Nokia 6230i - 1.3 Mega Pixel Camera Phone - Video - FM Radio - Mp3 - Bluetooth - Sim Free (Black & Silver Colours)

 

 

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I had previously used the Nokia 6230, but was converted to this step up model, 6230i, after I realised that it was actually cheaper than my original. And now, looking at it, I have no doubt in my mind that it beats Nokia's current and past phones.
So, what's the difference between this and the original firstly? Well, the screen has a better resolution - in other words, its slightly bigger (the only change in terms of the phone shape) and has alot, lot more detail - edges are smooth, text is crisp, and the colours are vivid. This leads onto the many other improvements which tie in, like better use of applications, if your a gaming person for example, you'll be delighted that 3-D games are available with excellent sprites.
The whole phone has generally had a make-over. Gone are the boring white backgrounds, in comes the 'Theme' section, where the default one is already good enough, with a blue swirly pattern. The icons are alot clearer, as is just about everything!
The camera is also a step-up, being a 1.3 megapixel compared to the 6230's VGA camera. This makes a huge difference, and with the better screen combined, you can actually take photo quality pictures for a reason - not just for when your bored! Its' particularly handy if you have a lover at heart, and what that non-grainy photo of them on your phone!
The only disappointment I do see, with regards to no update, is the video. I would have expected their to be a better quality video function, but sadly, the blocky-looking quality is present. On the phone itself it looks good, but upload it onto a computer, and it degrades.
I would also agree with other people by saying that the sound is alot better quality too, which is just as well their is a much cleaner/better looking music player present! It's ideal if your bored or want to socialise, and the quality is good enough, the the equalizer settings make absolutely no difference. mp3 and AAC files can be played, among a few other lower quality ones, which is why you'll need a memory card - a 32mb one is present, but I recommended a much bigger one! (MMC memory cards only again!)
For those who never owned the original 6230, and feel that the above hasn't persuaded them enough, this phone is just perfect. Unfortunately, Nokia have gone downhill over the past year 2 - possibly due to making 'gadgets' rather than phones, but this is likely to be one of the last phones they produced that doesn't feel like a mini computer. Its small, feels solid, has a good weight, and the buttons feel like they were just made for texting. Mind have remained pretty silent - ideal for texting at night!
Other people, both on Amazon reviews and in person, have said that they have had problems with the firmware (a fancy name for the phones software). Just to clear this up, you will only have these 'bugs' if your phone contains an old version of the firmware. You can view your phones version number by simply pressing *#0000#. I've got v3.80 which is believe is the latest, but problems apparently occur with 3.40 or below, so update it whenever you get a chance through the Nokia website.
I don't think their much else to say. This is a simply to use phone, its crisp, colourful, fun, and looks incredibly smart. It's amazing what a difference a little 'i' can make!

Sure it doesn't have all the features that a new phone does. But this phone works. It can be abused endlessly, and consistently works.
I have had this phone now for years and I have not had a single problem with it at all.
The only minor irritation is that when you put in a person's name for a birthday, it does not automatically capitalise their surname. THAT IS IT. That is the only thing I have found wrong with the phone.
Buy it. You will not regret it.

This is the best phone I've ever had.
Not only was cheap and reliable , the battery lasts all week , the sound is clear and is SO easy to use.
I have used other makes but the menu tends to be difficult and long winded.
Nokia produces the most user friendly phones in the market.
The bluetooth is a bonus and can also listend to FM radio with an adapter.
It has been 2 years since I got this model and I am not changing it.
Top buy

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1.0 out of 5 stars very poor
I dont recommend to buy from the seller. The phone was of poor, cheap quality. I don't think it was a genuine phone. Waste of money.

Published 7 months ago by SB

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb phone!
I agree with several of the other reviwers on here that this is the best Nokia mobile ever made.
I switched to Nokia from M...... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Mr. Duncan A. Howarth

3.0 out of 5 stars NOKIA 6230i
The product was alright. There were a couple of chips off the front, but the phone served its purpose.

Published on 21 Dec 2009 by harold

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little phone
I have to say this little phone is the one for me, I like nokia phones and this one is a good all rounder. It is resonably priced and performs to a high standard. Read more

Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Verity Puddy

5.0 out of 5 stars Its 2009 and i still dont want to replace my phone! it works brilliantly..
Notice how, nowadays, rarely do you see people carrying phones from the older generation of mobile phones (pre-blackberry / iphone), except for this particular model... Read more

Published on 22 Jun 2009 by The Ancient

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Phone
If you want a phone to make calls, send texts and pictures, and to give you no grief at all, this is the one. Read more

Published on 15 Feb 2008 by Christof

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