Beyond the custom features, the 3390 includes all the usual mobile phone options such as text messaging and email capabilities with a twist. If your service provider allows it, you can send a picture message along with your text to phones that support the same feature. The 3390 supports up to 250 entries in the phone book depending on the SIM card your provider gives you, but there isn't a way to synch with your PC. When you include calendar functions, the ability to synch becomes more important. Expect to see some third-party kits in the future, but that'll cost extra.

Also included are a calculator, alarm clock, voice dialing, vibrating alert, and a handful of games. Nokia has managed to fit a lot into a small package. We can't forget the standard 1/8-inch port for a hands-free kit either. You won't need any adapters to use a wide range of third-party kits available on the market.

One feature we were disappointed not to see was a web browser. GSM providers have been slow bringing Internet to your phone, but now they've started rolling out the feature. Although the 3390 is a low cost entry level phone, some user's will want the option to surf the web, so this phone isn't for them.

As for battery life, the 3390 has a Nickel Metal Hydride battery rated for 160 minutes of talk time or standby for 5.5 days. The best thing about this new phone from Nokia is the price. Expect to see this phone at your local GSM provider in December for between $75 and $100.