Thankfully, music fans will be mollified by the options available. As well as MP3 playback, there’s also an FM radio to stop you missing Moyles on the bus to work. The dedicated headset included in the box uses a 2.5mm jack and is adequate if not exemplary.

Regular Absolute Gadget readers will have heard us harping on about how annoying it is that nobody seems to be able to take our Outlook contacts list and display it in our chosen format. Well, it seems that Nokia has finally taken note of our enraged rantings and the latest version of its software does the trick. With a full list of contacts displayed on the phone exactly as they were originally typed, we now have an option that can lead us away from our reliance on Windows Mobile.

So, while the Nokia 3110 Evolve might be a fairly basic handset when it comes to other models out there, it’s extremely usable and has its heart in the right place. The green aspect should pull in the crowd who don’t yet use their phone as an all encompassing media tool. Besides, those who have taken to watching mobile videos are likely to have other kit to handle their needs and won’t be frustrated by the small screen.

VERDICT: 8/10