Review: Nokia 2100

Nokia 2100 Review

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The Nokia 2100 is a cheap entry-level phone with basic features. It has been designed to be a practical and fun phone, with ease of use as its main selling point.

The Nokia 2100 can easily be customised to suit your personality, with changeable Xpress-on™ colour covers, a photo insert cover, and ringtones that can be customised for different callers.

The Nokia 2100 is a good phone for texters, with SMS, concatenated SMS, chat & picture messaging. You can make up to six distribution lists, each with up to ten names, so you can quickly distribute a single message to several friends, family members, or colleagues.

The main problem with the 2100 (aprt from its low spec) is its poor reliability, which is a major fault in a phone with so few features. Read the consumer reviews below to get an idea of the kinds of problems that people encounter with this phone. Battery life is also vrey poor. A better option is the Nokia 1100 which has a similar spec but is more reliable.

Features of the Nokia 2100 include:

• High resolution display (96 x 65 pixels)
• 35 fixed ringtones plus ringtone composer
• Speed dialling
• Predictive text input
• Picture messaging
• SMS chat
• Changeable x-press on covers
• Phonebook (100 names)
• Animated screensavers
• 3 games (Link5, Space Impact, Snake II)
• Calculator, currency converter, stopwatch, countdown timer
• Reminders, repeated alarm
• Size: 106 x 44 x 21 mm
• Weight: 86g
• Battery standby: 50 - 150 hours
• Battery talktime: 2 - 4 hours
• Dual band
• Vibration alert

Nokia 2100 Consumer Reviews

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Reviewed by Van nido from India on 14th Jun 2005
dis is a great phone.Its built 4 people who use a mobile and not try 2 turn a mobile into something like a comunicator.i have it 4 one and a half years and it has given me graeat service.
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Reviewed by wing from Belgium on 11th Jun 2005
I use this phone for almost 1-2 years and I must say as a phone it works great, I have never had any problems. But the bad thing about this phone is because with this phone you can call and sms ...that's all...so for people who like more things (MMS, photo,...), then you shouldn't buy it....
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Reviewed by Brendan from Australia on 10th Jun 2005
Great phone. I have had it for the past two years and it has served me well with no problems at all. Highly recommend. GREAT BUY!!
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Reviewed by Don from Australia on 9th Jun 2005
sorry for saying this but this phone is crappy? for $199.00 i thought it would at least be reliable. The screen is small ringtones are too quiet, keypad preses 2 keys at once and the microphone broke when dropped once, have had it for 3 years and its been nothing but chaos. Vibration stopped after 1 year usage, was only kept in pocket or on charger. battery life is good. but thats about uit.... dont get it.
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Reviewed by Abhishek Bhardwaj from India on 2nd Jun 2005
It is the best mobile in the world.....So affordable price...Nice look.....And good battery back up....U should buy it.....
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Reviewed by jora from NZ live in HK on 28th May 2005
i got this fone about 6\7 months ago my parents got it for mi b-day second hand it was cool and simple just what i thought it would be... the games where ok the reception was fine making ur own tones was fun the phone cost about 60 us dollars (600 hk dollars)... just before i went to england it stoped working it just wouldent charge or turn on so i took it to the shop the guy put a new battery then it charged but stoped chargeing in about 3 hours and i kept fixing it and it kept dien eventualy it came to a cost of 110 us dollars 1200 hk dollars but apart form that when it worked it was fine i would recoment it to ppl who want a simple phone. I replaced this fone with the motorola c550 KICK ASS its even cheeper and has a digital cam usb connectivity 4000 colour screen check it out its on this website (motorola c550)
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Reviewed by Mav from Britain on 27th May 2005
I found this phone whislt rockclimbing in Italy last year. Despite it been covered in snow and wet inside I left it to dry and its been working ever since. I like because its smaller enought to put in my change pocket and works perfectly. It a small compact no-nosense phone. No flash extras just a mobile phone!
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Reviewed by Maaz from Pakistan on 24th May 2005
hi, i used this set as my first set. its just a simple n smart set with all of your needs so no need to buy 1100, 2300 or any else, this is the best one in this category. it was good experience when i was havin it. i prefer this set if u wana buy a cheap set with good features
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Reviewed by vize from south africa on 22nd May 2005
what features does this fone even have! it is too basic., well at least it can call
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Reviewed by The Nokia Critic from Australia on 2nd May 2005
Realy reliable, Nice Clear screen, buttons are a bit small though for people with big fingers, big range of ringtones plus a ringtone composer if you don't like any of the standard ones. Some of the useful features are: Calculator, currency converter, stopwatch, countdown timer Reminders, repeated alarm. vibration alert is really useful, snake II is really good for those boring meetings or bus trips. Overall this phone is excellent value for money and can be used by all ages.
