Nokia 1100 is one of the legendary models of the Finnish brand, released in 2003. About 250 million of these devices have been sold worldwide. And even today, this little girl with a black and white screen evokes wild love and respect among her many fans. Read on - and we will talk in detail about its characteristics, pluses and minuses.
Appearance
Nokia 1100 is a very compact model, the design of which was once innovative, but today it already seems outdated. Using multi-colored removable panels, you can change the color of the case.
The phone’s dimensions are 106 x 45 x 20 mm, weight 86 g. It looks like a toy, the impression is reinforced by the keys, which are located under one solid plastic membrane.
But do not be confused by their appearance - they are large enough, easy to press, so on the Nokia 1100 you can type SMS messages blindly.
The display of the model is very small, monochromatic, with a resolution of 96 by 65 pixels.
The phone does not leave an impression of fragility, and according to the assurances of users, it can survive everything. Drops, wetness - this model, along with 3310, often gets epithets like “brick” and “the strongest material in the world”.
Features and useful features
The main task of Nokia 1100 is calls and SMS. In this area, she shows herself to be “excellent”:
- the signal reception quality is at a height, many much more expensive smartphones will not find the network where this model finds it;
- you and the interlocutor are perfectly audible;
- the battery lasts quite a while;
- there is T9.
The disadvantages in this area are a small phone book - only 50 contacts (1 contact contains 1 number), and lack of speakerphone.
And what other features can the Nokia 1100 phone offer the buyer? They have long been standard for all models, but in 2003 it was an impressive list:
- calculator;
- stopwatch;
- screensavers;
- several monophonic ringtones;
- 2 games;
- flashlight;
- alarm clock;
- timer;
- Currency Converter;
- the calendar;
- Notebook;
- vibration alert and silent mode.
Battery
The battery in the Nokia 1100 is pretty weak by today's standards, only 850 mA. But the phone consumes power sparingly, and you can get 16 days (400 hours) of standby time or 4.5 hours of conversation. But, strangely enough, buyers not only confirm these statements of the manufacturer, but also give even larger numbers. In addition, the battery is notable for its enviable durability - many users say that their device has been actively used for more than 5 years and still the battery holds a charge.
Scandalous model
With all its advantages, this model is a representative of the budget class. But on sales sites for the Nokia 1100 RH, they ask for several hundred, and sometimes thousands of dollars.
Why is there such a stir? About 7 years ago, news began to appear on the Internet that the software of models manufactured at a factory in Bochum, Germany (as indicated by the RH index) has errors that allow hackers to conduct illegal manipulations with it. According to one source, the location of such phones can not be tracked. For others, they can be reprogrammed and intercepted bank transaction codes in order to transfer money from bank accounts in an unauthorized manner.
Nokia experts say that they have no idea how to use this phone for such purposes, and tech-savvy users chuckle scornfully from these Internet “ducks”. But in the meantime, this model continues to be sold at high prices.
To summarize
Today, Nokia, or, more correctly, Microsoft, is again selling affordable phones, the main function of which is calls. But in terms of quality and durability, they still cannot be compared with models such as the Nokia 1100 or 3310. Today, it is unprofitable for the manufacturer to produce a phone that can last more than 10 years. And therefore, despite the fact that the 1100 model has long been discontinued, it is still in active demand in the secondary market.