Nokia 1600
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- Mr. T
- UiS
- 27 Jul 2006
This is lovely little work/backup phone. No BS and great performance.
I picked up a near new one for my business needs on eBay for just AUD $30 with a case but I notice they retail for only around AUD $60-$70 now anyway.
Whilst it’s true that the phone is lacking some significant contemporary features, you have to understand that this phone was never intended to be a fashion accessory or necessarily replace your own personal full featured phone. I'm not sure how some people come to expect so much from such a low priced phone
The battery life is simply amazing, even better than my Sagem which was pretty outstanding in itself. I've left it on 24/7 for over two weeks now (16 days to be exact) after its first charge and it's only just starting to flash its low battery warning at me. Admittedly it hasn’t seen very heavy use, only about one phone call a day on average, but 16 days is pretty bloody good regardless.
The interface is fast and responsive but can feel a little cramped on what is quite small screen.
The reception is good, as far as I can tell, and easily on par with my sagem, which has proved itself better than all of my friends’ phones.
Since there’s bugger all connectivity out of the box, you'll have to make do with the provided wallpapers and tones, but there’s enough already on the phone to suit most people.
I have encountered no problems whatsoever. No bugs and no weird behaviour. I keep it in a simple protective case which prevents most accidental key tapping.
Reasonably elegant design. Well it’s not an ugly phone anyway. It’s not particularly light, similar to most phones of the same type I’ve handled. It’s well proportioned. Reasonably thin, similar length and width to most other open phones. Pretty sturdy overall. I don’t have to worry too much about dropping it.
In summary, if you're after a no BS work, backup or personal phone that simply needs to make calls and send messages than this is probably ideal for you. Stellar battery life, simple and responsive interface, good reception and a price tag that means it'll only cost you a little pocket change. Can’t go wrong really.
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- robbo
- PxA
- 25 Jul 2006
its me again! twice while i was using it it just reset its self and i dont know y it did it can some one please email me ! thx
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- chris
- xvs
- 24 Jul 2006
A phone with features that are essential,nice price also.
Only missing the Calender.Be careful if turned off an putting into a bag or pocket, it can turn on easily.
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- Emmy
- m4w
- 19 Jul 2006
Pls if u can make the earlier discribed fone to be half the thickness of the nokia 1600 and bigger screen and can take two different SIM cards,u pple at nokia will look for me and thank me very much cos somr pple carry two handsets.
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- Emmy
- m4w
- 19 Jul 2006
My people at nokia,u have done very well to have brought into the market this wonderfull fone.it just has everything i need in a fone,that is being able to edith from my fone book,seiing my call time as i talk(which is very important to me while calling) and most of ALL THE ALMIGHT SPEAKER WHICHconcludes the package.
Pls try to create another 1600 withh all the current features AND INCLUDE CAMERA AND MULTIMEDIA FEATURES so we can download anything from internet.The memory should be very big also.
Pls mail me when u have such a fone.
Emmy
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- robbo
- PxA
- 14 Jul 2006
i have just got this fone and so far it is pretty good it is much better than my last one (sony ericsson t105) and it is nice and simple :)
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- Slick
- nC5
- 12 Jul 2006
Verry nice new phone from nokia, really functional, the menus are intuitive, and it looks nice in black. The display is preety poor , but apart from that it's a good cheap phone ! By the way , the nokia 6030 mini-USB cable is also compatible with this phone !
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- Apurva
- 2SV
- 08 Jul 2006
I like the phone nokia 1600 very very much.I admier it also.But the only defect of this set is that we cannot download anything from computer. There is a place given for DATA CABLE but it is unavailable in market as well as on web. So i need one.It has also nat a GPRS.Thank You APURVA
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- vignesh
- 2SN
- 08 Jul 2006
i liked all that is in the phone but the only thing is it is not possible to download any wallpaper it will be good if the nokia company soon release a datacable for downloading or give any other option as soon as possible
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- miserable
- PvW
- 03 Jul 2006
i had one.very basic useful and creative i love the speaking clock and also its distinctive way of changing the colour aspect of the wallpaper and screensaver themes helps me to match my outfit to the screen on my phone love the user friendly 1600.
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- Katt
- Brv
- 03 Jul 2006
I bought this phone a few days ago. If you just need very basic upgrade from an older mono screen, monophonic ring tone phone then it is a good buy.
You can't download ringtones or anything to it but if you need something that sends and recieves sms's and calls then I would highly recommend it.
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- dude
- mAU
- 30 Jun 2006
This phone is garbage.. :-| no mms..no download.. no gprs no infrared no cable connection posibility .. >> 2005?!?!? daaamn... :-& You've got to be stupid to buy his unit..
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- rex smoothy
- xLr
- 29 Jun 2006
I have had one now for 6 months. Its as bsic as they come I have been unable to download anything with it. It is also very easy to switch it on by accident which is not good if you take it on a plane.
I am trading in shame I do like the size and style but .... say no more
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- Rap Attack
- Rxx
- 26 Jun 2006
Very basic phone. I really like it but bought a data cable and can't get ringtones, wallpapers nothing for it. I did go and buy it knowing that but got conned into buying the cable. Will take it back and get my $$$ back...the cable not the phone!
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- Raven
- iLy
- 24 Jun 2006
For those of you asking data cable for this phone. Check out this link. I Don't know if it works, but they say it is for model 1600 too.
http://greattop.en.alibaba.com/product/50022291/50163398/Mobile_Phone_PC_Data_Cables/USB_Cable_for_Nokia_6030__GT_DC_USB_NKI6030_A_.html
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- Anonymous
- nDB
- 20 Jun 2006
Looks great...works good, prize great...aplications...worse than the new phone generation. U can just buy one and be fashionable for 3 months or buy one and use it for 3 years. Your choice!
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- Anil
- ij6
- 19 Jun 2006
It is looking sexy.I like it. But it doesn't has GPRS. tell me where it's data cable available.Thank u
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- vijay tripathi
- 2WY
- 17 Jun 2006
it is a good phone but it has a very small display
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- Nick (Manchester)
- mCV
- 13 Jun 2006
No, I have a Sony Ericsson T300 and it's the dogs knackers, a much better phone than Andy's pile of faeces. Mine has and alarm clock and everything !!!
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- Andy (Manchester)
- mCV
- 13 Jun 2006
I thought this fone woz mega! I originally had a 3210 but this is much easier to use, so Masculine in desine as well..Its much better than my work collegue Nicks fone. LOL