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Reviewed by Nils from Netherlands on 24th Apr 2005
I really like this phone. It's small and easy in use. The cover is not hard enough for opening bottles of beer, but witch cover is? =P Happily i can buy new covers, so there's no problem. Its cheap, good-lookin', and thé phone for people who don't want to play childy games on their phone (like on a N-Gage phone).. I surely recommend it!
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Reviewed by Mandy from Aust on 13th Apr 2005
Nokia 2100 This phone is great because: *Easy to use *Not packed with confusing, un-needed features *Very reliable *Good size & appearance Its not the top of the range phone these days but does the job- and very very well with a few extras like good tim passing games. There is nothing bad about this phone that I have a discovered. I currently have a Nokia 3220 which is great but I have a lot of experience with 2100s. If I had a 2100 I would not be dissapointed but seeing as I am young all my friends have flashy colour screen, feature packed phones and I wanted to be one of them. LOL Great phone so I recomend it as a starter phone but not to someone who wants lots of features. My rating is based on for that style of phone, not comparing it to any of those modern, camera phones that is basically a portable computer!!! If I could have I would have given it a rating of 3 1/2 Bye
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Reviewed by ahsan from Pakistan on 12th Apr 2005
the first disadvantage of this phone is its poor battery life.second disadvantage is its short memory for storing messages.otherwise its a simple little phone,very cheap.i will recommend this phone to people who r new to mobiles.
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Reviewed by upal from bangladesh on 11th Apr 2005
my big brother uses this set he said good service and it satisfied his needs
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Reviewed by ERIC SENYO ARKU from GHANA on 29th Mar 2005
THIS IS THE FIRST BRAND OF NIKIA PHINE SEVER USED AND I HAVE NOT REGRETED USING IT. IT IS A RIGID AND SOLID PHONE WHICH DOES NOT DEVELOP PROBLEMS. INFACT I HAVE NOT SENT IT FOR SERVICING BEFORE SINCE GETTING IT ON 4TH APRIL, 2004. IT HAS FALLEN INTO WATER BUT YET OPERATING NORMALLY. HOWEVER, THER MUST BE ADDED FEATURES LIKE RADIO, MORE MEMORY TO STORE MESSAGES AND A SPEAKER PHONE. I WILL RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYBODY WHO WANTS A PORTABLE, AND USER FRIENDLY PHONE.
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Reviewed by Sonia from Australia on 28th Mar 2005
This phone is excellent, simple and easy to use, ive had it for about 3 years and don want to upgrade coz its the best phone ive ever had, well better than, 3200 and 5110 i hate 3200. but 2100 is cool if all u wanna do is make a call and send a txt.!
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Reviewed by Dale from Australia on 28th Mar 2005
This phone is of excellent quality and is perfect for those looking for something simple for calls and texting. It has a clear high resolution screen, its durable and compact. I would highly recommend it to those who want something basic that's within a reasonable price range. It is great value for money and a pleasure to use.
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Reviewed by Micha from Australia on 21st Mar 2005
Hi, I got this phone in August 2003, and it was ok, only basic features, wasnt that bad. It began to screw up not long ago so Ive now got a Nokia 3100, which is much better, and only $100 AUD. Very Cheap. Micha
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Reviewed by NeoHippie from Holland on 15th Mar 2005
It functions... Simple. But the batery must last longer. That's realy bad for a practical phone such as the 2100. It's not a phone to steal the show, but that isn't where I use it for.
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Reviewed by gina from england on 2nd Mar 2005
this fone is rubbish ive had it for about a hour im already bored on featuers at alllll it might be cheap but dont wast ur money but its perfect for old peeps who just wanna fone to call or text (easy to use) buy the nokia 7260 its wicked perfect for arty indiviuals
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Reviewed by alex from england on 28th Feb 2005
this phone is SOOOOOO FANTASTIC i have one and i think it is really good. BUY IT. it is soooo cool
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Reviewed by varun from india on 21st Feb 2005
man,i just bought out this phone and i changed it within 4 days it really sucks with no quality or technology it doesnt have a single good feature instead i bought nokia N-gage this phone would be far far and i mean far more better it can be rated for 5+ stars man. nokia 2100 however is the phone of old people it can be used only in the 70's dude or even before this mobile could not run in india then forget usa man. this phone is highly good for stupids manu wanna buy a mobile buy something like N-gage or 6600 but dont buy this piece
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Reviewed by Nella from Malta on 10th Feb 2005
I know i bought a standard mobile, therfore i am happy with its simple features. Good value for money, reliable and very durable.
