Nokia 9300
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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
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| Memory card | MultiMediaCard |
| Networks | GPRS, EDGE |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, IrDA, Wi-Fi (9300i only) |
| Battery | 970mAh |
| Physical size | 132 x 51 x 21 mm |
The Nokia 9300 is a Nokia Series 80 Symbian Smartphone. It is used as a normal though bulky mobile phone in closed mode, when it is flipped open it can be used like a very small notebook computer with a half-SVGA screen. The phone also has speakerphone functionally, which is activated automatically when the phone is flipped open.
The Nokia 9300 was released shortly after the Nokia 9500 Communicator, and differs from it in some ways:
- No digital camera
- In most models, no Wifi
- Smaller overall: Smaller keyboard ("Thumbboard"), 970 mA battery, and screen (both 800x200x16).
- Silver color
The smaller phone was probably released because the 9500 and other Communicators were traditionally nicknamed "The Brick" and the size put a lot of people off from buying them. Although very similar to the 9500 Communicator, this less expensive model was not officially marketed under the Communicator name by Nokia.
In the United States, the 9300b is sold through Cingular's Business division.
The Nokia 9300i is an updated version with WiFi capability
[edit] Differences from the 9500 Communicator
- Smaller - 132 x 51 x 21 mm compared to the 9500's 148 x 57 x 24 mm
- Physically smaller screen with 9500's resolution that can be tilted full 180 degrees
- No Wi-Fi, except in 9300i
- No built-in camera
- Smaller battery - 970mAh BP-6M battery (later revisions of BP-6M are 1100mAh however) compared to the 9500's 1300mAh BP-5L
- Doesn't bear the traditional name "Communicator"
Other than changes listed above, it is technically the same as the 9500, with the same 150MHz processor, MMC memory card capability, the same amount of memory and the same screen resolution and colour depth. Both phones run the same version 7 of the Symbian OS.
[edit] Variations in the 9300 line
The 9300 is the World version, with 900MHz and 1800MHz radios, plus 1900MHz for North America. The 9300b is the North American model, with 850MHz and 1900MHz radios, plus 1800MHz for world travel. Both, the 9300 and the 9300b will work in the U.S., but in the U.S the 9300b outperforms the 9300 in its ability to work in areas with weak cell coverage.
One can tell the 9300 and the 9300b apart by looking at the back of the phone. The 9300b has a portion next to the battery cover that is raised by approximately 2mm (1/16"). The model number is marked on the label underneath the battery. The label on a 9300 sold in Germany reads: "NOKIA Model: 9300 Type RAE-6". On a 9300b sold in the U.S.A the label reads: "NOKIA Model 9300/b Type: RA-4", and on a 9300i sold in Germany it reads: "Nokia Model 9300i Type: RA-8". Alternatively one can type *#0000# into the phone cover keypad in standby mode to display the model number.
The 9300's successor, the Nokia 9300i, restores Wi-Fi capability without adding a camera. The 9300i, so far, is only available with 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz radios.
All variants of the 9300 include multi-profile Bluetooth and IR for interoperability, the Opera web browser, a POP3/IMAP/Blackberry Enterprise Server-compatible/SMS/MMS e-mail and messaging client, the ability to create, read, write and edit native Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. The external display above the twelve-key dial pad on the exterior of the phone runs Symbian Series 40 applications, so texting and simple functions can be performed one-handed without opening the clamshell. There is no "T9" option while messeging. The cellphone radio can be turned off while permitting applications to run, for in-flight use.
A wide selection of third party applications to enhance the 9300 series is available through multiple websites. The 9300 also runs Java applications but some of these are not compatible with the large and wide screen, such that many existing Java games will run, but only use the top left hand corner of the screen.
[edit] External links
- Nokia USA
- My-Symbian.com Communicators section
- Bluetooth Qualification Program specifications for 9300/9300b
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