There has been talk about the current Nokia 3310 been somewhat not sufficient enough but after all its more of a nostalgic affair rather than offering the mods and cons but then again there is plenty of things to do on the Nokia 3310 as is to keep people occupied and for me it’s quite a nice little phone and is ideal for going away and forgetting the news and your social media and of course emails, You can make calls and send sms which is adequate for those who just want a break from it all..
Funnily enough some people have said they would abstain from the current Nokia 3310 due to it being 2.5G and having the fear that the networks will be switching 2.5G off soon,but we already asked and it wont happen for quite some time yet..
Three Ireland today may have let something slip on this 3G version many await although its been heard that Three will not stock the current 2.5G model until September and are focussing on the current Nokia 3,5 and 6 which the 5 and 6 are exclusive to the network but when you think about this tweet they posted today it kind of makes sense about the 3G version and not even bother with the 2.5G model, What do you think??
We know all know that the latest handsets from Nokia will be soon on Irish soil and there is still plenty of love for the Nokia 3310. The devices are set to launch next week with an August 3 delivery date if ordered online, You can buy in-store from August 2nd.
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The Nokia 3 is set to launch next month on August 2nd but other than this the news is quite slow coming from any provered on any of the upcoming Nokia Devices which reminds me of old times and true to form no doubt we see Iphones shoved down our throats anytime we walk into a phone store the same applies to Samsung phones too and when HTC have a new device its also a formula we see but no pressed like above..
On a recent spin to two Argos stores having ordered personal goods i did some checking as the online store is not as forthcoming as their internal terminals which allow people to order and prepay for goods to their home or to collect instore rather than wait in the queue which is normally lenghty, We all hate them its quick and efficient from my experience.
On their terminals the Nokia 3310, Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are now present and you can order the devices to your home but not collect instore, This means they are for now not holding any stock but most likely come from the UK for now and will be delivered seperatly. You can keep an eye on their store or of course keep up with us for the latest news on Nokia devices in Ireland. As it stands the devices will start hitting phone stores from August 2nd with the Nokia 3.
This case for our brand new Nokia 6 is the second case in from the guys at Terrapin Accessories
This case offers some more than the basic TPU GEL case as its a wallet styled case,not something I prefer but nonetheless its nice and many folk like these cases especially because they can house credit cards and so on but you must kepp in mind random phone snatchers here, I always advise this. This case also offers the option to fold the case so you can leave your device on a surface without removing it to cosume media which is something I like here. Check out the image galelry below and then the video and see it in action..
Features
NEW! Side magnetic clasp makes opening the case even quicker and easier
The first case we will be checking out for the all new Nokia 6 from the good folks over at Terrapincases is the Blue TPU clear case. The Nokia 6 is just released and there is not much on offer right now for protection and you will need it as the back is pretty slippy but this case to start with costing less than a tenner is one to check out, it comes in several colours too so dont worry about choice. Check out the image gallery below then the video after the break…
Custom designed to fit like a glove
This superbly crafted case is custom designed to fit the Nokia 6 perfectly. Precision cut-outs for camera and ports mean you can take photos, charge your phone and listen with headphones without removing the case. All buttons can be used with ease.
Super slim
Made from premium protective TPU Gel, this Nokia 6 case provides bulk free protection whilst maintaining the original design aesthetic of your phone. It is completely form-fitting and provides subtle but robust protection.
Advanced protection
The Nokia 6 case delivers advanced protection against drops, scratches, dirt and dust, and features a raised lip around the screen and camera lens to prevent surface contact. Feel assured that your phone is well protected and will keep its brand new condition for life.
Extra grip
Not only will the Nokia 6 case protect your device in the event of a drop, but it also provides extra grip to make the phone more secure in the hand and prevent it sliding from slippery surfaces.
Easy to apply and remove
The Nokia 6 case can be fitted in an instant and is easy to remove if required.
We have got out hands on the Nokia 6 dual sim and have been using it for a few days now and we wanted to check it out first and load it up with apps before we take a closer look at it. So far its been quite impressive and especially the camera and it been working fine with plenty of apps on board and the usual social media accounts and so on..
Build quality here is quite good and it feels solid in the hand and it also looks well its got some familiar traits of old too but overall its solid which is important,the screen is big which is good for media consumption however a bit on the dark side I find in fact similar to the Blackberry KeyOne but its no big deal for me. I will be testing this further over the coming weeks and using it as my daily driver so it will be interesting to see how it goes over time with the heavy usage I tend to give my devices. For now so far so good but time will shed a light no doubt, It is good though to finally sport a device I can use with the Nokia logo atop and so far any that have seen it like it too. With a 5.5 inch screen, 3000 mAh battery and built-in fingerprint scanner on the home key, 16 MP shooter has it enough? Any questions fire away below or get me on social. We still have no date for launch in Ireland yet but the Nokia 3 is set to launch August 2nd if you cant wait or dont want to spend some more on your next phone that has that famous Nokia branding.
