“The Nokia 5100 phone is an evolutionary step towards bringing mobile communications into new surroundings and fulfilling the needs of active consumers. With its streamlined, dynamic design and bold product concept, the Nokia 5100 phone is driven by balance between appearance and performance”, said Seppo Laukkanen, Vice President, Product Management, Nokia Mobile Phones. ”This phone will become a constant companion for people who are truly passionate about their active lifestyles.”
With its innovative construction, materials and user changeable top and bottom Xpress-on™ shells, the Nokia 5100 phone provides improved protection against splashes, dust and bumps. The rubbery surface and ergonomic shape enables a firm and reliable grip and the well-proportioned keys and a versatile 4-way scroll allow fast and easy navigation via the high-resolution color display.
A unique integrated flashlight makes the Nokia 5100 phone an indispensable part of the active user’s toolkit. The built-in calorie counter*** gives the user an estimate of calories burned during different activities which can then be saved in the calendar for convenient tracking. Other features are an integrated loudspeaker enabling the phone to be used as a handsfree speakerphone**, a stereo FM radio, automatic volume control to compensate for background noise and a sound meter*** revealing the estimated noise level of the surroundings. A thermometer***, countdown timer and stopwatch are also part of the extensive feature set of the Nokia 5100 phone.
The Nokia 5100 phone can be further personalized with downloadable Java applications, polyphonic (MIDI) ring tones and full display color wallpapers. MMS enhances the existing text messaging service to compatible MMS-enabled phones* by adding graphics and sound and the new, easy-to-carry Nokia Camera Headset enriches the MMS messaging experience by allowing users to instantly snap and share their experiences and activities with friends around the world.
The technology features of the Nokia 5100 include GPRS, offering high transmission rates and opportunities for new services like games and web-based services as well as support of WAP 1.2.1 and MMS.
The digital services available from Club Nokia include polyphonic (MIDI) ring tones, colorful wallpapers and logos as well as downloadable Java games.
The Nokia 5100 weighs 104 g and has a talk time of up to 2 - 5 hours and a standby time of up to 150 - 300 hours.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 08000
Pictures of the Nokia 5100 phone are available at www.nokia.com/press
* Please note that the MMS related services are dependent on the network as well as on the compatibility of the devices used and the content formats supported.
**Note: the headset must be used as an antenna when listening to the FM radio via the handsfree speaker.
***Note: the thermometer, calorie counter and sound meter in the Nokia 5100 phone give approximate values only and they should not be used for professional purposes.