Nokia today announced the Nokia 6500 Classic and Nokia 6500 Slide, designed with large keys and ergonomic dimensions created with usability in mind. 
Recognizable by its anodized aluminum case, the Nokia 6500 Classic measures just a 9.5 mm thin. Each Nokia 6500 is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship.
Featuring dual band 3G technology for fast downloads and browsing and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia 6500 delivers connectivity options for demanding customers. A full 1 GB of internal memory means that the 6500 has capacity for far more pictures, videos, contacts, songs, messages and other content than the vast majority of other mid-tier mobile phones.
The Nokia Series 40 interface provides easy access to the powerful feature set, including a 2.0-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 Classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer.
Featuring an 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and the ability to easily share pictures, videos and even video calls on a television, the Nokia 6500 Slide brings imaging and sharing to the mid-range market. Additionally, the 6500 Slide delivers a tactile experience with its brushed stainless steel finish and smooth slide mechanism.
The 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics marks the first time a mid-range camera phone has Carl Zeiss optics. The addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom optimizes the 6500 Slide for creating high-caliber images. Using 3G technology, images and videos can be quickly shared with friends around the world, while the TV-out jack allows them to be instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs.
Ensuring that the brushed stainless steel body retains its beauty, a unique hard coating helps to prevent scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints.
Both the Nokia 6500 Classic and the 6500 Slide are expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007.
