Nokia isn’t a very big name in Korea. The Finish manufacturer hasn’t been shipping any new phones to Korea since 2003. But now it looks like it’s ready to send phones to Korea as the WIPI regulation will soon be lifted. And Nokia has a cool phone for the Korean market. It’s the 6210 Navigator, a phone that might impress even the toughest Korean customers.

Or won’t it? It seems that these Korean customers won’t be able to use the navigation capabilities of the 6210. Which means the 6210 won’t be a good Navigator for anyone in Korea. According to Korean regulations, Nokia has to “embed a server with stored map information” in Korea. Nokia has one in Singapore and it wants to use it. So how is Nokia going to make an impression if they don’t want to play by Korean rules?

The Nokia 6210 Navigator is a navigator more than a phone. In fact, you can even use it as a navigator even without a SIM card inserted. The handset comes with Nokia Maps 2.0 installed as well as a compass which allows you to monitor your whereabouts when walking. It also features an accelerometer, measuring changes in orientation and direction as you go along. If you think you can only use the Nokia 6210 Navigator for navigation while on foot, think again. The model comes with a self-mount car kit. With a full voice guidance and one-touch navigation, you have your car navigation system. Snazzy. The Nokia 6210 Navigator features A-GPS system, 3.5G connectivity with HSDPA support, 1GB memory card, 3.2 megapixel camera, and MP3 and FM player. It will start shipping on Q3 2008 for approximately US$430.

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