Nokia 6210 Navigator Launched

integrated in-map compass for pedestrian guidance.

The Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with Nokia Maps 2.0 and offers real-time voice and visual turn by turn guidance using in-built GPS support, optimized one-box map search, 2D/3D and night mode map views, an opportunity to tag and share favorite locations, save and share routes amongst other features.

Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing Nokia India said, "With location-based services expanding rapidly into mobile communications devices, this industry is poised for growth. As per a recent study conducted by Nokia, Navigation has become one of the top five mobile services globally - others being imaging, music, SMS and gaming. With the launch of Nokia 6210 Navigator, users in India will be able to enjoy the benefits of world class navigation with a device that not only navigates, but also communicates."

The 6210 Navigator comes with the pre-installed maps of Delhi and NCR, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad and a 6-month navigation bundle. Maps of additional Indian cities will be added on an on-going basis.

Combined with an 'accelerometer', which measures changes in direction and orientation, the in-built map compass in Nokia 6210 Navigator makes it easy to follow the map when walking. When turning the device, the map automatically maintains its orientation. The integrated Nokia Maps 2.0 application plots the quickest route to the desired destination and illustrates it on the map.

The 6210 Navigator supports assisted GPS (A-GPS), which enables a faster first GPS fix. The device is ready for use out of the box, even without a SIM-card. While maps of 8 Indian cities are pre-loaded on the device's 1 GB memory card, updates and maps of other countries can be downloaded at no cost over the air or over the internet from www.maps.nokia.com and sideloaded. Data charges may apply for such downloads.

The device based on S60 software, also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player and stereo FM radio.

The 6210 Navigator will be sold in two ways - standalone and a combo pack. The standalone pack will cost Rs. 18, 219 while the combo pack will cost Rs. 20,039.

A variant of the Nokia 6210 Navigator (combo) with a self-mount carkit can be purchased in a combo sales box or as a separate accessory exclusively at Nokia branded retail stores. It includes the CR-97 mobile holder with instant charger connection optimized for slide form factor, HH-12 Easymount for quick and easy car installation, DC-4 car charger. A professionally installed CK-300 Multimedia Carkit with external GPS receiver option for optimum vehicle operation can also be purchased.