Product Description

The Nokia 2610 is a practical and stylish 2G device, in a classic form factor. It offers an outstanding balance of useful features and data capabilities without unnecessary complexity. The Nokia 2610 is a perfect solution for those interested in a sensible feature set without all the fuss.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8115 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Nokia
• Model: 2610
• Released on: 2007-04-04

Features

• Integrated camera with video recorder to capture those special moments
• Enriched data connections for complete mobile access via Email, MMS, and MEdia Net
• Personalize with downloadable MP3 and polyphonic Ring tones, Games, and Graphics
• Use AIM, Yahoo! and MSN Messenger to stay in touch on the go
• Mobile Internet browser and email

Amazon.com Product Description
The words "entry level" no longer mean "low-end," especially when it comes to the Nokia 2610. Offering advanced media and calling features without breaking the bank, The Nokia 2610 is an easy to use device that combines multiple messaging options including email, instant messaging, and more. You can even download MP3 ringtones, graphics, and games straight to the phone, or surf the Internet with Cingular's MEdia Net service. It's the perfect complement to Cingular service for those even remotely interested in mobile Web capabilities in an affordable handset.

Design
Compact and stylish, the 2610 features a candybar design sporting a bright 128 x 128 pixel display capable of displaying over 65,000 colors. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a center toggle on the control pad. A standard hands-free headphone jack is provided, as are volume control keys, and there's even a "Go-To" button that can be assigned by the user for quick access to favorite applications. Lastly, the included speakerphone allows you to talk handsfree, and because the phone sports an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off.

Calling Features
The 2610's built-in address book can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers. Choose from up to 34 built-in ringers, plus 5 additional, downloadable ringtones. There's also a vibrating alert for when you want to be discreet. More ringers can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia Net service.

Messaging and Tools
If you need text messaging capabilities, the 2610 has you covered as support is built-in for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages. Instant messaging is also supported too, and comes preloaded with AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN IM clients. When it's time to connect to the Web over Cingular's MEdia Net service, you can do so at blazing fast speeds over the supported GPRS data protocol. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built-into the unit--a plus for text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 2610 including a calendar, a calculator, and an alarm clock. The 2610 lets you carry these tools wherever you go so you can create appointments and view your schedule at a moment's notice.

The 2610 also allows the user to dress up the phone with different custom graphics and wallpapers--a great way to add subtle flavor to an otherwise boring day.

Entertainment
The 2610 has plenty of fun built-in, too, thanks to the pre-loaded games that make your daily commute on the train or bus something you almost look forward to. Java support was also bundled with the phone, as well, so you can really get your feet wet with some advanced gaming during down time.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 2610 weighs 3.21 ounces and measures 4.09 x 1.69 x 0.71 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.0 hours of digital talk time, and up to 288 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Very good as 'Phone' (Cheap & works fine)
I got new apple 3g .. That was my biggest disappointment. So Returned it and got this phone. This is pretty cheap and almost for free. This phone doesn't have hi-tech functionality like you-tube, bluetooth etc. Internet browsing i didn't try but who cares... you have to keep in mind that this phone is just for basic purpose.
Signal quality is excellent. I get bars even every one are having 'no signals', very light weight and very good battery life. What else you are expecting as a 'phone'
drawbacks : no bluetooth but getting handsfree wire device is also getting rare because of marketing techniques. Also I miss volume control buttons on side.
but overall I am very happy and dropped all plans to buy any other phone

Pass on this turkey!
I love older-style candybar Nokia cell phones. They're inexpensive, practical, attractively styled and great for people like me who just want to make phone calls. The classic, square-keyed 3595 is my all-time favorite, but popular demand for silly frills quickly killed it off. This looked like a viable replacement. I just recently jumped back into the Cellular market and needed a decent no-frills phone, so I chose this one, as it was the only no-frills phone offered by AT&T.

Buying this phone was a big mistake. Even at $10.00 (with contract), it was overpriced.

Right out of the box, the annoyances begin. Holding this handset to my ear, I honestly could not understand anything the other party was saying. The speakerphone was clearer, but as per usual, neither have enough volume to really make anything out.

Worse, I can't read a darned thing on the screen. The default colors are so washed out that even in low light conditions, I can't read it! Changing the profile helped a bit, but not much. Forget about reading anything outdoors, even if you shade the display.

The ringtones are awful. If I wanted 'muzac', I'd buy a Motorola. Worse, they don't ring loud enough, and I can barely hear it, even if the phone is in my shirt pocket. Bah. Apparantly long battery life trumps decent sound and a readable display.

Need a handsfree earbud? Not in this box, sorry. Car charger? Forget it, it isn't in there either. Frankly, I wouldn't buy this phone for a DOG.

Pros: Good antenna, long battery life, simple to operate, small and easy to hold thanks to rubberized sides and back. The speakerphone works well. Inexpensive and built to last forever. Ability to move/copy phonebook list to/from SIM card and internal memory. (Very nice feature actually, wish more phones could do this.)

Cons: Too many to list. Awkward buttons. The screen is terrible. Some games are unplayable demos that try to pick your pocket. The graphical menu is annoying and no text menu exists. Forget about using the USB port to sync with a PC. No accessories, not even a $2 earbud.

Bottom line: Much better Nokia products exist for the same money.

*****
Long-term update:
*****

After 2 whole weeks with this thing, I've given up and have decided to put it up on eBay. I bought a good used 3595 to use instead. This little phone was so downright annoying at times that I almost threw it out the car window. When you answer a call and put it up to your ear, the voice quality is so bad that I can't understand a thing the other party is saying. And I'm tired of using the speakerphone to cover this flaw.

No wonder they pay you $150 to take it...read on
NOT even an 'entry level' phone as they would have useful basic functions. Entry level should have a screen you can see in the light and a reliable ringer. Display has no brightness adjust only contrast which is useful for making the screen harder to see not improve. Using any wallpaper but white makes the screen impossible to see/read text even indoors in all but a dark room. Fonts have a setting to enlarge (Nokia knew the screen was junk) text but the small display prevents this. Calls have barely audible sound quality to understand the conversation (not due to signal). Buttons are too small for hands larger than medium-sized fingers and don't always make contact first time. Screen back-light doesn't always light when first button is pressed. When backlight is off screensaver time display is impossible to read when activated. Battery time is good most likely due to screen being dimly lit. User settings are all over the place in a unintuitive fashion making personal settings a time consuming chore instead of one menu.
I can do w/o camera, web, mp3, radio etc. but to fail in the basic functions of a cell phone is pretty bad & not acceptable. No wonder they PAY you $150.00 to take the phone.
NO STARS