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Starting at EUR 30 with '2-in-1' double-SIM solution; full dual-SIM Nokia C2 to
follow at the end of the fourth quarter
Nairobi, Kenya - At a media conference held today in the Kenyan capital Nairobi,
Nokia unveiled its latest Cseries mobile phones with three new products under
the Nokia C1 name, as well as the new dual-SIM Nokia C2 which will follow at the
end of the fourth quarter of 2010. Â At the same event, Nokia also took the wraps
off the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit, an alternative charging solution built
especially for people with limited access to electricity.
The most affordable of the Nokia C1 trio (C1-00) is priced at EUR 30 before
taxes and subsidies and is the first Nokia mobile phone to feature a 2-in-1
double SIM solution. "By simply holding down a key, people are able to switch
between SIM cards. This enables them to take advantage of reduced call rates,
flexibility when traveling from one country to another, or helps with sharing a
phone within a family and still use their own SIM," said Alex Lambeek, Vice
President at Nokia. "This is a great added convenience feature considering the
low price of the phone."
Nokia C1-00
Nokia C1 owners will also benefit from a standby battery time of up to six
weeks, the longest ever for a Nokia mobile phone, especially useful in those
parts of the world where access to electricity is sometimes limited. The
standard flashlight - often someone's only means of bright light - is paired
with a vivid color screen and FM radio with standard headphone jack, meaning the
Nokia C1 is as much about entertainment as it is about convenience.
The Nokia C2 features a dual SIM with dual standby capability. Along with the
many capabilities of the Nokia C1, the Nokia C2 can also keep both SIM cards
active; meaning calls and text messages can come to either number while the
phone is on. The first SIM card on the Nokia C2 sits underneath the battery and
the second is 'hot-swappable', a feature unique to Nokia which means it can be
removed and inserted when the phone is on.
Nokia C2-00
Where available, the Nokia C2 also offers a wide range of information covering
healthcare, agriculture, education and entertainment via Nokia's Ovi Life Tools,
as well as the email account for the developing world, Ovi Mail. In addition to
Ovi Mail, people's favorite consumer email and chat accounts can be pushed
direct to the phone via Nokia Messaging. Listening to music is simple with the
FM radio and music player, with a massive amount of music storage with the phone
supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.
The second and third devices in the Nokia C1 family (C1-01 and C1-02) are both
single SIM products, and Nokia's most affordable devices offering microSD
compatibility, enabling people to store up to 32 GB of music, photography, or
whatever other media suits them. Both new devices bring very individual designs
and exciting colors, bright color screens, web browsing over GPRS and access to
Nokia web services such as Nokia Messaging. In addition, owners of the Nokia C1
(C1-01) will also be able to take video and photographs using the built-in VGA
camera.
Nokia C1-01 Nokia C1-02
New alternative charging solution debuts
Providing free and environmentally friendly electricity for mobile phones, the
Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit consists of a charger and dynamo, as well as a holder
to secure the phone to the bike. When the kit is installed, the dynamo - a small
electrical generator - uses the movement of the wheels to charge the handset
through the standard 2mm charging jack used in most Nokia mobile phones. Lambeek
continued, "You must look at a number of things when it comes to power
management - such as ensuring the phone's operating system is as power-efficient
as possible. Now, with our innovative bike charger, people get even more freedom
to use their Nokia without worrying about battery life. Bicycles are the most
widespread means of transport in many markets around the world, so this is just
one more benefit to be gained from an activity people are already doing. This is
a great solution to a real challenge, whether people will use it due to limited
access to electricity, or to be more environmentally responsible." The kit will
be available before the end of the year in selected retailers and Nokia online
and branded retail.
The estimated retail prices of the new Nokia mobile phones, before taxes and
subsidies, are:
Nokia C1 (C1-00) EUR 30
Nokia C1 (C1-02) EUR 35
Nokia C1 (C1-01) EUR 39
Nokia C2 (C2-00) EUR 45
The Nokia C1 (C1-00) is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2010, with the
Nokia C1 (C1-01) in the early fourth quarter, and the Nokia C1 (C1-02) and Nokia
C2 towards the end of the fourth quarter 2010.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology
with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to
them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a
Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance
mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative
services through Ovi (www.ovi.com <
http://www.ovi.com/>), including music, maps,
apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital
mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides
equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com <
http://www.nokia.com/>
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