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Review summary: First handset that has the right to call itself bestseller and long-liver of Series 40, 3rd edition is Nokia 6131. This model has gathered a series of technical innovations. It is presented in clamshell form-factor, which is a priority for Nokia due ...

Verdict: I’ve had commercial sample of Nokia 6131 for more than 1.5 months. There were certain reasons why we had to buy very same handset and make few tests with it in retail network, you will read about it below. To run a few steps forward, I’d like to ...

Review summary: With the 6131, Nokia significantly ups the ante on its previous lackluster flip designs such as the 6103. Tailored specifically for a more business-orientated market, Nokia has adopted the less-is-more strategy for its exterior design. While not ...

Pros: Vibrant 16.7-million \"true color\" main display ; internal aerial ; stylish slim design for business-use ; large internal keypad ; great e-mail support ; microSD expandable memory

Cons: No USB cable is included in the box ; flip mechanism can be a little touchy ; lack of 3G features

Review summary: Nokia has prepared an excellent new phone, which is not only attractive, but also well equipped with modern capabilities. At a pretty competitive price you get a black-silver clamshell with two top-class color displays, automatic opening system, a ...

Pros: brilliant external and main displays ; attractive design ; memory card (hot swap) ; nicely elaborated functions, intuitive control ; plenty of user-configurable options

Cons: weak battery ; bad font in active stand-by mode ; camera key is too sensitive ; MP3 player is too simple ; lower-quality camera

Verdict: It was with Nokia 6101 when Nokia stopped to experiment with clamshell phones, having stuck to the path of the proven success ever since, that is, less extravagance, good equipment, and reasonable price. The new Nokia 6131 is another step within the ...

Review summary: An extensive feature set including a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, microSD storage, and a screen that supports 16 million colours, is implemented on Nokia's elegant 6131 flip phone.

Pros: Vibrant 16.7 million "true colour" main display, Internal aerial and stylish slim design for business-use, Large internal keypad for ease of use, Great e-mail support, microSD expandable memory, Like most Nokia phones, no USB cable is included in the ...

Cons: Like most Nokia phones, no USB cable is included in the box, Flip mechanism can be a little touchy, Lack off 3G features

Review summary: Expected to be available in Q2 2006 at an unsubsidised cost of around 275 Euros in Europe and some other regions. A version for North America will be launched later in 2006.