Some Suggestions On Changing Nokia's Retail Packaging

Just a thought... how many of us buy new phones (more than 1) in the course of a year?  If we are dealing strictly with S60 Nokia devices than I can bet that a few of us have at least 3 or 4 home chargers, data cables and headsets that we probably don't use!  Lol or is that just me?

It was surprising to learn a few years back that in certain areas Cingular did not include headsets in their packaging.  This was because at that time it wasn't mandatory that headsets be used, but thats recently changed.

Anywho... what I've noticed is that I personally think that Nokia should re-evaluate the included accessories that they supply with their devices.  Offer things that the consumer is going to use, such as the CA-100 USB charger (great for the Eseries business users) or CA-70 Pop-Port Connectivity Cable/Charger .  Definately a carry case or pouch of some sort.  As you've seen that some of the N95's came with really cool cases... but at least something to place the phone in until the consumer (should they choose to do so) can purchase another one.  Oh and DEFINATELY  a car charger.  I've heard it mentioned many times that car charges should be included in the packaging.  Have I left out anything?

Comments

[P]

Why would you want the Pop-Port Connectivity Cable/Charger to be included?
The pop-port been phased-out already, replaced by usb/mini jack.

[patfreitas/greenteeth]

A screen protector like the one that came with my N95 would be a nice addition as well. I would also say a higher capacity memory card but that's debatable as most of us retain our higher capacity cards as we switch phones. I've burned through 8 S60 V3's in the past 6 months alone so a screen protector would be a nice touch imo.

[Darla]

The pop-port has not been phased out as of yet. There are still devices such as the N73, N93 that still use pop-port and happen to be available for sale here in the US.

The idea of phasing out pop-port has been mentioned, and in newer devices such as the N95 and Eseries handsets have been updated (not so much replaced) by usb/mini jack.

It all depends on the device chosen and the target market. Remember there are some markets that are behind others.

[Devin]

I think the N95 apac version is a good start.
they should include:
-case (or pouch)
-2 gig sd card minimum
-screen protector
-wrist strap
-cleaning cloth
-car charger
-car phone holder (for gps enabled phones)

[John]

Nice one, Darla.
Food for thought...

The headsets that came with my N95 and E60 are not interchangeable, so no point in leaving those out...
In the car I'm currently using a HH-12 with CR-39, which works with both phones; and my trusty LCH-12 charger works fine for both phones, too (combined with the CA-44 for the N95). I would have appreciated a CA-100 or CA-70 to be included with the phones, though (nice for charging at work, then I'd only need wallsockets for the laptop and printer -since I move around quite a bit).

Maybe it would be an idea for Nokia to use the tactic that HTC is using (at least here in Norway) for the P3300 ?
They come in a "standard package" with the phone, charger, datacable, headset and not so much else; and a "premium package" where a carholder, -charger and some other small stuff are included.

That way you give the customers a choice.
I don't feel the need for a new car charger or -holder with every phone (and considering that I mainly use an E60 as a jobphone , and a N95 privately it's not practical to have specialized car holders). O, a case for wearing the phone on my belt would be greatly appreciated as a standard addition in every box ;-)

[whatleydude]

Dude - http://mobizinesupdate.blogspot.com/2007/04/whats-in-yours.html

Comparisons of 'whats in the box' - TMO vs VF UK.

Have a look see.. it's quite amazing what some people do and don't get depending on carrier..

[Robert Nicholson]

Yes my vote goes to the CA-100 however that's a bit of a cash cow for Nokia as they still are hard to find. I bought in Bangkok just last week for 950 thb and I definately had doubts given the simplicity of the thing. Please tell me there's a circuit or two in that connector and that it just isn't wired straight thru. I'll feel much better about my purchase knowing that. Because it's quite easy according to Make to make your own USB charger.