Nokia announced 4 phones today to launch Q107; took them 4 press releases to do it too

Several press releases today, why couldn’t all this information have been made into one press announcement beats me, seriously. The 6300 is very nice, the 2626 looks perfect for someone like my mother or one who has never had a mobile phone before. I have yet to see a Nokia (NYSE: NOK) clamshell phone I like, yes that includes the N93.

The Nokia PR team hasn’t released information on the 2626, but they were nice enough to show it off.

At Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days taking place in Amsterdam today, Nokia announced four new mobile phones including three mid-range models — the Nokia 6300, Nokia 6290 and the Nokia 6086 — as well as the Nokia 2626 targeted to consumers in entry markets.  All four models are expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007.

Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones for Nokia unveiled the new models along with the company’s vision for the next year. "These new products underscore our commitment to offer a range of mobile phones that give consumers a choice in selecting the right balance of technology and design to meet their lifestyle and budget."

1. Nokia 6300 – Clean styling, compact size
2. Nokia 6290 Smartphone – advanced technology made simple
3. Nokia 6086 Cameraphone – Compelling feature set, seamless connectivity
4. Nokia 2626 – Tune into style

Source: Nokia PR

At Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days taking place in Amsterdam today, Nokia showcased the Nokia 6300, a mid-range model that represents an evolution of the modern monoblock design. Weighing a mere 91 grams and measuring less than 13.1mm thin, the Nokia 6300 is constructed of quality materials and offers a modern suite of features for today’s consumer. Featuring a great screen, ergonomic keymat and easy-to-use menu, the Nokia 6300 is expected to begin shipping during the first quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of 250 euros before subsidies or taxes.

The Nokia 6300 includes:
- 2 megapixel camera, 8x digital zoom
- 2-inch QVGA screen
- USB/PC Synchronization
- In-box memory of 135MB, with support for up to 2GB microSD cards
- Voice dialing, voice commands and voice recording
- MP3 player, FM radio
- Integrated hands-free speaker

The Nokia 6300 has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby time of up to 14 days. 
Source: Nokia PR

At Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days taking place in Amsterdam today, Nokia unveiled the Nokia 6290, a versatile 3G smartphone based on the world’s leading smartphone software S60 on Symbian OS. The Nokia 6290 is a modern smartphone with a classic, ergonomic design at an accessible price point. The Nokia 6290 is expected to begin shipping in Q1 2007 with an estimated retail price of 325 euros before subsidies or taxes.

The Nokia 6290 is Nokia’s first mid-range smartphone to offer S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1.

The suite of standard features includes:
- 2 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom
- 2.2" QVGA 16M colour internal screen
- Rich email functionality which supports attachments such as PPT, PDF, Word and Excel.
- MP3 music player with excellent stereo surround sound
- Two way video calling

The Nokia 6290 phone has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby battery time of up to 10 days.

Source: Nokia PR

At Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days taking place in Amsterdam today, Nokia unveiled its latest multimode UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) handset, the Nokia 6086, allowing consumers to stay in touch – in any environment.  Designed for consumers who strive for simplicity and value for money, the quad-band GSM and UMA-enabled cameraphone hides its sophisticated circuitry within a classic design with a large keypad and intuitive user menu. The Nokia 6086 is expected to begin shipping during the first quarter of 2007 with an anticipated retail price of 200 euros before subsidies or taxes.

Other standard features of the Nokia 6086 phone include:
- Camcorder and video player
- Wire-free enhancement use and synchronization via Bluetooth
- VGA camera with 4X digital zoom
- 6MB free user memory and microSD slot to enable storage of your favorite music
- Up to 5 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby 

Source: Nokia PR

Like I said, no press release for the 2626; I guess they think it is some how too inferior to deserve it’s own spec sheet. Or hey who knows, maybe the PR department just hasn’t released an official statement. However here is a picture as promisied for your viewing pleasure

The phone also comes in pink and light blue, check those pictures out here.