Nokia just announced a really cheap music phone. Called the Nokia X1-00, the simple-looking candybar handset comes with some extra fittings on top of the usual dumbphone basics.
Chief on the list of specs is a larger than usual speaker right around the back. While we don't exactly buy Nokia's "massive" description, it does appear to be a little more capable than your usual tinny-sounding audio fitting. According to the company, the speaker is rated at 106 phon (we don't know what it is, but it's supposed to be a measure of perceived loudness), with the frequency response tweaked such that the sound comes through undistorted even at the highest volumes.
Details of the Nokia X1-00 include a small color display, GSM/EDGE connectivity, an FM radio, a built-in torch light, a 3.5mm audio jack and microSD card expansion (up to 16GB). It's got a 1,320 mAh battery module, rated at up to 61 days of standby.
Phone design is geared towards music, of course, with dedicated playback buttons and a playlist creator button. Dimensions are 112.2 x 47.3 x 16 mm, with a weight of 91 grams. As with Nokia's other feature phones, it runs the Series 30 UI, along with its usual tools and software.
The Nokia X1-00 will be available in three color versions: orange, ocean blue and dark gray. No word on pricing or release dates, but it appears headed strictly to emerging markets.
[Nokia]
