Nokia today unveiled its first Bluetooth solution for wireless connectivity between a mobile phone and Personal Computer (PC). The Nokia Connectivity Pack is designed for people who desire freedom and flexibility in data communication. The Bluetooth wireless technology in the pack makes it possible to use the Nokia 6210 as a GSM modem to connect to a laptop within a range of 10 meters. The introduction of the Nokia Connectivity Pack with Bluetooth will enhance the Nokia 6210 as a versatile personal communication device. It facilitates the download of emails, Internet browsing, and fax sending, complementing the high speed data capabilities of up to 43.2 kpbs of the Nokia 6210. The Pack also allows the synchronization of calendar and contact data between compatible PC office applications and the Nokia 6210. The Nokia Connectivity Pack will be available in markets in Europe and Asia in the first quarter, 2001.
"We are pleased to be able to provide our customers with this innovative connectivity pack as our first Bluetooth solution. With advanced features and a design that enables efficient and reliable operation, the Nokia 6210 is an excellent platform to support the new Bluetooth accessory. Transferring information to a laptop can now be carried out efficiently and seamlessly, without having to reach for your phone in your briefcase," said Juha Reima, Vice President Accessories, Nokia Mobile Phones. "We also see it is as essential for the success of Bluetooth to actively work with the software developer community, and we will continue to increase our support of service providers and software developers in Forum Nokia."
The Nokia Connectivity Pack features a connectivity battery for the Nokia 6210 and a Connectivity Card with a PC Card adapter. Users of the existing Nokia 6210 will be able to make their devices compatible with a Nokia Connectivity Battery with a software upgrade. A phone battery with Bluetooth connectivity for the Nokia 6210 will also be sold separately in a blister package. The battery weighs 52 g and has a talktime of 2h – 4h and a standby time of 45 – 170 h, depending on network conditions. It offers a data call time of up to 1h 40 min.
Bluetooth technology is the joint achievement of leading companies in the telecommunications and computer industries, Nokia being one of the founding members. It is one of the fastest growing de-facto standards in the history of telecommunications, blurring the boundaries between a number of different digital devices. Based on a low-cost, short-range radio link, Bluetooth enables fast and reliable wireless connectivity. When two Bluetooth equipped devices come within 10 meters of each other, they are able to establish a connection.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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