TMOBILE NOKIA 3220 CAMERA/VIDEO PHON

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• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0009A5KUQ
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,378 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

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The Nokia 3220 is all about having lots of fun. Geared for kids and teenagers, the phone supports wacky features like light effects, cut-out covers, "tilt" gaming and an innovative lighting system that lets you "write" messages in mid air. On a more boring note, the 3220 is a powerful GSM phone with advanced data and messaging features, plus a built-in VGA still and video camera.

Click the image to get a closer look at the 3220's functions. Click here to see it in action.

Design
The 3220 is a candybar phone with tons of candy. The phone is made to withstand the rigors of book bags and plenty of falls from the bleachers. Thick, replaceable rubber bumpers line both sides of the phone. For added fun, they also illuminate and glow when a call is incoming. The front of the phone sports a 128 x 128 display, with up to 65,000 colors. The button pad features large, easy to press buttons. The rear of the phone houses a VGA (640 x 480) camera, which is surrounded by a panel that can be removed for placement of "cut-outs." You can design your own covers and slide them under the cut-out panel to personalize your 3220. Both front and rear panels of the phone can be replaced with a variety of colored faceplates, as well. An optional "Xpress-on Fun Shell" adds light wave messaging and a tilt sensor for games.

Calling Features
The 3220's phone book can hold up to 500 contacts with multiple entries per contact. It also features a speakerphone for easy handsfree talking. Ringer profiles can be set up to trigger unique light patterns and ringtones for different people on your calling list. Pictures of your friends can also be used as caller ID alerts. The phone features 16 built-in polyphonic ringtones, and custom ringtones can be uploaded to the phone via its USB data port. More ringtones can also be downloaded from T-Mobile's t-zones service. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 3220 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client (T-Mobile messaging charges apply). 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.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the 3220. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the new, high speed EDGE data protocol. T-Mobile's t-zones service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get sports scores, download games and ringtones, and more.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 3220 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar with up to 100 entries, and an alarm clock with snooze and a countdown timer. Via download on its Web site, Nokia offers a free application called PC Suite that facilitates easy synchronization of contacts, calendar events and other data between the phone and your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
Because the 3220 is designed for fun, it shines in the entertainment department. The phone's VGA camera can capture stills and video, both of which can be sent to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB. An included image-editing application lets you modify the pictures you take before you send them. You can record up to 5 minutes of a voice or music clip to use as your ring tone. With an optional stereo headset, you can listen to tunes on the phone's built-in FM radio. The phone also supports custom themes and wallpapers.

Java support is built into the 3220, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. The phone ships with four games, Survivor, Club Pinball, Dance Delight and Phantom Spider. Add the optional Xpress-on Fun Shell and you can tilt the handset in three dimensions, making the phone a virtual joystick. More games are available via the t-zones service.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 3220 weighs 3.03 ounces and measures 4.11 x 1.74 x 0.74 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of digital talk time, and up to 280 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 800/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Nokia 3220 handset, battery charger, lithium-ion battery, phone and cutout covers, plastic stencil, hands-free headset, SIM card.

Product Description

Express yourself with the customizable Nokia 3220. Pick a ringtone, light sequence, and cover that suits your style. You can even make your own cutout cover using the included plastic stencil! Use the integrated camera and video recorder to capture your memories and share them with your friends. Stay in touch even when you can't talk with AOL® Instant Messenger™ or Yahoo® Messenger. Lights! Camera! Action! The Nokia 3220 has it all.

Customer Reviews

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best phones out there..., July 27, 2005

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

This review is from: TMOBILE NOKIA 3220 CAMERA/VIDEO PHON (Wireless Phone)

I have the Nokia 3220 with T-Mobile and I am quite satisfied, after switching from a Nokia 6590 from Cingular. I highly recommend Nokia, as even my last phone with Cingular was great too. Also, T-Mobile has the best customer service out of any carrier and they are availiable 24 hours a day, definitely an advantage over Cingular, who are much less attentive to customer needs.

This phone is great for anyone, people in their late teens - 20s will really like this phone for all the customization. The phone is pretty cool looking with the LED lights too. Also, the camera and video are a plus as they are pretty good quality for a cell phone, but like all camera-phones they are never as good as an actual digital camera.

PROS:
-Excellent reception
-Decent Battery Life
-Speakerphone (Nice Quality and it is loud)
-They include two faceplates
-Small
-Color Screen
-Camera and VIDEO!
-Customizable Faceplate Inserts (They include a stencil too)
-Charges fairly quick
-It is a Nokia

CONS:
-The faceplates do not seem too durable (the plastic scratches very easily); however, they include two, so even if one is scratched badly, you have another.
-Could be thinner than it is, a little thick, but thinner than almost all flip phones
-Slight speaker feedback on calls, does not affect clarity though
-No Bluetooth
-No MP3 ringtones (Mega-Tones), obviously not a big deal to me anyways
-No MP3 Player (iTunes like the Motorola ROKR)
-Video is lousy quality

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Below reviewer gave up too soon., April 19, 2005

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C. Bailey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TMOBILE NOKIA 3220 CAMERA/VIDEO PHON (Wireless Phone)

There is a call button on this phone (green line) just like any other phone. Dial the number and press it once to call, or two clicks of it will call anyone you have recently called. This phone also does in fact have 1-touch dialing, just hold down a key for a few seconds and it will dial the number you assigned to it. Or, assign a voice command to each number and its as simple as holding a key and saying the person's name. Making a call is no different then any other phone I've seen, if not easier. The camera is very easy to use and fairly clear if you arent expecting digital camera quality. The phone is customizable in many ways including case color and and cutouts. The black and chrome color cover looks very sleek. Ringtones are interesting to watch the first time, but most are just too much for everyday use. If you don't want all the flashing lights and strange music when it rings, they can be easily turned off and the normal nokia or tmobile chimes can be used. Menu's are quick. Call quality has been excellent and signal strength is suberb. Construction is solid, even with the changable covers. The grips work well which is good because the phone is small! The one ploblem is that the select key is the center of the 4 way toggle switch. You will accidently hit one of the 4 way buttons when trying to push select. This brings you to other quick menus and you will have to hit back and try again. I might get used to this after awhile, but so far I still hit the wrong button once in awhile. Overall, for the amount of features this phone has, it is an excellent phone for anyone (not just teens, which I am far from). I also recommend you read through the manual while playing with it so you don't miss some of the features and end up returning it unsatisfied.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it..., April 20, 2005

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Lisa Marie (NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TMOBILE NOKIA 3220 CAMERA/VIDEO PHON (Wireless Phone)

Frustrated with another service, I snapped up this phone just because it was free with activation through T-Mobile. It's got little lights on the side that I wasn't aware of. They went off when the phone was in silent mode on my desk. Handy! I'm always too worried "vibrate" will send it bouncing away. I also didn't know my new toy came with a camera. Instantly addicted I had to add the $2.99 for 20 images a month charge to my new service. Buyer beware. This is a fun little gizmo. As for the frustrated buyer who couldn't find the "send" button - read the instructions! The instruction book is simple to follow. Easy to understand. Helpful for making the most out of your "free" tools. Deadly when telling you about the fun tools which cost money. It's a joy. I also love being able to put a photo in the open back window of the shell. What a wonderful idea!!