Nokia 6110 Navigator

This is no ordinary phone -- it actually has GPS turn-by-turn navigation! The 6110 proudly boasts of being the first phone - from Nokia or any other manufacturer - to provide GPS turn-by-turn navigation; hence the name. There are many phones with GPS built in, but none that actually provide navigation.

I asked the Nokia head who handles the company's navigation profile, "Why weren't the higher-profile phones -- like the N95 or E90 -- released with this service?" I was told it was a licensing issue that has now been sorted out. So never get lost again -- provided you own a 6110!

Nokia 6110 Navigator

512 MB microSD card

Stereo headset

Charger

USB cable

Nokia PC-Suite

User manual DVD with extra maps

Specifications

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Dimensions: 101 x 49 x 20 mm

Weight: 125 gm

Screen: 16 million colors, 2.2-inch TFT (240 x 320)

Battery: 900 mAh (talktime: 3:30 hours)

Build and Design

Nokia has used the sliding form factor for the 6110 Navigator. You'll indeed feel the phone isn't the slimmest around, but isn't as bulky as the N-Series handsets. It's comfortable to hold and people won't see a lump in your pocket. The mechanism seems pretty strong, but prolonged use could see some issues cropping up -- because the build is plastic. It's got a complete gloss finish and features a silver-black color combination, which gives the phone that neat, business-phone touch.

The layout is simple: there's a videoconferencing camera, a large 2.2-inch screen, and navigation keys on the face. The navigation keys have a 5-way D-pad in the center, and there's also a hotkey to start the GPS Navigation app. The volume controls and a camera hotkey are on one side, while the other side features the My Own Key, miniUSB port, and memory slot. The miniUSB port and the memory slot have plastic doors (which feel fragile) for protection against dust and such. The charging port and 2.5 mm stereo headset port is at the top, while at the bottom is a loop for the lanyard and a button to release the battery cover. At the rear, the phone features large stereo speakers and a camera with an LED flash. The camera lens and the LED are hidden behind a thin metal slider.