NOKIA 6102i PREPAID AT&T GOPHONE CELL PHONE

Cingular's MEdia Net service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. The 6102i'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. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. On top of all that, you get dual color displays and support for mobile instant messaging, making the 6102i an ideal companion for Cingular prepaid GoPhone users.

Cingular pay-as-you-go GoPhone plans are wireless plans made easy. There's also an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free and, as mentioned, the phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible.

Messaging, Internet and Tools The 6102i is built for powerful mobile messaging and Internet capabilities. Instant messaging via AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging services are also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3 and IMAP protocols.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the 6102i, as well. Other tools include an alarm, a voice memo recorder, a calendar, and a to-do list.

Imaging and Entertainment The 6102i is designed for flexible mobile fun. When coupled with the 6102i's camera, MMS opens up great opportunities for robust messaging. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1800/1900 frequencies. 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. This update to the popular 6101 adds one great feature that many folks today can't live without: Bluetooth. It supports the GPRS data protocol, as well Cingular's high-speed EDGE wireless data service. No long-term contracts, credit checks, or surprise bills--just all the benefits of wireless, with no complications. Meanwhile, an integrated FM radio makes it easy to tune in your favorite stations. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. In addition, Cingular's Rollover Balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires. 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). If you want to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 336 hours of digital standby time. Nokia's PC Suite application makes this process a breeze. The phone's VGA (640 x 480) camera unit is placed just above this display. The Nokia 6102i allows you to have the freedom of a wireless headset via built-in Bluetooth support, and includes other high-tech features such as a VGA camera, a stereo FM radio, a speakerphone, EDGE high-speed data, and more. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia Net service. There's also an input to accept universal hands-free headsets, as well as USB and infrared ports for transferring data to and from the handset.

Calling Features The 6102i 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. With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the phone can send picture, video, and text messages (Cingular messaging charges apply). Many games are downloadable via the MEdia Net service.

Vital Statistics The Nokia 6102i weighs 3.42 ounces and measures 3.35 x 1.77 x 0.94 inches. Picture effects and custom screensavers, as well as backgrounds and themes, can be set up to fit your personality. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty. 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.

The 6102i also supports PC synchronization standards via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendars, and other data with your PC. Plus, with the phone's picture ID function, you can assign pictures to your most common callers. Simply pay in advance for what you need. There's also a built-in Web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile Web browsing. Other great features include no long distance or roaming fees across Cingular's national service area, the ability to track usage via text messages with an updated balance after each call, and the ability to refill your minutes 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Design The 6102i's inner LCD display sports 128 x 160 resolution and support for 65,000 colors. And don't forget, the 6102i is a powerful gaming companion with support for Java-based games.