Nokia 1600 Unlocked Cell Phone--U.S. Version with Warranty (Gray)

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Product Features

• This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
• Dual-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/1900 frequencies
• Affordable candybar-style phone with oversized numeric keypad
• Supports SMS, picture, and instant messaging
• Up to 5.5 hours of talk time and 450 hours of standby time

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.7 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000IEBSXG
• Item model number: 1600
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,794 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring a color display with up to 65,536 colors, speakerphone, changeable faceplates, and polyphonic ringtones, this basic GSM phone is not to be overlooked.

Changeable faceplates and a brilliant color screen make the 1600 a great mobile companion.

Design
At first, the 1600 looks like a mild-mannered candybar phone. Looks can be deceiving, though. The 96 x 68 pixel display, which features support for 65,636 colors, gives the user a crystal clear screen, which makes it easy to type text messages and place calls. An internal antenna means there's nothing to snag in your pocket. The simplified menu and navigation with 4-way scroll key and easy-to-use key pad make for easier phone calls and text messaging.

Calling Features
The 1600's address book can store multiple phone numbers, as well as physical and email addresses. Meanwhile, the phone's built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Polyphonic ringtones are included, as is a vibrating alert. Ringer IDs let you assign specific ringtones to particular callers. Name-based voice recognition dialing lets you dial numbers with the sound of your voice.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 1600 is a natural mobile messaging companion with support for text and picture messaging. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Imaging and Entertainment
The 1600 is designed for flexible mobile fun. Full color screen savers can be set up to fit your personality. And don't forget that the 1600 comes with three of the following games: Snake Xenzia, Dice, Cricket Cup, Pocket Carrom, Soccer League, Adventure Quiz, Rapid Roll (selection is area dependent).

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 1600 weighs 3.0 ounces and measures 4.09 x 1.77 x 0.67 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 450 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM 850 and 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The slim Nokia 1600 phone sports a color display, speakerphone, changeable faceplates, and polyphonic ringtones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nokia 1600 cell phone: a giant killer as long as you are not into audiovisuals, April 9, 2007

By	jayhikkss - See all my reviews

I bought my (unlocked) Nokia 1600 cell phone about five months ago. I had been looking for an efficient, basic and inexpensive cell phone that had to fit easily in my shirt's pocket. I use it with a prepaid minutes scheme in non-professional conditions. I did not feel any need for multimedia applications like built-in camera, MP3 player and the like. My simple needs were to be able to send and receive both vocal messages and SMS in a convenient way.

I have been using almost exclusively Nokia cell phones since 1998 as they operate in a very intuitive kind of way. As proof of this, the Nokia 1600 comes with a very simplified user's manual that experimented users can easily skip: once you buy it, you almost immediately get going.

I greatly appreciated the multilingual language support (mainly for English, French, Italian and Spanish.)

My experience with the Nokia 1600 is that it is quite ergonomic and features a superfine (and I mean: SUPERFINE) LI-Ion battery that goes on seemingly forever. This is a decisive advantage at this price point.

Hundreds of addresses can be stored (more than I'll ever need) and up to about 60 SMS can be stored.

Although colour was not a prerequisite, I enjoyed the standard colour display. Moreover, my tired eyes long for the large size fonts available.

The main drawback is tied to its ultra light weight (80,3 gr) as the unit's shell structure only ensures moderate durability if dropped repeatedly (although mine already survived quite a few stressful events!).

A minor drawback is that I really miss the "polite" Nokia ringing tone.

Sound quality and network sensibility deserve a solid 4-star rating. SMS use is good but not really outstanding and I would award this feature three stars.

I also dig the joint alarm clock and reminder options as my vintage memory cells keep worsening.

Another interesting feature of this model is the ability to lock the phone with a five-digit secret code, as I like to enjoy a little bit of privacy.

I should also add that I still own two other Nokia cell phones: an obsolete, but damn solid, Nokia 3410 (that I keep as an occasional back-up) and a very good, more upscale Nokia 6101, which I exclusively use for professional applications. Three years ago, I offered a still older Nokia 3210 to a friend of mine and it is still performing very well.

If all you will ever need from a cell phone is the possibility to conveniently make or receive contacts with other people, this inexpensive Nokia 1600 unit is the right choice for you!

Given the price/quality relationship, I feel that a solid 4-star rating is mandatory.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Basic Phone, May 23, 2007

By	D. R. Hundley "Guy on the go" (Nevada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A nice phone for basic uses, no frills. It has a very long battery talk and stand by. I am very pleased with the audio and the speakerphone function compared to my old Motorola camera flip phone. Small and compact, fits in to shirt pocket, very light weight. A very nice phone for the cost.

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Kello on kahdeksan...", October 6, 2006

By	Reijo Piippula "Rekko" (Turku, Finland) - See all my reviews

This cell phone is quite a good one. It has a talking alarm-clock in it. The sound level is quite good one. you can be sure that you wake up while it is ringing. It is also just right size. There's quite a good rechargeable battery. It takes a week to be empty. Two of the games are quite good (Snake Xenzia and Rapid Roll) but Soccer League is a very stupid one. You will always if take the easiest level. Well, it is quite a good cell phone, reminders are quite good.