News that software developers are starting to lose confidence in Bluetooth has done little to discourage Nokia from giving a nod to the struggling wireless protocol. The company has recently released a special edition of the Nokia 6210, called the Cyber Silver, and a connectivity pack that will allow it to communicate with Bluetooth devices.
Mirroring the Bluetooth connectivity strategy that Ericsson has taken with their DBA-10 adapter, the Cyber Silver relies on third-party hardware for Bluetooth functionality. There are two core Bluetooth components in the pack: an alternative battery module and a card that slots into Nokia's PCMCIA Card adapter for laptop connectivity or directly into a PDA with a CompactFlash interface.
Bluetooth enabled, the Cyber Silver will be one of the most well connected phones on the market. The 6210 is WAP-enabled and without the aid of the connectivity pack the handset's built-in HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit Data Switched) modem will connect a PC to the Internet through either its Infrared port or a cable, at speeds up to 43.2kbps. The Nokia Connectivity Pack extends the range of devices that the Cyber Silver can connect to with the convenience of short-range omni-directional wireless communication.
As a stand-alone phone the Cyber Silver offers an impressive feature set. It supports voice dialling and commands, picture SMS and has an advanced calendar and address book - both of which can be synchronised with compatible desktop applications. The phone also lets you create profiles that let you tailor the phone's behaviour to usage modes such as outdoors, discreet or driving.
According to Nokia, on a single charge the Cyber Silver's new polymer battery offers of 3-5 hours of talk-time and last between 60 and 310 hours in standby mode.
To purchase the phone outright you'll part with around AU$570. Nokia was unable to confirm pricing and availability for the connectivity pack at the time of writing but it is rumoured to cost nearly as much the phone itself.
According to Nokia's Web site the pack should be available through mobile suppliers now, but we were unable to find a supplier who believed this to be the case.
Nokia 6210 Cyber Slver
Company:Nokia
Price:AU$570
Distributor:Selected Nokia dealers
Phone:1300 366 733
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