Nokia 6300, Brushed Silver Phone (Unlocked) US VERSION

by Nokia

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 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: B000RK3BO0
• Item model number: 002G493
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,562 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Easy to use without sacrificing style, the Nokia 6300 offers great voice communication, plus a number of other useful features. The stylish and compact phone comes loaded with an integrated 2.0-megapixel digital camera and 3GPP video player/recorder, MicroSD card support, Bluetooth, and support for Java applications and games. The Nokia 6300 also features Macromedia Flash Lite 2.0 for interactive user experiences with video, audio, and graphics. This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (850 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz) as well as Class 10 EDGE data network compatibility. It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.

Nicely thin and packed with multimedia features, include a 2-megapixel camera and MP3 player.

Design
First and foremost, the 6300 is designed for stylish simplicity. Large, easy-to-press buttons are arranged on a sleek rectangular-shaped case. A large 240 x 320, 16.7 million 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 for music playback on the built-in music player. Volume control keys are available on the right side of the phone, while USB connectivity is featured on the phone's bottom edge. The backside of the phone houses the device's 2.0-megapixel camera lens. The phone features a microSD slot that accommodates cards up to 2 GB, and lastly, because the 6300 uses an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off.

Calling Features
The 6300's built-in address book can store up to 1000 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. It even supports video ringtones. 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. Push-to-talk and a voice command feature are also included (push-to-talk usability is carrier dependent).

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The 6300 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 WAP 2.0 Web browser (supports HTML, xHTML, TCP/IP) for downloads and mobile Web browsing. The phone also supports Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging (AMS)--a fast and simple way to send voice or sound clips via MMS. 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 6300 including a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. The 6300 also comes with SyncML already built-in--an easy way to sync your phone and PC's contact list and calendar via USB or Bluetooth. If needed, the 6300 can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. Use the supported EDGE high-speed data transfer protocol for high-speed Internet connectivity.

The 6300 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Imaging and Entertainment
Customize the graphics on the 6300's screen to give your phone a look that suits your tastes. Plus, the 6300 is Java enabled, meaning it supports games written on the Java platform. Document your latest adventure with the phone's advanced 2.0-megapixel camera that features an 8x digital zoom, or with the camera's supported video recorder. The built-in advanced music player supports MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, H.263, and H.264 music files. Lastly, high-quality video can be streamed straight from the device. And because the phone supports the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth stereo profiles, you can wireless stream music to compatible Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones, enabling completely untethered music enjoyment.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6300 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 850/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description

Nokia 6300 Phone Silver. Works with AT&T and T Mobile service only. Integrated handsfree speakerphone. Voice commands. Voice dialing. Voice recording3. Phone book with up to 1000 contacts. Main display: 2-inch TFT 320 x 240 pixels, up to 16 million colors. Missed call alert.Music player supporting MP3, eAAC+, WMA formats. FM stereo radio (requires headset, stereo headset may be sold separately). Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for stereo audio streaming over Bluetooth technolog. DRM release 2.0. 2 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200). 8x digital zoom. Full-screen viewfinder. Video player and recorder.Up to 7.8 MB free internal user memory. Expandable memory: microSD card up to 2GB Nokia recommends the use of approved microSD cards. While Nokia adheres to approved industry standards for memory cards, other brands may not function correctly or be fully compatible with this device.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little phone for a great price!, November 12, 2007

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James Lin (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 6300, Brushed Silver Phone (Unlocked) US VERSION (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this phone to replace my aging Nokia 3650 and 3120 phones. I wanted another candy bar style phone, but with lots of modern features. The 6300 seemed to be a good price, and Amazon sells the unlocked version so it works great with my old AT&T (before they merged with Cingular and before Cingular became ATT again) SIM card.

To answer someone's question from a comment below, my phone was made in Mexico.


Pros:
- The Amazon version is unlocked and the price is actually pretty good!
- Slim design. About the same size as a Moto SLVR. It might be a tad bit heavier, but it's not as wide.
- Lots of great features: Bluetooth, 2mp camera, MicroSD support, USB support, voice dialing, voice recording, etc.
- S40 interface is pretty easy to use and fairly responsive.
- Transferring/deleting/moving files on the phone memory is surprisingly fast.
- Screen is nice and bright.
- Speaker is loud and clear.
- Build quality is very solid.
- Reception seems better than my older 3560 and 3120 phones.
- 2GB microSD cards are really cheap and easy to find now. Just one card provides more than enough storage for ringtones and photos.

Cons:
- The phone's aluminum body seems to retain heat. Just holding it in my hand for a while makes it really warm.
- The phone won't charge off the USB port.
- The side and top buttons are a bit hard to press.
- The camera lens is exactly where I normally rest my index finger on the back of the phone.
- Only supports 3gp h.263 video (176x144 @ 15fps).

