Nokia 6102 Cingular Phone with Camera and FM Radio

by Nokia

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B000A133AI
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,097 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 18, 2009

Product Description

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Amazon.com Product Description Nokia joins the clamshell fray with a powerful contender that features a VGA camera, a stereo FM radio, a speakerphone, EDGE high-speed data, and a whole lot more. On top of all that, you get dual color displays and support for mobile e-mail, making the 6102 a great companion for Cingular subscribers.

Take a closer look at the 6102's functions.

Design
The 6102's inner LCD display sports 128 x 160 resolution and support for 65,000 colors. Meanwhile, the outside cover of the handset features a supplementary, 96 x 65, 4,000-color display that can display picture IDs, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The phone's VGA (640 x 480) camera unit is placed just above this display. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone's features and onscreen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. There's also a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets, as well as USB and infrared ports for transferring data to and from the handset.

Calling Features
The 6102 supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as MP3-, MIDI-, AMR-, and True Tones-based music ringers so you can program your favorite songs to alert you of incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. Plus, with the phone's picture ID function, you can assign pictures to your most common callers. If you want to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Voice-activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names. The 6102's phone book will keep track of all your contacts, and address book capacity is only limited by the phone's 3.5 MB of built-in memory. There's an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free, and the 6102 also ships with push-to-talk capabilities, meaning you can have walkie-talkie communications with other push-to-talk subscribers in your contacts list.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The 6102 is built for powerful mobile messaging and Internet capabilities. With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the phone can send picture, video, and text messages (Cingular messaging charges apply). When coupled with the 6102's camera, MMS opens up great opportunities for robust messaging. Instant messaging is also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in e-mail client that supports POP3 and IMAP protocols.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the 6102, as well. It supports the GPRS data protocol, as well as the new, high-speed EDGE wireless data service. A built-in Web browser makes it easy to purchase MEdia downloads and surf the wireless Web. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send e-mails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile e-mail and text messaging users.

The 6102 also supports PC synchronization standards via USB, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendars, and other data with your PC. Nokia's PC Suite application makes this process a breeze.

Imaging and Entertainment
The 6102 is designed for flexible mobile fun. The built-in VGA camera, which features a night mode for better low-light shots, captures stills and video clips (video clips are captured at 128 x 96 resolution). Meanwhile, an integrated FM radio makes it easy to tune in your favorite stations. Picture effects and custom screen savers, as well as backgrounds and themes, can be set up to fit your personality. And don't forget that the 6620 is a powerful gaming companion with support for Java-based games. Many games are downloadable via the Cingular MEdia service.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6102 weighs 3.42 ounces and measures 3.35 by 1.77 by 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time and up to 350 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Nokia 6102 handset, lithium-ion battery, travel charger, application software, and user's manual.

Product Description

This mid-range clamshell GSM phone sports dual color displays and a VGA camera. Other features include a stereo FM radio, EDGE high-speed data, infrared, Push-To-Talk, speakerphone, and video capture. Specifications:Modes GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900GSM 900 instead of 850 on Europe/Asia version Weight 3.42 oz   (97 g) Dimensions 3.35 x 1.77 x 0.94   (85 x 45 x 23.9 mm) Form Factor ClamshellStub Antenna Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)Resolution: 128 x 160 pixelsColors: 65,536 (16-bit) Features:Multiple Languages Yes External Display 4,096-color STN LCD / 96 x 65 pixels Polyphonic Ringtones Chords: 24 Ringer Profiles Yes Vibrate Yes Infrared (IR) Yes PC Sync Yes USB Yes Multiple Numbers per Name Yes Picture ID Yes Voice Dialing Yes Custom Graphics Yes Custom Ringtones supports MP3, MIDI, AMR, and True Tones (WB-AMR) formats Real-Music Ringers Yes Data-Capable Yes Packet Data Technology: EDGE class 6 / plus class 10 GPRS WAP / Web Browser WAP 2.0, XHTML / supports file uploading Predictive Text Entry Technology: T9 Side Keys up/down keys on left / camera (or PTT) key on right Email Client Some versions onlyProtocols Supported: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 MMS supports SMIL Text Messaging 2-Way: Yes plus IM with presence Text Messaging Templates Yes FM Radio Stereo: Yes Camera Resolution: VGA (640 x 480) Video Capture SubQCIF resolution (128 x 96 pixels) / H.263 + AMR in 3GPP format Alarm Yes Calculator Yes Calendar Yes SyncML Yes To-Do List Yes Voice Memo Yes Games Yes Java (J2ME) Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1supported JSRs: 120, 135, 75, 185 / max JAR size: 128 KB Push-To-Talk Some versions onlyType: PoC Speaker Phone Yes  

