Nokia Asha 310, Full Specs To Discover, Socialize and Enjoy

If there is one phone that I want to become my next reloader device, then this is it, a Dual SIM with Wi-Fi that will satisfy my business, entertainment and connectivity needs, all at the same time. Well, business in an entrepreneur sense that lets me send airtime loads from 2 networks using its dual SIM technology; entertainment because of its free full games, movie and music players; and connectivity with its in-depth Facebook and Twitter integration via Nokia Social, messenger apps like eBuddy, etc., with the option to connect via mobile network or Wi-Fi.

Key Features includes

•Easy Swap Dual SIM. Change up to five SIM's without turning off your phone
•Fast and affordable mobile internet with the new Nokia Xpress Browser
•All the most popular chats in one place through eBuddy, with message notifications directly to the home screen
•Top apps, such as Nimbuzz, Foursquare and the exclusive-to-Nokia World of Red Bull app, available on Nokia Store
•Fun to use – swipe to explore the three Homescreens: one for apps, one for your favorite shortcuts, and one for you to choose between dialer, radio and music player
•Stream videos from YouTube
•40 Free EA games to download and keep forever. Titles include Tetris, Bejeweled, Need for Speed The Run and Fifa 2012. In addition, there are hundreds of other games available for Asha 310 on Nokia Store
•Discover, share and get there with Nokia Maps, find new points of interest and share the best ones on Facebook using Nokia Nearby
•2 MP camera
•FM Radio with radio recording (in select markets)
•Scratch-resistant capacitive glass screen
•Pinch and zoom
•Accelerometer
•Loud and clear inbuilt speaker (106 phon)
•Nokia Life (in select markets)

Technical Profile

•System: GSM/EDGE 900/1800,
•User Interface: Series 40 Asha Touch
•Dimensions: 109.9 mm x 54 mm x 13 mm (L x W x H)
•Weight: 103.69g (including battery)
•Display: 3.0” WQVGA, capacitive touch
•Memory: Up to 20MB internal free user memory; supports up to 32GB Micro SD memory card
•Connectivity: WiFi GPRS/EDGE, 2.0 mm Charger Connector, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP support, Micro USB 2.0 connector, 3.5 mm AV connector, USB charging Operating Times
•Standby time: Up to 25 days
•Talk time: Up to 17 hours

Inbox Colors

•Black, White and Golden Light

Standard Sales Package includes

•Nokia Asha 310 handset
•Nokia Battery BL-4U 1110 mAh
•Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102
•Nokia Compact Charger AC-11 (global)
•4GB Micro SD memory card (global)*
•User Guide

Top these all up with Nokia's hardware and service prowess with a bargain price of 102 USD (Php4,200), the phone simply becomes the device to beat among entry level smartphones.

The Nokia Asha 310 will be available to purchase in Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa and Brazil starting Q1 2013.

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Meet The Asha 310, Nokia's Very First Dual Sim With Wi-Fi

Another member joins the popular Asha line-up as Nokia today announced the Nokia Asha 310, a new Dual SIM smartphone with Wi-Fi support. This had been long foreseen since the clamor of such combination had been vouch from the moment Nokia started its Dual SIM family of devices. The service combination offers flexibility to enjoy more mobile experiences while managing cost, with a spanked of apps and games that are the hallmark of the Nokia Asha range.

Easy Swap

With Nokia's built-in Easy Swap Dual SIM technology, consumers can use the external slot on the Nokia Asha 310 to insert a secondary SIM card, while keeping their principal SIM card in place behind the battery. The Nokia Asha 310 puts the user in control, with the ability to shift between SIM cards for personal or work use without turning off the phone. They can also swap SIM cards while on-the-go, to get the best available tariffs when commuting. Nokia Easy Swap Dual SIM makes it possible to assign and store unique profiles for up to five SIM cards. Users can designate SIM cards for text, voice and data and switch between them at their convenience.

Freedom to do more online with Wi-Fi

The addition of Wi-Fi in the Nokia Asha 310 gives users a fast and easy way to enjoy more online, including streaming videos from YouTube or downloading the 40 free EA Games from Nokia Store. The ability to connect to free Wi-Fi hotspots whether at home or on the go means users aren't constrained by their data plan.

The Nokia Asha 310 comes pre-loaded with Nokia Xpress Browser, which delivers a fast and fluid browsing experience and support for thousands of web apps. Nokia Xpress Browser compresses Internet data by up to 90%, saving consumers money.

The new Nokia Asha 310 with Wi-Fi allows users to experience a wide range of mobile Internet experiences right out-of-the box or within easy reach by visiting Nokia Store:

Socialise

- Connect to social networks through the pre-loaded Facebook and Twitter apps
- Chat 24/7 with friends online and get push notifications using eBuddy instant messaging
- Use popular email services, including Yahoo!, Gmail and more

Discover

- A rich and reliable mapping experience with the pre-loaded Nokia Maps, which works both online and offline
- More places of interest using the Nokia Nearby web app, then share your plans with friends on Facebook
- More apps, like Foursquare from Nokia Store, which has over 125,000 content items for Series 40 devices including Asha smartphones

Enjoy

- The freedom to stream great video content on YouTube
- A gift of 40 free EA games that are available to download individually from Nokia Store
- Adventure, sporting and lifestyle content from the exclusive-to-Nokia World of RedBull app, also available from Nokia Store

The newest addition to the Asha Touch family of smartphones, the Nokia Asha 310 features a 3" scratch-proof, capacitive touchscreen that complements the sophisticated design. It features a 2 megapixel camera and comes with a 4GB memory card included, with support for a further 32GB of external memory.

The Nokia Asha 310 will be available to purchase in Asia, India, the Middle East, Africa and Brazil starting Q1 2013. Suggested pricing is 102 USD (Php4,200) before taxes and subsidies. Available colors include black, white and my fab golden light.

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