February 01, 2004

By: Yannick Allan
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

Nokia announces new dual-mode AMPS/N-AMPS

The 232N combines the award winning design of the 232 with the power of digital messaging Nokia, the world's second largest manufacturer of cellular phones, today announced the Nokia 232N, a N-AMPS version of the award winning Nokia 232.

The new phone features a large 16-character display with permanent signal and battery strength indicators, four "one-touch" dialing keys for instant access to emergency services, voice mail, frequently called numbers and the famous user-friendly Nokia menu interface. In addition, the 232N is data ready via an optional cable which enables you to connect the phone to any compatible PCMCIA modem card allowing you to send and receive faxes, data and e-mail via a cellular network.

The phone also comes with a full complement of accessories ranging from AC & DC chargers to installed hands-free car kits with three watt boosters. To support Digital Messaging Service, an optional enhanced service offered by most N-AMPS cellular networks, the 232N is capable of receiving and storing up to 20 short messages in the same manner as a pager.

These messages can take the form of short text messages such as CALL HOME or CALL OFFICE, the calling party's phone number, or a notification that you have a voice mail waiting. The 232N even simplifies the process of responding to messages by enabling the user to call back a number left in a message or to retrieve voice mail messages with a single keystroke.

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