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Reviewed by tonichi from philippines on 28th Jan 2005
nice rythmic baclight alert, awesome screensavers, tough design, ergo keypads, blue backlights these are few to mention the points of 2100. composer is great if only it could be shared(send). my lil bro loved this because he can placed pictures of his favorite anime characters at the back =)
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Reviewed by Dipak from United States Of America on 27th Jan 2005
i luv it to bits. i hug it sleep with it kiss it. sexy and stylish too. all you need in a fone baby
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Reviewed by syedyaseer from India on 15th Jan 2005
it is a poorest quality phone
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Reviewed by lakshmi kumar from india on 11th Jan 2005
its good because it is very user friendly.
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Reviewed by Elise from australia on 5th Jan 2005
this is my 1st phone i got it for the xmas jus gone i am 12 yrs old and i love it coz its really simple to use. i recommend it 2 people especially people buying their 1st phone. its a great design and fits easily into a pocket or a small handbag. n e ways I LOVE DIS FONE!!!!
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Reviewed by Patrick from Australia on 5th Jan 2005
This phone is the worst, the signal is rubbish and i cant even play games on it cos the battry will run out. TAKE my advice. DONT BUY THIS PHONE
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Reviewed by trash fone from UK on 19th Dec 2004
this fone is rubbish, the worst fone ever made. im suprised that the fone didnt spontaniusly combust of embaresment when i bought it. dont buy it is pants
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Reviewed by RUBBISH from uk on 12th Dec 2004
this phone is so rubbish it looks disgusting it broke in a few days the battery keeps running out so quikly it disguting phone DONT BUY IT!!! thats my choice
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Reviewed by Liana from Indonesia on 12th Dec 2004
This phone is totaly cool! It's practical,it works fast, the buttons are easy to press and the light is bright-good 4 the dark! All this phone needs is colour and a camera!
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Reviewed by Bruno from Brazil on 2nd Dec 2004
Great celphone !
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Reviewed by Fahad from Pakistan on 27th Nov 2004
Well Well Well! I have bought it in last October and after one year im aware of all its functions and habits.I must appreciate its design and simplicity.I suggest this cell phone to all those who are buying any mobile first time but its not good for experienced customers bcause of its low volume of ringing,a little storage of messages and having not many latest facilities but its quite cheap and affordable to everyone.
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Reviewed by harish from india on 25th Nov 2004
It's good.But it only stores 10 to 20 messages in the inbox and the out box that is the only feedback which 2100 have.
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Reviewed by Rik from Australia on 17th Nov 2004
I got this phone on my 13th Birthday and before that I had the old Nokia 1630...it was huge, around 18cm tall and really thick without ANY EXTRA'S. When I got this phone it was the best but now it's okay...it doesn't beat a camera or colour phone but it's great for a first phone.
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Reviewed by Doods from Philippines on 16th Nov 2004
nokia 2100? EEEEEEEWWWW!!!! I guess everybody in the world could afford this phone! there's nothing special about it!
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Reviewed by Happy from Australia on 15th Nov 2004
This phone is one of the best phones that i have seen since the invention of the lightbulb. It is small and versatile and can be easily carried from one place to the other. It has three games which are very good and can keep you entertained for 3 minutes.
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Reviewed by Elina from Finland on 11th Nov 2004
I Thought that this phone be fine, but it was't. After a year there were problems. When I call or write a message it went jammed. And this same has happend with my friend's 2100 phones. Dont bye it if you want a phone what will last longer than a year!!
