Types of Nokia Cell Phones
The first Nokia mobile phone, the Mobira Talkman, was produced in 1984. Since that time, the company has been at the forefront of cell phone technology and entertainment; Nokia developed the first Internet-connected cell phone and made the world's first satellite call. Nokia now offers many models of cell phones in four broad categories.
Flip
Also known as clamshell phones or folding phones, flip phones protect the keys of a cell phone from being accidentally pressed. Flip phones have two halves connected by a hinge, with the top half displaying the screen and the bottom half featuring the keypad and other buttons. Flip phones are sized so that they fit easily within a pocket.
Many models of flip phones display a small screen on the outside of the phone showing the time, date and caller information while the phone remains closed. Nokia flip phone models include the Nokia 2720 and the Nokia 6103. These phones, according to cell phone comparison website Phone Rated, rank among the best flip phones based on average user ratings. The Nokia 2720 is available on AT&T, while the 6103 is available for T-Mobile customers.
Slider
Like flip phones, slider phones keep the keypad of the cell phone from accidentally being pressed. But instead of a flip design, sliders feature a horizontal or vertical slide design. Slider phones tend to have a larger display screen than flip phones and are designed so that the phone can be opened with one hand. The Nokia 6700 slide, for example, slides up vertically to reveal the keypad. Some Nokia models combine features. The Nokia N900 features a touch screen and slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard.
Twist
Twist phones are a more recent addition to the cell phone market. Rather than flip open for the keyboard or slide, twist phones combine features of both. These phones are often more square than rectangular and feature a display screen on the front panel. The phone then opens up to reveal a physical keyboard. Instead of sliding up or flipping out, these phones require a twist action similar to unscrewing a lid. Nokia offers one twist phone, the Nokia 7705 Twist.
Touch Screen
Nokia also offers touch screen phones. Rather than relying on directional pads or keyboard input for functions, touch screen phones allow for the use of nothing more than a touch of a finger to navigate through the phone's features. Touch screen phones can come with a physical keyboard, making them touch screen sliders, or completely do away with a physical keyboard and rely only on an on-screen keyboard. Nokia produces a number of touch screen phones, including the Nokia C6, the Nokia N8 and the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.
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