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Nokia 3300 Review Based on a Technical Analysis

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Nokia 3300

The Nokia 3300

This Nokia 3300 review is based on a technical analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not based on an actual hands-on review. It outlines the pros and cons of the Nokia 3300. The strongest points are listed with a (+) sign while the weakest points have a (-) sign before them. This Nokia 3300 analysis is generated automatically based on our specifications for that phone and considering that manufacturers do not always detail technical specifications clearly, some information may be missing.

  • (+) Weight and Size: The Nokia 3300 weighs only 4.4 Ounces. This is relatively lighter than average and should make it comfortable to carry around
  • (+) Weight and Size: It weighs 4.4 Ounces. This is around the average weight.
  • (-) Camera: It doesn't have a camera, which is certainly not necessary yet may be handy and make your experience better.
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  • (+) Phone Book: It can store 500 phone book entries
  • (+) Built-in Speakerphone: It features a built-in speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations where you need to use your hands while talking.
  • (-) Battery Performance: It has only a maximum rated standby time of 228 hours and a talk time of 150 minutes, and it may be too low for your needs, especially if you travel a lot and plan to use your cell phone often
  • (+) Color Display: The color display's color mode is unknown and its resolution is unknown. A color display is useful when browsing the wireless web or viewing pictures and, of course, the larger it is, the better the experience and, the more colors, the better your pictures will look.
  • (-) Analog Roaming: It doesn't support analog roaming. Analog is the older North-American cellular technology, however North-American networks are increasingly converting to large digital-only networks, which makes analog a not-so-useful feature (check coverage maps for your area to discriminate on that aspect).
  • (-) Bluetooth: It is not Bluetooth-enabled. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or exchange data with your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance.
  • (-) Infrared: It doesn't include an infrared port. Infrared is convenient, especially if you own a laptop (most laptops are infrared equipped), you can then use your computer to transfer contacts, ringtones or pictures (if the phone supports these functions) to the Nokia 3300.
  • (+) Text Messaging: It features a special way of typing text, either a full keyboard or some predictive text entry method such as T9 or iTAP. This will be useful if you need to send short messages: it's much faster.
  • (-) Voice Note: It doesn't have a voice note system. A voice note system is quite useful to make quick notes and reminders while on the road.
  • (+) Free Custom Ringtones: . It seems to support ringtone customization in a do-it-yourself manner, but we recommend double-checking. To help assess this phone's behavior with ringtones, check out the ringtone compatibility list.
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