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Full Specifications
Features
MMS
GPRS
Java
Bluetooth
WAP 2.0 / XHTML
Speaker phone
MP3 ringtones
USB port
Email
MP3 player
Quad band
Dimensions
109.8 x 45 x 9.5 mm
Weight
94 g
Main Display
16M colours
240 x 320 pixels
Digital Camera
2.0 Megapixel
1600 x 1200 pixels
Video
Memory
1GB internal memory
What's in the box?
Stereo Headset
USB Cable
CD ROM
Instruction Manual
Standard Li-ion Battery
Mains Charger
Long Description
A need for speed!
Do you have a need for speed? Well with the Nokia 6500 Classic on 3 you will be able to enjoy speeds of up to 384kbs with this new 3G technology. You can download music, games, video clips and make & receive video calls at a touch of a button.
16 Million colours
The 3 Nokia 6500 Classic supports an astonishing 16M colour screen. This display has amazing quality and clarity to make browsing images and video files a much more enjoyable experience.
Bluetooth v2.0
Thanks to Bluetooth wireless technology, data transmission is quick and easy. Meanwhile, And what's more, with Bluetooth wireless printing, sending images or documents to a compatible printer is childs play wherever you are, allowing you to produce quality printouts effortlessly.
Huge memory
The Nokia 6500 Classic has a massive 1GB of internal memory. You can store hundreds of images, you can even store video clips and music files.
Mobile email
The 3 Nokia 6500 Classic allows you to send and receive emails from your handset, so you don't have to go to the trouble of finding a pc and landline. Mobile email has never been easier. Read, write and send business or personal email from virtually anywhere, just as you would from your desktop computer. Or send and receive SMS text messages between two phones, or to any email address.
Groovy sounds
The 3 Nokia 6500 Classic combines "polyphonic" ringtones with MP3 technology. This can produce a high quality ring tone that allows for truly hi-fi quality speech or music as your tone. There is 50 MB internal phone memory for storage of pictures and ringtones.
2.0 Megapixel
Capture your favourite moments as they happen with the 2.0 mega-pixel camera, digital zoom, and integrated flash. Switch modes and catch the action in sharp digital video. What you see is always what you get with its huge TFT high-definition display. Want to add some flare to your already brilliant images? Connect your handset to a PC via the handsets USB port and enhance your photos on your computer.
Java technology
Thanks to Java technology, you can further enhance your 3 Nokia 6500 Classic mobile phone with interactive, vibrant games, which can be downloaded and stored in the handset. They are easy to delete, so you don't have to worry about cluttering up your memory.
Almost everyone has downloaded wallpapers and ring tones to their mobile phone at some time, and now with this added Java technology, this should provide hours of fun and entertainment for everyone.
Mobile Internet
Incorporating the latest technology for WAP 2.0 mobile internet, you can use WAP to access a range of information from the Internet, via your 6500 Classic's, high-resolution display, including news, travel and information.
MMS
The 3 Nokia 6500 Classic supports MMS (Multimedia Message Service) for Multimedia text messaging. This new technology allows you to send sounds, pictures, animations and formatted text in your message. These messages can then be exchanged between friends and family with MMS enabled mobile phones.
Quad band
The 3 Nokia 6500 Classic Operates on 4 different GSM frequencies (GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900) means unrivalled coverage world-wide with roaming capability in over 120 countries. The addition of GSM850 means more widespread coverage in North America.
Nokia 6500 Classic
The Nokia 6500 Classic is a smart sophisticated handset that can't help but standout from the crowd. View your images in excellent clarity on an impressive 2" display supporting up to 16 million colours. Store hundreds of songs, photos and documents with more than 1GB of internal memory. The 2.0 megapixel camera captures high quality pictures and video. With 3G connectivity you can download emails and browse the web at high speed. There is a micro USB port for connecting your phone to a PC, to transfer data. You can also use the connection to charge your phone.
Unfortunately the Nokia 6500 Classic is out of stock on 3. But is available on
O2, Orange, T-Mobile.
