Nokia 5100 mobile phone
Skip contentNokia 5100 is a tri-band mobile phone for global use, with a candy bar styled case. This phone has a wide range of features built into it, such as its support for GPRS, HSCSD and WAP technology, MMS messaging capability, FM radio, a speakerphone for conversing hands-free, Java™ capable for games and applications, a flashlight, sound meter and a thermometer.
This handset is more rugged than usual, with a rubberised finish designed to give a better grip on the phone, as well as making it more suitable for use in harsher environments to resist splashes, dust and bumps.
For viewing pictures and menus the 5100 has a large 128 x 128 pixels resolution screen, which can display up to 4096 different colours. The display allows you to make good use of the MMS messaging capability, as you can receive messages containing a text, an audio file and a image, which can be saved as wallpaper and ringing tone; or you can send and forward messages containing images and text to other compatible phones.
The features on the 5100 can be personalised by several easily performed alterations, such as changing the covers, and there is the possibility of downloading images, wallpapers, screensavers, and new polyphonic ringtones.
The Java™ capability allows you to run Java games and applications on this phone and, apart from the programs that come preloaded, you also have the possibility to download more of these programs when you need some new applications or games.
With its GPRS, HSCSD and WAP capability, the Nokia 5100 is well-equipped for access to the mobile Internet, and you can make good use of the higher data speeds when browsing the Web, to take advantage of the services on offer there.
The Nokia 5100 also has good connectivity via the wireless infrared link, or a wired data cable connection. The phone is then able to transfer data or files with compatible devices such as a PC or a PDA, and this allows you to quickly and easily synchronise your personal files.
Although the Nokia 5100 does not have an integrated camera, a plug-in camera is available as an optional accessory.
Nokia 5100 Phone specification
- GSM tri-band
- Dimensions 109 x 50 x 22 mm
- Weight 104 g
- Talk time up to 300 mins
- Standby time up to 300 hours
- Display: 128 x 128 pixels, 4096 colours, adjustable brightness
- FM stereo radio
- Speaker phone for hands-free use
- Flashlight
- Sound meter
- Thermometer
- Changeable Xpress-on™ covers
- Phonebook memory 300
- Shared memory 725 kB
- MMS
- Instant SMS messaging for real time chat
- Java™ applications and games, 3 games preloaded, more Java games and applications downloadable
- 21 Polyphonic ringtones and 10 monophonic ringtones preloaded, more downloadable
- GPRS
- HSCSD: up to 43.2 kbps data speed in HSCSD networks
- WAP 1.2.1 browser
- Infrared connection
- Data cable connection
- Synchronisation with PC
- Built-in modem
- SAR rating (10g) 0.48 W/kg
