Sep 15, 2010 13:18 GMT  ·  By

It seems that the Nokia World event in London still has some surprises to offer, including the launch of a new Touch and Type device from the Finnish handset vendor, the Nokia C3-01.

The new Nokia C3 Touch and Type comes shortly after the Nokia X3 Touch and Type was announced officially, and joins hands with three other mobile phones the company announced officially at the said event, including the Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01 and the Nokia E7.

“The second day of Nokia World has seen the surprise announcement of a fourth device at the show. The C3 Touch and Type device combines a traditional keyboard with the benefits of a touch screen,” a recent article on Nokia Conversations reads.

The new mobile phone comes to shelves with a design that reminds us of classic Nokia devices like the Nokia 6700 classic and Nokia 6300 phones, though offers enhanced capabilities through putting together the said 2.4-inch touchscreen display with a 12-keys pad.

According to the said post, the new Nokia C3 Touch and Type “gives users familiar with [classic] models both the familiarity of their trusty older devices and single-handed operation. Plus a taste of the modern through the ability to operate the device through a touch interface.”

The new Series 40 device sports enhanced communication features, along with including quad band phone calling, as well as 3G - HSPA and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity.

Not to mention that it comes with the latest version of Nokia's email solution, instant messaging, and with the Communities client to deliver Facebook and Twitter access to all users out there.

The device also allows users access to games and other applications through the Ovi Store,” the Nokia Conversations post reads.

The new device comes with a 100% stainless steel case and packs a 5-megapixel camera with flash on the back, while being expected to arrive on the market in Silver, Warm Grey and Khaki Gold color flavors.

Measuring only 111 x 47.5 x 11mm, the new handset boasts a micrSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space.

The Nokia C3 Touch and Type land on the market during the fourth quarter of the ongoing year with a price tag of €145 (around $190) before taxes or subsidies.

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