Nokia 100

Overview

Nokia 100 is very basic but useful

Overview of Nokia 100

Simplicity at its finest: That is what the Nokia 100 offers. This simple phone, which Nokia released in November 2011, is all about personalization with its 20 themes. With its long talk time and compact size, you can enjoy your basic communication needs with this phone.

Design and Build Quality

Nokia 100 is a classic, mono block phone that is very portable and compact. It only weighs 70 grams, and measures 110 millimetres high, 45.5 millimetres wide and 14.9 millimetres thick. The handset is also a ‘green’ phone as it is free of PVC, BFR, rFR and Nickel on the surface. Since it contains 60% recycled materials and comes in a 100% recyclable package, this phone is definitely environment friendly.

User Interface and Comfort to Use

This phone comes with a 1.8-inch screen with 65526 display colors and LCD technology. It also has an alphanumeric keypad with QWERTY input. There are 3 physical keys: scroll, end and call. As for device security, the Nokia 100 comes with a PIN code. This device comes in five colors: coral red, phantom black, ocean blue, festival pink and legion blue.

Telephony and Phonebook

Nokia 100 comes with 8 MB internal memory featuring a Series 30 platform. It is able to support 5 phonebooks and 500 contacts.

Messaging and Emails

While the phone fully supports text messing, it does not support any form of email.

Gallery, Photo Viewer and Video Player

Even with the absence of a still camera, this phone features a gallery wherein you can view images in BMP format.

Music Player and FM Radio (Audio Quality)

Nokia 100 does not have a music player. However, it has a FM radio so you can listen to your favourite tunes at real time.

Still Camera and Image Quality

Nokia 100 lacks a still camera.

Video Camera and Video Quality

This phone does not have a video camera as well.

Connectivity Options

Nokia 100 does not feature any wireless connections. However, it has two ports – the 3.55 millimetre Nokia AV connector and 2.0 millimetre charging connector.

Organiser and Other Utility Tools

This phone’s organizing tools are as follows: notes, calendar and calculator.

Web Browser and Applications

Since the handset is not internet-ready, it does not come with a web browser.

Google Maps and GPS

Nokia 100 does not have GPS or Google Maps.

Distinctive Features

Nokia 100 boasts of a long battery life, as it can last 840 hours on standby and 7 hours, 20 minutes on talk time. This gadget comes with a compact charger, BL-5CB 800 mAh Nokia battery, WH-102 stereo headset, user guide and information leaflet.

Value for Money

For a relative low price tag of Rs. 1,199 (approx., may vary), the Nokia 100 is perfect for those who want a useful phone that will not burn a hole in their wallets.

Verdict

If you are just looking for a basic phone – without the unimportant additions – then this phone is what you need. With its fundamental features for calling and texting, this device is more than ideal for users who do not need advanced applications.