Nokia 1208 Mobile Phone Review

Currently, every second has an expensive and functional smartphone. It is a minicomputer, through which you can go online from anywhere. And if you just need a phone to make calls? Then it's better to buy a quality model, for example, Nokia 1208. It will fit in the role of an additional device. Also, such a phone can be purchased for older people who are not very versed in modern technologies.

The cost of the device varies between 1300 rubles. The model went on sale in 2007 and is still up to date. The menu is understandable on an intuitive level, long battery life, good screen backlight, large font, quality build, loud sound - all these are the advantages of the Nokia 1208 phone.

Description

This model has a classic appearance. The front panel is divided in half: the bottom is the keyboard unit, the top - the display and the speaker. The manufacturer presents several color solutions in the assortment. The front panel is black or silver, and the frame is blue, red or black.

The Nokia 1208 is a compact device. It weighs only 77 g. It has dimensions: 102 × 44.1 × 17.5 mm. Works with one SIM card. Design is strict. The device looks stylish. Strongly expressed cheap items are absent. The case is made of plastic. The surface is matte, thanks to which there are no fingerprints. In the hand lies comfortably, does not slip. In order to completely eliminate the accidental fall, the Nokia 1208 phone is equipped with a grid of small dots on the back cover, and on the side faces there are small grooves. At the ends there are three connectors:

• The first one for the charger;
• Second for the stereo headset;
• The third one for cable connection, which is used in service centers.

The model with index 1208 is budgetary, so the buyer will find in the box only the device itself, the battery and the charger. Also there is an instruction in Russian. Accessories are not provided by the manufacturer, therefore it is recommended to purchase headphones (type HS-40).

Characteristics

Nokia 1208 is a phone that supports the GSM900 / 1800 MHz communication standard. The display is small: the resolution is only 96 × 68 pixels. The type of the matrix is STN. Screen color, supports up to 65 thousand shades. The brightness is small, but it is compensated by contrast. Their settings are in the "Display" department. The bell is loud, 32-ton. Polyphonic ringtones. There are options: vibration, hold, auto redial.

The phone is equipped with seven standard applications: alarm clock, calendar, stopwatch, voice recorder and so on, there are also games. The maximum memory of the device is 4 MB. The sound is adjusted by the central button. If you need to increase or decrease the volume during a call, you need to use the settings directly at the time of the call with the subscriber. For ease of use, there is a keypad lock, backlight and sound notification.

Nokia 1208: Battery Pack

This model works on the BL-5CA battery. In standby mode, it will last up to 15 days without recharging, and for a continuous conversation - no more than 7 hours. The battery capacity is 700 mAh. For "budgetary" it's just great characteristics. Many buyers argue that the full charge of the battery with an average load is enough for 4-5 days.