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Remember the Nokia 3310?... It's back.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,586 ✭✭✭4068ac1elhodqr


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I think the basic Samsung one that looks like a Nokia has this.

    Don't think any Nokia would/ever had the PMR446 transceiver chip, it requires a few additional hardware components such as PTT buttons. CAT & JCB used to make them for the chaps on building sites.

    Some of the newer Asian ones use the full 400-470Mhz range, which isn't license free unlike the dedicated 446 ones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I'm pretty sure the PTT was done via the menus. Never used it just saw it there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,639 ✭✭✭andekwarhola


    There'll be a surge in tedious hipster types trying to source 80s brick phones now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,903 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    Would definitely pick one up. Will be interesting to see what they do with the charger.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    7c8d291733.jpg

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,475 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Don't have a big problem with them reviving it but would prefer to see them do a modern take on it. Trouble is Nokia got caught up trying to compete with the iPhone etc would be nice if they revived the Nokia but gave it features the later Nokias had like WiFi for messaging and voice apps


  • Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    Nice nostalgia touch.

    And thankfully it's the sturdiest phone ever, the first time someone goes back to trying to write an sms after years with a smartphone will result in the nokia being lashed at a wall repeatedly.

    My work phone is an old nokia and when I have to write an sms it's a nightmare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,363 ✭✭✭VonLuck


    7c8d291733.jpg

    Is that a confirmed mock-up image?

    It would be great if it is. My mother avoids using all forms of technology, but that looks like a nice and simple introduction to the world of smartphones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,423 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    VonLuck wrote: »
    Is that a confirmed mock-up image?

    It would be great if it is. My mother avoids using all forms of technology, but that looks like a nice and simple introduction to the world of smartphones.


    I'm led to believe it is but that's not a confirmation.

    It shouldn't be too long before we know for sure though.

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Those pics were going around 3-4 years ago AFAIK.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,646 ✭✭✭✭qo2cj1dsne8y4k


    I still have mine from 2001. I'm sure if I charged it it would probably still work


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 22 Christian Troy


    It's a pure tease. It's "back", but yet you can't even buy anywhere!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,903 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    It's available in the UK. That being said, there are some hilariously bad Chinese knock offs. Charger port in the wrong place and different dimensions.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭GritBiscuit


    I remember my Dad having one of those phones attached to briefcase with old curly cable jobs...my first mobile was a Nokia brick - went for weeks on a single charge and was virtually indestructible. When I think of how often I have to charge this all singing, all dancing phablet, with all it's armoured casing and screen protectors...still, better than snake and no swype.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭5rtytry56




  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    2G only is going to be a big setback for this phone. Sure it improves battery life but some countries are starting to shut down their 2G networks or have already done so.


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