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Nokia 6700 – The little black dress of phones

By JBC on 17 June 2009

GLOBAL – The Nokia 6700 was born out of the success of the 6300, both in terms of what it has sold and how the device was received. That’s what Nokia design director, Mark Delaney, tells us in what is a fantastic insight into how the outside world influences the phones we use. Mark talks about how Nokia works with trend agencies, to understand what’s popular now, and in the future across a broad spectrum of industries, from fashion to furniture. From there, Nokia can develop an understand of what the requirements are going to be for a device, and work out how best to fullfil them.

With 47 million sold, the 6300 was a brilliant success. Mark puts much of this down to everything about the device being in the right place at the right time. He describes the device as a classic Nokia, with the right design, the right materials and the right technology. Building from that with the 6700 the team set out to create a device that has restraint, elegance, is timeless with a formal design language, resulting in a classic device. He rather touchingly describes it as “the little black dress of phones”. Never in fashion, never out of fashion – it’s just perfect.

Watch more of what Mark has to say in the video below, and let us know what you think afterwards.

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Dan Carter Says:
June 17th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

The 6300 really was a ‘classic’ Nokia. I still see many people with them because they are just so reliable and do a great job.

If the 6700 does 1/2 as good, Nokia will be onto yet another classic device and with the 5 megapixel camera, HSDPA and HSUPA this really is a phone for anyone

Anonymous Reply:
September 26th, 2009 at 5:29 am

what is cost of nokia 6700 classic

Ani Says:
June 17th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

awesome
but i feel 3210 was the iconic device that started the revolution. (and no i didn’t own one)

Dan Carter Reply:
June 17th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

@Ani, I did

Ani Reply:
June 17th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

@Dan Carter, w00t

illusionado Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 6:56 am

its a great news and a great revive for some aspects

sv.prasad Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 7:06 am

dt 18th June 09

Dear Mr Mark

I hv purchased Nokia 6300 in India,Visakhapatnam two years
back but my hand set always get heated aafter five muntes talk.
I hv heard same report from other users.

My question is that the new design of Nokia 6700 will take care
of this problem as I wd like to go for Nokia 6700 once it is launched.

Tks n Rgds
Prasad/India/Visakhapatnam

Kensai Says:
June 18th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

The 6700 classic is the absolute “lady’s phone”.
(excluding the top-range of Nokia and… Vertu)

illusionado Says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Best designer…this guy has the talent to design much better the upcoming NOKIA NSERIES AND ESERIES phones..I love to watch phones from many people especially that phone is Nokia Branded and a good looking one.

Peroxyde Says:
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm

I very much agree that the 6300 is a classic Nokia phone. I have had one since shortly after launch and I have fallen in love with it. Generally, when it comes to electronics, you can have something sexy, or you can have something reliable.

However, the refreshing difference you get with the 6300 is a beautiful, feature rich mobile in a small package without the frailty. This phone has taken an impressive beating from me. I have dropped it countless times onto concrete, tile, etc.. From heights up to 4′. It has been fully submerged in water while on, and the thing just refuses to die.

After this wonderful experience, I will be a Nokia customer for life. I plan on moving up to an N97 as soon as Nokia gets their act together and ships to Canada.

Desai Says:
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:48 am

Friends,

Nokia High end mobile bez the nokia will have the IMEI Number which meant to find the product globally,but when you lose your mobile nokia will not help you to find your valuable mobile so its better to go for basic set from china which serves better then nokia serve for basic need.