Overall, it's a great phone. The major cons for me are that it doesn't charge off USB and that it gets so warm when I hold it, but the positives still outweigh the negatives.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mostly great, February 3, 2008

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M. J. Grumet (Boise, Idaho U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 6300, Brushed Silver Phone (Unlocked) US VERSION (Wireless Phone Accessory)

My Nokia 6101 with my Tmobile-to-Go has been very good, but I still have a preference for candybar phones, and I coveted more camera resolution.
The Nokia 6300 works with T-mobile, but it is "unsupported". Inserting the SIM card for my account immediately gives me my telephone, text messaging, and voice mail. Nokia provides an online configuration tool that gives me multimedia messaging and T-zones. T-zones has some limitations with this phone. It won't provide download of games or ringtones. T-mobile's webpage provides a configuration tool for some unlocked phones, but the 6300 is not among those models.
Voice quality has been excellent. The Nokia 6101 is tough competition on that, but the 6300 possibly exceeds it. In the building where I work T-mobile signal is good by the window, but drops to nothing deeper in the work area. The 6300 works deeper than other T-mobile phones I have used.
The display provides beautiful color when backlit in low ambient light. Under bright incident light it appears monochromatic. This is good. It provides excellent readability in direct sunlight.
The 2 MP camera is not a good substitute for a stand-alone camera, but it could be nice to have if something photogenic happens when my better camera isn't with me. It is noticeably superior to the VGA camera of the 6101. However, to get a 2MP picture out of the phone requires a data cable or a card reader. MMS messaging can be set to a maximum resolution of 640 X 480, but it actually only sends portrait shaped pictures to email at a maximum of 480 X 360. Landscape shaped pictures will transmit at 640 X 480, but the only landscape shaped picture in my gallery was transferred into the phone by data cable, having been taken with my old 6101. Landscape can't be selected, and the 6300 can't rotate the portrait shaped images it takes into landscape. Incoming images from email get shrunk even smaller.
Keys are small. Battery life is not bad, but shorter than average. I think a better design would have been to use a slightly smaller landscape screen, make the phone a little thicker, and give it a heftier battery. That's not the current fashion.
The 6300 is slightly longer than older or less expensive medium sized Nokia candybar phones. Being thinner it fits in most leather belt cases that work with the chunkier phones, because the case flattens enough to accomodate the extra length.
I was able to transfer my phonebook from the 6101 to Nokia Suite in Windows using the CA-42 cable, and I transferred it into the 6300 using the DKE-2 cable. Cable sold separately. I hope by now Nokia is finished coming up with new cable standards. The data port on the 6300 has a plastic cover with nothing to grasp. The trick to opening it seems to be to remove the battery cover to find an edge to dig a fingernail into. Linux does not seem to recognize the phone and data cable. The micro SD card can be read with an adaptor and reader in linux. The phonebook cannot be copied to the micro SD card.
While it would be nice if a slightly better design were available, the 6300 seems to be a good choice so far from among what is available.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Nokia, November 12, 2007

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Mariusar "Mariusar" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 6300, Brushed Silver Phone (Unlocked) US VERSION (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I have been using Nokia cell phones exclusively for as long as I have had a wireless account, 13 years and counting. The 6300 is just another fine example of exceptional design and function from Nokia.

THUMBS UP:
- form factor is super-slim, super-sexy with a "just right" kind of heft to it;
- the design is spot on and gives the phone a "rich and luxe appearance" all for a reasonable price;
- continuing tradition of super easy-to-use Nokia phone menus; if you've never used a Nokia phone before, it won't take you long to figure out all the basic functions;
- feature set is adequate for a no-nonsense phone; no extraneous features;
- microSD support means up to 2GB of whatever you want [MPs, pics, games, videos, etc];
- 2MP camera with digital zoom and basic picture effects;
- above average phone loudspeaker; MP3s sound pretty good!
- programmable softkeys allow for unique customization for quick access to your most used apps;
- gorgeous screen!
- easy to use Nokia software makes synchronization, backups and file management a breeze.


THUMBS DOWN:
- battery life is pretty poor thus far [blame the gorgeous screen];
- camera is poor in low light or less than ideal conditions; no lens cover;
- default ring tones not loud enough, but this is solved if you use your own MP3s provided they are already pretty loud.

That's pretty much it. This is terrific phone and will make a worthy companion.

Check out the new Nokia 6301 which is the same as the 6300 but with UMA support [so you can make cell calls on open wireless networks].

Of course, I am now in love with the new Noia 6500 Classic, an all aluminum monoblock beauty...

Cheers,
-mariusar