Nokia 6610 vs 5100

snowman · 3rd June 2003, 12:09 PM

Hi All

I'm being suckered in by these two phones at the moment, and I was wondering if anyone had used these two phones and had any opinions on them?? I've read a lot of the threads here, but don't think I've seen a comparison of the two.
Atm, I'm favouring the 5100 - I know it's butt-ugly(imo), but I've also read that the screen & ringtones are slightly better on this. Plus I can drop it without worrying too much

Can anyone help?

Thanks

Snowman

romp · 3rd June 2003, 1:00 PM

Both phones are pretty similar in features to each other.
6610 looks more business like while the 5100 is sporty.
6610 is also a bit cheaper ($50+)...
They are both excellent phones, take your pick

troopa · 3rd June 2003, 1:53 PM

The main reason I went for the 5100 is because I wanted it to last and I didn't want to have to freak out every time I dropped the phone.

I love the phone, I haven't had any problems with it yet.. the only issue I have with it is that the buttons are a little hard to press. But you can probably get a new button pad thing for it anyway.

I also like to know that my phone is in my pocket, I hate having a phone that is so small you don't even know you are carrying it on you. This phone is perfect, its not too heavy or too bulky. But still large enough to know its there.

^TeChNoBoY^ · 3rd June 2003, 3:12 PM

These links might come in handy..

Nokia 6610 Review

Nokia 5110 Review

Phone Comparison

The features that the 5110 has over the 6610 are: Has a flash light, might come in handy sometime. Sound meter, calorie counter, and timer/stopwatch features and built-in thermometer. Not sure how well these features appeal to you.

dannyai · 3rd June 2003, 6:36 PM

5100 looks like one of them fones which sell for a month and they stop producing them, looks like anothre 6510.

6510's sold for abit and then no more came into australia...

so i reckon 6610 will be ur safe bet,,looks like it'll be the next 8210

snowman · 4th June 2003, 4:42 PM

Thanks All

For anybody looking for these, my local Dick Smith had good prices

6610 - $499
5100 - $559
3650 - $679

Still tossing up which phone

MillenniumPanda · 5th June 2003, 9:50 AM

Well, the 6510 didn't really have a dedicated market to itself as it was basically an 8310, which a lot of business people chose (as well as the 6310(i)) over the 6510 because of the looks. Despite all of this, the 6510 is still better!

The 5100 is like the replacement for the 5210, so it does have a market and I think will stay around for a while, it's just not my cup of tea.

The 6610 is marketed towards business minded individuals but i've seen a lot of other people around with these are they are cheap(ish) colour phones with polyphonic tones support and cheaper than the 7210, which looks better IMHO.

mute · 5th June 2003, 9:54 AM

5100 has a temperature guage and also a sound meter which is pretty cool

KyocEr@~* · 5th June 2003, 10:17 AM

Go the 5100 - tis funky!!!

Orgazmo · 7th June 2003, 1:37 AM

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Originally posted by KyocEr@~*
Go the 5100 - tis funky!!!

gee thats surpising, your actually giving a nokia phone the

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snowman · 7th June 2003, 4:48 PM

Are there any places in Melb/Vic that sell phones at decent prices? Or is it better to order off the web?? I had a look at my local Telstra shop, but they were way over-priced. I want to buy one outright as I'm out of contract on my old phone & want to keep the number.

Ta

snowman · 7th June 2003, 4:51 PM

I should mention I'm currently on Telstra, and am in Country Vic, if that helps any?

Plus, I just saw an ad in the Herald Sun with a 6610 for $0 on a $40 plan, is this good value?

dannyai · 7th June 2003, 5:11 PM

go to them, imho optus places...

they have providers which are on the optus network however aren't optus officially,

rsl com,
b,
cellular one ...(maybe vodafone + optus plans)

u can usually get the fone on a plan almost outright price

snowman · 8th June 2003, 12:01 PM

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Tenoq · 9th June 2003, 12:38 PM

Quote:

5100 looks like one of them fones which sell for a month and they stop producing them, looks like anothre 6510.

6510's sold for abit and then no more came into australia...

so i reckon 6610 will be ur safe bet,,looks like it'll be the next 8210

Actually, I think the 5100 is designed as a replacement for the 5210 - that's certainly how it's being sold. Thus, I imagine it will be around 'til Nokia makes a new one - nothing like a 'tradie' phone.

