Nokia 1200 Review
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Review: February 2008.
If you are looking for a really basic, cheap phone with outstanding
battery life, then the Nokia 1200 could be the phone for you.
The display incorporates a bright green flashlight that can be used
as a torch - a dedicated shortcut key activates the torch.
Not much else to say about this one - good as a child's first phone
or as a spare.
Features of the Nokia 1200 include:
- Black and white display with green backlight (96 x 68 pixels)
- Messaging: SMS, picture messaging
- Storage for up to 60 text messages
- Integrated handsfree speaker
- 32-voice polyphonic ringtones with MP3 grade sound
- Three built-in games
- Multiple phonebooks (200 entries each)
- Connectivity: 2.5 mm headset connection
- Memory: 4 Mbytes
- Dual band
- Size: 102 x 44 x 18 mm
- Weight: 77g
- Talktime: up to 7 hours
- Battery standby: up to 390 hours
Nokia 1200 User Reviews
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Reviewed by Harding from England on 20th Dec 2011
Lovely little mobile for a "golden oldie Pensioner" like myself, very
simple to use and text but mini problem!! how to I get to set the time,not
the alarm. It is running about 8 minutes fast and I do not know how
to reset it!! Help
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Reviewed by Jesper from DK on 27th Nov 2011
Frikking great phone. Went camping with it for a week, lots of power
on it when we came home. Holds power up to 14 days, if you don't talk
much. It's solid, lightweight, can be dropped a lot, and the torch is
very useful
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Reviewed by dsfds from fsfsd on 13th Nov 2011
My phone since September 2009. Never saw a reason to replace it. Battery
still lasts for a week. This phone fell many, many, many times and is
still very 100% alive and kicking. No chips or broken LCD, just a few
bruises. I also just realized that my keypads are faded but I love the
wear and tear look. Wouldn't want my phone to look as cute as an iPhone
anyway.
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Reviewed by D from All over on 19th Oct 2011
Originally bought this phone as a secondary phone to make calls when
my smartphone would run out of battery. Over the following months I
ended up using this phone more and more and the smartphone less and
less, and now the smartphone has been in a drawer for 2 years! It's
absolutely indestructible and battery lasts forever! Sometimes have
to restart it to send SMS, usually every 4 or 5 weeks. That's partly
because otherwise it's always on! Have bought again and will in future,
if I manage to break it...
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Reviewed by Simon from UK on 26th Sep 2011
Great phone. Can be read when in sleep. I do not want a smart phone,
I have a computer for all that.
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Reviewed by Peters from Nigeria on 14th Jun 2011
A smal bt mighty phone..,
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Reviewed by JB from Sri Lanka on 8th Oct 2010
i love my nokia 1200... nice phone
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Reviewed by shiju from india on 3rd Aug 2010
this is very good anti shake mobile.
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Reviewed by Polly from England on 20th May 2010
I have had this phone for a long time now and I have bought other, up-to-the-minute
things, they have all been dumped and I carry on with my solid 1200
which has never let me down giving great battery life after all the
years and I really don't need all the gadgets on other phones. There
is only one thing I would like to do and have never found out how, is
to turn off the voice messaging as I really don't like it. Scoured the
internet but no luck and if I ever had a little users guide it has long
gone :(
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Reviewed by Manuel from Mexico on 10th Feb 2010
Nice phone. I've using this phone while my E72 is been repaired. Good
quality and functionality in basic features. Excellent battery life
and speaker sound.
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Reviewed by donna from kebab on 28th Jan 2010
honestly this phone is so retro it's got me laid
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Reviewed by John from Mexico on 23rd Dec 2009
This is a very cheap phone (it costs me 23 dollars), but surprisely
it has better signal than a $200 Ericsson!! It works very good to send
and receive calls and messages, also it has clock, calendar, reminders,
alarm, some nice polyphonic ringtones, even a lamp!! If you need a phone
to comunicate with your people and you don't want to waste alot of money,
this is perfect. This phone covers the basic needs to anyone (calls,
messages, contact library, clock, etc) and if you lose it or gets damaged
or stolen, it's not a big loss (i buy this one because an evil person
robbed my w395 -> i'm amaze of what how really good this phone [1200]
works). The Good: -Very low price -Battery longs days -Very good signal
and speakers quality -It has all basic tools -It has a lamp! The Bad:
-Is not really pretty (but who cares?? only if you are a "fashionist")
-Buttons are made from a some-weak rubber -It hasn't any modern application
like radio (this would be the perfection!) MP3, infrared, bluetooth,
wi-fi, themes, etc... But... if you have an iPod you don't really need
those ones.
