With such cutthroat competition today, the Nokia 7510 for T-Mobile knows it needs what all handsets aspire for especially when they’re budget priced: most of the features you want and one in particular that stands out.
For the Nokia 7510, which was unveiled at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, that standout feature is its changeable faceplates so you can “change its look as often as you do”.
For the Nokia 7510, which was unveiled at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, that standout feature is its changeable faceplates so you can “change its look as often as you do”.
While you can change your mind about the Nokia 7510’s external color, a second standout feature is the flip phone’s ability for you to switch between the standard T-Mobile wireless network and T-Mobile Wi-Fi.
Though Wi-Fi is more often used today for high-speed Internet access with laptop computers, its availability is increasingly being adopted on cell phones, too.
Say your home is a dead spot for your cell phone. You could, for example, switch to your T-Mobile @Home network and place calls through a wireless Internet router using the Nokia 7510.
Away from home, you can also switch to Wi-Fi mode at any T-Mobile hot spot around the U.S. Watch out for additional fees, though, while in Wi-Fi mode.
Price
While the suggested retail price of the Nokia 7510 starts unattractively at $199.99, a $100 instant discount and then a $50 mail-in rebate makes this handset a budget phone priced at $49.99.
Feature List
Changeable faceplates (espresso brown, fatal red and emerald green)
Traditional mobile calling and Wi-Fi (additional fees may apply)
2-megapixel camera with video capture
FM radio
microSD memory slot for additional data storage
Music player
Speakerphone
Predictive text input for faster text messaging
Bluetooth short-range wireless (i.e. for a wireless headset)
Email
Wallpapers, games, ringers, sounds, voices and songs
Photo caller ID
Vibrating alert (when you have a call or message)
Though Wi-Fi is more often used today for high-speed Internet access with laptop computers, its availability is increasingly being adopted on cell phones, too.
Say your home is a dead spot for your cell phone. You could, for example, switch to your T-Mobile @Home network and place calls through a wireless Internet router using the Nokia 7510.
Away from home, you can also switch to Wi-Fi mode at any T-Mobile hot spot around the U.S. Watch out for additional fees, though, while in Wi-Fi mode.
Price
While the suggested retail price of the Nokia 7510 starts unattractively at $199.99, a $100 instant discount and then a $50 mail-in rebate makes this handset a budget phone priced at $49.99.
Feature List
Nokia 7510
Image © Nokia
The Nokia 7510 underwhelms (and could be a deal breaker for some) with only 3 hours of rated talk time. The flip phone has up to 12 days of rated standby time when not in use at all.
Size, Weight
The Nokia 7510 measures in at 1.8 inches by 3.6 inches by 0.7 of an inch. The T-Mobile handset weighs in at a surprisingly heavy 4.4 ounces.
Differentiation in the Marketplace
While priced for the budget buyer well under $100, the Nokia 7510 stands out with two primary features: changeable faceplates for those who enjoy accessorizing and the flexibility to switch to Wi-Fi calling and find a signal in a dead zone.
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