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Nokia 1100/1101
ManufacturerNokia
Availability by region2003
Dimensions106*46*20mm,79cc
Weight86g
MemoryNo cardslots, dynamic phonebook memory(50 slots/contacts)
Removable storagenot compatible
BatteryNokia BL-5C
Display96 × 65 Monochrome
Rear camerano
Front camerano

The Nokia 1100 (and a closely related variants, the Nokia 1101 and the Nokia 1108) is a very simple GSM mobile phone produced by Nokia. 250 million 1100s have been sold since its launch in late 2003, making it the world's best selling phone handset[1] and was once the best selling consumer electronics device in the world.[2] The model has been discontinued.

The 1100 achieved its popularity despite being made during a time when more modern cellphones with more features (e.g., color screen, internal camera etc.) were available in the market. It was targeted towards developing countries and users who do not require advanced features beyond making calls and SMS text messages, alarm clock, reminders, etc.[3]

The 1100 is similar to the discontinued 5110/3210/3310 models that were among the most popular cell phones in the world during their time, before handsets developed several new features such as cameras, polyphonic ringtones and color screens.

The Nokia 1100 was designed at Nokia Design Center in California,[4] by the Bulgarian-American designer Miki Mehandjiysky.[5]

Nokia's one billionth phone sold was a Nokia 1100 purchased in Nigeria in 2005.[6]

In early 2009 it was in the news due to a firmware flaw[7] in a batch of phones that were manufactured in a plant in Bochum, Germany.[8] The phone could supposedly be programmed to receive messages directed to a different phone number, thus receiving sensitive bank or other data.[9] This flaw was brought to authorities' attention after some phones were sold for over US$32,000.[10] There is only one source, a volunteer association using the name Ultrascan, that all these articles fall back to. A proof of concept or any other evidence for its claims was never published. [11]

Features

  • The 1100 features a built-in flashlight - activated by pressing and holding the C key once, or by pressing it twice to lock it on when the keypad is unlocked. It can also be accessed via a menu item.
  • The 1100 and 1101 are only able to play monophonic ringtones, which can be selected from the list of 36 pre-installed ring tones or from the 7 self-composed ones.
  • It features Nokia's traditional-style navigational keypad, which uses a single button to connect and end calls, bi-directional keys and vibrating alert.
  • The Cingular branded version features a built-in AOL Instant Messenger client.[12]
  • The 1100 is compatible with the Nokia Xpress-On covers (including matching battery compartments). In addition to the default light blue, orange or black, there are also a dark blue, yellow, red, green and pink offered by Nokia, as well as many 3rd party covers.[13]
  • It has been specifically designed for developing countries: its keypad and front face have been designed to be as dustproof as possible, and its sides are non-slip for humid weather.[2][14]
  • Other features include a 50-message capacity[15] (inbox and drafts, with 25 messages in the sent items folder), alarm, stopwatch, calculator, 6 profiles, contacts storage (capacity 50, with the ability to assign different tones and icons to different contacts),[16] and games (Snake II and Space Impact+).[17]

Models

There are five distinct variations within the series: the 1100a, 1100b, 1101, and the 1108. They differ as follows:

  • The 1100a operates on the GSM-900/1800 network.
  • The 1100b operates on the GSM-850/1900 network.
  • The 1101 replaces the green backlighting with a white backlighting and adds a simple WAP 1.1 browser.[18]
  • The 1108 also replaces the green backlighting with a white backlighting. Mainly made for Asian markets.[19][20]

Firmware history

Dial *#0000# to Check firmware version

1100 RH-18 model:

  • 3.31 Build date 13-10-03
  • 3.44 Build date 06-11-03
  • 3.45 Build date 18-11-03
  • 4.15 Build date 15-12-03
  • 4.25 Build date 20-02-04
  • 4.35 Build date 26-03-04
  • 5.6 Build date 14-07-04
  • 5.62 Build date 25-10-04
  • 6.64 Build date 08-04-05
  • 7.34 Build date 20-10-05
  • 7.36 Build date 21-11-05

Use

The phone uses a GSM method of activation via SIM card. The Nokia BL-5C battery has a long standby and talk time - this battery is used in more advanced models that have increased power needs for their features, but in the basic 1100 it consumes a fraction of the power and therefore lasts for up to 400 hours[21] between charges. The 1100 is offered for use with a wide range of mobile phone networks. The 1101 has support for Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Nokia's cheap phone tops electronics chart". Reuters. 3 May 2007.
  2. ^ a b Nokia's 1100 handset: over 200 million served - Engadget
  3. ^ Ledgard, J.M. (Spring 2011). "Digital Africa". Intelligent Life. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
  4. ^ Hafner, Katie, "From Phone To Fashion, Nokia Style; A Designer Who Sets A Worldwide Standard For Technophiles", The New York Times, 9 December 1999. New York Times article about Nokia Design Center in California and its Chief Designer Frank Nuovo
  5. ^ Nokia 1100 US Patent - Google Patent Search
  6. ^ Perton, Marc, "Cellphones: Nokia crosses one-billion mark", Engadget, 21 September 2005
  7. ^ "Criminals Pay Top Money for Hackable Nokia Phone". PCWorld. 20 April 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Nokia 1100 seemingly hackable, making a big comeback". Engadget. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  9. ^ "Investigators Replicate Nokia 1100 Online Banking Hack | PCWorld Business Center". pcworld.com. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  10. ^ "$32k Nokia 1100 bought for online banking scam". SlashGear. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  11. ^ "25.000 Euro for your old Nokia 1100". Ultrascan. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  12. ^ client and Cingular Branding photoset
  13. ^ Covers
  14. ^ http://www.nokia.com/NOKIA_COM_1/About_Nokia/Press/Press_Events/zz_New_Potential/Nokia1100_release.pdf
  15. ^ Retrieved on 8 August 2007.
  16. ^ Retrieved on 8 August 2007.
  17. ^ Retrieved on 8 August 2007.
  18. ^ 1101
  19. ^ "Nokia reports fourth-quarter 2004 net sales of EUR 9.1 billion, EPS EUR 0.23, and Nokia reports 2004 net sales of EUR 29.3 billion, EPS EUR 0.70", Nokia press release, 27 January 2005 (archived 2007)
  20. ^ "Nokia reports fourth-quarter 2004 net sales of EUR 9.1 billion, EPS EUR 0.23, and Nokia reports 2004 net sales of EUR 29.3 billion, EPS EUR 0.70 » Nokia – Press". Press.nokia.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  21. ^ http://nds2.nokia.com/files/support/apac/phones/guides/Nokia_1100_APAC_UG_en.pdf Retrieved on 8 August 2007.
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