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Reviewed by caco from Mexico on 4th Dec 2009
I have an palm 700w, where i use to navigate in the internet, my friends
always complain that i never have battery when they try to contact me,
i bought this phone brand new from a friend for less than 20 dollars,
is just plain basic phone,,, one thing that really amaze me is that
i had it all the first day sending messages, calling, receiving phone
calls, changing tones, playing games,screen saver, etc, and i came to
my house and OMG! battery life is in 100%!!!!, after the whole day and
my treo is off. resuming: BASIC, CHEAP, AND USEFULL... five stars.
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Reviewed by Simon from Denmark on 20th Nov 2009
I bought two for my daughters 1½ years ago. The first one lasted
about 6 months and then it wouldn't charge up. I took it back to the
shop and got my money back.The second one got the same problem last
month however this time the shop sent it to repair. Despite still being
under guarantee the repair workshop claimed the guarantee was void as
it had been damaged. They included a photo of the battery connectors.
I had examined them before sending it and they looked fine to me. I
was expecting to find others had had the same problem with the battery
connections. Being a cheap phone and lasting 1½ years its no
big loss however if this can happen with a cheap phone it can with a
more expensive one.
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Reviewed by Pyrokeet from UK on 29th Oct 2009
Upgraded to this from the 1100, as my one of those was knackered. This
one is lighter (very light), a very nice size, and has an extraordinarily
bright torch. The menu shortcuts have been ditched unfortunately, but
to replace these it does offer user-defined shortcut keys, so it's not
too bad. However, the one bad thing about this phone is the awful screen.
For some reason, they've made the text soooo much larger than on the
1100. In text messages you can see only three lines at a time on-screen,
and that's with 'small text' option selected. I was very disappointed
to discover this. Also, the keypad itself isn't fantastic, it's nowhere
near as good as the 1100's, but it's still ok. Definitely a phone that's
worth the money, but I just don't see why they made it a bit worse than
it should've been..
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Reviewed by Zeeshan Qureshi from Pakistan on 5th
Aug 2009
Very Good Mobile Set & No problem of msg sending
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Reviewed by shehbaz from pakistan on 6th Jul 2009
i like mobile and software...
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Reviewed by adit from indonesia on 28th Jun 2009
it is GREAT for its' class when it is working properly, but on the other
hand it SUCKS when it doesn't! can't send message with my sim card,
but when i used my bro's, it works!
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Reviewed by anubhav from india on 12th May 2009
its the best that a man can get!
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Reviewed by me from mine on 10th May 2009
Cheap phone for calls and texts - not much else, but thats all I need.
good clock display, and useful torch on the top.
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Reviewed by rob from manila, philippines on 30th
Apr 2009
so far i haven't got any problems with my own 1200... it's a really
good unit which is perfect for everyday use. though again, it ain't
for the tech-savvy folks out there; "this ain't no iPhone" because it
features really basic stuff. i really like the shortcut function of
the cross key while in standby mode though, just press left and you're
ready to text! :) also, being a successor to the 1100, the small torch/penlight
it has can be really helpful during times when you need that extra illumination,
say, when you go check something out at night... Overall, it's really
a good buy, being practical and all, as it satisfies all of the basic
mobile needs of people today, and all you have to do is slap a prepaid
sim in and you're all set! :)
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Reviewed by Rony from Bangladesh on 21st Mar 2009
Good for student
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Reviewed by Simon from UK on 18th Mar 2009
I use this phone. It is small and can easily fit in a trouser or shirt
pocket. The big problem I have is when texting, and joogling through
predictive/plain text there is no number option. This is a major bugbear.
Otherwise good, and good value. Oh - it is good as an adult phone -
not just as a child's phone, please!
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Reviewed by mukesh from india on 1st Mar 2009
very bad set
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Reviewed by prashanth from india on 25th Jan 2009
its nice and very easy to text message someone and for 1500 rs i think
its worth the money!!!! it has decent looks!!! light weight, loud eunf
to here a ring!!! on D whole its a decent phone with decent features!!!1
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Reviewed by Michael Way from Thailand on 14th
Jan 2009
The girlfriend requested a new mobile phone, and I think expected something
pretty flash. I got her the Nokia 1200 for 1,000 baht, and she was soon
well pleased... it is small, light and all she needs. It is no "child's
first phone or a spare". She decided that I needed a new phone because
the battery life on my old one was getting rather short. It actually
suited me just fine to be unavailable because the battery was (possibly!)
flat, or charging..... I prefer my old phone because the keyboard on
the 1200, along with most other mobiles these days, is too small for
my agricultural work sized hands.
