March 11, 2003 (Irving, TX) - Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the expert in mobility, will
launch the hip, new Nokia 3300 music phone that combines a digital music player
(MP3 and AAC), FM stereo radio and mobile phone in the Americas market in time
for the back-to-school season. The 3-in-1-music device is also optimized for
messaging with a QWERTY keyboard and text, multimedia and instant messaging
capabilities. The Nokia 3300 music phone will work on GSM/GPRS 850/1900 frequency
bands.
"The Nokia 3300's innovative style and advanced features focus on music,
messaging and wireless communication and will appeal to music enthusiasts and
youth everywhere," said Nada Usina, General Manager of Entertainment and
Media for Nokia Americas. "We didn't just add music to a new phone. The
Nokia 3300 is optimized for music listening, and will ensure a personalized,
high-performance communications and music experience."
music
Transferring music to the Nokia 3300 is easy with an in-box USB cable, 64MB
multimedia memory card (MMC) and Nokia Audio Manager software. Users can copy
their own music from CDs or MP3 files to take it on the go. The FM stereo radio
allows users to further personalize their music experience by presetting 20
radio stations, and an embedded sound recorder allows music fans to save clips
such as their favorite songs from the radio. The Nokia 3300 also supports advanced
audio coding (AAC) that allows more music to be stored on the MMC than with
standard MP3 compression. The music player provides up to 9 hours of digital
music listening or up to 11 hours of FM stereo radio listening.
"The Nokia 3300 music phone offers the highest quality in music, messaging
and mobile communications," continued Usina. "Nokia is the expert
in mobility so it just makes sense that an innovative new music device could
still be a mobile phone with today's latest technologies."
messaging
The design of the phone with the full QWERTY keypad was specifically designed
for the Americas market to ensure ease-of-use and quick instant messaging, text
messaging (SMS), and e-mail. The large, full color display in the center of
the phone takes messaging and personalization to a heightened level with the
ability to receive multimedia messages (MMS) including photos, images, and files
which can also be used for wallpaper.
more than a phone
The Nokia 3300 also allows users to play games and connect to the mobile Internet.
Full-color Java™ games come pre-loaded on the phone for instant enjoyment
while it also comes equipped with e-mail connectivity and an XHTML browser.
While playing games or messaging friends, the user can listen to the music player
or the FM stereo radio through the stereo headset. If a call comes in, the music
player automatically pauses so the user doesn't miss a beat of music. The battery
includes up to two and a half hours of talk time and up to 12 days in stand-by
mode.
Editor's Note:
The Nokia 3300 music phone will debut at a private concert and media event on
Thursday, March 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Antone's in Austin, TX. The
of-the-moment buzz band, Burning Brides will headline the event at the first
day of the world-famous international musical festival, South By Southwest.
For more information on attending, please contact the Nokia Americas press desk
at 972 894 4573.
For downloadable photos and b-roll of the music phone, log onto www.prnewswire.com/mnr/nokia/10583
B-roll of the music phone, event and executives will be available via satellite
on Thursday, March 13 from 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. EST at Telstar 5 (C-Band), Transponder
6, Downlink 3820 H; and on Friday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EST
at Telstar 5 (C-Band), Transponder 6, Downlink 3820 H.
The Nokia 3300 will also be available in a GSM 900/1800 version with a different
design and functionality for countries outside of the Americas. For more information
on the Nokia 3300 for those other countries, please visit www.nokia.com or journalists
can call +358 7180 08000.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience,
innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the company has become
the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed
broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates
new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people.
Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information (media only):
Nokia Americas Press Desk
+1 972 894 4573
Corp.communication@nokia.com
www.nokia.com/us
Talk and standby times are estimates and vary based on many factors. Some features
and services are dependent on the carrier, the network, and the compatibility
of other devices and applications, supported digital content formats, and other
factors. Please refer to the user guide for complete information.
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