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The Nokia 1610 Sets New Standards for Standby Time -New GSM handportable from Nokia
February 20, 1996

Nokia Mobile Phones launches an innovative and stylish handportable for use on digital GSM networks. The Nokia 1610 is a compact and cost-effective phone with excellent talk and standby times. The phone will be available in Europe and Asia starting from the beginning of March.

"With this new phone, cellular users can enjoy the security and flexibility of digital communications at an affordable price. The Nokia 1610 is designed particularly for first-time users looking for utmost independence. The impressive performance in talktime and standby time combined with the versatile accessory range will make this phone a real seller in GSM markets in 1996," says Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia Mobile Phones' Senior Vice President, Sales, Europe and Africa.

The Nokia 1610 offers up to seven hours talk time and eight days (200 hours) standby time, presently the longest available on the market. The phone can store up to 199 names and numbers. Its full-size SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card slot offers flexibility and added convenience as it can also use the small-size SIM card with an adapter.

The Nokia 1610 incorporates the acclaimed user-friendly Nokia interface - with easy-to-use alphanumeric memory, menu help texts, logical keypad layout and a large LCD display. It provides a dedicated voice mail key and allows one-touch dialling. The phone supports digital features including international roaming and short message service.

The widest range of accessories is available for the Nokia 1610. The Power Management System provides for rapid 45-minute recharging and even allows users to operate the phone while recharging a flat battery. The Nokia 1610 also has several other charging options including a mobile charger and a mobile installation charger. Other accessories include car kits and colourful phone covers.


Product specification
Weight and volume with different batteries

Weight Volume
Slim 450 NiCd Battery 250g 217cc
Slim 600 NiMH Battery 255g 217cc
Extended 950 NiCd Battery 280g 261cc
Extended 1200 NiMH Battery 300g 261cc


Accessories


*Standard Charger, Fast&Light Charger, Mobile Charger, Mobile Installation Charger
*Office Desktop Stand
*Phone Holder, External Antenna Adapter, Light Handset, Compact Handsfree Unit
*Desktop Kit, Power Kit
*Basic Car Kit, Extended Car Kit, Complete Handsfree Car Kit
*Belt clip, colour covers




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