Ten years ago, Nokia dominated the mobile phone market. The devices of the company were distinguished by a stylish design and durability. Long battery life and huge functionality attracted buyers. In 2005, the Nokia 1110 appeared on the shelves, an entry-level device with an inversion display and yellow backlight.
About phone
Nokia 1110 was announced along with the 1600 and became its simplified version. Got an improved appearance, which differs significantly from the 11xx line. The model was not in great demand and did not become as popular as the Nokia 1600.
Appearance
"Nokia" 1110 is made in the form of a monoblock. The edges are slightly chamfered. The device received a small size and weight of only 80 grams. A mobile phone can easily fit in a pocket of trousers or a shirt. The case is completely made of plastic. It is pleasant to the touch. Nokia 1110 received interchangeable panels, so the body creaks even with slight compression in the hand. The frame around the screen wipes off very quickly. In general, there can be no complaints about the case model, given the price.
Interfaces
Nokia phones, the prices of which have always pleased the buyer, boast a loud speaker. In 1110, it is located on top of the right side, which allows you to carry your phone anywhere without fear of missing a call. On the left is the hole for attaching the strap. Below, as usual, there is an interface for charging the device and a jack for a headset.
Display
The front side received an inversion screen with a resolution of 96x68 pixels. The background is dark, the characters are bright, the backlight is yellow. At first, working with the screen is unusual. By the way, on the shelves you can find today the Nokia model RM-1110, which received a color display and additional functionality.
In the sun, information is read comfortably. However, not everyone will like the inversion screen. Many users are still more used to working with standard displays. It’s bad that the Nokia 1110 didn’t get the function of switching from inverse display to standard, as it was implemented in Alcatel’s models.
Keyboard
The keyboard is made of silicone, like many other Nokia phone models. The keys are separated by deep furrows. For navigation, a four-position button is used, which greatly simplifies the process of navigating through the menu.
The buttons are large in size, a pleasant move. Erroneously pressing the wrong key is almost impossible. The backlight got a white color. It is rather weak and unevenly distributed, so it’s sometimes difficult to make out symbols.
Battery
Nokia phones, prices for which can be found in online stores, are particularly distinguished by their battery life. The model received a 900 mAh lithium-ion battery. The manufacturer announced 5.2 hours of talk time and up to 380 hours of standby time. In practice, the device can work for a week with 15 minutes of conversation per day. It is worth noting that the older 1600 model works a little longer with the same battery capacity and color display. It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the device.
Menu
The menu turned out to be not quite typical for the company, similar to newer models, for example, Nokia 215 RM-1110. Many users liked the previous type of menu more, where there was a more interesting rendering. In the 1110 model, the menu is presented as a horizontal list. At the same time, one item is displayed.
The call rejection key also received responsibility for turning the device off and on, as well as for selecting work profiles. For the right function key, a quick menu is configured, in which you can transfer all the necessary sections.
Phone book
The device memory can store a maximum of 200 contacts. Each can be assigned a name (up to 14 characters) and a phone number. In addition, a contact can be set to one of 31 images. The picture will be displayed on an incoming and outgoing call, as well as in the call list.
You can search using the first letter of the contact’s name. There is a blacklist that will eliminate unwanted calls and SMS. Using it is very simple - you need to put the number on the list.
Of course, the functionality of the phone book is small, but for undemanding users this is enough.
Messages
Phone memory can store up to 60 messages. It is possible to send SMS to multiple contacts. You can use emoticons and templates in messages. Chat available.
Call list
The section stores 30 missed, dialed and received numbers. There is also a talk time counter.
Settings
The section contains settings that allow you to change the type of call signal, SMS or other actions. Here you can configure the profile for user requests.
Clock & Reminder
The phone received an alarm, which can be set to operate once or on the necessary days. There are talking watches that tell the time in a female voice. Activated using the "*" key.
You can create simple reminders with date and alarm settings.
Games and Extra
The phone received two logical games and the world famous "Snake". Enough to kill time on a long trip.
The Extra section received a melody editor, calculator, value converter and stopwatch. Here is a demo mode that will help to understand the basic functions of a mobile phone.
Prices
The cost of the 1110 model starts from 1000 rubles. However, today it is difficult to find a phone even in online stores. Some Chinese sites offer an exact copy of Nokia 1110 for 600 rubles.
Conclusion
There are no complaints about the phone regarding the quality of communication and autonomy. What else do you need from a budget model? A loud speaker and vibration are unlikely to allow a miss call. There is a speakerphone function that works very well. In general, the phone is worth the money and is great for calls and SMS.