Nokia 6030 (AT&T)

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• ASIN: B000E8FS2I
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,350 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Easy to use without sacrificing style, the Nokia 6030 offers great voice communication, plus a number of other great features, like an FM radio, a speakerphone, MMS, and mobile instant messaging. It's a great way to get the most from your GSM service.

The Nokia 6030 is the perfect blend of style and simplicity.

Design
First and foremost, the 6030 is designed for stylish simplicity. Large, easy-to-press buttons are arranged on a sleek oval-shaped case, which is compatible with Nokia "X-Press On" faceplates. A large 128 x 128 color display resides above a five-way center button that controls most of the phone's menus and functions. A 2.5mm headphone jack is provided if you want to use a wired headset for calls or the included FM radio. Note that stereo sound is not available, however. Lastly, the 6030 uses an internal antenna -- meaning there's nothing to snag or break off.

Calling Features
The 6030's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and addresses. In addition to a vibrate alert, the phone is compatible with MP3 and MIDI ringtones, as well. Different ringtones can be set for groups of callers so you know who's calling without having to look at the device. A call log keeps track of your recent dialed calls, as well as your most recent missed or received calls. Plus, there's a speakerphone so you can talk all you want without having the phone to your ear.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The 6030 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity. Use the phone's built-in picture messaging capability to send text, graphics and pictures to your friends. The phone features support for instant messaging applications, and there's a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 text entry, 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.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 6030 including a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
Customize the graphics on the 6030's screen to give your phone a look that suits your tastes. Plus, the 6030 is Java enabled, meaning it supports games written on the Java platform. And don't forget the handy FM radio. Tune your favorite stations and listen on the go with a headset (not included).

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6030 weighs 3.17 ounces and measures 4.09 x 1.73 x 0.71 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of digital talk time, and up to 12.5 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description

Looking for an everyday phone that's perfect for toting along? The Nokia 6030 fits the bill. At less just 3.2 ounces, the Nokia 6030 is small and easy to carry. But, the Nokia 6030 also delivers popular features like a vibrant color display and built-in speakerphone. Plus, you can send and receive both text and picture messages and personalize your phone with ringtones, wallpapers and games. So if you need compact quality, check out the Nokia 6030.

Customer Reviews

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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, and not what Nokia used to be., July 19, 2006

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Geoff In SF "G" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 6030 (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

Ive been using a Nokia 6590i for a few years, and after dropping it repeatedly, subjecting it to all sorts of abuse, it's been rock solid - until recently. Starting getting that classic "insert sim card" problem, whenever I would jar the phone lightly. But hey, when it worked, it kicked butt. So, Ive moved up(?) to the 6030. The reason I bring up the 6590 is that I would be very surprised if this 6030 has a lifespan like the 6590, under similar operating conditions. The build quality is just not what it used to be. That said...let's see what we do have :

Let's clear up a few things from previous reviewers:

1) volume control - no, it doesnt have the side buttons like the 6590 has, and until you play around a bit, you'll be convinced, like I was, that it doesnt have a control. Ah, but it does, and it is buried in the menus. If you dont put this menu item as an option on your navigation button (manually), it's very hard to use. If you do, it's better than the side button setup. Click menu/settings/my shortcuts/navigation key/(select) and then choose which navig arrow of the four you want to put it on. Just scroll through the menu

2) Key response - this IS a problem, as others have noticed. There is a significant lag time between pressing a menu key item, and getting the phone to do what you want. This is irritating, but I can live with it, because it's not drastic.

3) key lock - if you are prone to put this in your pocket, then definitely learn the menuselect followed by asterix keystroke. Learn it, know it, live it. It's a lifesaver.

4) keys - yes, a bit small. Whoever wrote large here has never seen the phone. It's only marginally bigger than the 6590i, which was one of Nokia's smallest ever. The feel of the keys leaves somethign to be desired - they are a bit mushy and wiggly. The first unit I got I had to return because they keys did not press distinctly. If you have this problem, definitely bring it back and try another. My second phone was a big improvement. You can tell you have this problem if some of the keys dont press like the others (in terms of feel)

5) End call button - if your phone goes to speakerphone when you press this, it's probably defective. This has never happened to me.

