The Amazon price was the best available at the time of my purchase. Combine that with free shipping and this is a really great deal for those who want a GSM phone that has a decent camera, is simple to use, and has a reasonably small form factor. I am using mine on the AT&T network currently. I was previously using a Sony Ericsson W518a, which had been giving me a multitude of problems. I wanted a simple, unlocked phone that would work with my voice and text plan, but I didn't want to go backwards in camera resolution or expandable memory capabilities. Additionally, I did not want to renew my contract with an upgrade from AT&T (Just in case I want to switch carriers in the near future). I don't have a data plan and pretty much only talk and text from my device. This phone does both very well. The reception and voice clarity are superior to that of my previous Sony Ericsson. The Nokia interface is not as aesthetically refined as the Sony Ericsson was, but it is simple and reliable. I will take functionality over beauty if I have to choose between the two. Some nice extras are the inclusion of a 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro USB port which can be used for charging and data transfers (I hate proprietary jacks!). The only problems I had were in configuring the MMS, Internet, and MEdia Net settings. Since this phone has never been sold by AT&T, they won't provide any technical support. However, once I found some instructions for the configuration, it was easy to get all features running smoothly. This was a great buy. Here is what you have to do to get the MMS and internet connected:Menu
-Messaging
--Message settings
---Multimedia messages
Req read reports No
Allow read report No
MMS creation mode Guided
Default slide timing 00:08
MMS reception Automatic
Allow adverts No
----Configuration settings
Configuration Personal config.
Account MEdia Net
-Settings
--Connectivity
---Packet data
Packet data conn. When needed
----Packet data settings
Active access point Access point 1
-----Edit active access pt.
Alias for access point Access point 1
Packet data acc. pt. wap.cingular
--Configuration
---Personal config. sett.
Options
-Add new access point
-Account name My access point
-Access point settings
-Bearer settings
-Packet data acc. pt. wap.cingular
-Network type IPv4
-Authentication type Secure
-User name (leave blank)
-Password (leave blank)
--Configuration
-Default config. sett. Personal config. (checked)
-Act. def. in all apps. Yes
-Preferred access point My access point
-Personal config. sett.
--MEdia Net
-Account Name MEdia Net
-Server address
-Use pref access point No
---Access point settings
-Proxy Enabled
-Proxy address
-Proxy port 80
----Bearer settings
-Packet data acc. pt. wap.cingular
-Network type IPv4
-Authentication type Secure
-User name (leave blank)
-Password (leave blank)
Light weight
Ever lasting battery life
Nokia oVi support (transferring contacts couldn't be easier)
Crystal clear sound
Very good display
Bluetooth ADAP 2.0
FM Radio
3G compatible with upto 384 kbps (Though I did not test the 3G functions)
Overall, if you are looking for a decent phone with extra ordinary battery life to make phone calls ans text, look no further! This is the right phone for you, period!great phone
is like putting an old shoe .... strong, comfortable, reliable, useful, does not fail. What more is wanted from a phone?Nokia C2-01 Unlocked GSM cell phone (Quad-band and 3G)
I was looking for an unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone for use while traveling abroad. The C2-01 is priced the same as some of Nokia's other smartphones that had a full keyboard (Blackberry style) but the C2-01 was the only one in-stock at the time. I wasn't expecting a whole lot after reading numerous reviews of other unlocked cellphones purchased via Amazon that yielded used/refurbished phones or phones that weren't unlocked.
I was pleasantly surprised when the package arrived and my C2-01 was brand spanking new from the factory, complete with a NOKIA factory seal on the box. The battery was new, and the phone was in excellent condition. I was up and running within minutes, and fully charged the battery. I threw in a SIM card from another AT&T phone and it was immediately working, no PIN or unlock requests, nothing. It immediately recognized the AT&T SIM card and logged onto the network. I was unable to use the Internet or browse websites though, since I couldn't figure out how to change the access points properly. Even if I figured out how to access the internet, the C2-01 is ill-suited for browsing. The keypad is circa-2001 and the screen is circa-2001. It is very easy to use for phone calls and text messages (albeit slow due to the keypad design), and has MP3 audio capabilities.
The micro-USB port allows you to charge the phone as well as access data. The AC adapter works in 120V AC and 240V AC outlets. A SIM card from China Unicom was inserted into the phone while in China, and it immediately recognized the carrier and changed the language to Chinese. The text and menu were in Chinese, this is great if you can read the language while traveling. But this is not so great when you can't read Chinese and just wanted a local prepaid SIM card to use while visiting! However, the simplicity and ease of use made the C2-01 truly worthwhile as a travel phone. The fact it can be used anywhere in the world (quad-band GSM and international 3G) makes it extremely versatile. The long battery life and simple interface for making/receiving phone calls are just icing on the cake!
Overall: 4/5 stars. Antiquated keypad and tiny non-touch screen remind me of the late 1990s/early 2000s Nokia cellphones. The saving grace: long battery life, and automatic recognition of prepaid SIM cards makes for a perfect travel phone that can be used almost anywhere in the world.
UPDATE: I figured out how to set it up for Internet access and as I suspected, the interface is ill-suited for web browsing let alone modern apps.bought phone from amazon 5/23/11. i got the nokia because my old phone was motorzr2 v9 which has a major flaw. the razr will only charge a battery to 1/2 full, because of the phone software. my phone before the razr was the nokia 6130 and it had a great battery life, but was small for a flip phone. i didn't want a smart phone or a touch screen, i just wanted a phone for calls, texting and that has a decent camera. i also didn't want to be locked into a contract for another 2 years with AT&T.
the C2-1 so far fits the bill. I can't judge the battery life until i have had the phone for a year or so but everything else is ok. the phone is smaller than i thought but i can live with that for now. camera takes good pictures, no flash, but you can edit photos so thats cool. for people who want simple but good, this is the phone.
update 3/12/12i had the phone for over 6 months. battery life is average, i do not surf the net or take many pictures and i still have to charge the phone every 3 days, compared to a week or more when i first got it. i definitely do not store messages or pictures because that just drains the battery faster. pictures are ok and its easy to hook up the phone to my computer and transfer the pictures i take because you don't need to buy or download a special program to do it. i would not buy this phone again, but would recommend it an older mom or dad or for a young teen (before they find out about social networking and smart phones).
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