Nokia 6070

6070 Nokia picture While we sit here salivating over the arrival of the Nokia N95, a phone that once again shows Nokia to be a leader in mobile innovation, we sometimes overlook the true reason why it is the world’s number phone manufacturer. While the trailblazing Nseries and its multimedia computer sensibilities are impressive, Nokia is numero uno because it caters for the everyman. From the rudimentary 1100i, through to the aforementioned N95, there’s a phone to suit everyone’s needs. With its simple, rather blocky styling, the 6070 wins no prizes for head-turning design, and it's not likely to garner you admiring glances. But on the other hand, you don't need a degree in order to fathom out how it works. There's a decent sized 65536 colour, 128 x 160 pixel CSTN screen, which is large enough to be able to view messages and menus easily, while the chrome and black casing gives it a modern, if understated, feel. Nokia 6070 Themes Free Nokia Themes download Nokia 6070 Software Free Nokia Software download Nokia 6070 Games Free Nokia Games download Sitting at the budget end of the spectrum, the 6070 is classic Nokia in terms of design and simplicity. This candybar, or monoblock as Nokia likes to call it, is geared for callers and texters and perhaps those who like to dabble in fun mobile photography. It’s a shame that Nokia chose to exclude this wireless feature because it may have missed a trick to appeal to an even wider audience. The Nokia 6070 is lightweight and compact but straight-laced in design. Its clean lines give it a functional air without style aspirations. The big bold keys are the 6070’s greatest asset, lucid to use and primed for furious texting. Also Nokia’s fabled user interface remains intuitive and almost instant to master. Despite its budget status, the 6070 runs off EDGE technology for brisk download speeds, helpful when accessing and rendering WAP sites. Apart from the mobile internet, entertainment is left to the built-in FM radio and the three embedded games that include a variation on the Nokia stalwart Snakes. The radio is diverting but it’s sometimes hard to fix on a clear reception. You can store up to 20 stations but the supplied handsfree headset is mono and you can only get stereo sound if you invest in a separate pair of Nokia’s HS-31 proprietary headphones for Ј10.50. As you would expect, the VGA camera is very basic, capturing in a 640x480-pixel resolution. And with no dedicated camera key, you either have to access the main menu or customise the right soft key to fire it up. Features are scant with only a self timer and night mode so it’s very much a point-and-shoot scenario. Picture quality is, of course, wallpaper and MMS worthy. Apart from the Bluetooth omission, it’s hard to fault the 6070. It does exactly what it sets out to do with minimum fuss and at an affordable price. For those who want an easy-to-use handset with a soupзon of multimedia, the 6070 is hard to beat. As far as price is concerned, the 6070 offers most things that an entry-level user might want without springing many surprises. It's hardly the most sophisticated phone Nokia has to offer, but it's easy to use and doesn't require a great deal of brain power to get up and running. If you're looking for something cheap and cheerful, but also reliable and simple to use, it could be on your list.

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