2006-03-13T21:12:00.000-08:00

Nokia's Making Cell Phones REALLY Smart

Nokia's research center just pubbed an outline of an interesting project: Turning cell phones into Web servers. Apparently, they've been into it since 2004 and are aiming it at the S60 model phone.

The server looks based on Apache and in a nice display of conscience, they've made sure to add support for Python, which means the project will have support not only for Python scripts, but PSP pages, too.

Now add a little vision. If high-speed data networks like the ones they've got in Europe and almost, sort of have here in the US with EVDO, then the impact on the Web could change radically. Nokia thinks most Web sites would migrate to phones, but I doubt that. Heavy traffic sites are a little too CPU-intensive to run over a cell phone.

But it sure could revolutionize personal communication. Think about HTTP-based collaboration tools, and then combine that thought with new communications concepts like Tello (see post directly below). All of a sudden it's becoming awfully difficult to pretend you can't take a call.

Make a big dent in the blogosphere, too. I posted about a desktop handset from Commoca on SMB IT that combines a handset with a touchscreen and portal server software. Similar stuff, but using portlets (I'm guessing) instead of full-fledged web pages on the handset side. Both are aiming at the consumer sector, but it seems to me that a business app would be a bigger splash--and sooner.

No word on when this is going public from Nokia, but I'll keep my eyes peeled.

2005-12-26T20:08:00.000-08:00

Nokia 5140i cell phone Designed for supreme durability, the Nokia 5140i optimizes your active-leisure experience by providing useful functionalities applicable to a wide range of sporting activities.

The Fitness Coach application enables planning and recording of activities, as well as sharing of training data with training partners. The Sports Themes include sports-related wallpapers, animated screensavers and MP3 ringing tones.

Sports-optimized communications are further empowered through other features like Push to talk, Flash messaging and the Nokia Xpress audio messaging function.

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Operating Frequency
Imaging
Java™ Applications
Browsing
Push to talk
Power Management

Phone Features
Fitness Coach and Sports Menu applications
Customize your phone with Sports Themes including color screensavers, wallpaper, and MP3 ringtones
Quicker and easier connection with Push to talk one-to-one calls with regular phone number as address
Audio messaging enables sending messages without typing
Instantly readable messages sending using Flash messaging
Improved view of images with the 65,536-color display

Full Specifications

Operating Frequency
EGSM 900, GSM 1800, and 1900 networks in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America, and South America where these networks are supported
Automatic switching between bands

Size
Weight: 100.8 g
Dimensions: 106.5 x 46.8 x 23.8 mm, 86 cc

Display and User Interface
Passive matrix, 65,536-color display (128 x 128 pixels)
Series 40 user interface
4-way navigation key
Three soft keys
List and grid menu
Volume key for voice commands

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Imaging
Integrated VGA camera
Advanced camera modes:
still, sequence, video, and self-timer
Video recorder and player

Messaging
Common inbox in Messages menu
Multimedia messaging: Send and receive messages containing text, images, audio, and video
Text messaging: Create, send, edit, and receive text messages
Flash messaging: Send and receive Flash messages that appear promptly on the phone screen
Nokia Xpress audio messaging: Record your own voice message and send to compatible devices
Instant messaging and Presence-enhanced contacts: Check the status of your friends before you call them

Stereo FM Radio
Radio as alarm clock alert

Games
Bowling
Adventure Race

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Java™ Applications
Java™ MIDP 2.0 (max MIDlet size 128KB)
Introduction, Fitness Coach

Other Applications
PC Suite
Wireless Village (Instant Messaging, Presence-enhanced contacts)
Connectivity to Polar heart rate monitors S625X, S725, S725X, Polar AXN500 and Polar AXN700 via Polar MobileLink applications
Positioning application and maps with GPS shells (optional enhancement)

Connectivity
Pop-Port™ interface
Nokia Connectivity Adapter Cable CA-42
Infrared

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Browsing
XHTML browsing over TCP/IP

Data Transfer
EDGE*: Class 6 with download up to 177.6 kbps
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)*: class 10, download up to 62.4 kbps
WAP 2.0, TCP/IP

*Note: Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support

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Push To Talk
Push to talk over cellular network via dedicated key
Real-time one-to-one and one to-many voice communication service. Just select the person or group to talk to, and press the Push to talk key (PTT key) to communicate
Send invites through SMS and IrDA
Increased sound level in Push to talk

Personal Information Management
Contacts, calendar, calculator with personal shortcuts
To Do List (up to 30 entries)

Call Management
Speed dialing
Logs: Keeps lists of your dialed, received and missed calls
Automatic answer (works with headset or car kit only)
Call waiting, call hold, call divert, call timer
Automatic and manual network selection
Caller identification with image
Conference call (up to 5 participants, network dependant)

Voice Features
Voice commands
Voice recorder
Integrated handsfree speaker
Manual and automatic volume control

Phone Features
Standby light to locate the phone
Timed profiles (including 2 My Styles)
Automatic key guard
Flashlight
Compass
Thermometer
Alarm clock
Stopwatch
Countdown timer
Currency converter
Calculator

Digital Services
User Interface (UI) themes
24 polyphonic MIDI ringing tones, MP3 ringing tones, AMR audio clips
Wallpaper: Full-screen color image
Animated color screensavers
Changeable color schemes

Sales Package Contents
Nokia 5140i phone
Activity Headset HS-8
Carrying Strap CP-12
Battery BL-5B, Li-ion 760 mAh
Travel Charger ACP-12
User guide

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Power Management

Battery Capacity(mAh) Talk time Standby time Charging
Nokia Battery BL-5B 760 mAh Up to 2-5 h Up to 150-300 h Approximately 1 h and 10 min with ACP-12 charger

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The availability of the product and its features depends on your area and service providers, so please contact them and your Nokia dealer for further information. These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Nokia 5140i Cell Phone