The keypad is reasonably easy to use, despite the numbers being split into two sections, and there’s a nice 4-way scroll key. The user interface is graphical, simple to use, and makes good use of the small colour display.
A good first phone, or a phone for someone wanting just the basics, the Nokia 1600 has a similar spec to the Nokia 1110. The 1600 has the benefit of a colour screen, but lacks the changeable covers of the 1110. Battery life is excellent, but storage for phone numbers and SMS messages is limited. The phone has MP3 ringtones, but don’t expect too much from these!
The 1600 has now been replaced by the Nokia 1650, which has a larger screen, plus a built-in torch and FM radio.
Nokia 1600 features include:
Display: 65, 536 colours, 96 x 68 pixels
Simplified menu and navigation
20-voice polyphonic ringtones with MP3 grade sound
Integrated handsfree speaker
Messaging: SMS, picture messaging, instant messaging
Wallpaper, themes and animated screensavers
Icon-based phone book(200 entries)
Speaking alarm/clock
3 games
Memory: up to 60 text messages
Dual band
Size: 104 x 45 x 17 mm
Weight: 80g
Talktime: 4 - 5 hours
Battery standby: 285 - 450 hours