25 Feb 2009
Tipping the scale at 103.5 grams with the full dimensions of 98 x 48.4 x 15 millimetres, the Nokia 7100 Supernova is a compact mobile phone. It is clad in a solid casing in black, jelly red or fresh blue colour selection from which users can choose to suit their taste and reflect their style. The handset also comes with an array of ringtones in MP3, AAC and polyphonic audio formats that owners may opt to utilise depending on their preference.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova flaunts a 50.8-millimetre QVGA TFT display screen. The wide screen shows the handset's wallpapers and screensavers in 65,000 colours over a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Right below the display screen is a section that underscores the handset's call keys, navigation key and shortcut keys in a colourful strip found on the front area of the casing.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova is a member of the elite collection of Supernova handsets consisting of the Nokia 7610 Supernova, the Nokia 7510 Supernova, the Nokia 7310 Supernova and Nokia 7210 Supernova models.

Taking random pictures is possible with the 1.3 Megapixel camera of the Nokia 7100 Supernova. Depending on the user's imaging needs, memories can be captured easily and quickly on either portrait or landscape mode. For ease of use during picture-perfect moments, the Nokia 7100 Supernova comes with a dedicated camera button.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova works on dual band technology that covers GSM 900 and GSM 1800 networks. It also allows users to access the Internet through its built-in Opera Mini 4 WAP browser. Users of the Nokia 7100 Supernova will enjoy sharing and transferring files and data with compatible devices such as a printer, a personal computer and a laptop through wireless Bluetooth or USB. Because the handset is powered by GPRS and EDGE technologies, downloads are of faster rates.

Supporting standard messaging services, the Nokia 7100 Supernova allows SMS or text messaging, MMS or multimedia messaging and audio messaging, powered by Nokia Xpress Audio. As the handset allows instant access to the Internet, its users may send e-mails to friends and family through the IMAP, TCP, SMTP and POP3 servers.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova can pass for a reliable assistant gadget. It comes with organiser features such as a phone book that can store one thousand contacts, a calculator, a currency converter, a reminders option and a vibrating alert for those never-to-be-missed calls and messages, and a flight mode selection for frequently traveling users. Users of the Nokia 7100 Supernova will be worry-free when it comes to managing calls with the hands-free speaker; a call waiting, hold and divert status; a call log for missed, received and dialed numbers, and voice dialing to save on time when making calls. Moreover, the mobile phone supports picture caller IDs.

Users who enjoy listening to music will appreciate the integrated music player of the Nokia 7100 Supernova that supports audio formats of AAC, MP3, Midi, WAV and AMR. The handset also works as an MPEG-4 player. Additionally, it comes with a built-in FM radio for users who prefer listening to their favourite tunes on-air.

Users of the Nokia 7100 Supernova will not miss out on fun and entertainment. The mobile phone is pre-installed with various games, such as Snake III, CityBloxx, Backgammon II and Sudoku. The Nokia 7100 Supernova also has Java games, and supports other games that are downloaded from the Internet.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova allows storage of photos, music files, contacts and other data on its 4-Megabyte internal memory. The handset is powered by a Li-Ion, 860 mAh battery that allows its users 8 hours of talk time. The Nokia 7100 Supernova can stay on standby mode for 430 hours.

While exuding sleek sophistication, the Nokia 7100 Supernova has gained some users' criticisms due to the handset's low storage facility, as well as its lack of support for memory cards that can possibly extend the storage capacity. Others have also pointed out that the mobile phone's stylish design is not complemented by its lack of 3G and Wi-Fi support, average-performing camera and music player, among other simplistic features. Generally, however, the Nokia 7100 Supernova satisfies users with its good interface design and user-friendly features.

Find out more about the Nokia 7100 Supernova at nokia.co.uk
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