Nokia 9000 Communicator facts for kids
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| Manufacturer | Nokia |
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| Compatible networks | GSM-900 |
| Availability by country | Discontinued |
| Model before | Nokia 2170 (9000/9000i) |
| Replacement model | Nokia 9210 Communicator (9110) Nokia 9210i Communicator (9110i) |
| Size | 173 mm × 64 mm × 38 mm (6.8 in × 2.5 in × 1.5 in) |
| Weight | 397 g (14.0 oz) |
| Operating system | GEOS (on the PDA side) |
| CPU | Intel 386 |
| Memory | No |
| Removable storage | No |
| Screen | Monochrome partly-graphic LCD |
The Nokia 9000 Communicator was a very early type of smartphone. It was made by Nokia and first shown in 1996. This device was special because it was both a mobile phone and a small computer.
It was one of the first phones that could do more than just make calls. It helped pave the way for the smartphones we use today.
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Nokia 9000: A Phone and a Computer!
The Nokia 9000 Communicator looked like a regular phone when closed. But it could open up like a book. When you opened it, you would find a large screen and a full keyboard inside.
The screen was black and white, but it was quite big for its time. It had a resolution of 640 by 200 pixels. The keyboard was a QWERTY keyboard, just like on a computer. This made it easy to type messages and emails.
This device weighed about 397 grams, which is almost as much as a can of soda. It had a special computer chip called an Intel i386 CPU. This chip helped it run different programs. It also had 8 MB of memory, which was a lot for a phone back then.
The Communicator could send and receive e-mail and fax messages. It used a special connection called Circuit Switched Data (CSD) over the GSM network. This allowed it to send data at 9.6 kbit/s. It also had a simple web browser for looking at websites. You could even print documents using its infrared (IrDA) port.
When it first came out, the Nokia 9000 Communicator was quite expensive. It cost about £1,000 in the UK.
The Nokia 9110: An Even Better Version
The Nokia 9110 Communicator was an improved version of the Nokia 9000. It was also part of the Nokia Communicator series. The biggest improvement was that it was much lighter. It weighed only 253 g.
9110 Features
- Operating System: It used a system called GEOS.
- Main Programs: You could use it for fax, text messages, email, and browsing the web. It also had a calendar, notes, and a calculator.
- Screen: It had the same 640 × 200 pixel screen as the 9000.
- Size: It was 158 mm long, 56 mm wide, and 27 mm thick.
- Processor: It had a faster AMD Élan SC450 processor running at 33 MHz.
- Memory: It had 8 MB of memory, similar to the 9000. It also had a slot for a MMC card to add more storage.
What Came Next
The Nokia Communicator line continued to evolve. In 2000, the Nokia 9210 Communicator was released. This new model brought many big changes. It had a color screen, a faster processor, and more internal memory. It also used a new operating system called Symbian.
Later, the 9210i version came out in 2002. It had even more memory and could stream videos. These Communicator phones were very important. They introduced many features that are now common in modern smartphones.
Awards for the Nokia 9000
The Nokia 9000 Communicator won several awards for being so innovative:
- GSM World Award for innovation in 1997.
- Best Technological Advance by Mobile News UK.
- Best New Product 1997 by Business Week magazine.