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Reviewed by Bernard ugochukwu Kelvin from Nigeria on 4th Nov 2004
The first time i saw the phone about a year ago it really attracted my attention and on the 30th.oct.,2004 i bought one for myself.I've always known the phone to be a nice and durable phone going by it's assessment by friends,none of my friends have ever complained of it giving any problems.I really like it because it's quite slim and light to fit into the pocket.However,I wish it had features like: internet i.e WAP.nonetheless,it's my nokia 4 real
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Reviewed by Charlene from Australia on 2nd Nov 2004
I've had my Nokia 2100 since March this year! My previous phone was a Nokia 3315. It is an excellent lil phone and fits in my pocket which is very convenient! You can buy different covers for it to suit your personality. The only thing I don't like about it is that there isn't many space for text messages. Which for me is annoying cuz I always receive heaps of messages from my friends and some are just too good to delete! But other than that this phone is easy to us and very cheap! It's a great phone...I definetly suggest you BUY it! Nokia all that waaaaay!
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Reviewed by George Mbakileki from Tanzania on 31st Oct 2004
Is the best phone I'VE EVER MET WITH. It is nice like that; nokia2100 wawaaaaaaaa!!
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Reviewed by Malcolm from Ghana on 26th Oct 2004
I have had this phone almost six month and for a basic phone its pretty good. one bad thing is that u cant store many messages, and sometimes doesnt let the whole message come through, u have to delete others then wait for the rest. but in all other ways its a great little phone, and very easy to use :)malcolmfynn@yahoo.com 00233244470801
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Reviewed by MiGgY from Philippines on 23rd Oct 2004
THIS PHONE R-O-C-K-!! IT'S OUTSTANDING! IT'S VERY SMALL, IT CAN FIT IN YOUR TROUSER POCKET!
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Reviewed by stephanie from malta on 13th Oct 2004
the worst
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Reviewed by shivanand from india on 12th Oct 2004
the nokia 2100 is very excellent model. bcz of his display i like so much. shivanand - 9822620593 shivanand1684@indiatimes.com
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Reviewed by beach babe from australia on 12th Oct 2004
i have had this phone almost a year and for a basic phone its pretty good. one bad thing is that u cant store many messages, and sometimes doesnt let the whole message come through, u have to delete others then wait for the rest. but in all other ways its a great little phone, and very easy to use :)
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Reviewed by Arunkumar from india on 7th Oct 2004
good look, easy to use, more volume but after 5 month it started giving me a problem in attending the call, my phones hangs. gives me a problem in display(the screen became white). Bat standby is also not sooo good. sms memory is very less and it has too many problem. dont buy this its better to go for Sony Ericsson
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Reviewed by Sam Perara from Sri Lanka on 4th Sep 2004
The phone is generally good. Almost all the basic functionalities are present. Keypad light is terribly too strong. If there were a feature to reduce the luminocity of this light, the phone would be great. So this is more a torch than a phone. Battery power would have been saved if not for this strong light.
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Reviewed by Eddie S Murdo from Tanzania on 6th Aug 2004
Spend a little more cash and get a Nokia 3100 - It is currently the best budget Nokia phone!
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Reviewed by Sachin from India on 5th Aug 2004
If you want to buy a phone only for the basic need (calling/receiving), it is a gud choice. It has a descent look, nice keypad, easy buttons. But software is very slow. It hangs sometimes. If you want to possess a stylish phone with descent multimedia features, dont even think of buying this one as disappointment is guaranteed.
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Reviewed by Denise from Australia on 15th Jul 2004
A very good, straight forward phone. Easy to do text messages and access address book. It's fairly light weight and a good size. I have had mine for a year with no problems at all. (I didn't give a 5 as I don't think anything is ever perfect ... )
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Reviewed by bec from Australia on 14th Jun 2004
It's a great phne if you don't need any extras. Then only problem I had was that it could be a little slow. Easy to call people and send text msgs, it's a practical phone. I would recomed it to anyone look for a phone that is just that, a phone.
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Reviewed by HIB from Singapore on 30th May 2004
Excellent phone if you use a phone the way it's meant to be used - making calls. Personally I use an actual digital camera for taking pictures and an mp3 player for listening to music, so these functions are completely unneccessary on a phone as far as I am concerned (especially at the low standards that phones are currently doing these stuff anyway). If you don't want to pay for features you never use anyway, then this is the phone for you. I've been using it for almost a year and have not had any problems with the reception or texting functions. Highly recommended. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because no phone actually deserves all 5 stars.
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Reviewed by Anand from India on 12th May 2004
problem#1: when a new sms comes, it is inserted in between. it is very frustrating to find it again...nokia cud have arranged SMSs sorted on arrival time. problem#2:unlike phones of other companies, it doesnt show the duration of the current call. after the call is complete u have to go to last call duration.
