What's blue, silver, and boring all over? If you guessed the Nokia 6205, well, you clearly knew something about the phone you were holding back to us -- but nonetheless, go ahead and give yourself a gold star and a pat on the back for a job well done. The low-end flip for Verizon, which we'd
mentioned not long ago, has finally been exposed in all its entry-level glory; don't get us wrong, we're delighted that Espoo seems to be back in the thick of the CDMA hunt, but we think we're going to hold out for something just a little more
visually stimulating than this.
The lack of EV-DO isn't helping its case either, though we suppose the external controls and camera flash are welcome additions for the folks who actually hold out until its alleged mid-June release.
Update: Peep that little "EV" signal strength indicator up there? Looks like there might be a 3G radio hiding in this one, after all. If so, kudos, Nokia! Thanks, VZW_Emp!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
VZW_Emp @ Apr 29th 2008 2:04PM
The Nokia 6205 will have EV-DO. You can even see the "EV" indicator on the screen. Here is the call-out specs on the phone from VZW's Equipment Guide: "A mass market device featuring clean, classic styling incorporating premium materials of metals and a soft touch around the sides for grip and durability. It offers easy to use features like calendar, contacts, voice recognition, has a 1.3mp camera and a battery that lasts 4 plus hours. The external music keys and the (large) 60MB of on-board memory, plus the external memory, allows easy access and massive storage of music and video offered via VCast services." This phone will definitely have EV-DO/VCast capabilites.
naw mayne @ Apr 29th 2008 2:06PM
Article states "lack of EVDO", but on the phone there are 1x and EVDO signal strength indicators. HMMMM...
VZW_Emp @ Apr 29th 2008 2:09PM
"Refresh!" :) Chris has already updated the article! :)
raulr @ Apr 29th 2008 3:25PM
Maybe I'm missing it, but I only see 1X in the signal bar.
PhilR8 @ Apr 29th 2008 3:53PM
KRZR much?
Christopher Price @ Apr 29th 2008 4:16PM
The EV-DO part is erroneous from everything I've heard at Nokia CDMA. The BREW UI image is a mockup pasted onto the screen.
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james @ Apr 29th 2008 7:25PM
This should be the first non-pantech nokia for VZW in a long time right? If nokia is actually making these phones then it will be a much needed change from the LG flooded market.