Nokia 6101 / 6102

Since the outside display only has 4000 colors, i was wondering about the external picture id. I haven't heard any discussion about that. Could anyone tell me what the quality of picture looks like when you get a call?
Also, I have a family plan, and my other phone is going to be upgraded to the samsung p207 I think, any thoughts on which is better?

Thanx for your help
Jason

Im not sure if you guys have read knvinvest2374 review on the phone, but i love them because they mentioned how they fixed thier call volume and how much louder it is now, well IT WORKS, i tried it without it on, and with it on and there is a HUGE difference. anyways...

Here is how you can fix it. Go to:
1. Menu
2. Phone Settings
3. Call settings
4. Automatic Volume Control - switch to ON.

Thanks knvinvest2374 !

i have a brand new v551 if anyone would like to trade it for a 6102 nokia with cingular or for a v400 then i will trade phones the phones must be brand new please let me know ASAP thank u..

It's free with a 2-year contract agreement at Best Buy. I talked to a girl @ BB the other day to confirm whether they had the phone (they did) and whether or not I could do my migration @ BB. She said that they did do migrations (ATT->Cing)...but she also wasn't convincing to me that she knew what she was talking about.

My questions to anyone who has bought their phone @ BB:
Can I do my migration there? (I still have ATT TDMA until I buy this phone).
Is it a pain in the arse to do it there? Are there any drawbacks to doing it @ BB and buying the phone there rather than from a Cing. store?

Thanks in advance!

for all u 6101 owners out there whats the best way to put ringers on the phone...i know u can upload them via wap sites..is there free software out there for nokia that i can hook up my phone to the computer and send them directly? also i know MP3 is a voice file type but are there any more voice formats that nokia supports? if so are they better then mp3's?

thanks alot

I don't know a lot about cell phones or firmware, but is it possible that some people already have newer versions than others?

Some people complain about low volume, some don't. Some say that the menus are slow, some don't. (These are both important factors in determining if I'll get the phone or not).

I went to a local Cingular store and just briefly messed around with a 6102. The volume seemed fine (it was very quiet in the store at the time though), but the menus seemed a bit sluggish & slow to respond.

I wish I knew if there were newer firmware versions available and I'd just buy the phone with the newest one.

Well i've ordered a CA-42 cable from ebay, got it for like 12$, not too shabby. But i got a question, when i use the nokia PC suite, is it for transferring mp3's to the phone? or other types of audio such as midi or others? I wasnt sure because i had seen where some people had said the pc suite wont transfer MP3's

I only want people to tell me if they are SURE, not if they "think" so...

thanks in advance.

For those who use headsets (wireless or corded, I don't have a preference)...

Could you please post your recommendations for a good headset to go with the 6101?

Just got the 6101 from T-Mobile. I noticed that the Keypad lock (pressing "Menu" than "*") does not affect the camera button on the right hand side. I've accidentally activated the camera a few times, even though the keypad was locked (all other buttons were indeed locked). Anyone else encounter this, or is my phone a lemon?

does anyone know how to get like a song, or part of a song on the phone, to use as a ring tone?

I am considering buying two of these phones for my wife and I. My wife thinks it would be great to use the phone as a walkman while she runs, does anyone have any experience with the reception and quality of sound from the radio?

***All, I apologize in advance that this is a repeat post from another forum. Just need to get some quick responses before Saturday.***

With all of my energy focused on picking a phone and carrier I have not had much time to think about protecting and cleaning my new acquisition. A a few questions...

1. Would anyone recommend buying any type of additional warranty coverage on the phone that may be offered by the carrier I choose or are these mainly scams to get additional $$$?

2. What is the best and safest (most important) way to clean cell phones? (I'll admit to being a neat freak and seeing fingerprints will annoy me to no end)

The 6101 appears to me to be a fragile phone.

The first prepay Nokia 6101 I bought from Target, the case broke within the first 15 minutes. I believe some assembly clip broke. It was not dropped, just opened and closed about 20 times.

The second Nokia I got, both displays started to invert and blink white after about 30 minutes of testing the phone. Rebooting did not help. Seemed to be a problem with the flex circuit.

The third 6101 sits unopened, waiting for a good reason to keep it. FM radio worked fine, ear piece volume was ok, not loud, camera was only fair. People said that the phone sounded good. Phone received clarity was just ok. I liked the phone, but this reliability sucks so far.

I have had a Verizon LG VX4400...
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Does anyone know if the nokia 6102 has a sim card. This phone seems to have everything that i would want, even though it doesn't look as if it is the newest phone to ever hit the market. And is the headset worth the money for the FM radio, and can that be used as a way to talk to other people?

3 questions about the phone before i go and get it

1. is there a way to activate vibrate or silent mode without opening the phone i.e. a side button?

2. is the speaker volume really that soft?

3. does the phone respond quickly when navigating the menus (my moto doesnt)

if i think of more ill ask em

thanks

In my 6230, I can choose to automatically overwrite old SMS messages as new ones come in so that my Inbox doesn't fill up. (Menu--> Messages--> Message Settings--->Text Messages--->Overwriting in Inbox (allowed or disallowed as you choose)). I can't find anything similar in the 6102--- problem is my Inbox fills up and then I don't get my new text messages. Any suggestions?

does the nokia 6102 have a way u can assign pictures to each caller i have a v551 and im debating on getting this nokia 6102 or the RAZOR. can u all please help and let me know which phone should i consider. does the 6102 have a good camera on it compared to my v551. Thanks

Can someone here please help me by explaining the GSM bands this phone operates on and if there are truly a Domestic and European Version?

I am trying to purchase an unlocked version via eBay. Some auctions describe the 6101 as a World Phone stating that it can switch between GSM 850/1800/1900 and 900/1800/1900 (not sure about this claim...); other auctions only describe it as running on the GSM 850/1800/1900 bands.

Really want to be able to use this phone overseas thus my preference for the European version---if a European version truly exists. If I do manage to get my hands on a European version of the 6101 will I definitely be able to use it in the U.S.?

How do i kno when i have EDGE service?

Is theer any ways to put bluetooth feature in 6101 i am sure there are so many way to put them in but can u plz tell me what r they & plz tell me the easiet one ..

coz i am not familiar wid my cell fone very much

thnxs
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