Not the news some folk wanted with from Nokia with the upcoming Nokia 8 but we dont do rumors…
Today there is two new mobiles to join the growing list of Nokia phones which is the Nokia 105 and the Nokia 130 which are candybar styled devices and simple feature phones,not smartphones so they will be on the cheap and will appeal to those whom want something simple and merging markets and there is still plenty of normal folk who want such devices just to get away from it all and have enough to do to keep them occupied,also they would be handy for a spare to have around the house and so on..
Available in red, grey and black, the Nokia 130 retails for a global average price of $21.50 excluding taxes and subsidies. Both the Nokia 130 and Nokia 105 are available in Dual and Single SIM variants
THE NOKIA 130
Cast your mind back some time first to the Nokia 130 of old which can be still bought today and it was popular see how its changed inside and out with some specs below.. Will you be picking up either of these devices???
Island keymat with separated keys for greater usability
Tough polycarbonate shell
Standard 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro USB charging port
1.8″ QQVGA display
Single and dual-SIM models available
Nokia Series 30+ software platform
Pre-loaded Snake Xenzia and 5 try-and-buy Gameloft games⁴
Up to 44 hours of FM radio music playback with a headset or up to a month on standby from a single charge
Built-in FM radio and MP3 player
MicroSD card slot allowing for up to 32GB of increased storage
“With more than 4 billion people remaining offline and unable to benefit from the social and economic development opportunities of the internet, simply getting connected by voice and text is still such an important step for many people around the world,” commented Arto Nummela, CEO, HMD Global.
“More than 400 million feature phones were sold globally in 2016. We cannot underestimate the need and benefit of being connected and we are dedicated to delivering devices that can enable many people around the world to expand their horizon.”
THE NOKIA 105
New island keymat with separated keys for greater usability
Tough polycarbonate shell
Standard headphone jack and MicroUSB charging port
Improved 1.8″ QQVGA display
Single and dual-SIM models available
Nokia Series 30+ software platform
Pre-loaded Snake Xenzia game
Resilient battery offering up to 15 hours talk time¹
There is still a bit of hype about the Nokia 3310 however there is several other models which are soon to land on our shores, Thankfully there is no fake versions of the 3,5 and 6 to be seen yet we still need to be careful. Also to note the Nokia 6 can be purchased from some online sites right now outside the UK but you need to be careful on what you get and it has the Play Store installed but with Android there is many ways around this.
Nokia are to come back into the game this year with multiple models but their launch plans have followed suit of old and dates being pushed back this is not boding well for users waiting to get a new phone with the NOKIA logo atop. Also with other devices launching next month it will become a very picky market for people to decide on what their next smartphone will be regardless the cost but for entry level and mid tier which the 3,5 and 6 will cover there is already ample choice and with more devices coming soon it will leave people who are fed up just spending their hard earned cash on other models..
Vodafone will be selling the Nokia 3 and are the first to shed light on the device whilst the other operators remain silent but we expect that to change pretty soon, The price comfirmed by their latest mazagine which I picked up today in the city has the Nokia 3 pencilled in at €149 which is a fair price. The device can be bought though sim free but you will pay way over the odds and of course you have the early adopter rush which wont stop some folk paying more now rather than waiting.
Vodafone have said to keep an eye out early August for the Nokia 3 so if this is for you stay tuned for more when we get it from the Irish end of things. Pricing will most likely vary per network but this is what you can expect to pay or therabouts when it launches in stores soon, Sim Free prices of course are much higher but Sim Free phones are best overall and does not leave you tied to lenghty contract unless you buy it outright if it suits. At this price though we would expect to see it free on all billpay plans..
If you cant wait you can pick it up from John Lewis or Clove whom are reputable sellers and we have used them both in the past..
The day has finally arrived, the all new 2017 edition of the Nokia 3310 has landed here and we are going to unbox the New model and compare it to its older version which was around in the year 2000. We have side by side pics and we go through the entire menu and what is avaialble. There is plenty here to keep you busy should you have the phone with you but the only painful part is the typing. It will take a few mintues to adjust to how we all used to type all them years ago but the keys are tactile and nice and overal the phone feels much more ergonomic in the hand its half as thick as its predessor..
We do however have a camera on board with several features, A radio, SD card support, 1200mAh battery ,Notes,Games 2MP camera with flash and a torch, Opera mobile store a voice recorder and some more. If there is anything you need to know just ask and dont forget to be aware of the scams going around with the fake models that have appeared on the market here, Read all about that over HERE .
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