6) Wallpaper, screensavers, etc - they suck. But this is part of the classic cingular mall scam, where they put a bunch of crap on the phone, in the hope that you go and buy different ones. Same with ringtones, although the ones with the phone are serviceable, just not good. There are ways around this issue, so do some reading, and you'll figure it out. google is your friend (at least in this case).

7) For the person who thinks it is not convenient to switch between silent,vib, and normal, I say not true. You have to stick them on your goto menu. Just click the upper left blue key, then the same key for options, then organize. You can change what is on the menu, and in what order you list the items.

8) NO headset, no car charger, no voice dialing. True. But what do you expect for something this cheap???

9) No nokia faceplate cover options, as far as I can tell. There are some for sale on the web, but they look to be the super cheapo crap they make in China that makes your phone look like a piece of stale candy. Avoid.

Aside from things mentioned in previous reviews - the screen resolution is not that good. You are looking at a small area, with 65k colors, but only 128*128 pixels, so it is pretty grainy. The brightness is decent, but its nothing to cheer about.

The word Cingular (or other carrier) is often printed on the bottom of this phone - really detracts from the otherwise decent looks. Here is a trick. Get a cotton shirt or other soft material, and a fingernail, still attached to finger. :) Wrap nail with shirt and rub back and forth. Presto - bye bye logo.

Of course, you know what this means though - the keys on this (if you are the type who puts it in your pocket) are going to have the numbers and letters wear off pretty quickly.

The calls made menu is an improvement (at least over my 3 yr old phone), so when you hit the green send key, it shows a recent call list, with date and time (not just name). So they have made some improvements to the menu system.

If I figure out any other major likes/dislikes, I'll come back and list more. Overall, if you arent looking for a fancy phone, and just want a phone with good battery life, a clear signal, decent reception (at least on cingular) and small form factor with good looks, you cant go wrong. If you are upgrading on cingular its actually free!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice phone, March 26, 2006

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M. Kaneshiro (Portland OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 6030 (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I find the phone to be nicely compact, but the keypad is a bit on the small side. Makes the whole phone feel a little bit "fiddly". I went to my local Cingular store to check out my other options and found that this is the norm for a phone of this size. No complaints about the reception. I switched from a Motorola V180--this phone is far superior in terms of reception.

I did not receive an earpiece with this phone which doesn't use the 2.5mm standard jack. It uses the same headset jack as on the Nokia candy bar style phones (3595, 6010). One feature I would have liked to have is voice dialing. This was standard on my 2 year old 3595 and much used.

Finally, I haven't found any accessories for this phone, yet. No perfectly sized holsters or the optional color masks.

In summary, this phone takes care of the basics well and is small enough to be carried everyday, all day. 4 stars for being a competent phone. Loses a star for the non-standard headset jack and lack of voice dialing.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little Nokia..., May 15, 2006

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Erika (Southern CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 6030 (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)

I have only had this phone for a few days but I am already very pleased. I was having major reception problems with my old LG L1400, so Cingular credited me to get a new phone, and this one happened to fit the bill. I don't need lots of extras, I just want to be able to store #'s and make calls, and this phone does just that. I agree that the navigation key is a bit small, but not at all a "deal-breaker" for me. I love that you can customize the shortcut keys... I would much rather have quick access to things like the calculator and received call log than the internet. Also, I had some pictures stored in my old LG that I wanted to get onto this phone, and it was the simplest thing to email them to myself, then send them to the new phone. They look great, and I was actually very impressed by the clarity on screen... no visible pixels. Also, the phone is sleek and compact, and looks good while being sturdy and solid. And the battery life is amazing... I am already on my 4th day and I still have a FULL charge... I used to have to charge my LG every other night! All in all, I forgot how much I used to love Nokia, and would definitely recommend this phone.