User Reviews
PG - Kent-05/08/2008 I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing the NOKIA 6500. Some previous reviews had not been so good. I can say that since I have had the phone I have had no problems and been impressed with all its features. A bad thing pointed out had been the battery life. I can say that contrary to some reports it is actually very good. The Nokia is so small it fits almost anywhere. I was also impressed with the smoothness of MOBILES.CO.UK and how easy the process was in buying my mobile phone. All in all I am very happy and would give the phone 8/10.
DP - Kent-22/07/2008 I love my new phone.
RS - Shrewsbury-21/07/2008 Great design, very sleek and slimline. Good menus and games! Buttons a bit on the small side so can make texting a bit awkward.
RD - East Sussex-21/07/2008 I am very pleased with my Nokia 6500
SH - Swansea-14/07/2008 I love my new Nokia 6500 Classic, loads of features but very easy and simple to use, and had a great deal as well with free laptop delivered the same day as the phone. Great phone, service & free gift.
OB - Worcestershire-14/07/2008 I selected the phone primarily because of 'form factor' as I already use a Blackberry for work and wanted a small and smart looking phone for personal use. To this end the Nokia 6500 Classic is ideal, being exceedingly thin and easy to carry in trouser or suit pockets. The screen resolution is good, and the camera excellent. The Software is considerably better than Nokia's I have had previously, providing a customisable and intuitive interface, with six shortcut keys from the home screen and an easy to use menu system.On the down side it does not have a slot for a micro sd card, which seems strange given that it comes with 1GB of storage and media players, it surely would have been easier providing space for interchangeable media. In addition texting is not made easier by the 'additional media' toolbar which takes up about a quarter of a page with options designed to help you attach media to texts (if I want to send media I will send it on an email). Also the battery life is poor, though improves after charging a few times. The quality of finish is good, giving a boardroom style finish with the black version that I would feel comfortable using in a business context. I find the USB cable it comes with particularly useful as I can charge it off the laptop, and sync it with my Outlook contacts easily, and they have finally made Nokia PC suit less intrusive (e.g. you can turn it off, and it doesn't load with windows every time). All in all for my needs (personal phone, camera, occasional media, texting) this is ideal, and as a second phone is perfect given its size and features. I wouldn't recommend this to people who want connectivity (web/email/etc) or as a media phone (lack of external storage). But for those that want a well built and functional phone with standard features it is a good choice.
300 anytime, any network minutes or 300 texts or a mix of both. 1 minute = 1 text.
£15.00
n/a
£59.99
Talk Me Through It (TMTI)
We have teamed up with TMTI to offer all of our customers expert help with their new handset, if you need it. From mobile email settings to connecting Bluetooth headsets to simply setting a countdown timer for your tea, TMTI will help you. No call queues, no jargon, no problem.
Insurance
All of our mobile phones come with insurance cover, which is free for the first month and £5.99 per month after that. You can cancel this service at any time, including within the first month.
Music Store on 3
Unique dual downloads for music: Download a song direct to your phone, and again to your PC, all for just 99p. Choose from over 500,000 music tracks from a wide range of genres, Hip Hop to Classical, Rock to Pop.
SeeMeTV
Think YouTube for your mobile, except you get paid whenever someone views your uploaded clips! With See Me TV it really is that simple: Record a video clip on your mobile, upload it, and every time someone views your clip 3 will pay you! Are you a BMX bandit? An unsigned band? Just a general show-off? Put your talents to good use!
Call Charges per minute/message
3 UK mobiles / voicemail
UK mobiles
UK landline
Voice and fax calls
10p
25p
10p
Video calls
50p
50p
VideoMail
25p
Text message
10p
10p
10p
Photo message
25p
25p
Video message
50p
50p
Roaming charges abolished
Keeping in touch while you're abroad can attract some hefty phone bills. But now 3 customers can use their inclusive allowance when they're roaming internationally on a 3 network *. All voice & video calls and text, picture & video messages made to the UK will be included in the customer's monthly allowance. Just like when you're at home.
Plus, you don't pay for calls received either. Any UK calls received while you're roaming on a 3 network are free.
* Participating networks: 3 Italy, 3 Sweden, 3 Denmark, 3 Austria, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Australia and 3 Ireland.
