In a recent discussion thread a reference was made to Don Norman’s essay about Activity-Centred Design and the Dangers of Human-Centred Design. (To which Norman later posted a clarification.) This essay has inspired a considerable amount of discussion, which is understandable, because Norman challenges established principles of HCD (or seems to do so). Basically, he [...]
Technical Specs
Operating System : Symbian OS 9.1
Developer Platform :S60 3rd Edition
Java Technology:CLDC 1.1Wireless Messaging API (JSR-120)Mobile Media API (JSR-135)Web Services API (JSR-172)Security and Trust Services API (JSR-177)Location API (JSR-179)SIP API (JSR-180)Mobile 3D Graphics API (JSR-184)JTWI (JSR-185)Wireless Messaging API (JSR-205)FileConnection and PIM API (JSR-75)Bluetooth API (JSR-82)MIDP 2.0Nokia UI API
Browser:HTML over TCP/IPWAP 2.0XHTML over TCP/IP
Messaging:MMS+SMILSMS
Digital Rights Management:OMA [...]
PhonePhone type : TribandNetworks : GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900Connectivity options : GPRS, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Physical designForm factor : Candy barDimensions (W x D x H) : 99.5 x 47 x 17 mmWeight w/battery : 105 gPrimary display type : OLEDSecondary display type : NoneSecondary display resolution : x pixelsAvailable colours : White [...]
GeneralNetwork : UMTS / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
SizeDimensions : 94 x 51x 15.9 mmWeight : 110 g
DisplayType : TFT, 256K colorsSize : 240 x 320 pixels (2.2 inches) - Second external 256K colors display, TFT (120 x 160 pixels)- Aluminum rear cover
RingtonesType : Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3Customization : DownloadVibration : Yes
MemoryPhonebook [...]
Features
- Dedicated music player buttons on the side (Play/Pause, Skip Forward/Backward and Hold) and front- Full stereo audio via industry standard 3.5mm headset jack eliminating the need for adaptors- Store over 500 songs on 2 GB optional hot swappable SD mass storage memory card- Transfer music seamlessly through USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity- Integrated 1.3-megapixel camera [...]