Nokia 1100 is one of the legendary models of the Finnish brand, released in 2003. About 250 million of these devices have been sold worldwide. And even today, this little black-and-white screen causes stormy love and respect from its many fans. Read on - and we will tell you in detail about its characteristics, pros and cons.
Appearance
Nokia 1100 is a very compact model that was once groundbreaking in design but now feels dated. With the help of multi-colored removable panels, you can change the color of the case.
The dimensions of the phone are 106 x 45 x 20 mm, weight 86 g. It looks like a toy, the impression is enhanced by the keys, which are located under one solid plastic membrane.
But don't be fooled by their appearance - they are large enough, easy to press, so you can type SMS messages blindly on the Nokia 1100.
The display of the model is very small, monochromatic, with a resolution of 96 by 65 pixels.
The phone does not leave the impression of fragility, and according to the assurances of users, it can survive everything. Falls, wets - this model, along with 3310, often receives epithets like "brick" and "the strongest material in the world."
Features and useful functions
The main task of Nokia 1100 is calls and SMS. In this area, she shows herself "excellent":
- signal reception quality is excellent, many much more expensive smartphones will not find the network where this model does;
- you and the interlocutor are perfectly audible;
- battery lasts quite a long time;
- there is Т9.
The disadvantages in this area are the small phone book - only 50 contacts (1 contact contains 1 number), and the lack of a speakerphone.
And what other features can the Nokia 1100 phone offer to the buyer? They have long been standard on all models, but in 2003 it was an impressive list:
- calculator;
- stopwatch;
- screensavers;
- multiple monophonic ringtones;
- 2 games;
- flashlight;
- alarm clock;
- timer;
- currency converter;
- calendar;
- notebook;
- vibrate and silent mode.
Battery
The battery of the Nokia 1100 is quite weak by today's standards, only 850 mA. But the phone consumes the charge sparingly, and you can get 16 days (400 hours) of standby time or 4.5 hours of talk time. But, oddly enough, buyers not only confirm these statements of the manufacturer, but also call even larger numbers. In addition, the battery has an enviable durability - many users say that their device has been actively used for more than 5 years and the battery still holds a charge.
Scandal model
With all its merits, this model is a representative of the budget class. But on sales sites for the Nokia 1100 RH they ask for several hundred, and sometimes thousands of dollars.
Where does this excitement come from? About 7 years ago, news began to appear on the Internet that the software of models manufactured at the plant in Bochum, Germany (as indicated by the RH index) has errors that allow hackers to carry out illegal manipulations with it. According to some sources, the location of such phones cannot be traced. According to others, they can be reprogrammed and intercepted banking operation codes in order to transfer money from bank accounts without authorization.
Nokia specialists claim that they have no idea how this phone can be used for such purposes, and tech-savvy users chuckle contemptuously at these Internet "ducks". But in the meantime, this model continues to sell at high prices.
Summing up
Nokia, or rather Microsoft, is once again selling affordable phones whose main function is to make calls. But in terms of quality and durability, they still cannot match such models as the Nokia 1100 or 3310. Today, it is unprofitable for a manufacturer to produce a phone that can work for more than 10 years. And so, even thoughthat the 1100 has long since been discontinued and is still in high demand in the aftermarket.
