Nokia C1-01

Overview

Nokia C1-01: Basic entry-level Mobile Phone

Nokia C1-01 Design and Build Quality

The Nokia C1-01 is a sturdy features phone that weighs about 78.8gm and measures 4.25 by 1.77 by 0.55 inches. The phone has a sleek curvy design and is available in dark grey, warm grey, red, and midnight blue colors.

User Interface and Comfort to Use Nokia C1-01

The C1-01 has a TFT display that outputs images at 128 by 160 pixels. Its overall pixel density is about 114-PPI. This user-friendly phone operates using the Nokia Series 40 platform. The menu is easy to navigate through using the central joystick and side buttons. Users can assign various shortcuts to these buttons, or use the navigation keys on the screen to access different menu items with ease. The phone has a compact and responsive keypad, and its small size fits snugly on users palms. Hence, the phone is highly portable and convenient to use on the go.

Telephony and Phonebook

The Nokia C1-01 maintains a comprehensive call, text message and data log. Users can assign photos to different callers in their phone-books and make photo calls. The phonebook stores about 1000 entries.

Messaging and Emails

The C1-01 is capable of sending and receiving SMS, MMS and Instant Messages (IM). Users can send these messages rapidly using the predictive text input feature. One can also send and receive Emails on this phone via its class 10 GPRS system. Nokia supports different Email and Chat Services apart from its own OVI Mail and OVI Chat applications.

Gallery, Photo Viewer and Video Player

The C1-01 has 10MB internal memory although users can upgrade up to 32GB by purchasing and inserting a suitable Micro SD card. The standard Nokia Photo Viewer allows users to manipulate images and videos slightly.

Nokia C1-01 Music Player and FM Radio

This basic features phone has a H.263 Nokia music player capable of streaming MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC, MIDI, and AMR audio content. The stereo FM radio with RDS can record live music on air and save it depending on the phone’s memory status.

Nokia C1-01 Camera and Image Quality

The Nokia C1-01 has a low quality built-in primary VGA camera that outputs images with about 640 by 480 Pixels resolution.

Video Camera and Video Quality

The VGA camera on the phone can also record low quality videos. Video resolution is about 128 by 96 Pixels at 10 fps. (Frames per Second)

Nokia C1-01 Connectivity Options

The Nokia C1-01 has high connectivity through GPRS, Bluetooth Technology, and USB. Users can share multimedia content through MMS, Bluetooth, or Micro USB Data Cables.

Nokia C1-01 Organizer and Other Utility Tools

The C1-01 comes with a basic Nokia Organizer Menu. This menu consists of a Calendar, Alarm Clock, To-Do-List, Note Taker, Calculator, Currency Converter, Expense Manager, and World Clock. These handy utility tools are useful for day-to-day uses.

Web Browser and Applications

This standard features phone accesses the internet via Class 10 GPRS. Users can download their favourite mobile browser from the Nokia OVI store. A number of handy applications, games, themes, wallpapers, and screensavers are also available from the Nokia Store for users.

Value for Money

Nokia C1-01 is quite reasonable considering that the phone comes with a compact Nokia Charger, Stereo Headsets, Battery, and Quick User Guide from most vendors.

Verdict

The Nokia C1-01 is suitable for individuals who wish to get more from their cellular handsets apart from calls and text messages. Owners can use the phone to obtain information and entertainment.