Nokia 1208

The Nokia 1208 is a cell phone for those who want to minimize their cell phone usage expenses. It includes call Time Tracker, Cost Tracker, and Pre Paid Tracker functions. It also produces a Call History and Call Duration Summary.

Practical sharing of the phone is made possible by the ability to have up to 5 separate phone books, each phone book capable of storing 200 contacts. A shared contact list can also be constructed. One Touch short cut keys enable direct access to messages, calendar, contacts, and loudspeaker operation. There is even a small flashlight.

The 1.14 inch high by 0.9 inch wide screen displays 65,536 colors. Numbers entered for dialing are displayed in easily read large font.

Short Message Service (SMS) is used for text messaging and supports Concatenated SMS for long messages. Distribution Lists can be created and a Multiple Message function enables sending messages to multiple contacts not in a distribution list. T9 Predictive Text support enables entering text quickly and accurately. Speed Dialing and an integrated hands free loudspeaker are standard. A noise cancellation filter reduces background noise and helps deliver quality sound. A history of dialed, received, and missed calls is maintained and a Vibrate Alert is provided.

Analog/digital Clock, Alarm, Countdown Timer, Stop Watch, Calculator, and Converter functions are included with the Nokia 1208. There is also a Reminder feature and polyphonic ring tones.

The 4.02 inch length, 1.74 inch width, 0.69 inch thick candy bar shape and 2.73 ounce weight present an easily handled phone. The battery can be expected to deliver an average of up to 7 hours of talk time, or 15 days standby time depending on use and network characteristics.

Network communication is via EGSM 900/1800.

The Nokia 1208 is a quality easy to use cellular phone specially designed for those who want to control and minimize their cell phone usage cost.