Introduction

Coming on the heels of the Nokia 6102 for Cingular, the 6102i (and 6103 for T-Mobile) adds previously missing Bluetooth technology, while retaining the same striking clamshell design and ease-of-use that made the 6102 such as hit with consumers.

The addition of Bluetooth opens up a myriad of options for owners to increase the productivity and convenience of their mobile experience. With a wide array of Bluetooth technology-enabled enhancements, the 6102i can connect with accessories wirelessly, from adapters and headsets to laptops and automobiles.

Along with Bluetooth, the 6102i comes bundled with a strong feature set including a VGA camera with dedicated Camera Key, Nokia Xpress audio messaging for sending audio clips, and dual color screens with support for animated wallpapers and screensavers.

For productivity, the 6102i offers synchronizable contact and calendar information, voice dialing and recording and a built-in handsfree speakerphone. Meanwhile an integrated FM radio and downloadable content support including MIDI and MP3 ringtones, themes and games ensure consumers have time for some fun.

Design

The Nokia 6102i is cosmetically identical to the 6102, with the same conservative lines and traditional design. Without being flashy or gaudy, the 6102i strays from the razor-thin designs sweeping the market, measuring a much thicker 85 x 45 x 24 mm, about average with current devices on the market.

Basic and incoming information is displayed on the 4K-color external LCD, such as battery level and signal strength. With the VGA camera lens above, photos can be captured up to 640 x 480 px in resolution, activated by pressing the dedicated Camera Key located on the right edge.

Also along the right, an infrared port conveniently lets consumers send, receive, and synchronize data wirelessly. Volume Keys on the left adjust earpiece and ringer volumes during calls and standby.

For handsfree communication, a speakerphone is integrated on the spine, while the multi-functional Pop-Port connection is positioned on the bottom. Transmitting at rates of up to 230 kbps, the Nokia designed outlet functions as the charger and accessory port, even offering stereo sound with the use of headphones.

Opened, the 6102i reveals its 65K-color internal screen, with two soft keys below to provide convenient access to shortcuts. The comfortable 5-way keypad provides easily navigate through the menu, while a standard numeric keypad offers fast text messaging through T9 predictive text.

As one of the better designed clamshells on the market, Nokia emphasized usability when creating the 6102 and 6102i. Unlike many other manufactures that sacrifice ease-of-use for a thinner profile, the 6102i is intuitive and familiar, with buttons and layout placement for maximum convenience.

Out of the box, the Nokia 6102i comes with a Standard 720 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Charger, Handsfree Headset, and User Manual.

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