Nokia Announces New CDMA Handsets � Mobile Wireless News

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Nokia today unveiled three new handsets to their growing CDMA portfolio. Each of these phones includes wireless Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with an ever-expanding range of devices with Bluetooth technology from Nokia and others. Today’s announcements include the Nokia 2365i phone, a value priced fold-style handset, the Nokia 2865/2865i phone, an eye-catching monoblock design and the Nokia 6175i phone, a sleekly designed mid-tier fold-style device. Each of these new phones is expected to be available during the 2nd half of 2006.
This new collection of CDMA handsets offer an exceptional range of features, including Bluetooth wireless technology, to consumers shopping for various form factors and at multiple price points. Combined with Nokia’s driving mission to build high-quality, easy-to-use devices, these new phones bring an outstanding level of value to the CDMA market.

Nokia 6175i left Combining a sleek and sophisticated internal-antenna design with a wide array of advanced mobile features, the mid-tier Nokia 6175i fold-style phone is positioned to appeal to wireless customers wanting a stylish, well-featured mobile phone that is intuitive and pocketable. The integrated 1.3 megapixel camera introduces to the Nokia CDMA portfolio a full-screen portrait viewfinder that takes full advantage of the 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel TFT internal display. High-resolution images and videos, digitally zoomed up to 4x, can be sent via multimedia messaging on compatible networks or transferred to a PC using Bluetooth technology or an optional USB cable. Photo printing is simplified with the inclusion of PictBridge compatibility, ensuring easy connection to a variety of PictBridge-enabled printing devices. Consimers can stay plugged in to their music with a built-in stereo FM radio or by streaming audio and video in a variety of formats. The Nokia 6175i phone also supports a variety of location-based services that utilize its integrated GPS receiver.
Nokia 2865/2865i rightThe Nokia 2865/2865i phone is a new entry-tier monoblock design that combines a contemporary sleek form with a well-appointed set of features selected to satisfy the needs of today’s mobile customer. The 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel screen can be used to show off the latest downloadable wallpapers, themes, games and applications, while the built-in FM radio and real-sound ringtones supporting MP3, AAC and other file types let owners express themselves through music. The push-to-talk capable Nokia 2865/2865i phone also features an integrated speakerphone and Bluetooth technology to allow convenient connection to a wide variety of compatible accessories and other devices with Bluetooth technology.
Nokia 2365i middleFeaturing an uncommonly compact profile for a value-priced handset, the Nokia 2365i phone includes an attractive list of features designed to position it a step above most entry tier CDMA phones. Along with integrated Bluetooth technology and hands-free speakerphone, the fold-style Nokia 2365i phone includes a large 128 x 160 pixel color main display complemented by a high-visibility 96 x 65 pixel blue/black external display. A built-in FM radio connects owners to music and news, and the Nokia 2365i phone can be easily personalized with built-in graphics and unique polyphonic ringtones.
Pricing and provider support have not yet been released.