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Reviewed by Ryan from Scotland on 29th Apr 2004
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Are you seriously thinking of buying this phone.
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Reviewed by Canalona from Denmark on 15th Apr 2004
I bougth this phone one month ago and it is already switching off itself. In order to get it "back to life" i have to take the battery off and put it back again. The sofware is slow. DONT BUY IT!!!
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Reviewed by jack from australia on 8th Apr 2004
this phone is a total joke.
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Reviewed by zoe jaggs from brisbane on 7th Apr 2004
hi i think this is pretty good but they should make it colour screen. and put a few better games on it.
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Reviewed by Jasper from USA on 11th Mar 2004
Overpriced and under specced as usual,but everyone rejoice it's a Nokia and life as we know it would cease to exist if Nokia wasn't around,sheesh people get a life!
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Reviewed by Luke Potter from England on 10th Mar 2004
I think this is the most fantastic phone in the world. Despite being the first i have had, i still think that if you are looking for a really good jazzy phone at an affordable price - THEN BUY THIS PHONE!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by kirk from singapore on 18th Feb 2004
it rox...
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Reviewed by booyaka from booyaka on 17th Feb 2004
booyaka-sha!
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Reviewed by dunno from dunno on 8th Feb 2004
wat a piece of c#@p!! All u people saying to go on the computer for intanet n t buy a camera t take pics!! Goddamn it! Thats the point in the latest fones!!! Everything all in 1! Get the sharp gx20 n all u other people get into this millenium not the last one!! jees
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Reviewed by Alex from Australia on 30th Jan 2004
This phone has everything I was looking for. Its small, very cheap, has very low radiation and the battery life isn't too bad. If you want a real phone, not one with crappy cameras and gimmicks this is the one to get.
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Reviewed by JC from England on 29th Jan 2004
I think its fairly hilarious the supposed kudos that mobile phones have these days. It seems all the rage to have a phone with a rubbish camera, slow internet, tiny colour screen, lame java games, bluetooth, wap & polyphonic ring tones. These people need to also invest in purchasing a life in addition to their phones. If you want to take pictures, buy a digital camera, computers give you access to the net, gameboy advance's are available in most good computer stores. It's so refreshing to have a phone that focuses on the two most important functions - calling and texting. The sound quality is excellent on the handset, and its extremely easy to use. One for the people who already have a life.
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Reviewed by Kamal from India on 19th Jan 2004
gandu phone hai sala ek dum ghatiaa NEVER BUY IT (IT HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS) it sucks
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Reviewed by Richard from Australia on 30th Dec 2003
Stop complaining guys (and gals)! It's a phone - you make phone calls on it and send SMS!! You want internet? Use your computer? You want games? Get a handheld - or use your computer! That's what phones do? Predictive text is my favourite feature - it really DOES save your thumb a lot of wear and tear (and probably arthiritus further down the track). The ability to set a different ring tone for different callers is a fabulous idea - now you dont even have to look to see who is calling. Great phone for the price.
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Reviewed by Manish Bhatia from India on 30th Dec 2003
I think Nokia 2100 has all the features that are expected from a normal mobile phone. It has ultra light weight,built in Composer,picture maker etc. It is also trendy in look. Its reception is also good and it works fine with Airtel Connection.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jones from Belgium on 29th Dec 2003
In all it's options it's a good phone, but it just hasn't that much options. Sometimes it goes very slow when typing messages or while handling very quickly. You can receive only 10 messages in your inbox + outbox, that's the biggest fault at this mobile phone.
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Reviewed by Vishnumoorthy S.G. from India on 28th Dec 2003
Where "Gain" factor of the Mobile phones counts this phone is not having gain when compared with one year old Nokia 3310. Compared the "Gain" at the same places. Poor gain from the slim piece.
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Reviewed by Ed from australia on 25th Dec 2003
this phone is great its got the cool games like snake 2 and others wors quick and u can make ur own ringtones this phone is awsome
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Reviewed by Levron from USA on 23rd Dec 2003
This phone isnt anything special, but it is quite practical, so if you like to call ppl and thats about it, this would not be a bad choice
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Reviewed by vanja from Australia on 13th Dec 2003
I read a lot of reviews for this phone some of the reviews are great but some of the reviews say that the phone neeeds improvement. If you ask me i think this phone is great except it has a limited number of features it doesn't have colour screen or an integraded camera it isn't even Java enabled. But this is a mobile phone it shouldn't have a camera if you like taking pictures buy a camera if you like playing games buy a playstation but if you are looking for simply a mobile phone buy the nokia 2100.