Half-price line rental
Please note that any half-price line rental shown only applies if the '1/2 price' free gift is chosen (i.e. not with the free iPod or Xbox etc. unless otherwise stated) and is the equivalent of, after cashback redemption.
New Music Club
Add the Three Music Club add on to your monthly tariff and get your choice of 3 music tracks or videos from the 3MusicStore, 4 bonus tracks monthly, free weekly new music alert every Friday night, unlimited music TV currently from Kiss, MTV and Vid Zone and unlimited access to First Cut: over 100,000 non-DRM tracks to download and share.
MSN Instant Messenger
MSN Instant messenger on 3 lets you message your friends just like you would from your PC. They can be at their PCs or on their 3 mobiles, as long as they've got their instant messaging switched on. To get going, all you need is your existing MSN Passport. 3 currently offer windows live messenger on the following handsets: Nokia - N70, N73, 6280, 6630, 6680. LG - U300, U880, U890, LGU400. Sony Ericsson - K610i, K800i, K608i. Motorola - C975, V3x, V3xx.
500 anytime, any network minutes or 500 texts or a mix of both. 1 minute = 1 text.
£18.00
n/a
£49.99
Talk Me Through It (TMTI)
We have teamed up with TMTI to offer all of our customers expert help with their new handset, if you need it. From mobile email settings to connecting Bluetooth headsets to simply setting a countdown timer for your tea, TMTI will help you. No call queues, no jargon, no problem.
Insurance
All of our mobile phones come with insurance cover, which is free for the first month and £5.99 per month after that. You can cancel this service at any time, including within the first month.
Music Store on 3
Unique dual downloads for music: Download a song direct to your phone, and again to your PC, all for just 99p. Choose from over 500,000 music tracks from a wide range of genres, Hip Hop to Classical, Rock to Pop.
SeeMeTV
Think YouTube for your mobile, except you get paid whenever someone views your uploaded clips! With See Me TV it really is that simple: Record a video clip on your mobile, upload it, and every time someone views your clip 3 will pay you! Are you a BMX bandit? An unsigned band? Just a general show-off? Put your talents to good use!
Call Charges per minute/message
3 UK mobiles / voicemail
UK mobiles
UK landline
Voice and fax calls
10p
25p
10p
Video calls
50p
50p
VideoMail
25p
Text message
10p
10p
10p
Photo message
25p
25p
Video message
50p
50p
Roaming charges abolished
Keeping in touch while you're abroad can attract some hefty phone bills. But now 3 customers can use their inclusive allowance when they're roaming internationally on a 3 network *. All voice & video calls and text, picture & video messages made to the UK will be included in the customer's monthly allowance. Just like when you're at home.
Plus, you don't pay for calls received either. Any UK calls received while you're roaming on a 3 network are free.
* Participating networks: 3 Italy, 3 Sweden, 3 Denmark, 3 Austria, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Australia and 3 Ireland.
Half-price line rental
Please note that any half-price line rental shown only applies if the '1/2 price' free gift is chosen (i.e. not with the free iPod or Xbox etc. unless otherwise stated) and is the equivalent of, after cashback redemption.
New Music Club
Add the Three Music Club add on to your monthly tariff and get your choice of 3 music tracks or videos from the 3MusicStore, 4 bonus tracks monthly, free weekly new music alert every Friday night, unlimited music TV currently from Kiss, MTV and Vid Zone and unlimited access to First Cut: over 100,000 non-DRM tracks to download and share.
MSN Instant Messenger
MSN Instant messenger on 3 lets you message your friends just like you would from your PC. They can be at their PCs or on their 3 mobiles, as long as they've got their instant messaging switched on. To get going, all you need is your existing MSN Passport. 3 currently offer windows live messenger on the following handsets: Nokia - N70, N73, 6280, 6630, 6680. LG - U300, U880, U890, LGU400. Sony Ericsson - K610i, K800i, K608i. Motorola - C975, V3x, V3xx.
700 anytime, any network minutes or 700 texts or a mix of both. 1 minute = 1 text.
£21.00
n/a
£39.99
Talk Me Through It (TMTI)
We have teamed up with TMTI to offer all of our customers expert help with their new handset, if you need it. From mobile email settings to connecting Bluetooth headsets to simply setting a countdown timer for your tea, TMTI will help you. No call queues, no jargon, no problem.
