Nokia 6260 slide handset launches

We described the Nokia 6220 Classic as 'practical, purple and dull'. Well, the Nokia 6260 slide at least changes the colour. Yes, this isn't a million miles away from the 6220 Classic, only this time there's a slide-out keyboard, trimming the profile whilst boosting the screen size. Wi-Fi connectivity too, should you need to upload a hefty image from the built-in 5MP Carl Zeiss camera. Aside from that, this is very much your solid, reliable handset, circa 2008, with features headed up by HSDPA connectivity, photo/video sharing using Nokia's Ovi service and navigation via aGPS and Nokia Maps. A music player, web browser and 'hot key' access to all the main features from the home screen tie up the loose ends. None of that touch screen nonsense obviously, the 6260 slide is a sensible phone for sensible people. A geography teacher maybe? It is expected to begin shipping at the beginning of 2009, priced around 299 Euros without a contract, free if you sign 18 months of your life away. Link:  ... (link)