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Nokia 6301 Black and Silver Phone (T-Mobile) | List Price: $179.99
Discount Price: Too low to display
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Brand: Nokia
Binding: Wireless Phone
Release Date: 2008-06-23
Features: - Stylish stainless steel candybar phone with digital audio player, FM radio, and Bluetooth stereo music streaming
- Wi-Fi capabilities for T-Mobile's Hotspot @Home service for unlimited nationwide calls; compatible with T-Mobile's MyFaves service
- 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, MicroSD expansion (to 2 GB), access to popular instant messaging services
- Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 336 hours (14 days) of standby time; measures 4.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches (HxWxD) and weighs 3.3 ounces
- Includes: handset, battery, charger, dock, wired handsfree headset, quick-start guide
Things I wish I knew before buying [Posted on 2008-08-26]
Yet another great product from Nokia. Great features. Sensible design. Uses standard USB cable, Standard 2.5mm stereo headset - no funky connectors.
Things you should know before purchasing - it took me a day's worth of research, calling to find these out:
* WiFi cannot be used for browsing - only for VoIP calling
* To use WiFi calling, you need T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service
* It is flat $9.99/month for any number of lines in addition to your voice plan; add or remove at will - not a contract
* Once you have this feature added, you can use any Wifi router you can access - home, work, friend's, Starbucks
* Keypad doesn't collapse as the pictures may suggest
Things I wish I knew:
* 3.5 hrs of talk time is a lie. 2.5 hours conf. call - dead.
* Stand-by time is pathetic too - something wrong with the phone, not the battery as it uses the same reliable battery as other Nokia phones I had.
* Phone heats up anytime you talk for 5 minutes - yes 5 minutes. Too hot to use without a headset
* Not a random unit fault - I bought 2 and both have the same issues
* I need hands of steel to take good pictures, anything less you end up with blurry pictures. Can't snap anything that moves - e.g. babies :(
Bottomline, if you don't talk too much, great phone. If you talk hours everyday like me, get an extra battery or be tethered to the outlet. Hope this helps.
This is the best phone I have ever had! [Posted on 2008-09-06]
Well, where do I begin? I've had Samsung phones and they were pretty good. I had 2 Motorolla razors and they were the worst phones. My bf has a blackberry and it took him and I an eternity to understand it (I helped him set it up), and I still don't think I understand it. I had a Nokia phone prior to this one and it was (at the time) the best phone but this one def. tops it. The phone holds a small 2 gig memory card, has an alarm, speaker-phone feature, a nice menu layout that has nine items that are well organized. It feels strong and sturdy in your hands and I love the charger and the fact that it allows the phone to stand. I've had a lot of fun using this phone and every time I use it people comment on how cute it is and ask to use it. In conclusion, if you want a phone that is reliable and that won't confuse you with too many keys or settings then this is your phone. The only downside is that the battery life is lacking. I've had it for approximately 3 months and am very happy with it.
Solid Phone with WiFi calling, Camera mediocre [Posted on 2008-09-08]
I have used the phone for two weeks. Phone calls sounded very good, even on Wi-Fi. Switching between Wi-Fi and tower caused a small click, but not always noticeable.
I did not need to subscribe to the "Unlimited HotSpot Calling" plan just to use the Wi-fi function. According to one of T-Mobile Terms and Conditions, Section 28 (Billing), it stated,
"If you use a Wi-Fi-enabled Device but do not purchase the Wi-Fi Calling add-on feature, all calls on any Wi-Fi network will be charged according to your T-Mobile Rate Plan."
I did not get the "Unlimited" plan and called during the weekends and the system charged as "weekend." I was concerned that I would be charged the "anytime minutes" for all Wi-Fi calls. A T-Mobile customer service representative actually informed me incorrectly, that I needed the plan just to make Wi-Fi calls. It is a new feature, so I can understand the confusion. There are also some forums that talk about it. I hope this will you save the $10 per month.
Also, it worked with a Netgear wireless router, with WPA-PSK security. When using the phone the first time, while in the Wi-Fi tutorial, the phone asked to "Get Security Key", I pressed "NO" and it allowed me to enter the passphrase manually.
Wi-Fi calls lasted more than 3 hours. Tower calls lasted more than 4 hours.
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Other than making calls: The camera captured clear photos if the objects were well lit. Otherwise, it was difficult to obtain a clear image. Radio sometimes autonomously switched frequency, but it was easily correctable. It sounded really good on the included headphone. The package came with a 512 MB micro-SD card. Transmission on USB was fast and no extra software was needed for Windows XP and Vista. Mini-USB cord and car-charger were not included. I did not find any firmware updates with Asian language support. Volume of the ringer and ear piece were not as loud as the Samsungs that I have tried, but it has been acceptable.
I have used Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and other Nokias in the past. Overall, I am quite satisfied with this phone.
not bad [Posted on 2008-09-15]
it has great sound sistem but it a little bit slow and its battery run out quickly and it has great vision
ABOUT THAT BATTERY LIFE [Posted on 2008-10-10]
I've just got this phone, after having a Nokia/Verizon candybar phone for 3 years (and being totally happy with it.) The WiFi/UMA calling will make this far more useful and have far greater coverage--when the phone is in WiFi mode, it will not be using a GSM network, which design necessitates the occasional dropped calls (unlike a CDMA network--Verizon/Sprint). I was very much loyal to CDMA coverage and technology--from a user standpoint, it's superior, objectively speaking. However, I did not like Verizon as a company, and was eager for some opportunity to switch. The WiFi option offered by Tmobile was the perfect choice for me. When on WiFi, a user will only have a dropped call if the wifi connection itself falters.
I have just activated the phone and only made a few calls, but I will say I like the mainly metal body of this phone, the very slim and lightweight form factor, and the bright, high resolution screen. The software and design are typically reliable for Nokia. One minor problem mentioned in other reviews that I'll confirm--the keypad and physical interface is a little too minimal. I have small, fairly dextrous fingers, and I did not anticipate this would be a problem for me, but so far, I, too, am finding the buttons a bit of a pain to press easily and consistently. I'm sure with further use it will become easier, but I wouldn't recommend this phone at all for someone with thick or big fingers, or more elderly users who might have joint stiffness or arthritis. (I'm sure the finer display also deters older users).
I also confirm what another reviewer wrote: you do NOT need the Hotspot service from Tmobile in order to make WiFi calls. You can simply connect to any available WiFi network; I share a wireless connection with a roommate, and with the passkey, I was able to connect my phone.
HOWEVER, this ties directly into what other reviewers have noted about the battery life on this phone. It CAN be very low. But this is not due to a design defect, but a design necessity: Any device that uses WiFi necessarily uses a lot of power. WiFi is a highly power-intensive feature, and therefore will drain your batteries quickly. This will occur as long as the phone is connected to a WiFi network, whether it is actually being used for a call. If you want to preserve the life of the battery, I'd suggest disconnecting from WiFi unless you're at home, or in a place where you know you will be able to recharge. This is the Achilles heel of the WiFi calling feature, and simply needs to be understood and compensated for. I do not think it's enough of a reason not to get the phone, but you should just understand how this works so you can plan accordingly. (For example, during free nights and weekends, that would be a time you'd probably want to just keep WiFi off and simply use the normal GSM network. If you're having network falloff and dropped calls in an area, switching WiFi on could help; in that case, you just need to be aware the battery will be drained more quickly.)
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