12 Sep 2008
The 3109 handset model is part of Nokia’s Classic range designs that consist of the Nokia 6500 and the Nokia 6120. It is clad in a candy bar design that offers observers a solid and reliable impression. The handset and its fitted battery are light and handy, weighing 89 grams in total. It is compact at 108.5 x 45.7 x 15.6 millimetres, and is easy to hold and operate single-handedly. The Nokia 3019 has a 45.72-millimetre display screen that illuminates at a bright and clear 128 x 160 pixels of resolution and shows off more than 262,000 colours, making it highly ideal for displaying its screensavers, animated wallpapers and colour themes. Users can also choose from a selection of ringtones in MP3, MIDI, polyphonic and True Tones audio formats. Below the Nokia 3109’s colour screen is its keypad composed of soft and easy-to-operate keys. For ease of use, certain buttons on the mobile phone are dedicated to specific functionalities.

As the Nokia 3109 works on triband technology, the mobile phone covers GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900. As a result, the mobile phone allows users to enjoy full coverage when travelling, depending upon the network that its provider supports.

The Nokia 3109 embraces a look that exudes simplicity and practicality, but it is rich in features. Users of the Nokia 3109 can make transfers of data files from and to any other compatible device through the connectivity selections of a mini USB or infrared. A Bluetooth feature for wireless connectivity is also offered by the mobile phone, with a coverage that works at even a distance of up to ten metres. The mobile phone supports the EDGE system that translates to high-speed data transfers. Online transactions are supported by the Nokia 3109. Using its built-in XHTML Internet browser, on-the-go Nokia 3109 users gain instant access to online information using the handy mobile phone, just as they can on a rather bulky computer.

The messaging features supported by the Nokia 3109 include SMS or text messaging, MMS or multimedia messaging, audio messaging through Nokia Xpress, and online instant messaging. Users who need to send or receive their emails that come with attachments may use the Nokia 8103’s Web access. For utmost convenience in making or taking calls, the Nokia 3109 offers a hands-free speaker and supports the push-to-talk system. The mobile phone also has an offline mode option to allow its users to utilize the features of the handset when on board a plane or when in mobile phone-restricting areas.

The Nokia 3109 also encourages self-organisation with its practical features that include a calendar, a calculator, an alarm clock, a timer, a phonebook, as well as a to-do list and notes feature which all practically serve as a busy user’s assistant.

The Nokia 3109 may be downright simple appearance-wise, and gives the impression of being a highly business-oriented and practical mobile phone. However, fun and leisure take a share of the handset’s priority. For one, the Nokia 3109 is known for its media player that is capable of music playback. It supports all common audio formats that include MP3, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, WMA and enhanced AAC+. In the same manner, the Nokia 3109’s media player also supports streaming of videos H263, H264 and MP4 video formats. The Nokia 3109 allows 3GPP video streaming and has the Flash Lite 2.0 feature that allows on-device viewing of Adobe Flash video and animations. For an added enjoyment of its users, the Nokia 3109 has embedded games in Java format, and also supports downloading of Java games from the Internet to the mobile phone.

The battery of the Nokia 3109 provides a maximum of 4 hours of talk time, and can last for roughly 400 hours when it is on standby mode. The Nokia 3109 has a built-in storage capacity of 32 Megabytes and 16 Megabytes of Random Access Memory or RAM. Users may opt to make more room for their files by using a microSD memory card.

A downside of the Nokia 3109, says its users and observers, is its media player with limited capabilities. Some users complain that the Nokia 3190 could pass for an excellent phone if it allowed users to capture and store of still photos.

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