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46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nokia 6101/6102 Early Impressions, October 2, 2005

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Jesse (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 6102 Cingular Phone with Camera and FM Radio

I recieved the Nokia 6101 (which is essentially the same hardware as the 6102) cell phone from t-mobile a 2 days ago so here are some of my early impressions about the phone:

Pros:
- The great reception as with most nokia phones: My appt does not recieve a great coverage from my t-mobile and the only phones that work are ones from Nokia. I used a 6610 and a 6230 and there are no problems with the reception of the 6101.
- IRDA to sync data: I own an IBM laptop which have IRDA build in. So it is convinent to use the Nokia PC Suite to sync the phone with my outlook.
- Supports Mp3 ringtones

Cons:
- No Bluetooth: Unlike the 6230 the 6101/6102 does not have bluetooth.
- Limited memory: I do not understand why Nokia did not include the external memory card slot, and music player compatibility with this phone. If it can play Mp3 ringtones then surely it can play mp3s, and it would have been great to add a 512 MB card to play music on the go.
- Size and Weight: The phone is a bit bulky and heavier than other flip phones but not so much that it becomes uncomfortable in to carry around
- Different charger: For some reason Nokia has a different charger for this phone. So your chargers for older models of Nokia will not be compatible.

Overall I think this is a nice cell for business use. For entertainment and such, I think 6230 is still the Nokia leader.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Well Balanced Phone, November 14, 2005

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Adam L. Safianow "Kiddo" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 6102 Cingular Phone with Camera and FM Radio

This is coming from a person that has actually done a lot of research in phones, and is upgrading from a Nokia 3595. Some people have been raving about the Razr V3, but in all honestly it isn't a very good phone. The sound quality isn't very great, the phone although skinny, is very wide, and the camera is lack luster. The keys are bland, and hard to use when not looking, and with the exception of Bluetooth and a 2nd LCD screen, it doesn't really do a whole lot.

I consider this phone a great rival. This phone and the Razr are in great competition for Cingular customers because both have great deals going on for 2-year agreement customers. I actually got mine for roughtly 90 dollars because I upgraded as I previously mentioned. I could have gotten a Razr, but this phone is much more practical.

This phone has plenty of features:

It has video capture
Camera feature (which is pretty clear if you can hold the phone steady
A bright vivid LCD screen (2 actually)
A sleek design
Great sized keys
Easy navigation
Overall very simplistic

This is Nokia's first successful flip phone, and they didn't do anything too outrageous. It does have MP3 playback on ringtones, and full color graphics with available moving screen savers. Sound quality is excellent, and the phone feels very durable. Its a great size, and feels good in your hand. Not only charges quickly, but has a very fair battery life. I'm not sure about other 6102s, but mine came with NO dead pixels on either screen, so that's a great thing to not have to worry about. Although this isn't important to a lot of people, it is to me... and this phone DOES not get face grease on it very easily... which is nice... because my friend has the one LG flip phone that you can use for 10 seconds and have the screen covered in face grease.

With everything however, this phone does not have all the gadgets you may want. It doesn't have Bluetooth, so you can't be lame like everyone else and get one of those earsets, at least not the "cool" ones. The cases for it aren't exciting. There is no expansion slot, this ISN'T a SmartPhone, so you can't do a lot of PDA functions. The sound quality on the ringtones aren't too great, but there are a lot to choose from. Its your call if you can justify spending $2.49 for one. I personally have The Outsider by A Perfect Circle, and its pretty decent quality. Unlike the Razr, this isn't meant for those who have hearing aids, but honestly, that feature isn't that great on the phone, the newer Razr phones coming out will better utilize that feature I believe, but they will be a great deal more money.

This phone did recognize my Sim Card VERY quickly, I was pleasantly surprised. Not much configuration involved. I didn't even have to set up the time or date. The phone didn't set up my numbers into single name folders like my last phone, but it did default put a number next to it: i.e. Corey had 2 numbers... so now I have Corey and Corey1. Not necessarily a bad thing, just something I noticed. The interface is really nicely set up, but the only way to access the camera is to click the button on the right side. The volume rocker is on the left side, and is very simple to use, and the ringtone can get LOAD, so you might want to make it a lower setting, unless you are hearing impaired. Sim Card enclosure doesn't seem very durable, and I was nervous when I need to take it out breifly... it was also pretty difficult to open.

BOTTOM LINE: This is a very durable, easy, phone to use for anyone, and will definately last you until the next phone generation arised. At a great price, with some great deals, this is an ideal phone to suit all your NEEDS, even though it doesn't supply all your WANTS. This stylish phone is a great addition to the Nokia line, as well as the flip-phone craze. In my opinion a more balanced phone than the Razr V3, but like everything, it depends on who you are, and what you use it for.

