Today Nokia unveiled another budget handset Nokia 1209, which can be shared by 5 family members (the phonebook consists of 5 separate books). The phone belongs to the budget class for two reasons: low price and built-in tools to save on mobile bills. For example, it comes with Time and Cost Tracker, which interrupts the connection when the limit is over. In addition the device is packed in an anti-shock shell, its keys make a single block for extra protection. Nokia 1209 interface will be translated into 80 languages. The shipments will be launched in 2Q 2008 at about €35.

The short technical specs of Nokia 1209:

• Networks: EGSM 900/1800; GSM 850/1900
• Dimensions: 102×44.1×17.5 mm
• Weight: 78.95 g (with the battery)
• Messages: SMS/EMS
• Sound: MP3-ringtones, 32-tones polyphony
• Display: CSTN, 96×68 pixels, 65K colors
• Applications: Time Tracker, Cost Tracker, Pre-paid Tracker
• Built-in torchlight
• Headphones jack: 2.5 mm
• 3 preinstalled games