Nokia announces 1110i for "first time users"

Apparently there exists a market somewhere for bargain-basement phones, devoid of even the most basic features, that look like they've been sitting in a warehouse somewhere since 1999. Wherever you folks are, Nokia's got you covered with their latest ultra low-end offering, the 1110i. A modest update for the similarly-designed 1110, the 1110i rocks a freshly updated version of S30, 96 x 68 1-bit display with green backlight, 20-tone polyphony with "MP3-grade tones," EGSM 900 / 1800 support, and that's about it. At just €45 ($57) unsubsidized, what's there not to love? Available starting Q3 in areas friendly to dual-band coverage. [Warning: PDF link]

[Thanks, Donald]

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 19th 2006 3:20PM]

I love stuff like Nokia's N-series, but I also think it's great that they still make these kind of phones. Keep up the good work Nokia.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 19th 2006 4:41PM]

Being a fan of the old 5100 series phones, I'd say that these would be perfect for a lot of us. Add Bluetooth & I'm in. Cameras & internet are just a waste since my company doesn't pay for that type of connectivity.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 19th 2006 9:17PM]

Actually, not a bad start for a simple, elderly/child/disposable crack dealer, easy-to-use-push-da-button model. I think there definitely market out there for this concept, with some mods. The manufracturers have been chasing the teens and tweens; now its time to look at the baby-boomer/ssn'ers as a "growth" market. Add a hi-vis, brighter, larger screen, add some serious decibels to the ringer, boost the button size a touch more; add location-based services functionality, and an E911/"help I've fallen and I can't get up" button. A pacemaker/defib function might be over the top, though; but hey, maybe a remote, re-boot phone number for pop's ticker...?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 20th 2006 2:49AM]

I see nothing wrong with such a phone. I still maintain that my Nokia 8260 was the best phone I've owned, and frequently long for the days of something so light and basic. That thing would slide in a pocket, get decent reception, and didn't cause trouble. Take the same form factor, add an easier to read 8-bit color screen and an address book which can be sync'd with OS X's address book and I'd be very happy.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 20th 2006 5:45AM]

If only their other phones cost so little...

[daninbusiness Posted Jun 20th 2006 9:41PM]

My friend got this phone as a backup, and I've been impressed with it in that it's like a tank; really seems to stand up to all of the abuse he throws at it.

[(Unverified) Posted May 4th 2007 10:56PM]

why is it that every time i use the send to many option in sending messages, i always end up making the rest of my text messages sending failed and i haven't use it for at least two wekks? what's the problem with this phone? please do inform me on what should i do because it's already a burden to use. and infact i'm not the only one who's having such problem, same phone units and same problem.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 12th 2007 4:57AM]

hi reynen! just delete all your sent messages, and it should solve the problem right away ^_^