Nokia 8310

Nokia 8310

The 8310 was a premium mobile phone manufactured by Nokia between 2001 and 2002. Belonging to the 8000 series, the handset was a member of Nokia's flagship premium 'bar' variety, and retailed for a price in excess of £400 on launch. Incorporating Nokia's trademark menu system and GUI, the handset was easy to operate, yet contained advanced premium features not normally found on handsets of the time, such as infrared, a fully functional calendar and an FM Radio.

Specification

The 8310 incorporated high specification compared to competing handsets at the time. The inclusion of an FM Radio became a highly desirable feature, especially among commuters and students. The 8310 managed to appeal to both business users and fashion-conscious consumers. Extensive talktime and standby time, coupled with infrared and GPRS modem connectivity made it desirable for the business customer. However, at a time when colour screens were tapping into the mobile phone market, the 8310 was distinctly backward in its utilisation of a monochrome display. It was one of the smallest phones at the time.

Features

• Infrared
• Calendar
• Calculator
• Stopwatch
• Vibration alert
• Changeable Xpress-on™ covers
• FM Radio
• 4 Games (Snake II, Snowboarding, Bumper, Pairwiths II) with downloadable extra levels
• Voice recorder
• Voice Commands
• Countdown Timer
• WAP Internet
• Integrated antennae

Technical specifications

• GSM 900/1800
• Dimensions: 97x43x19mm
• Weight: 84g
• 5 line monochrome display
• Vibrating alert
• 500 fields phonebook
• 150 sms
• GPRS Class 4
• 100–400 hours standby
• 2–4 hours talktime
• 8 hours radio listening time
• Uses BLB-2(3.6V) Li-ion Battery