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Nokia C6-00 - for Collectors & Connoisseurs of Classic Smartphone.

Collectors Classic: Nokia C6-00, Sliding Phone with Full Keyboard. Original Box, Mint Condition.

The Nokia C6-00, released in 2010, was a blend of classic design and functional features, and is a hit with collectors because of the tactile physical keyboard.

The phone sports a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, which is a standout feature. The keyboard has 39 backlit keys made from rubberized plastic, slightly raised in the middle for easy thumb access. It also includes a large five-way navpad for navigation. The keys have good tactile feedback, although there's a missed opportunity for additional symbols and punctuation on some keys.

The Nokia C6-00's display is a 3.2-inch screen with a resolution of 640 x 360 (nHD) and supports 16.7 million colors. The display is sharp and colorful, though it uses a resistive touchscreen, which is less preferred compared to the capacitive screens found in modern smartphones. Despite this, the screen is reasonably sensitive and not too frustrating to use.

In terms of design, the phone has a solid build, with three hard buttons below the screen for call start and stop, and a menu button. The sides feature a volume rocker, screen lock switch, camera shutter, and a MicroSD memory card slot. The phone comes with a standard 2GB memory card, a feature typical of Nokia phones of that era.

For photography, the C6-00 is equipped with a 5MP camera with LED flash on the back and a QVGA camera on the front for video calls. The phone runs on the Symbian S60 5th edition operating system, which was the norm for Nokia smartphones at the time.

Overall, the Nokia C6-00 strikes a balance between a nostalgic design and practical features. It's a suitable choice for those who appreciate the feel of a physical keyboard and the simplicity of older smartphone technology. Its status as a collector's item is bolstered by its classic Nokia build quality and the fact that it's no longer in production.