The Nokia 6061

The Nokia 6061 is a no-nonsense entry-level phone offered by both Fido and 7-11. While it doesn’t have the great audio quality of higher-end Nokias, or glitzy features like a camera, or an MP3 player, it still offers solid performance and plenty of power for a reasonable price. For the most part I this keypad. For once we have a 4-way cursor key that’s easy to use, even for those with large thumbs. The keys surrounding the 4-way cursor pad are also huge and easy-to-press.



The numeric keys are a little small and it’s difficult to tell one key from the one next to it, though it is easy to tell one row from the next by feel. So, while I would personally make the numeric keys a bit bigger (and a bit more distinct) if I was designing the phone, the overall keypad execution is very good. The display is 128 x 160 pixels with a color depth of 16 bits (32,000 colors). While that is rather low-res by today’s standards, it’s more than adequate for an entry-level phone.
It’s also easy to see in bright sunlight and produces fairly nice color. One could hardly ask for more in a phone in this class. The 6061 does not have an external display however, which is very odd on a clamshell models these days. It means you’ll have to open the phone to see whose calling you, but at the same time its one less thing to scratch up.



As an entry-level model the Nokia 6061 is almost the perfect phone. The audio is a bit tinny, but aside from that it provides it users with core functionality that’s almost as good as a high-end phone. There are lots of other surprising features, such as a useable speakerphone, alarm clock, calendar & to-do lists, and MMS messaging. I wouldn’t have any problem recommending this phone to those looking for a no-nonsense model.



Yes the 6061 comes off wanting in the audio department compared to the Motorola PEBL, but the 6061 is also a much less expensive phone, especially when purchased on contract. However, its $115 price tag when purchased outright is a tad high for the features offered by this phone, but it’s a solid performer that’s hard to beat with anything selling for less.