just called cingular to ask about up coming phones and the rep told me that they wont know about a new phone until the day before they sell it. Maybe she was a newbie or something but i still have hope. Keep me posted Craig.
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hey now, i didn't mean YOU were full of doo-doo. I ment the guy at cingular was full of doo-doo. the store i went into was stocked with bran new 6230's and they're on the website. my phone was manufactured in feb 05. sure doesn't sound like a discontinued phone to me . besides, i haven't read anyhwhere about 6230's dropping calls. well, since i just bought two of them, i sure HOPE he's full of doo-doo.
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ramilMar 12, 2005, 11:33 PM
How did you order 4 phones? Didn't you have to get 4 plans to get the rebates for each phone?
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nope, somehow, with a family plan, all the phones got the rebate. I have to wait till second bill before processing some of the rebates, so I'll know more in 2 months
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Unfortunately they don't send you a usb cable with it. I got mine yesterday and there is absolutely nothing in the box but the essentials. Phone, Battery, a measely 32mb mmc, and the Charger. I was told by Nokia support it would include a USB cable but the have now changed their minds and want to make even more money. Battery life has not been as good as my 6230 either. The email client is near impossible to set up. The new menu system isn't much better either.
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jen_kApr 13, 2005, 11:19 AM
Is this phone out already then? Are you in the US? Do you have Cingular?
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As you have the phone already, can you please let me know if you are able to change the font color on the "wallpaper" page? I've got the 6230 and can't use any photos as wallpaper b/c I can't read caller ID in black font over any photos that aren't white.
Also...can you assign unique ringtones to callers instead of just groups?
Thanks.
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God i really want this phone. I need to switch by the end of the week or im gonna get screwed on my minutes, my gf just switched and i know im gonna go over my minutes if we dont have free mobile to mobile. I dont want to settle for the older version but i am beginning to believe that i just might have to. âšī¸ Oh well, the older version is still pretty nice.
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uo95Mar 24, 2005, 3:33 PM
I know I saw some rumors above about later this week, etc on the 6230i being released- I'm pretty sure that those are BS. Two reasons: the 6230i is not even up on NokiaUSA's "Expected Soon" page which generally has phones coming out in the next three months or so, and it is not even on the last Cingualar Roadmap I saw which has handset releases through early June.
Look for anywhere from early June to late July.
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CrazyCraig, is there an online link to said roadmap?
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