Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29285 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Nokia
• Model: 6230i
• Released on: 2006-04-24
• Dimensions: .93 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
What's New

Flexible, efficient, and powerful: the Nokia 6230i phone shares the same classic design as the popular Nokia 6230, but we've revved up the features inside.

Looking Good: We upgraded the camera resolution to 1.3 megapixels so you can show off your images in print. If you're the type who prefers action, we've set the scene with video recording and a high resolution, 208 x 208-pixel color TFT display.

Store More: There's now 32 MB of internal memory, which is easily expandable with removable MMC cards (up to 512 MB). Use the phone as a storage device for photos, music and video files - or even documents and presentations.

The Right Connections: When you need to get files from one device to another, the Nokia 6230i phone gives you true versatility with Bluetooth technology, infrared, Pop-Port", USB (supporting plug-and-play), and GPRS/EDGE networks.

Customer Reviews

The Best Nokia from the previous generation, and at a brilliant price
I had previously used the Nokia 6230, but was converted to this step up model, 6230i, after I realised that it was actually cheaper than my original. And now, looking at it, I have no doubt in my mind that it beats Nokia's current and past phones.
So, what's the difference between this and the original firstly? Well, the screen has a better resolution - in other words, its slightly bigger (the only change in terms of the phone shape) and has alot, lot more detail - edges are smooth, text is crisp, and the colours are vivid. This leads onto the many other improvements which tie in, like better use of applications, if your a gaming person for example, you'll be delighted that 3-D games are available with excellent sprites.
The whole phone has generally had a make-over. Gone are the boring white backgrounds, in comes the 'Theme' section, where the default one is already good enough, with a blue swirly pattern. The icons are alot clearer, as is just about everything!
The camera is also a step-up, being a 1.3 megapixel compared to the 6230's VGA camera. This makes a huge difference, and with the better screen combined, you can actually take photo quality pictures for a reason - not just for when your bored! Its' particularly handy if you have a lover at heart, and what that non-grainy photo of them on your phone!
The only disappointment I do see, with regards to no update, is the video. I would have expected their to be a better quality video function, but sadly, the blocky-looking quality is present. On the phone itself it looks good, but upload it onto a computer, and it degrades.
I would also agree with other people by saying that the sound is alot better quality too, which is just as well their is a much cleaner/better looking music player present! It's ideal if your bored or want to socialise, and the quality is good enough, the the equalizer settings make absolutely no difference. mp3 and AAC files can be played, among a few other lower quality ones, which is why you'll need a memory card - a 32mb one is present, but I recommended a much bigger one! (MMC memory cards only again!)
For those who never owned the original 6230, and feel that the above hasn't persuaded them enough, this phone is just perfect. Unfortunately, Nokia have gone downhill over the past year 2 - possibly due to making 'gadgets' rather than phones, but this is likely to be one of the last phones they produced that doesn't feel like a mini computer. Its small, feels solid, has a good weight, and the buttons feel like they were just made for texting. Mind have remained pretty silent - ideal for texting at night!
Other people, both on Amazon reviews and in person, have said that they have had problems with the firmware (a fancy name for the phones software). Just to clear this up, you will only have these 'bugs' if your phone contains an old version of the firmware. You can view your phones version number by simply pressing *#0000#. I've got v3.80 which is believe is the latest, but problems apparently occur with 3.40 or below, so update it whenever you get a chance through the Nokia website.
I don't think their much else to say. This is a simply to use phone, its crisp, colourful, fun, and looks incredibly smart. It's amazing what a difference a little 'i' can make!

Possibly the best phone ever...
Sure it doesn't have all the features that a new phone does. But this phone works. It can be abused endlessly, and consistently works.
I have had this phone now for years and I have not had a single problem with it at all.
The only minor irritation is that when you put in a person's name for a birthday, it does not automatically capitalise their surname. THAT IS IT. That is the only thing I have found wrong with the phone.
Buy it. You will not regret it.

Still the best phone around!
If you want a phone to be a phone, rather than a PDA - this is it. No GPS, mediocre camera... but great screen, responsive buttons, customisable shortcuts, good battery life, durable as hell & when it does start looking rough around the edges, a new fascia doesn't cost a fortune.

I used to pride myself on having the newest and the best of gadgets, until I got this - now I couldn't bare to part with it!