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Reviewed by zohebh from fiji on 21st Nov 2008
A light and easy to use mobile. great size to carry in pocket. great
value
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Reviewed by David Foster from England on 17th
Nov 2008
A good little phone to have as a spare! Light in weight and slips easily
into a pocket. Good value.
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Reviewed by rm from uk on 16th Nov 2008
These silly little childrens comments really do make a mockery of your
website. What a joke!
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Reviewed by (*)(*) from Latvia on 2nd Nov 2008
AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHH! THIS PHONE MAKES SHUDDER AND SCREAM
AAAAAHHHHH ITS COMPLETE AND UTTER JUNK TACKY OR WHAT?
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Reviewed by ashley from uk on 10th Oct 2008
its ruish cant do alot i suggest the i phone
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Reply by Mobile Phones UK from UK on
10th Oct 2008
Yes, but the iPhone costs more than 10 times as much!!!
Reviewed by Angela from Uk on 6th Oct 2008
It'sz Okay
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Reviewed by Dee from Philippines on 4th Oct 2008
Bought one as a back-up phone. Size is just right and I like it's very
soft keypad (however the * 0 # keys are rather too near the 7 8 9 keys
that I'd often mistype when I'm on that spot). This phone is highly
recommended for people who use their phones just to text or call because
it is very simple to use and have an excellent battery life (I only
charge mine once a week). Weakest point is that it hangs or restarts
sometimes.
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Reviewed by Swayam from India on 17th Sep 2008
It hangs sometime
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Reviewed by $$$$$$$$$$$$ from maldives on 10th
Sep 2008
if i could give it -10000000000 stars i would because it broke after
a week and kept freezing this phone is junk
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Reviewed by mohsin from pakistan on 31st Aug 2008
a very cheap n simple phone to use..
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Reviewed by Del from UK on 28th Aug 2008
In some 20 years of phones I've only ever wanted to phone, text, set
the alarm clock and not charge the battery...Therefore it's 4 stars.
It would be 4 1/2 stars, as it's great value, but my first 1200 stopped
working---cheap enough to throw away. 5 stars is reserved for the brilliant
tough little 1100 series, which seems to be out of production. Luckily
i spotted a new one last week in saudi, so bought it. 1100 never let
me down, my wife uses one,friends have been convinced, and I gave mine
away to someone who didnt have one--it had had so much use the numbers
had worn off! That had a better feeling case too. Why did nokia stop
it?
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Reviewed by phone from england on 26th Aug 2008
a rubbish phone
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Reviewed by Simon from UK on 13th Aug 2008
Fantastic battery life. A basic simple phone. A lightweight shirt pocket
phone.
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Reviewed by Katy from England on 10th Aug 2008
I recently bought a Nokia 1200 from T J Hughes for just £12.99! Its
a very basic-looking phone but lightweight and with lots of easy to
use features. Perfect for keeping in the car or as an emergency phone
in my son's school bag. Battery life is excellent and there are some
decent ringtones too.
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Reviewed by buckboogie from Laos on 9th Aug 2008
You guys should empty the inbox when its full, then it should not have
problem sending message.... You know, its not like nseries phone that
ct store up to thousand of message without hang
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Reviewed by triger detective from philippines on
31st Jul 2008
this phone is really nice,this is good for the children's and for the
adult's....easy to use!!!
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Reviewed by tender from ghana on 18th Jul 2008
your product is good
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Reviewed by Bernard Gabon from Philippines on
18th Jul 2008
You often need to restart the phone in sending SMS message. How could
we fix this. Nokia 1200 people, help us!
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Reviewed by Sabbir from Bangladesh on 27th Jun
2008
Very Cheap and very basic.Pioneer in It's range.Bottom line is restarts
often while sending SMS.
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Reviewed by Firman94 from Indonesia on 15th Jun
2008
I's good handphone
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Reviewed by Martin from Thailand on 3rd Jun 2008
Perfect cheap phone. Just right for holidays.
