On the one hands, Nokia 3100 is a cutting version of platform 40, which power
such handsets as Nokia 6610/7210/6800, on the other - the new model is a sucessor
of 3000 series. It is positioned above Nokia 2100, what indicated the higher
status. It is impossible to compare this model with Nokia 3510i
* Class: middle
* Position in line up: above Nokia 2100
* Rival models: Sony Ericsson T220
* Specifications based on official information
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General features
o Manufactured in Finland
o Announced in: June 2003, availalbity on the market - 3Q 2003
o eGSM900/GSM1800/GSM1900
o Battery type: Li-Ion 850 mAh (BL-5C)
o Battery life:
+ Standby time: up to 170-419 hours
+ Talk time: up to 2 - 6 hours
o High-contrast graphic colour display, 4096 colours, resolution 128x128 pixels,
up to 5 text linew of information
o J2ME
o Interchangeable front covers
o Covers are lighted in the darkness, it begins to blink while incoming call
o Weight: 85 g.
o Dimensions: 101.8 x 42.8 x 15.2-19.6 mm
# Memory
* Phonebook: up to 300 names with 3 numbers and 1 text field. Maximum 5 numbers
and 4 text items can be stored under one name, but this leaves room for fewer
name entries. Similarly, more names can be stored if not all of the numbers
and/or texts are filled in (dynamic memory)
* Caller groups
* Messages: up to 150 text only messages, 50 picture messages, or any combination
of these (the less picture messages you have, more text messages you can write).
* Calendar notes: 100 - 250 depending on length and other memory usage
* To-do list: upt o 30 records
* Lists of the last calls:
+ 10 dialed numbers
+ 10 received numbers
+ 10 missed numbers with date and time indication
* Up to 6 games and applications, the largest size of Java application is
64 Kb
* Memory pool for maximum 15 MMS messages (the largest size is 45 kb per one
message)
* Ringing tones, call management
o Vibrating alert
o Polyphonic ringing tones (4-tones polyphony)
o Integrated speakerphone
o Speed dialing for up to 8 phone numbers
o Autodiliang (up to 10 attempts)
o Automatic and manual network selection
* SMS
o Predictive text input T9
o Templates (up to 10)
o SMS Distribution List
o A possibility to send and receive graphical messages (10 pre-default pictures)
o MMS
* Connectivity
o WAP 1.2.1
o GPRS (3+1, 2+2 - class 6)
o HSCSD
o Pop port Interface
* Organizer and extras
o Customised color schemes, wallpaper
o Users profiles (up to 5), a possibility to link the profile to a time, two
own profiles
o Time, date
o Calculator, currency converter
o Automatic key guard
o Adjusted shortcuts to access a menu
o Stop-watch (up to 20 intermidiate results), countdown timer
o Organiser with different types of events (better than in other models)
o Games - Beach Rally, Snake EX2 and Bowling. All games are Java games. A possibility
to download games, WAP-games support.
Phone Specifications| Data | Display | General | Input | Messaging | Sound | Technology |
| GPRS | Color | Alarm | Predictive Text | Email | Proprietary Slot | GSM Tri-Band 850,1800,1900 |
| WAP | | Calculator | | EMS | | |
| | Calendar | | MMS | | |
| | GSM | | | | |
| | Polyphonic Ringtones | | | | |
| | Vibrate | | | | |
| | World Phone | | | | |
A user friendly phone is the Nokia 3100. It is a basic phone and a very reliable phone back in 2003. This phone has already a colored display and is already an unlocked GSM which means you can use any SIM card to activate this phone. It is also in good condition. So if you are looking for a basic phone that is very easy to use, this is the right phone for you!