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The Nokia 6170

by Eric Bernatchez
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Nokia 6170

The Nokia 6170

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The Nokia 6170 features Bluetooth, a hands-free speaker and EDGE high speed wireless data.

Owner of a Nokia 6170? Write your own review

Owner's Tools:

  • Make Real 3D Photos With Your Nokia 6170 (New!)
  • Download software for your Nokia 6170 from the Nokia Software Page
  • Free Nokia Ringtones
  • Find out if your Nokia 6170 is compatible with the free ringtones offered here with my ringtone compatibility evaluation page
  • And up to 6 other Nokia 6170 links & resources , such as How to find a web-based user guide for the Nokia 6170.

    Shopping Tools For The Nokia 6170:

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  • * If you like the Nokia 6170, you should look at: Siemens S46 , Siemens A56 , Samsung X100

    Quotes from the opinions added to the Nokia 6170 user review page:

  • "Not much coverage, the colors aren't bright"

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    * The system to determine Nokia 6170 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Nokia phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Nokia 6170 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

    Nokia 6170 Specifications And Features

    Basics:
     • Weight: 4.3 ounces
     • Dimensions: 3.46" long x 1.81" wide x 0.87" thick
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     • Frequency Band(s): 850,1800,1900
     • Analog Support (Older Cellular System): yes

    Technologies:
     • Cellular System: GSM,GPRS
     • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
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    Telephony Features:
     • Built-in Speakerphone: yes
     • Conference Calling: yes
     • Voice dialing numbers: 4
     • Silent or Vibrating alerts: yes

    Memory:
     • Phone Book Entries: 300

    Display:
     •  Color Display: yes (65,536)
     • Display Technology: TFT
     • Display Resolution: 128 x 160

    Customization:
     • Custom Ringtones: may not be free
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     • Custom Graphics: wallpaper
     • Changeable Faceplates/Covers: yes

    Communications:
     • Bluetooth: yes
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     • Infrared communication: yes
     • wap: yes
     • SyncML: yes
     • Wireless Data Protocol: EDGE

    Entertainment:
     • Included Games: games
     • File Formats Accepted: mp3,aac

    Photos And Video:
     • Camera: VGA
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     • Video Recorder: yes

    Music:
     • Music enabled: aac,mp3,MP3
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    Messaging:
     • Predictive text input: T9
     • SMS: yes
     • EMS: yes
     • e-mail: yes

    Tools:
     • Calculator: yes
     • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes
     • Alarm clock: yes

    Accessibility:

    Battery Performance:
     • Stand-by Time:264 hours
     • Talk Time:240 minutes
     • Battery Type: Li-Ion
     • Battery Power: 760 mAh

    Other Features:
     • SAR rating: 16-Jan-2006
     • Stopwatch: yes

    If you are considering the Nokia 6170, make sure you take my special Cell Phone Chooser Test. Start here with the first question:

    Question #1: What Type Of Phone Do You Prefer Among These?

    a) I Prefer SLIDER Phones
    b) I Prefer FLIP Phones
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    ** These Nokia 6170 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.

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