Nokia 3G N6212 Classic Cell Phone With Integrated NFC [Nokia Near Field Wireless Device]

Nokia have just announced their new, up and coming NFC (Near Field Wireless) enabled N6212 Classic 3G cell phone facilitating the easy transfer of content, such as virtual business cards, photos and videos as well as the ability to access services and make one touch credit card payments with a dedicated multifunction key.

Following on from Nokia’s N6131 NFC enabled cell phone, the new N6212, thanks to the inclusion of NFC technology comes with integrated 2 megapixel camera, 2” QVGA display, full media player functionality and FM tuner and Micro SD card socket allowing for expanding storage capacity though the undoubted star of the show is the handsets NFC capabilities.

Official N6212 Classic with NFC Cell Phone Press Release:

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today introduced the Nokia 6212 classic featuring integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). 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.

“NFC-capable handsets such as the Nokia 6212 classic are set to change the way mobile phone users interact with devices and services in their surroundings,” says Jeremy Belostock, the Head of Near Field Communications, Nokia. “With the Nokia 6212 classic, people can swap items like business cards or calendar notes by simply tapping their handsets together. With ever-increasing device functions and services available, ease-of-use is essential. One way to keep things simple is NFC.”

Near Field Communication is designed for intuitive, simple and safe interaction between electronic devices. By tapping an NFC-enabled tag, consumers can receive new content such as weblinks, audio files or contact data directly to their phone. They can activate a profile in their handset or open applications such as FM radio or web browser. Photos and videos can be easily shared by tapping another NFC-capable phone and pairing with a Bluetooth NFC-enabled device, like the new NFC variant of the Nokia BH-210 headset, happens with just one touch. The lightweight Nokia BH-210 with NFC headset allows users to access all functions easily with a single multifunction key. The widely compatible headset can be used with a number of Nokia devices as well as other manufacturers’ phones.

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. Security for transactions is assured as the handset can be set to allow payment only when the user expressly authorizes the transaction via an additional passcode.

The Nokia 6212 classic allows consumers to personalize and edit their own NFC tags, be it for writing calendar entries or setting the alarm clock. The sales pack of the Nokia 6212 classic comes with three sticker tags, one of which opens the NFC introduction in the phone.

The slimline Nokia 6212 classic comes with an extensive set of features such as a 2 megapixel camera, bright 2-inch QVGA display, stereo FM radio and music player supporting multiple formats. An optional microSD memory card of up to 4GB provides ample space for personal content such as images and songs.

Nokia’s new 3G N6212 Classic cell phone with integrated NFC is expected to become available in the third quarter of ’08 in ‘selected’ European and Asian markets and will retail for a purported €200.

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