I would definitely agree with the 6610 being the next 8210 tho - they have dicky screens just like the 8210 had :P

Another one returned today with screen flickering... +1 to tally :P

3rd June 2003, 12:09 PM	#1
snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Central Victoria Posts: 510	Nokia 6610 vs 5100 Hi All I'm being suckered in by these two phones at the moment, and I was wondering if anyone had used these two phones and had any opinions on them?? I've read a lot of the threads here, but don't think I've seen a comparison of the two. Atm, I'm favouring the 5100 - I know it's butt-ugly(imo), but I've also read that the screen & ringtones are slightly better on this. Plus I can drop it without worrying too much Can anyone help? Thanks Snowman Last edited by snowman; 3rd June 2003 at 12:59 PM.

3rd June 2003, 1:00 PM	#2
romp Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane (ish) Posts: 3,800	Both phones are pretty similar in features to each other. 6610 looks more business like while the 5100 is sporty. 6610 is also a bit cheaper ($50+)... They are both excellent phones, take your pick __________________ Too many trades to list now

3rd June 2003, 1:53 PM	#3
troopa Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 409	The main reason I went for the 5100 is because I wanted it to last and I didn't want to have to freak out every time I dropped the phone. I love the phone, I haven't had any problems with it yet.. the only issue I have with it is that the buttons are a little hard to press. But you can probably get a new button pad thing for it anyway. I also like to know that my phone is in my pocket, I hate having a phone that is so small you don't even know you are carrying it on you. This phone is perfect, its not too heavy or too bulky. But still large enough to know its there. __________________ b0rk.

3rd June 2003, 3:12 PM	#4
^TeChNoBoY^ Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 703	Business Vs Active Lifestyle These links might come in handy.. Nokia 6610 Review Nokia 5110 Review Phone Comparison The features that the 5110 has over the 6610 are: Has a flash light, might come in handy sometime. Sound meter, calorie counter, and timer/stopwatch features and built-in thermometer. Not sure how well these features appeal to you. __________________ «Tê©hñðßð¥» ™ Last edited by ^TeChNoBoY^; 3rd June 2003 at 3:14 PM.

5th June 2003, 10:17 AM	#9
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3rd June 2003, 6:36 PM	#5
dannyai Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: sef Posts: 990	5100 looks like one of them fones which sell for a month and they stop producing them, looks like anothre 6510. 6510's sold for abit and then no more came into australia... so i reckon 6610 will be ur safe bet,,looks like it'll be the next 8210

4th June 2003, 4:42 PM	#6
snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Central Victoria Posts: 510	Thanks All For anybody looking for these, my local Dick Smith had good prices 6610 - $499 5100 - $559 3650 - $679 Still tossing up which phone

5th June 2003, 9:50 AM	#7
MillenniumPanda Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 858	Well, the 6510 didn't really have a dedicated market to itself as it was basically an 8310, which a lot of business people chose (as well as the 6310(i)) over the 6510 because of the looks. Despite all of this, the 6510 is still better! The 5100 is like the replacement for the 5210, so it does have a market and I think will stay around for a while, it's just not my cup of tea. The 6610 is marketed towards business minded individuals but i've seen a lot of other people around with these are they are cheap(ish) colour phones with polyphonic tones support and cheaper than the 7210, which looks better IMHO.

5th June 2003, 9:54 AM	#8
mute Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,178	5100 has a temperature guage and also a sound meter which is pretty cool

7th June 2003, 4:48 PM	#11
snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Central Victoria Posts: 510	Are there any places in Melb/Vic that sell phones at decent prices? Or is it better to order off the web?? I had a look at my local Telstra shop, but they were way over-priced. I want to buy one outright as I'm out of contract on my old phone & want to keep the number. Ta

7th June 2003, 4:51 PM	#12
snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Central Victoria Posts: 510	I should mention I'm currently on Telstra, and am in Country Vic, if that helps any? Plus, I just saw an ad in the Herald Sun with a 6610 for $0 on a $40 plan, is this good value?

7th June 2003, 5:11 PM	#13
dannyai Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: sef Posts: 990	go to them, imho optus places... they have providers which are on the optus network however aren't optus officially, rsl com, b, cellular one ...(maybe vodafone + optus plans) u can usually get the fone on a plan almost outright price

8th June 2003, 12:01 PM	#14
snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Central Victoria Posts: 510	^