Nokia's Newest - the 6301 - is a Sleek UMA Phone

If initial reports and the Nokia press release are spot on, the new Nokia 6301 could be the phone of our dreams. From the official press release: With a sleek stainless steel design, the Nokia 6301 phone launched today is not only stylish, but offers consumers seamless voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology. Sounds dreamy.

The phone will be put to immediate use, the press release also said. Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6301, as part of its Unik/Unique portfolio for its dual-mode/UMA service offers in France, the UK and the Netherlands and Poland. "The convergence of mobile and fixed/land-line technologies means consumers are looking for products that can help make their lives easier," said Peter Ropke, senior vice president, mobile phones, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6301 utilizing UMA technology, worldwide triband GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that people can use in virtually any situation."

Weighing 93 grams and measuring less than 13.1mm thin, the Nokia 6301 also offers consumers a modern suite of features, including a 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and full screen viewfinder. Ideal for home and office, the Nokia 6301 comes with the Nokia Desk Stand DT-23.