Insurance
All of our mobile phones come with insurance cover, which is free for the first month and £5.99 per month after that. You can cancel this service at any time, including within the first month.
Music Store on 3
Unique dual downloads for music: Download a song direct to your phone, and again to your PC, all for just 99p. Choose from over 500,000 music tracks from a wide range of genres, Hip Hop to Classical, Rock to Pop.
SeeMeTV
Think YouTube for your mobile, except you get paid whenever someone views your uploaded clips! With See Me TV it really is that simple: Record a video clip on your mobile, upload it, and every time someone views your clip 3 will pay you! Are you a BMX bandit? An unsigned band? Just a general show-off? Put your talents to good use!
Call Charges per minute/message
3 UK mobiles / voicemail
UK mobiles
UK landline
Voice and fax calls
10p
25p
10p
Video calls
50p
50p
VideoMail
25p
Text message
10p
10p
10p
Photo message
25p
25p
Video message
50p
50p
Roaming charges abolished
Keeping in touch while you're abroad can attract some hefty phone bills. But now 3 customers can use their inclusive allowance when they're roaming internationally on a 3 network *. All voice & video calls and text, picture & video messages made to the UK will be included in the customer's monthly allowance. Just like when you're at home.
Plus, you don't pay for calls received either. Any UK calls received while you're roaming on a 3 network are free.
* Participating networks: 3 Italy, 3 Sweden, 3 Denmark, 3 Austria, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Australia and 3 Ireland.
Half-price line rental
Please note that any half-price line rental shown only applies if the '1/2 price' free gift is chosen (i.e. not with the free iPod or Xbox etc. unless otherwise stated) and is the equivalent of, after cashback redemption.
New Music Club
Add the Three Music Club add on to your monthly tariff and get your choice of 3 music tracks or videos from the 3MusicStore, 4 bonus tracks monthly, free weekly new music alert every Friday night, unlimited music TV currently from Kiss, MTV and Vid Zone and unlimited access to First Cut: over 100,000 non-DRM tracks to download and share.
MSN Instant Messenger
MSN Instant messenger on 3 lets you message your friends just like you would from your PC. They can be at their PCs or on their 3 mobiles, as long as they've got their instant messaging switched on. To get going, all you need is your existing MSN Passport. 3 currently offer windows live messenger on the following handsets: Nokia - N70, N73, 6280, 6630, 6680. LG - U300, U880, U890, LGU400. Sony Ericsson - K610i, K800i, K608i. Motorola - C975, V3x, V3xx.
900 anytime, any network minutes or 900 texts or a mix of both. 1 minute = 1 text.
£24.00
n/a
Free
Talk Me Through It (TMTI)
We have teamed up with TMTI to offer all of our customers expert help with their new handset, if you need it. From mobile email settings to connecting Bluetooth headsets to simply setting a countdown timer for your tea, TMTI will help you. No call queues, no jargon, no problem.
Insurance
All of our mobile phones come with insurance cover, which is free for the first month and £5.99 per month after that. You can cancel this service at any time, including within the first month.
Music Store on 3
Unique dual downloads for music: Download a song direct to your phone, and again to your PC, all for just 99p. Choose from over 500,000 music tracks from a wide range of genres, Hip Hop to Classical, Rock to Pop.
SeeMeTV
Think YouTube for your mobile, except you get paid whenever someone views your uploaded clips! With See Me TV it really is that simple: Record a video clip on your mobile, upload it, and every time someone views your clip 3 will pay you! Are you a BMX bandit? An unsigned band? Just a general show-off? Put your talents to good use!
Call Charges per minute/message
3 UK mobiles / voicemail
UK mobiles
UK landline
Voice and fax calls
10p
25p
10p
Video calls
50p
50p
VideoMail
25p
Text message
10p
10p
10p
Photo message
25p
25p
Video message
50p
50p
Roaming charges abolished
Keeping in touch while you're abroad can attract some hefty phone bills. But now 3 customers can use their inclusive allowance when they're roaming internationally on a 3 network *. All voice & video calls and text, picture & video messages made to the UK will be included in the customer's monthly allowance. Just like when you're at home.
