Nokia 6170 review

The 6170 has an integrated VGA digital camera with resolution up to 640 x 480 with a gallery for storing and editing images and three image quality options: high, normal, basic. There is also an integrated video player with 3GPP specification. Data transfer is based on EDGE and GPRS class 10 technology, while connectivity includes an infrared port and connection to a compatible PC with the Nokia DKU-2 connection cable, as well as xHTML browsing (WAP 2.0) via TCP/IP stack.

It is a Tri-Band phone with an elegant and modern clamshell design that adds a touch of style without neglecting functionality. The bright internal display of 128 x 160 pixels supports up to 65,536 colors, and is ideal for easy navigation, for viewing photos and video clips that can be shot with the integrated camera. The external display is ideal for viewing screensavers and wallpapers or information about incoming calls, date and time, and the status of the cell phone. As far as Imaging is concerned, there is a photo viewer, wallpaper themes, screensavers, color schemes and ringtones, and images for SMS, frames and preset clip art images. The Nokia 6170 receives and sends messages with text, audio clips, an image or a video clip to other compatible cell phones with a maximum message size of up to 100 kB for MMS and has an e-mail Client for connecting to business and personal e-mail. It also offers the possibility of downloading new games and applications via Java technology.