Absolute Gadget - Nokia keeps 6212 users in touch

Nokia keeps 6212 users in touch

Written by Matt Chapman
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
If Nokia is to be believed, the 6212 classic handset will change the way you interact with the people around you. No, it’s not going to make you more sexy or desirable. Instead, its Near Field Communication (NFC) is going to help you share your life... According to Nokia, the 3G handset allows consumers to conveniently share content, access services and information, as well as conduct payments and ticketing with one tap of the device. “With ever-increasing device functions and services available, ease-of-use is essential. One way to keep things simple is NFC," said Jeremy Belostock, the head of Near Field Communication at Nokia. "With the Nokia 6212 classic, people can swap items like business cards or calendar notes by simply tapping their handsets together.” By tapping an NFC-enabled tag, consumers can receive new content such as weblinks, audio files or contact data directly to their phone. NFC allows users to: * Activate a profile in their handset * Open applications * Share photos and videos by tapping another NFC-capable phone. The Nokia 6212 classic can also be used as a travel ticket or for mobile payments. Travel tickets can be charged over the air, so there is no need to wait at the service counter. Users can store their credit card information on the device and access their account online directly from the handset. Using the Nokia 6212 classic for payment and ticketing purposes requires a service subscription and the installation of an appropriate secure application. The handset can be set to only allow payment when the user expressly authorises the transaction using an additional passcode. The Nokia 6212 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select markets in Europe and Asia, with an estimated retail price of EUR 200 before taxes and subsidies. It features a two-megapixel camera, 2-inch QVGA display, stereo FM radio and microSD slot handling up to 4GB.

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