SUSPECTED LEARNING CURVE: 30 minutes to 1 hour... very quick considering the number of features... I have yet needed to use the manual to find anything.

ACTUAL SPECS:
Modes GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
GSM 900 instead of 850 on Europe/Asia version
Weight 3.42 oz (97 g)
Dimensions 3.35" x 1.77" x 0.94" (85 x 45 x 24 mm)
Form Factor Clamshell
Stub Antenna
Battery Life Talk: 4.00 hours (240 minutes)
Standby: 350 hours (14.6 days)
Battery Type LiIon
760 mAh
Display Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Platform / OS (N/A)
Memory 3.5 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity shared memory
FCC ID PPIRM-76 (Approved May 10, 2005)
PPIRM-77 (Approved Jun 15, 2005)

FEATURES:
2nd Display Location: Front
4,096-color STN LCD / 96 x 65 pixels
Alarm Yes
Calculator Yes
Calendar Yes
Camera Resolution: VGA (640 x 480)
night mode
Custom Graphics Yes
Custom Ringtones supports MP3, MIDI, AMR, and True Tones (WB-AMR) formats
Data-Capable Yes
Email Client Protocols Supported: SMTP, POP3, IMAP4
carrier-dependent
FM Radio Stereo: Yes
Games Yes
High-Speed Data Technology: EGPRS (EDGE)
class 6 / plus class 10 GPRS
Infrared (IR) Yes
Java (J2ME) Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
supported JSRs: 120, 135, 75, 185 / max JAR size: 128 KB
MMS supports SMIL
Multiple Languages Yes
Multiple Numbers per Name Yes
PC Sync Yes
Picture ID Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones Chords: 24
Predictive Text Entry Technology: T9
Push-To-Talk carrier-dependent
Ringer Profiles Yes
Side Keys up/down keys on left / camera (or PTT) key on right
Speaker Phone Yes
SyncML Yes
Text Messaging 2-Way: Yes
plus IM with presence
Text Messaging Templates Yes
To-Do List Yes
USB Yes
Vibrate Yes
Video Capture SubQCIF resolution (128 x 96 pixels) / H.263 + AMR in 3GPP format
Voice Dialing Yes
Voice Memo Yes
Wireless Internet WAP 2.0, XHTML / supports file uploading

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price, November 8, 2005

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Charles (Raleigh, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 6102 Cingular Phone with Camera and FM Radio

I have been a Cingular customer for 18 months or so, after switching from Sprint. I have long wanted to switch away from Cingular again due to the poor reception and frequently dropped calls on my original phone. The phone was a Samsung entry-level model, zero cost with 1-year plan. I spoke with a few of my friends in the area and they swore that their Cingular experience has been better than mine. They all have more expensive phones. After some research, I decided to give Cingular a second chance by buying the Nokia 6102 out of pocket (rather than getting an upgrade "deal" with a 2 year contract extension.)

It was a good decision. This phone has turned me into a happy Cingular customer, for the most part. The reception is much stronger. My old phone would give 0 bars at my house, this one gives 1-3 bars and holds calls even inside my house. It still drops calls in a few low spots that I drive through, but I figure that's unavoidable.

The camera is a cute toy. It takes blurry pictures in poor lighting, but decent shots in good light. I got a USB download cable to retrieve my photos. I have yet to get Cingular's multimedia messaging to work to email the pics to my account. (I suspect that's a Cingular problem, not a phone problem).

The wireless web browser is nice, and it's a real convenient way to upload pics and sounds to the phone. The data cable also works well for that, and the free (from the Nokia website) software for the cable includes tools to help construct images and sound clips.

Managing my address book took some work. I had all my numbers stored on the card from my old phone. The new phone didn't read the card quite the same way: it kept all the numbers, but lost the flags that told me which number was home, work and cell for each person. Eventually I moved all my numbers to my Windows Address book and use the cable and software to sync the two. That works beautifully.

Bottom line: The phone is great. Cingular still has a few quirks that I live with. Toy camera is fun. Data cable is a highly recommended accessory.

Followup on Nov 29, 2005:

Still love my phone. I've not noticed any problems with pushing buttons by accident when it's closed.

My USB cable is *not* the one that Nokia sells for $50. It's an asian unbranded cable that I paid around $15 for. Use Google to find one. Had a bit of fun getting the drivers straight at first, but otherwise works like a charm. Also, I think the IrDA function is supposed to work with the Nokia software as well, if you have an IrDA laptop or similar device.

Finally, if you have a website somewhere that you can put files up for download, it's pretty easy to load images and ringtone sound files into the phone using the wireless web browser. Just upload to your website and then download via the phone browser. All you pay for is the airtime to download.