Plus, you don't pay for calls received either. Any UK calls received while you're roaming on a 3 network are free.
* Participating networks: 3 Italy, 3 Sweden, 3 Denmark, 3 Austria, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Australia and 3 Ireland.
Half-price line rental
Please note that any half-price line rental shown only applies if the '1/2 price' free gift is chosen (i.e. not with the free iPod or Xbox etc. unless otherwise stated) and is the equivalent of, after cashback redemption.
New Music Club
Add the Three Music Club add on to your monthly tariff and get your choice of 3 music tracks or videos from the 3MusicStore, 4 bonus tracks monthly, free weekly new music alert every Friday night, unlimited music TV currently from Kiss, MTV and Vid Zone and unlimited access to First Cut: over 100,000 non-DRM tracks to download and share.
MSN Instant Messenger
MSN Instant messenger on 3 lets you message your friends just like you would from your PC. They can be at their PCs or on their 3 mobiles, as long as they've got their instant messaging switched on. To get going, all you need is your existing MSN Passport. 3 currently offer windows live messenger on the following handsets: Nokia - N70, N73, 6280, 6630, 6680. LG - U300, U880, U890, LGU400. Sony Ericsson - K610i, K800i, K608i. Motorola - C975, V3x, V3xx.
We have teamed up with TMTI to offer all of our customers expert help with their new handset, if you need it. From mobile email settings to connecting Bluetooth headsets to simply setting a countdown timer for your tea, TMTI will help you. No call queues, no jargon, no problem.
Insurance
All of our mobile phones come with insurance cover, which is free for the first month and £5.99 per month after that. You can cancel this service at any time, including within the first month.
Music Store on 3
Unique dual downloads for music: Download a song direct to your phone, and again to your PC, all for just 99p. Choose from over 500,000 music tracks from a wide range of genres, Hip Hop to Classical, Rock to Pop.
SeeMeTV
Think YouTube for your mobile, except you get paid whenever someone views your uploaded clips! With See Me TV it really is that simple: Record a video clip on your mobile, upload it, and every time someone views your clip 3 will pay you! Are you a BMX bandit? An unsigned band? Just a general show-off? Put your talents to good use!
Call Charges per minute/message
3 UK mobiles / voicemail
UK mobiles
UK landline
Voice and fax calls
10p
25p
10p
Video calls
50p
50p
VideoMail
25p
Text message
10p
10p
10p
Photo message
25p
25p
Video message
50p
50p
Roaming charges abolished
Keeping in touch while you're abroad can attract some hefty phone bills. But now 3 customers can use their inclusive allowance when they're roaming internationally on a 3 network *. All voice & video calls and text, picture & video messages made to the UK will be included in the customer's monthly allowance. Just like when you're at home.
Plus, you don't pay for calls received either. Any UK calls received while you're roaming on a 3 network are free.
* Participating networks: 3 Italy, 3 Sweden, 3 Denmark, 3 Austria, 3 Hong Kong, 3 Australia and 3 Ireland.
Half-price line rental
Please note that any half-price line rental shown only applies if the '1/2 price' free gift is chosen (i.e. not with the free iPod or Xbox etc. unless otherwise stated) and is the equivalent of, after cashback redemption.
New Music Club
Add the Three Music Club add on to your monthly tariff and get your choice of 3 music tracks or videos from the 3MusicStore, 4 bonus tracks monthly, free weekly new music alert every Friday night, unlimited music TV currently from Kiss, MTV and Vid Zone and unlimited access to First Cut: over 100,000 non-DRM tracks to download and share.
MSN Instant Messenger
MSN Instant messenger on 3 lets you message your friends just like you would from your PC. They can be at their PCs or on their 3 mobiles, as long as they've got their instant messaging switched on. To get going, all you need is your existing MSN Passport. 3 currently offer windows live messenger on the following handsets: Nokia - N70, N73, 6280, 6630, 6680. LG - U300, U880, U890, LGU400. Sony Ericsson - K610i, K800i, K608i. Motorola - C975, V3x, V3xx.
£40 Auto Cashback
