Nokia 1006 has a bright, large color display and comes with a number of features including speakerphone, voice memo and a phonebook that is capable of holding 500 entries. It is a basic phone for CDMA networks. The candy bar phone focuses on functionality. It has a big display screen that makes available 262K vibrant colors. It is the recent CDMA device that is made available for AWS carriers. It has been developed in the San Diego production center of the company.

The phone has an ergonomic design and makes available convenience while being on the go. The phone is targeted at those who are looking for simple features and do not want to possess a high end phone. It is a basic entry level mobile that every one will find easy to use. It has a curved design that fits the hands and face of the user comfortably. It is 4.1 inches tall, 1.7 inches wide and 2.6 ounces thick. It comes across as a lightweight and compact model. There are also customizable screensavers and wallpapers, an alarm clock, a calculator, messaging, a stopwatch, and Bluetooth. It is expected to be introduced into the markets in 2009. The phone is available in silver and blue colors.

The Nokia 1661 is the lowest priced color phone. It targets the emerging markets and is ideal for those who want simple features. It is equipped with a FM radio. There is a large screen on the phone. The new phone also supports loud ring tones, flashlight and multiple phonebooks. There is also a time tracker and speaking alarm clock in the local languages. There are also additional features such as huge sms storage. The users can store more than 250 messages. The phone book can accommodate more than 500 entries. There is also a calendar with reminders that is there in the handset. There are MP3 grade ring tones. The integrated hands-free speaker allows the users to engage in hassle free communication.

The phone weighs 82 g with the battery. The stand by time of the handset is 26 days and the talk time is upto 8 hours. The phone has a display color of 128 x 160 TFT with over 65K colors. The phone is practical, reliable and user-friendly device. The phone is equipped with tools that help the users in day-to-day tasks. There is also a built-in antenna that helps to enhance the network signal quality and the 3-in-1 speaker helps the users to hear ring tones even when they are in noisy areas. It is a candy bar phone that works on the GSM 900/1800 network.