In the year 2005, the world was introduced to the NEC N343i – a feature phone that may seem outdated now, but was a must-have for mobile users back then.
Released in 2005
The NEC N343i was released in Q2 of 2005, making it almost 16 years old now. With its compact dimensions of 109 x 43 x 12.7mm and weighing in at only 95g, this device was considered lightweight and portable. It also had a thickness of 12.7mm, making it slim and sleek in design.
Network and Operating System
The NEC N343i was a GSM phone, with support for 2G bands – GSM 900, 1800, and 1900. It also had Class 10 GPRS for wireless data transmission. This device ran on a feature phone operating system, which was popular during that time.
Storage and Memory
The NEC N343i had limited storage capacity with only 1.3MB internal storage and no card slot for expandable storage. It did, however, have space for 255 entries in the phonebook and could store up to 20 dialed, 20 received, and 20 missed calls in the call records.
Main and Selfie Camera
The main camera of the NEC N343i was a single VGA camera. Though it might not have been the best quality camera, it was still capable of capturing photos and videos. The device did not have a selfie camera, which was common for phones during that era.
Display and Sound
The NEC N343i had a CSTN display with 65K colors. It also came with downloadable pictures that users could customize as their wallpaper. As for sound, the device did not have a loudspeaker but did support vibration and downloadable polyphonic ringtones.
Features and Battery
Some of the features of the NEC N343i included SMS, EMS, MMS, and email capabilities. It also had a iMode browser for internet access and downloadable games for entertainment. The device ran on DoJa 1.5, a feature phone version of the popular Java language. In terms of battery, the NEC N343i had a removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery that could last up to 200 hours on standby and up to 3 hours of talk time.
In Conclusion
The NEC N343i may no longer be in use, but it was definitely a beloved device during its time. With its compact design, limited storage, and basic features, it was a simple yet reliable phone for communication and entertainment needs. Though it may seem outdated now, it will always hold a special place in the mobile device history books.