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Reviewed by walo from ghana on 12th Dec 2003
it's cool but i wish some one could help me find out how to save on my sim card without have them copie into the phone memory it seem the memories are fused or the phone's memory is not really send your findings and help to Waloza@hotmail.com
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Reviewed by The Phone Lover from Scotland on 30th Nov 2003
The nokia 2100 is a great phone i dont no how people dont like it. its gota composer witch means u get 3 tones.u can make ur own logos so that you wont need to buy them its got a snazzy battery u dont need to take it out to get the sim card out so u dont lose the date. the fing at the bac is good for putting a pic of something. U dont need fancy games wen uve got snake 2 witch is the best mobile u can get.All round i would describe it as a nipty phone (10/10)The best phone u can get
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Reviewed by Akshay from India on 21st Nov 2003
this fone SUXXXXXXXXXXXX big time !!!!! the games r so slow, in fact the whole phone is too slow. whoever lookin for a low-end phone for god's sake go for even somethin as decent as a 3310 but DONT make the mistake of buying this. dint expect this from Nokia.
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Reviewed by Jeff Dramer from UK on 15th Nov 2003
this phone is great, but the only thing is that there are NNNNOOOO features at all!! Nokia just came out with this phone for people who dont care about features and need a phone just to text or call someone. Down to the basics kinda phone. I would prefer one of those flip phones. it looks classy and it does, in a way, protect your phone.. as far as the LCD goes. i would only recommend this phone for "beginners" or people who arent particular with features. also a good phone for people who dont want to spend much on a really expensive phone. its such a boring phone!!!!!!
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Reviewed by a person from australia on 4th Nov 2003
this fone is definently one for those who want the basic essentials at a good price. (also for those who tend to get lost a nite without a torch, well now u hav 1!!!!!) it has good looks and has the nokia user friendliness. the only problem is the battery life it shood b made to last longa. so if ur afta the basics fone calling n messaging with gd looks n user friendliness this is da fone 4 u. if ur afta one wit colour screens, cameras and other such features dont get it coz it just doesnt hav it.
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Reviewed by random from india on 21st Oct 2003
I might be imagining this, but i think it generates a lot of heat.. my ear is warm at the end of a conversation. Anyone else experiencing this ??
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Reviewed by Chaz from England on 17th Oct 2003
The Nokia 2100 is a nice low end phone that reminds me of the days when i owned a Nokia 3210. No fancy camera, games or polyphonic ringtones but its a nice basic phone. I have had no problems with mine.
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Reviewed by sebastian from philippines on 9th Oct 2003
this cell phone is a cr*p, weak signal, always hungs up, i cant even put it in my pocket coz it will automatic shut off, sofware problem thers this one time i experience when i load up i cannot send SMS and other software has gone ( ccrazy phone) i waste my money in this pone, whenever i heard someone wants to buy this pone i warn them, so nokia think of recalling this pone please, ill send mine and have it repair.
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Reviewed by greg... from Australia on 2nd Oct 2003
love it :P i got a completely clear case for it to exploit those sweet lights, see thru buttons, see thru everything!
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Reviewed by Sourav from India on 20th Sep 2003
the best basic phone from Nokia. pros:looks,white backlight,easy to use cons:battery life,ringtones not loud enough
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Reviewed by Sourav from India on 19th Sep 2003
If u are looking for an entry level phone with no frills,look no further than the nokia 2100.Its the latest basic handest from Nokia.I love its looks,especially the white backlight.And the use of soft materials is a welcome change from other nokias(3310,3315).The keys are crammed together but are easy to press.An useful feature is the inclusion of distribution lists which is useful 4 ppl like me who love to sms.It's very light too at just 85 gms and fits easily in my pocket.Only cribs- battery life could have been better;the bright backlight being the culprit here.The menu system does seem to lag at times but thats alright.All in all,the most refreshing basic phone from Nokia till date
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Reviewed by Gus from Venezuela on 19th Sep 2003
Nice for people needing a mobile phone plus a flashlight. My concern is with the duration of the battery due to this built-in "torch." It should also have a built-in dimmer to control the intensity of the light, just as the sound has one.
