Nokia 6500 classic 3G

Nokia unveiled two new cell phones upping the number of phones with 3G support. The Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide are targeted at the mid-range market. Both feature a large, ergonomic keypad - a far move from the Nokia 6680 with its teeny keypad - and the emphasis is on usability.

Crafted from anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is one of Nokia's slim phones for this year at just 9.5mm. Apparently, each phone is individually polished so that no two phones are alike, with diamond polishing on the beveled display aperture (!) and even a cold-stamped logo.

Packed with 1GB of internal memory, the phone runs on the Series 40 interface, offering a media player, 2 megapixel camera and dual LED flash. A unified micro-USB port allows charging as well as audio/data transfer capabilities - all with one cable.

You will have to wait until Q3 of 2007 to get your hands on this one. Priced at €320 before taxes and subsidies. More features in the extended entry.