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Reviewed by maialina from Italy on 1st Jun 2008
the Italian version doesn't restart but I could fix message sending
failed problem by simply turning off the phone and then back on
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Reviewed by Danya from Pakistan on 1st Jun 2008
I once had this phone and i hated it.it always had errors and viruses
and i had to throw it away later on
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Reply by Mobile Phones UK from UK on
1st Jun 2008
This phone has no internet capability, so it's hard to believe that
it could have a virus!
Reviewed by yeahman from emirates on 25th May
2008
its not got the qualities i like and don't knnow what to do so i play
only socccer on it.
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Reviewed by david seth from Nepal on 24th May
2008
it is the great phone i have ever have actually i have collections of
80 phones but this the most loveable phone i have atleast thrown this
phone for 5 times but this have never brocken
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Reviewed by dody from Indonesia on 23rd May 2008
I have buy it for a month, Its very good great phone with low budget,
fast respond, and i have NO Trouble with it. 5 days standby mode. Awesome...
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Reviewed by arun from india on 2nd May 2008
Its ok but restarts every time sending an text .Sending to a distribution
list is absolutely not possible. battery backup is good.
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Reviewed by Lindsey Little from uk on 1st May
2008
I love this phone, it is so basic but has everything i need on it. The
battery lasts ages. and the light is a bonus. great phone
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Reviewed by Peter Pumkineeter from SA on 22nd
Apr 2008
Dis fone do al de basics Its light en haf a light Aai luvit!
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Reviewed by Asim from Pakistan on 22nd Apr 2008
The only problem which i face is it sometimes crashes while sending
texts,or message deliverd failed.
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Reviewed by phone from uk on 13th Apr 2008
very cheep very bacic i love it
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Reviewed by kev from uk on 12th Apr 2008
cheep and cool
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Reviewed by Henrik from Sweden on 10th Apr 2008
Worst phone ever. Restarts every time i try to send a text. Even when
i answeres a call it restarts sometimes. not recommend. it's cheap though.
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Reviewed by Paul from Canada on 10th Apr 2008
This is a pathetic phone. not very good features
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Reviewed by fat phones uk from uk on 7th Apr 2008
I love very bacic nokias so that is why i got this 1 and it is outstanding.
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Reviewed by max from uk on 6th Apr 2008
cool phone good batt life excellent even go get it pepole
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Reviewed by sam from uk on 5th Apr 2008
when i got it i was on a budget of about £20 and i did not want to wast
to much of my cash on a phone as i have alot more important things to
spend my cash on i lost my old phone so looking to by a phone was a
bit of a rush i do like the phone it is very basic but it do have a
litt on it which is very good ok then lets be onist its nothing outstanding
but it dus its job.{{{{{{{{{thanks nokia}}}}}}}}
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Reviewed by yo man from uk on 4th Apr 2008
hi this is my review of this phone i am just a kid and to weeks ago
my phone got niked lucky that it was a cheep one a motorla v3 thank
god so at the moment i am on a bit of a buget and dont want to spend
to much on a phone i onle wolud use it for texting eney way but maybe
i will get sumthing beter in 2 or 3 years time o yes back on to the
phone and not my life the phone is good as i seed i would onle use it
4 texting it is very basic reley 4 my gran it has very good bat life
unlike my old v3 the screen isent that good but ok 4 looking a texts
overall i would say that this phone is 4 sumone how is on a very small
buget like me.
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Reviewed by chin from Malaysia on 23rd Feb 2008
Just Bought This Hp Few Days Ago As A Spare Phone... If U Really Need
The Basic Phone ..Go For This.. Somemore On Top Of This HP GOt TOrch
Light... Nice Babe....
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Reviewed by Mr. MUBASHER from PAKISTAN on 13th
Feb 2008
ITS a good alternative of NOKIA 1100.ITS A VERY CHEEP DEVICE........AS
LOW...Rs 2000 PKR ONLY. FLASH IS MORE POWER FULL THAN 1100.VERY LIGHTER.OH
SO SWEEETOOOOO. THANKS NOKIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reviewed by rahul pathak from india on 12th Feb
2008
verrrrryyy gud, best cheap fone. ccccccccccccccoooooooooooollllllllllllll:)
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Reviewed by rassool from SOUTH AZERBAIJAN on 9th
Feb 2008
BEST CHEAP PHONE.BRAVO NOKIA
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Reviewed by Saadat Don from pakistan on 8th Feb
2008
This phone is quite smaller and lighter than other nokia cellphones
of same category like Nokia 1110. NOkia 1101 and other and ofcourse
with a very good flash. The only problem which i face is it sometimes
crashes while sending texts, i mean it restarts by itself.
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