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Reviewed by RAHUL KAPOOR from INDIA on 19th Sep 2003
I buyed nokia 2100 last month. Now in it there is a severe software problem. The software is to be installed again. If u r going to buy Nokia 2100 pls dont buy it.
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Reviewed by Thangam from India on 18th Sep 2003
In "Write Message" menu once the message is sent to destination there is no "Back" option to go to the "Message menu" which is present in the previous model.Each time the message has to be cleared to go the previous menu which is bugging.I wonder how the developers and testers missed this out?
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Reviewed by vishwas from India on 12th Sep 2003
This is a truly wonderful product from nokia, subject to the condition that you are purchasing mobile set for conversation and not for games and all other things. Its biggest attraction is its light which can really help u in finding things in the dark. Its ringing voice is little low. For those who want to attract people in 500 metre circle, this will be a disappointment. But it's cell not a loud speaker. Really a trendy one. My suggestion:- GO FOR THIS.
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Reviewed by penguin from Singapore on 30th Aug 2003
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Reviewed by Nadia from pt on 27th Aug 2003
I think that it should support longer SMS messages.
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Reviewed by Dave from South Africa on 23rd Aug 2003
I was contemplating getting a phone that had a radio and digital camera when I upgraded my contract but my parents rightly asked 'Why?' so I went with the 2100, a fantastic little phone which has all I need, reminders, alarm clock and extended sms. What else do I need? If I want to surf the web (ie WAP) I'll do it at home on my PC where it's CHEAP! Plus side is you can use the phone as a torch at night (seriously!) because the key lights are quite bright. My dad's got a 6210i and all he uses it for is calls. He should get a 2100. It's a phone!! You shouldn't need extra fancy schmancy stuff.
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Reviewed by Phillip Smith from Ireland on 23rd Aug 2003
One of the best low-end phones Nokia has to offer!Simple menu structure(as with all Nokia phones), great SMS functions, neat little Picture Editor and cute Photo-insert-(on the back cover).ALL up it is a neat little phone for a great price. Recommended for anyone who wants a good, reliable phone for a low, cheap price. 2100 RULES!!!!
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Reviewed by cheetah from pakistan on 22nd Aug 2003
I ought the nokia 2100 , it is @@@@ cause it doesn,t save settings in its memory. I SUGGEST U ALL DONT BUY THIS SET! It has a severe problem of Flashing the memory.
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Reviewed by Shan from Pakistan on 18th Aug 2003
I love to buy nokia handheld devices after faded up by nokia 3330 i go for the 2100, although it is very good in weight worth trendy easily fits in my jeans pocket but this phone have a problem of weak signal, This transiver has built in signal problem. plz all NOKIA ppl have a loook on this matter.
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Reviewed by omar from pakistan on 11th Aug 2003
i bought a new Nokia 2100 from authorized dealer of nokia in pakistan.. but found some software problen in it. It doesn't save logos and ringtones in its memory. Altough it receives and playback tones and gives indication of saving, but while seeing tghe list it remains empty. Please take the matter into account
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Reviewed by hatman008 from UK on 1st Aug 2003
I bought this phone on the grounds that I used my last mobile for texting and calls, which is exactly what the Nokia 2100 does. The features are quite basic and similar to the Nokia 3310 but some little touches make it stand out. The picture space on the back cover, for instance, is a great way to personalise your phone. It doesn't deserve the 5 star rating just yet but certainly could do in the near future.
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Reviewed by Kaimai Kid from New Zealand on xxx Jul 2003
PROS: smallish has some great features audio quality screen clarity - easy to read phone menu structure - easy to follow CONS: reception not the best in fringe areas key lights far too bright at night while driving keys could be tricky for blokes with big fingers
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Reviewed by gaget guy from uk on 28th Jul 2003
is the phone to get if youre looking for something stylish but there is not really much about it. i have had this phone for about 1 month now and i am getting pretty bored with it. it looks good but there is o good features. i would reccomend it for someone looking for something that looks good but doesn't do much. i would much reccomend that u get one of those new samsung flip thingys. they have much more style and features.
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Reviewed by Keno from Borneo on 26th Jul 2003
Had if for like almost 3 months, prety "alright" so far. what do you expect from a phone thats being priced at this level? U get what u pay for.... pretty user friendly and all, but nothing really fancy bout it...u get mostly standard functions alrite,, anywho, I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a budget phone.
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Reviewed by george from australia on 23rd Jul 2003
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