A good entry-level phone, in which there is nothing superfluous, is the Nokia 107. It is perfect for making calls, sending text messages, playing audio recordings and listening to the radio. All in all, the perfect combination of minimal cost and functionality.
Scope of delivery, appearance and usability
Although the device is an entry-level, but it has a pretty good grade. In addition to the Nokia 107 itself, the boxed version of this device includes such accessories:
A sufficiently capacious battery of 1020 mA / h.
Standard stereo headset with good sound quality.
Normal charger with a round plug.
User manual at the end of which is the warranty card.
Certificate of conformity for this device.
The only thing that is really missing in the above list is memory cards. It will have to be bought separately for additional material resources. A similar situation with a protective film and a cover. But you can’t count on the appearance of such accessories in an entry-level device. The device is 112.9 mm long and 47.5 mm wide. At the same time, its thickness is 14.9 mm, and the weight of the mobile phone is 75.8 g. Although these characteristics are not so important for the buyer. Like most of the entry-level devices of this Finnish manufacturer, the Nokia 107 cannot boast of anything unusual. Standard plastic case with intuitive interface. The keyboard is made of rubber and is very similar to the one that was in 1200. As expected, she has a fairly bright flashlight.
What is in the device?
Modest, as in modern times, a display is installed in this unit. Its diagonal is only 1.8 inches, and the resolution is 160 by 128 pixels. At the same time, it is based on an outdated - both morally and physically - matrix made using the STN technology. It is capable of displaying a maximum of up to 65 thousand shades. There are no cameras, as expected in a device of this class. The internal memory is only 4 MB. To make calls, store contacts, and send and receive text messages of this volume is enough. But to reveal the multimedia capabilities of this phone, this is not enough. Installing a flash card in the appropriate slot allows you to solve this problem, but here, as already noted, you will have to buy it separately.
Another problem: the microUSB port in this device is not provided, as well as other wireless transmission methods. Therefore, in this case, you can fill the external drive only on a personal computer with a card reader. One of the main advantages of this device is the support of 2 SIM cards. Do they work in constant switching mode? and when talking on one of them, the second is out of range. This problem can, of course, be solved using redirection.
Battery and autonomy
Nokia 107 is quite good with autonomy. It has the following characteristics:
12.7 hours of continuous communication on 2nd generation networks. Other mobile standards are not supported by this gadget.
24 days in standby mode is a theoretical indicator, since it is quite problematic to manage without calls for such a long time.
When using the phone as an MP3 player, one battery charge is enough for 34 hours of listening.
In reality, the claimed capacity is enough for 4-7 days of autonomy, depending on the intensity of use. This is an excellent indicator for an entry-level mobile phone with a modest diagonal and support for 2 SIM cards.
Owner reviews and gadget cost
Nokia 107 DUAL SIM has been on sale for over a year now. Reviews about it are on almost every information resource on this topic. The strengths of this gadget are:
Loud and high quality speaker.
Strong vibrating alert.
Full support for FM radio (only works with a stereo headset).
High degree of autonomy.
Stable and reliable firmware.
High-quality assembly of the case: there are no backlashes in it, as well as creaking.
There are also downsides to the Nokia 107. Reviews highlight such ones:
The lack of a camera. Only one thing can be said here: an economy-class telephone, and the developers decided not to install at least one. Let it not be any better. At the same time, the cost of the gadget has significantly decreased due to this.
There is no possibility of data transfer. There are only 2 connectors that are used to charge the battery and stereo. Again, do not forget that this is a budget segment device? and nothing more can be expected from him.
Finally, it should be noted the cost of the mobile phone, which currently leaves $ 25, which is quite an acceptable indicator.
Summary
Nokia 107 is a great everyday phone with normal battery life, minimal functionality and a reasonable price. It is best suited for those who need a device with an MP3 player, radio and flashlight. It is also an excellent “dialer” for every day.