Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 – designed to put better messaging and social networking

Nokia has announced three new handsets the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5. These handsets are designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices.

These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.

The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform – Series 40 – and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

The Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. It also features the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010.Estimated price of EUR 90.

The Nokia C6 is a Symbian-based smartphone combining the benefits of a 3.2 inch touch screen with a full slide out keyboard. The large screen provides a great Internet experience, as well as offering access to Facebook feeds directly on the homescreen. A full suite of email and social networking capabilities means the Nokia C6 is perfect for people who want to stay up to date while on the go.

The Nokia C6 has an impressive feature set including a high quality five megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation.Expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of EUR 220.

Nokia E5 is Designed for those who want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives, the Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. The Nokia E5 combines high quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone. Estimated price of the Nokia E5 is EUR 180, with expected availability in the third quarter of 2010.