Rogers announces the Nokia 6790 Surge, $29.99 (3-yr voice contract)
Rogers, together with Nokia, has just officially announced the Nokia 6790 Surge in Canada.
For those not familiar with this particular phone, the Nokia 6790 Surge is a QWERTY-equipped slider that comes with a 2.4-inch display, 2.0-megapixel camera with dedicated camera key, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G connectivity, Ovi Maps complete with Drive and Walk navigation, Bluetooth, 2.5mm jack, and runs on the S60 FP2 mobile operating system. It’s not a smartphone by any means, but will be a pretty decent alternative for messaging aficionados looking for a new handset. To further entice the public, Rogers will be selling it for only $29.99 on a 3-year voice contract making it one the more affordable QWERTY devices in the market today.
We previously reported that Rogers has begun shipping the Nokia 6790 Surge already, and thanks to this announcement, it seems that it’s now available for purchase. It still isn’t listed yet on Rogers website though, but it should be up there within the next couple of days.
Nokia and Rogers Wireless Offer a Smarter Way to Text
First Quick Messaging Device based on Symbian – the world’s leading smartphone software
Toronto, October 28, 2009 – Texting-happy Canadians can now rejoice with the arrival of the Nokia Surge, available exclusively at Rogers Wireless. Nokia is pleased to announce the launch of its newest quick messaging phone in Canada, which allows users to keep in touch and in style whether using instant messaging, text or email, sending multimedia messages, OVI Share, or updating their favourite social media networks.
This smooth-operator is uniquely designed to help set the Surge apart from the crowd. Its full slide-and-hide QWERTY keyboard makes typing easy and allows for quick messaging on the go. Users can also access school, work and personal accounts from one device in the palm of their hand.
In addition to its messaging and email capabilities, the Nokia Surge offers a powerful browsing experience that lets users see their online content just like they do on a PC. Also, flash support allows users to view most sites in full HTML and video comes to life thanks to the colour display, clear and crisp graphics and auto screen rotation.
The Nokia Surge has a Symbian S60 FP2 operating system that makes multitasking on its 2.4-inch display easier than ever. Multi-taskers will love how they can have IM running in the background while composing a message, watching a video or playing music at the same time.
“This phone is ideal for socially-connected consumers who are looking for a great email solution on their mobile device. The full QWERTY keyboard and 3G provide users with the ease of use and speed they crave,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “This is the first quick messaging device of its kind to hit the market – it is aimed at youth and is a great example of how Nokia is able to bring sophisticated mobile features to the masses at affordable price points.”
Other features of the Nokia Surge include:
Navigation
Know your way just about anytime, and virtually anywhere, with the help of pre-loaded Ovi Maps with Drive and Walk navigation. The system offers the option to license voice guided and visual turn-by-turn navigation to help you to get to where you need to be and even offers traffic updates and restaurant, hotel and other recommendations on points of interest along the way. You can also create and share your favourite locations with maps.ovi.com.Photo
The Nokia Surge offers a 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x zoom and a dedicated camera key. The device also has video recording and sharing capabilities.Share
Canadians can keep in touch with friends and family by sharing photos taken on the Nokia Surge. Share your photo-worthy moments with picture and video messaging or by using Nokia’s free media sharing community, Ovi Share. It is simple to upload, organize and share photos and videos with social networks from the device to a desktop.The following original accessories from Nokia help create the ultimate Surge experience:
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-103 – With this headset users can switch automatically between favourite tunes and important calls with the push of a button and enjoy wireless music and conversation in clear stereo sound.
Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 – Nokia’s smallest wireless headset in the size of a piece of gum and boasts a discreet design, lightweight feel and a stylish aluminum cover. Enhanced audio quality with DSP makes it easy to keep conversations going while on the run.
Nokia Mobile Charger DC-6 – This lightweight travel charger plug allows you to charge your phone’s battery the conventional way – in your car. It is compatible will all phones with a micro USB charging connector.
Nokia Speakerphone HF-310 – This stylish speakerphone can be connected to your mobile phone wirelessly with Bluetooth so you can accept handsfree calls in the car. For convenience, it can be positioned anywhere in the car by using the suction-cup mount, clip mount or dashboard mount.
The Nokia Surge quick messaging phone is available from Rogers Wireless for $29.99 with three year voice activations at participating retailers and Rogers.com.
For more information on the Nokia Surge, please visit www.nokia.ca or www.rogers.com.
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