Nokia 6111

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There's a lot to like about the Nokia 6111. It sports a clean, simplistic design with a semi-automatic sliding mechanism and comes in a footprint smaller than a credit card. At the same time, the triband handset offers a built-in media player, Bluetooth, FM radio and megapixel camera. However, the 6111 is not without its flaws and the biggest gripe users will have here is with the lack of memory expansion. Otherwise, it's a tiny yet feature-rich mobile that should appeal to mainstream users.

Design
At 84 x 47 x 23mm, the 6111 is not the smallest, nor the slimmest slider-phone in the market, but it's a nice compact size to hold when making calls and SMSing. We did notice that while the keys provide good tactile feedback, they are also somewhat stiff. Like most sliders, the top row keys (1, 2 and 3) can be harder to press, particularly for those with big fingers. We did, however, like that the keyboard slides out easily with the gentlest nudge, much like the Samsung SGH-E800.

The Nokia 6111 is available in three color schemes--silver on pearl white, dark pink on pearl white, and glossy black on silver. The test unit we received was the latter which sports a predominantly black exterior with silver edges. It isn't the most stylish design we've seen thus far, but it interestingly exudes a simplistic yet elegant charm (when closed).

The 6111 is clearly not designed for rugged use. The glossy surface not only attracts smudges, it is also prone to scratches. Since sliders are not suitable for use with plastic covers, the only way to protect the phone is to use a pouch. Thus, if you are one of those who likes to put the handset in a bag or pocket, the 6111 may not be the one for you. We were also slightly disappointed with the build quality. The sliding mechanism feels slightly flimsy and the phone casing creaks occasionally

The 6111's 128 x 160-pixel display, which supports up to 262K colors, sits squarely on the front. Just below the screen are four-way navigation buttons surrounded by two softkeys, as well call and reject buttons. The camera lens is located behind and sits between the flash light and a self-portrait mirror. The volume buttons and dedicated camera shutter on positioned on right side of the mobile. The back of the phone does resemble a digital camera, particularly with the shutter button placed on the top right edge just like most standalone shooters. Concealed behind a flushed plastic plug is the headset connection and charger port.

Interestingly, the Nokia 6111 has its own dedicated compartment for the SIM card and does not require removing the battery to replace the SIM. Those who constantly switch SIM cards among mobile phones will appreciate this convenience.

If you are thinking of using the charger from earlier Nokia phones for the 6111, you may be out of luck. The Finnish company has chosen to use the less common connector for the headset and charger. For first-timer users, connecting the Pop-Port headset connector may be a challenge but it's a hurdle that can be overcome with practice.

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