Nokia 1255 and 2355 fold-style aimed at new growth markets

Nokia has introduced a pair of CDMA handsets designed expressly for new growth markets. Both the classically styled monoblock 1255 phone and the expressively designed fold-style 2355 boast strong feature sets not usually found at their entry-level price point. Both phones are expected to be available during the 1st quarter of 2006.

1255: A classic value

The value-priced Nokia 1255 packs an extra-large feature set into an extra-small package. The 80-gram phone offers productivity tools such as a two-way handsfree speakerphone, voice recorder and a calendar with an alarm clock. Other fun features include two built-in games, 20 ringtones and a selection of user-selectable screen savers. In recognition of the need to stay in touch while minimizing downtime, the 1225 delivers up to four hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby time. Additional features include:

– 250 contact phonebook

– Text messaging

– Stopwatch and countdown timer

– Internal vibrating alert

– Easy-to-use Nokia user interface

2355: Low cost, high impact

The new Nokia 2355 delivers an ultra-compact, color screen 78-gram fold-style phone to the entry-level market. The 128 x 128 pixel 65K color screen, built-in FM radio and integrated flashlight allow the 2355 to deliver a unique set of features, while the ability to download BREW 1.2 or Java MIDP 1.0 content, such as ringtones, games and screensavers, offers value-added services that meet the needs of both consumers and operators. Other features include:

– Text and multimedia messaging

– Integrated speakerphone

– WAP 2.0 compliant browser

– 16-chord polyphonic ringtones

– Calendar with alarm clock