New Nokia 6234 3G phone - exclusively for Vodafone
As well as the new Nokia 6233, there's another new Nokia phone announcement today - the Nokia 6234. Looking suspiciously like the Nokia 6233, the 6234 has been designed specifically for Vodafone. Looking at the feature-set and pictures in more detail, the two phones are in fact identical, with the only difference being the 6234 has been Vodafone-ized. The 6234 therefore has Vodafone's signature colors, graphics and easy access to Vodafone's wide range of 3G service, plus Vodafone graphics, icons, menu texts and themes in the user interface offering a unique look and feel to the easy-to-use Nokia menu. Equally important, the Nokia 6234 provides branded access to Vodafone's services.
I really hate mobile phones designed specifically for one mobile network operator. My network operator isn't with Vodafone, and it isn't likely to be in the near future, as they don't offer a tariff I want. Consequently, I can't get access to any Vodafone-specific phone, unless I'm prepared to pay through the nose for the contract. Fortunately the situation isn't too bad in the UK, because most phones are offered by a variety of different operators, but this, I believe, isn't the case in countries such as the US, where the operators get exclusive deals on the handsets. I thought you guys were all about consumer choice?!
Read more about the new Nokia 6234 phone after the jump
Details of the Nokia 6234 phone
Just like its sibling, the Nokia 6233, the Nokia 6234 (both shown left) features a 2-megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications that take advantage of WCDMA mobile broadband services. Both mobile phones feature WCDMA 2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900, and are expected to begin shipping in the 1st quarter of 2006.
For consumers, the 3G-enabled Nokia 6234 offers a 2-megapixel camera with 8x zoom, operational in landscape mode. With this, the Nokia 6234 allows for pictures to be taken on the spot while the video sharing functionality allows to mutually enjoy special moments instantaneously. The bright QVGA screen displays pictures and multimedia content such as videos and websites in a compelling and colorful way.
With Bluetooth Wireless Technology, the Nokia 6234 easily transfers pictures taken to any compatible printer and seamlessly connects to a wide assortment of Bluetooth enabled headsets and car kits. Unifying easy-to-use imaging capabilities with music on the go and 3G services like video sharing, the Nokia 6234 offers up to 4 hours of talk time on GSM networks (up to 3 hours of talk time via WCDMA) and up to 2 weeks of standby time.
