| Nokia 3510i |
| General |
| Network | Gsm 900 / Gsm 1800 |
| Announced | 4q, 2002 |
| Status | Available |
| Size |
| Dimensions | 118 X 50 X 17 Mm, 98 Cc |
| Weight | 106 G |
| Display |
| Type | Cstn, 4096 Colors |
| Size | 96 X 65 Pixels |
| | - Screensavers With Clock
- Wallpapers
- Dynamic Font Size
- Softkey |
| Ringtones |
| Type | Polyphonic (4 Channels), Monophonic |
| Amount | 34 Fixed + Many Variable |
| Customization | Download, |
| Vibration | Yes |
| Memory |
| Phonebook | 500 (3 + 1 Text) |
| Call Records | 20 Dialed, 10 Received, 10 Missed Calls |
| Card Slot | No |
| | - Dynamic Phonebook Memory
- Editable Message Templates
- 10 Voice Dial Numbers
- 100-500 Calendar Notes |
| Data |
| Gprs | Class 4 (3+1 Slots), 24 - 36 Kbps |
| Hscsd | Yes, 43.2 Kbps |
| Edge | No |
| 3g | No |
| Wlan | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Infrared Port | No |
| Usb | |
| Features |
| Messaging | Sms, Mms |
| Browser | Wap 1.2.1 |
| Clock | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Games | Java Games |
| Colors | Xpress-on Covers |
| Languages | Country Dependant |
| Camera | No |
| | - T9
- Smart Messaging
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Voice Dial
- Customizable And Downloadable Profiles
- Currency Converter |
| Battery |
| | Standard, Li-ion 950 Mah (blc-2) |
| Stand-by | Up To 13 Days |
| Talk Time | 2h 30min - 4h 30min |
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Nokia - 3510iFun-ly design with the Nokia 3510i
Major features
4096-colour LCD screen
Polyphonic tones for ringer, messages and games
Exchangeable front and back Xpress-on covers
Text, picture and multimedia messaging capabilities
Java application compatibility
Built-in WAP browser with CSD/GPRS connectivity
Basic organiser features
Voice dialling capabilities
Screen saver and wallpaper features
Mobile Wallet feature
Improved “call registers” feature (now with message counter)
Problems/Issues?
Cannot insert sound objects into MMS messages
Sales package (should contain):
1 x Nokia 3510i handset
1 x lithium-ion battery @ 1000 mAh (BLC-2)
1 x standard charger (ACP-7 type)
1 x 3510i user’s guide
Overview
The Nokia 3510i certainly looks and feels the same as its black-and-white screen predecessor. But under its bonnet, the list of improvements and new features complete the wants and needs of this somewhat revised entry-level model. Including a colour screen, improved handling of MMS messages and Java application compatibility, Nokia brings the 3510i in line with their other models possessing these same capabilities.
New/outstanding features
Again, this “i” upgrade brings several vital features bringing the 3510i in-line with some of the other newer Nokia models. The ability to send AND receive multimedia (MMS) messages is something that I welcome with open arms, where previously one was only able to receive up to four MMS messages on the 3510 and not able to send at all.
A basic 4096-colour screen brings new life to the mobile phone, opening up further possibilities for additional applications, which made MMS a possible reality. And Java allows basically all sorts of games and apps to be run directly from the 3510i.
Physical aspects
The 3510i has taken up a fresher, more conservative colour schema than its predecessor - which most have complained about its looks being somewhat distasteful (given the standard set of inbox colours available wasn’t anything exciting). The translucent, bright orange frame of the 3510i (when matched up with the white backlights) further conveys this new “feel”.
Its original Xpress-on covers has a soft and sandy finishing, making it quite comfortable to handle the 3510i during and after calls. And they are not at all hard to remove and replace with another cover either! Alike some other Nokia models, you will need to remove the back cover (which keeps the front cover locked down) before being able to take the front one off.
A strap hole is conveniently located right below the soft rubbery material used for the power button. To use this strap hole, remove both front and back covers, lift up the left side of the power button whilst the back of the phone is facing you - and insert the thin loop into the hole.
User Interface & display
Although possessing a very similar user interface, the 3510i’s colour screen adds a bit more spice to the experience with the use of colour graphics for its menus. The user can also change the basic colours used in the menus (signal indicators, scroll bars, etc) to suit his/her tastes, as well as possibly matching up with the current Xpress-on cover being worn by the phone.
Screen resolution is not as high as what you’ll find on other Nokia models (like the 6100/6610/7210). A problem you’ll get with such a display is slightly higher levels of pixilation in the graphics being shown, being especially apparent for photos. For example, I had a situation with receiving some of my MMS messages where I was unable to depict what was actually shown inside the photo. It may be 4096 colours - but the lack of sharpness in the picture was what disappointed me.
Both screen saver and wallpaper functions are available on the 3510i. In addition to displaying the time, the 3510i can now also display the current date on the screen just below the cell ID line at the standby screen. For those interested, the date display function was recently introduced onto the newer Nokia colour screen models (6100/6610/7210).
Making and receiving calls
Something that I liked about the 3510 (and now the 3510i) is its overall keypad design. With its larger-sized buttons, unique shaping of each key, and good tactility, most users would find it quite easy to become accustomed with using the 3510i in any situation. For me, one-handed browsing and two-handed typing on the 3510/3510i was always a pleasure.
And to make things better, I found the rubber attachment on the 3510i’s back cover to assist me ergonomically either when I’m on a call (resting my index finger on it) or using the phone with one hand.
The volume of the polyphonic ringtones has been bumped up slightly when compared to its predecessor. This means that at a volume setting of “level 5” for ringing tones, you will be getting a bit more sound - which is an important point to consider when the phone is used in noisy environments. A problem with polyphonic ringtones is their softer audio levels when compared to monophonic (standard) ringtones, which simply uses beeps and buzzes to generate a ringer tone.
Messaging
The 3510i’s MMS capability is one of the highlight features of this model, allowing users to send and receive messages that can include images and text. On some other models with MMS, however, they have the ability to include other content such as sound - but this is not available on the 3510i.
However, it does not have the ability to take in any new media (images/tones) from any PC or camera devices directly, simply because the phone does not support any kind of physical connection (for example, data cable or infrared). Therefore, the only way that a user can get new images or sounds onto their 3510i is either through downloading them via WAP or saving those same objects from a received MMS message.
Build quality
The 3510i has quite a solid build, and both front and back Xpress-on covers lock onto the main phone unit quite well (considering they are not too hard to remove either). Its slightly heavier weight also contributes to the overall solidity of the phone too.
Battery life
The standard 3300/3510-series battery design is retained for use on the 3510i - as they should provide sufficient battery life even though a colour screen is used. On average use, the 3510i should provide for around 2-3 hours talk time and up to 3-4 days of standby.
As for all colour-screen phones, the amount of time the LCD screen is activated, the shorter the standby time. A digital clock screen saver is enabled by default to maintain low battery consumption.
Major features...
4096-colour LCD screen
The 3510i (as well as the 3530 APAC version) is the first 3000-series Nokia handset to be given a colour screen, capable of displaying up to 4096 colours. Although its resolution is not as high as the other current models (96x65 pixels on the 3510i, compared to 128x128 pixels on the 6100/6610/7210), a colour display provides the benefit of a richer user experience plus giving the 3510i the ability to display MMS messages with colour-based images.
Polyphonic tones for ringer, messages and games
Alike its monochrome predecessor, the 3510i comes with a polyphonic speaker that can play richer ringing, message and game tones. It does that by possibly outputting up to several different tones simultaneously, which means tones now can be played out with greater depth and detail.
Exchangeable front and back Xpress-on covers
The front and back covers on the 3510i can be removed and replaced with other compatible covers designed for this model. You will be glad to know that the 3510 and 3510i models have the greatest number of Xpress-on covers available to them - with some of these including active (glow-in-the-dark) and gaming covers (designed specifically for gaming).
Text, picture and multimedia messaging capabilities
Multiple message standards are supported by the 3510i. These include the sending and receiving of basic concatenated text messaging (SMS), picture messaging, and the ability to include images and other media types via multimedia messaging (MMS). Previously on the 3510, its user was only able to received MMS-based messages.
Java application compatibility
The 3510i is capable of running Java-based applications downloaded using the built-in WAP browser. Such applications can include games and productivity software, which are saved in the 3510i’s memory and can be used anytime.
Built-in WAP browser with CSD/GPRS connectivity
A user can use the 3510i’s internal WAP browser to surf WAP-based pages on the Internet. Such WAP pages can include news/weather and other info sites, as well as pages allowing the downloading of tones, graphics and other downloadable material (such as Java applications).
Basic organiser features
A limited set of PIM features are offered by the 3510i, with these including a month-view calendar, alarm clock and calculator with currency converter.
Voice dialling capabilities
Alike its predecessor, the 3510i comes with voice dialling capabilities supporting up to 10 phone book entries. For those interested, the 3510i is currently the only colour model phone - excluding the 3650 and 7650 smartphones - that supports this feature (the 6100/6610/7210 models don’t support voice features at all!)
Screen saver and wallpaper features
What’s a colour screen of a mobile phone without the availability of both screen saver and wallpaper functions? Images downloaded or received within MMS messages can be used to brighten up the background of the 3510i’s standby screen, replacing the dull simply-white background. As for the screen saver feature, there’s nothing too fancy about it - a built-in digital clock only, which its main purpose is to decrease battery consumption by the LCD when the phone is not actively used.
Mobile Wallet feature
The mobile wallet feature on the 3510i allows the saving of personal and credit card information onto the phone for future reference or use. A “wallet code” protects the information saved into the mobile wallet, and is queried each time the wallet is accessed by the user. While its user can enter up to 30 confidential notes into the mobile wallet, up to 5 credit cards can also be saved - which can also be accessed directly by the 3510i’s WAP browser and its details entered into the appropriate fields on the WAP-based page.
Improved “call registers” feature (now with message counter)
In addition to the basic call registers found on a typical Nokia handset, the 3510i is the first model to include message counters, which registers the total number of incoming and outgoing messages (this includes all SMS, picture and MMS messages) - as well as the address or number of the message’s recipient or sender too!
Problems/Issues?
Zoom in!
Cannot insert sound objects into MMS messages
While MMS messages can include a variety of content, the only objects that the 3510i can include into its multimedia messages are images and text. On other phones, like the Nokia 7650 for example, it can include images, text, as well as sound clips in MMS messages. The type of content that can be included is dependent on the phone, not on the network.
In Summary
They may look very similar, but the 3510i definitely overshadows its predecessor in virtually all areas, inside and out. While the new Xpress-on cover colours tend to offer greater appeal, the colour screen and MMS support should be good enough reasons to think twice about this model.
The 3510i is a good phone for those who are after some of the most up-to-date mobile technologies, while being able to attain these features in this neat package at a lower price than other models. It’s not the most feature-packed phone, but given its price tag I wouldn’t complain! :) |
| Common misspellings on this brand: noiia |
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