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Nokia 9000 Communicator: Specs of a Revolutionary Device

Nokia 9000 Communicator (1996/1997) Detailed Specifications (English Version)

Unveiled at CeBIT in March 1996 and released in November 1997, the Nokia 9000 Communicator was a pioneering clamshell “smart device” (pre-smartphone era) combining GSM phone capabilities with PDA-like productivity, running GEOS 3.0 on an Intel 386 processor, and featuring a full QWERTY keyboard plus advanced (for its time) connectivity tools like email, fax, and web browsing.

Core Specifications

1. General Information

  • Model Aliases: Nokia 9000 Communicator, RAE-1N; Codename: Responder
  • Announced/Released: March 14, 1996 (CeBIT) / November 5, 1997 (global launch)
  • Form Factor: Dual-hinge clamshell (phone mode + PDA mode with QWERTY keyboard)
  • Dimensions & Weight: 173×64×38 mm, 397 g
  • Color Options: Black
  • Build: Plastic chassis; no water/dust resistance rating

2. Displays & Input

ComponentSpecifications
Main Display4.5-inch monochrome STN LCD, 640×200 pixels, 16 grayscales (activated when open)
External Phone DisplaySmall monochrome LCD (for call status, time, signal)
InputFull QWERTY keyboard, external phone keypad, navigation buttons

3. Performance

  • Chipset: Intel 386SX 24 MHz processor
  • OS: GEOS™ 3.0 (Geoworks)
  • Memory: 8 MB total (4 MB for OS/apps, 2 MB for program execution, 2 MB user storage; non-expandable)
  • Phonebook: 200 contacts; Call records: 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed

4. Connectivity & Network

  • Network: GSM 900 (2G); 9.6 kbit/s circuit-switched data (CSD) modem
  • Wireless: IrDA (infrared) for PC sync; no Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Ports: Proprietary connector (for charging/cable sync); no 3.5mm audio jack
  • Data Features: Email (SMTP/POP3/MIME), fax, HTML web browser, Telnet (VT100 emulation), SMS

5. Battery & Endurance

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh
  • Talk Time: Up to 3 hours
  • Standby Time: Up to 35 hours
  • Charging: Proprietary charger (no fast charging)

6. Audio & Extras

  • Audio: Built-in speakerphone (active when open), monophonic ringtones (customizable via Composer app)
  • Productivity Tools: Notes (document editor), calendar, world clock, alarm, calculator, currency converter, ringtone composer
  • Security: No modern security chips; basic password protection for user data

Key Legacy

Spawned a long-running Communicator series (9110, 9210, etc.) that evolved with Symbian OS and better hardware.

Pioneered the “communicator” category, merging phone and PDA functionality before the term “smartphone” existed.

Enabled mobile email, fax, and web access via CSD, setting a foundation for business-focused mobile devices later popularized by BlackBerry.

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