Nokia 6101
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Nokia
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mid-level clamshell cellphones that operate on GSM-850/1800/1900 MHz (some markets are GSM-900/1800/1900 MHz ) frequencies released between middle 2005 and early 2006. The line was given the nickname Ediphix by Nokia employees.
The differences between the 6101 and 6102 are very small and the only visible differences are the style of the keypads and front bezel plate. The 6102i is an updated version of the 6102 featuring Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
capabilities and increased memory space. Another updated version of the 6101/6102 is the Nokia 6103
Nokia 6103
The Nokia 6103 is a mobile phone based on the Nokia Series 40 platform and the Nokia 6103 builds upon the popularity of the 6101. It features a TFT display supports up to 65,536 colors . The phone also has a secondary external mini display that supports up to 4,096 colors...
.
Known problems
This line of phones is known for its problems with the level of volume, with some phones losing their volume over time. Along with the loss of speaker fidelity over time, the plastic casing, specifically the silver parts, tend to bend and snap off over very little stress.Other problems include problems trying to connect the phone to a pc as many versions lack Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
and many 6101s are only supplied with outdated Infrared (IR)
Infrared Data Association
The Infrared Data Association defines physical specifications communications protocol standards for the short-range exchange of data over infrared light, for uses such as personal area networks ....
. The other option is connect the phone to a PC with a genuine Nokia Data cable which is usually very expensive often costing up to €50. Many 6101 users have been caught out by purchasing counterfeit
Counterfeit
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cables such as CA-42 on internet sites like eBay
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with the cable priced very low from £0.99. Often originating in Hong Kong or Mainland China, the counterfeit cables will not then connect the phone to the Nokia PC Suite
Nokia PC Suite
Nokia PC Suite is a software package used to establish an interface between Nokia mobile devices and computers that run Microsoft Windows operating system.-Usage:...
. These products contain characteristics such as Nokia spelled NOK and the CDs supplied often contain viruses. Some of these counterfeit cables do work with Nokia PC Suite but they require a special driver known as the "USB Serial C" cable driver which is almost impossible to find.
Specifications
- Weight: 5 Ounces
- Dimensions: 3.35 x 1.77 x 0.95 inches (24.1 mm)
- Two color displays: 128 x 160 pixel internal display with up to 65,536 colors and external mini display
- Indicators for battery power and signal strength (audible indicators for both also available)
Nokia 6101 Full Phone Specification
Below are the complete specification of Nokia 6101| Category | Type | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900 - US Version |
| Size | Dimensions | 85 x 45 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 97 g | |
| Display | Type | TFT, 65k Colors |
| Size | 128 x 160 pixels, 1.8 inches, 29 x 35 mm Second external display 4096 colors (96 x 65 pixels) / 5-way navi key / Downloadable themes |
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| Ringtones | Type | Polyphonic (24 Channels), MP3 |
| Vibration | yes | |
| Memory | Phonebook | 500 x 10 fields, Photo Call |
| Call Records | 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls | |
| Card Slots | no 4.4 MB Shared Memory |
|
| Data | GPRS | Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32-48 kbit/s |
| HSCSD | Yes, 43.2 kbit/s | |
| EDGE | Class 6, 177.6 kbit/s | |
| 3G | no | |
| WLAN | no | |
| Bluetooth | no | |
| Infrared port | yes | |
| USB | Yes, Pop-port | |
| Features | Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser | WEAP, XHTML | |
| Games | 3 + downloadable | |
| Colors | Black | |
| Languages | Major European and Asia - Pacific Languages | |
| Camera | VGA, 640 x 480 pixels, video Pust to Talk / FM Radio / Java MIDP 2.0 / SyncML / T 9 ? Presence Enhanced Contacts / Calendar / Built-in handsfree / Voice dial-memo |
|
| Battery | Standard Battery, Li-Lon 760 mAh (BL-4C) | |
| Stand-by | Up to 350 h | |
| Talk Time | Up to 4 h | |
Complete List of 6102i Specifications
The complete Nokia 6103 / 6102i list of specifications are :| Type | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Modes | GSM 850 / GSM 1900 / GSM 1800 or GSM 900 for Europe/Asia instead of 850 | |
| Weight | 3.42 oz (97 g) | |
| Dimensions | 3.35" x 1.77" x 0.94" (85 x 45 x 24 mm) | |
| Form Factor | Clamshell Stub Antenna | |
| Battery Life | Talk: 3.50 hours (210 minutes) Standby: 336 hours (14 days) | |
| Battery Type | LiIon 820 mAh | |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Colors: 65,536 (16-bit) Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels | |
| Platform / OS | (N/A) | |
| Memory | 4.2 MB (built-in, flash shared memory) | |
| Phone Book Capacity | shared memory | |
| FCC ID | PPIRM-161 (Approved Feb 9, 2006) PPIRM-162 (Approved Mar 14, 2006) | |
| Multiple Languages | Yes | |
| External Display | Location: Front 4,096-color STN LCD / 96 x 65 pixels | |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes | |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes | |
| Vibrate | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, DUN, OPP, FTP, SAP version 2.0 + EDR | |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | |
| PC Sync | Yes | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes | |
| Picture ID | Yes | |
| Voice Dialing | Yes | |
| Custom Graphics | Yes | |
| Custom Ringtones | supports MP3, MIDI formats | |
| Data-Capable | Yes | |
| Packet Data | Technology: EDGE (EGPRS) class 6 / plus class 10 GPRS | |
| WAP / Web Browser | xHTML | |
| Predictive Text Entry | Yes | |
| Side Keys | Yes | |
| Email Client | Yes | |
| MMS | Yes | |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way: Yes plus IM | |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Stereo: Yes | |
| Camera | Resolution: VGA (640 x 480) | |
| Video Capture | subQCIF resolution (128 x 96 pixels) / H.263 format / 65,000 colors | |
| Alarm | Yes | |
| Calculator | Yes | |
| Calendar | Yes | |
| SyncML | Yes | |
| To-Do List | Yes | |
| Voice Memo | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java ME | Version: MIDP 2.0 | |
| Push-To-Talk | Some versions only Type: PoC | |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |