T-Mobile Nokia 1661 prepaid review

Submitted by Eric Smith on Mon, 03/22/2010

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The new Nokia 1661 from T-Mobile $US 14.88 from Walmart

Size:

  • Form: mono-block
  • Dimension: 4.25" x 1.80" x 0.53"
  • Weight: 2.90 oz



Display:

  • Size: 1.8in
  • Resolution: 128 x 160 pixel
  • TFT up to 65,000 colors
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Available colors:

  • Black
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Connectors:

  • System connector: Easy flash II USB
  • 2.5 mm Nokia Audio Jack



Memory:

  • 4 MB internal memory



Battery:

  • BL-4C 860 mAh Li-Ion battery
  • Talk time (maximum):
  • GSM (Ectel) Up to 3.9 hours
  • Standby time (maximum):
  • GSM (Ectel) Up to 21 days


Networks used:

  • Dual-band GSM 850/1900 MHz



Features:

  • Integrated handsfree speakerphone
  • Number screening for messaging and calls
  • Automatic answer with headset or car kit
  • Call waiting, call hold
  • Call timer
  • Logging of dialed, received and missed calls
  • Automatic redial
  • Speed dialing
  • Fixed dialing number support
  • Vibrating alert
  • Mute/unmute
  • Conference calling with up to 3 participants
  • Time tracker



Messaging:

  • SMS with support for concatenated SMS for long messages
  • SMS storage: up to 250 messages on phone
  • Speed dialing for SMS sending
  • Multiple SMS deletion
  • Common inbox for SMS messages
  • Distribution lists for messaging


Music and audio:

  • FM radio (requires wired headset to be attached)
  • Ringtones: 32 polyphonic ringtones and MP3-grade ringtones (built-in)



Audio recording:

  • Supported formats: FR, EFR, HR, AMR



Personalisation:

profiles, themes, ring tones

  • Customizable profiles
  • Ringtones: 32 polyphonic ringtones and MP3-grade ringtones (built-in)
  • Ring tone composer
  • Themes

- wallpapers
- animated wallpapers
- organic wallpapers
- full-screen wallpapers
- pre-installed themes
- changeable color themes
- user defined themes

 

 

This a great little phone has a great FM radio builtin & a speaking alarm that is no annoying at all, great value, great for the gym

 

 

Score: 8/10