Nokia announced the first 20 Euro mobile phone Nokia 1280, the cheapest phone ever from Nokia. The 1280 is a basic GSM phone that has been built to meet the needs of people in remote and rural areas.

The Nokia 1280 runs on the S30 platform. It features a 1.36-inch low-resolution black and white display. Its Li-on battery provides a talk time of 7 hours and 390 hours of autonomy. The handset can be customized with changeable color covers. Nokia had incorporated scratch resistant casing and anti-dusting keypad in the handset. Here are the other features of 1280.

• Weight: 81.9 g


• Dimensions: 102 x 44 x 17 mm.


• FM radio


• prepaid tracker


• flashlight


• phonebook


• organizer


• voice memo


• MP3, Polyphonic ringtones


• 3.5mm headset jack

The pre-loaded Nokia Life Tools is the major advantage of this low-end mobile phone. Nokia 1280 comes in black, gray, blue, and orchid colors. This mobile phone will be available in the first quarter of 2010 at a price of Rs.1300 approx

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