Nokia introduces Nokia 6210 Navigator

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Taking navigation and maps to the next level, Nokia today introduced Nokia 6210 Navigator the company's first GPS-enabled mobile device with an integrated in-map compass for pedestrian guidance.

 

The Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with Nokia Maps 2.0 and offers real-time voice and visual turn by turn guidance using in-built GPS support, optimized one-box map search, 2D/3D and night mode map views, opportunity to tag and share your favourite locations, save and share routes amongst many other interesting features. The 6210 Navigator comes pre-loaded with maps of 8 cities in India and a 6 months navigation bundle.

 

Launch of Nokia 6210 Navigator further strengthens Nokia's GPS-enabled phone portfolio. Nokia now has ten devices in the market that combine personal navigation capabilities with smartphone connectivity. These include Nokia 6110 Navigator, Nokia 6220 Classic, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N78, Nokia E71, Nokia E66 and Nokia E90.

 

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing Nokia India said, "With location-based services expanding rapidly into mobile communications devices, this industry is poised for growth. As per a recent study conducted by Nokia, Navigation has become one of the top five mobile services globally - others being imaging, music, SMS and gaming.

 

"With the launch of Nokia 6210 Navigator, users in India will be able to enjoy the benefits of world class navigation with a device that not only navigates, but also communicates," he added.

 

Mr. Kishore further added, "To give a true and 'live' Navigation and mapping experience, we have rolled out a unique initiative wherein Navigation cabs will be stationed across hundreds of our outlets in the 8 navigable cities to give users a first hand experience of this exciting service. This will help users have an indepth understanding of the concept of maps and navigation."

 

Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with the pre-installed maps of eight cities including Delhi & NCR, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore & Hyderabad. Maps of additional Indian cities will be added on an on-going basis.

 

Combined with an 'accelerometer' which measures changes in direction and orientation, the in-built map compass in Nokia 6210 Navigator makes it easy to follow the map when strolling about on foot. When turning the device, the map automatically maintains its orientation. The integrated Nokia Maps 2.0 application plots the quickest route to the desired destination and illustrates it on the map.

 

The Nokia 6210 Navigator supports assisted GPS (A-GPS), which enables a faster first GPS fix. The device is ready for use out of the box, even without a SIM-card. While maps of 8 Indian cities are pre-loaded on the device's 1 GB memory card, Updates and maps of other countries can be downloaded at no cost over the air or over the internet from www.maps.nokia.com and sideloaded. Data charges may apply for such downlads. Pls check with your service provider for applicable data charges.

 

The device also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player and stereo FM radio. The Nokia 6210 Navigator is based on S60 software, allowing users to download and use thousands of new applications in addition to the ones already found on the device.

 

The 6210 will be sold in two ways - standalone and a combo pack: Nokia 6210 Navigator standalone: MRP Rs. 18,219/- ; Nokia 6210 Navigator combo: MRP Rs. 20,039/-

 

A variant of the Nokia 6210 Navigator (combo) with a self-mount carkit can be purchased in a combo sales box or as a separate accessory exclusively at Nokia branded retail stores. It includes the CR-97 mobile holder with instant charger connection optimized for slide form factor, HH-12 Easymount for quick and easy car installation, DC-4 car charger. A professionally installed CK-300 Multimedia Carkit with external GPS receiver option for optimum vehicle operation can also be purchased."

 

Sourced From: Text 100 Public Relations Consultancy