{"id":22853,"date":"2025-11-26T09:01:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/?page_id=22853"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:35:52","slug":"vin169","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/vintage-computing\/item\/vin169\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia 8310"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Nokia 8310<\/h2>\n<p>[Vin169]<\/p>\n<p>The Nokia 8310, launched in 2001, was notable for being one of the first Nokia phones to support GPRS data transfer and include a built-in FM radio, marking a step forward in mobile functionality for the era. Its modular design with three interchangeable Xpress-on covers made the phone highly customisable, appealing to a younger and fashion-conscious demographic. It was important historically as a symbol of the transition from purely functional phones to devices combining style and advanced features, and it gained substantial popularity for its compact size, robust build, and user-friendly interface.<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-22858\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-400x533.jpg\" alt=\"Nokia 8310\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-360x479.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/wp-content\/uploads\/PXL_20251126_141541765-1-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: Nokia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Mobile Phone<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: 2001<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost at release<\/strong>: CAD ~$1,500 (adjusted for inflation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIPS<\/strong>: ~less than 1 MIPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW36078203 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36078203 BCX0\">Hardware Specifications<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU<\/strong>: ARM-based embedded processor (low power, estimated &lt;1 MIPS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory<\/strong>: 8 MB internal storage (primarily for phonebook and SMS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: Monochrome graphic LCD, 96 x 65 pixels resolution<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: GSM 900\/1800 MHz, GPRS support (class 6)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radio<\/strong>: Built-in FM radio receiver<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery<\/strong>: Removable Li-Ion, approximately 850 mAh, standby up to 165 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Features<\/strong>: Infrared port for data transfer, polyphonic ringtones, SMS with T9 input<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 79 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Donated by<\/strong>: Dr. Robert Biddle<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nokia 8310 [Vin169] The Nokia 8310, launched in 2001, was notable for being one of the first Nokia phones to support GPRS data transfer and include a built-in FM radio, marking a step forward in mobile functionality for the era. 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