Nokia launches C3, C6 and E5 QWERTY phones in India

Nokia has launched three new handsets in India with a full QWERTY keypad: the Nokia C3, the Nokia C6 and the Nokia E5. The handsets are all priced less than Rs. 15,000 and the cheapest of them is a bargain at just above Rs. 5,000.

Nokia C3

The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform – Series 40 – and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The phone also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a 2-megapixel camera, a 2.4-inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 will be available for Rs. 5,317 in a variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink.

 

 

Nokia E5

The latest addition to the Nokia E-series range, the Nokia E5 is designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives. The Symbian-based phone follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63, combining high-quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone. The Nokia E5 is perfect for managing busy schedules with a variety of productivity applications available in the Ovi Store. And with direct access to over 90% of the world’s corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it’s easy to keep in contact from anywhere. The Nokia E5 can be purchased from stores for Rs. 10,634.

Nokia C6

The Nokia C6 is a Symbian-based smartphone combining the benefits of a 3.2-inch touchscreen with a full slide-out keyboard. The large screen provides a great Internet experience, as well as offering access to Facebook feeds directly on the homescreen. A full suite of email and social networking capabilities means it is perfect for people who want to stay up to date while on the go. The handset has an impressive feature set including a high quality 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation. In addition, thousands of apps – from games and videos to news aggregators and Web services – are available in the Ovi Store. The Nokia C6 will retail at Rs. 13,000.