With 1.2 billion Nokia handsets worldwide, it seems that pretty much everyone has once owned a Nokia phone. Hardly surprising then that the Nokia Facebook page is liked by nearly three million people. But how can you tell if you’ve gone from a casual user to a hardcore Nokia lover? Here are seven tell tale signs that you’re a Nokia fan boy (or girl).
You collect vintage Nokia phones
My first Nokia phone was a Nokia 3210. It’s nearly twelve years old and it still works perfectly. Nokia phones are built to last, so it’s only natural you might want to hang onto these functioning pieces of mobile history. But, if you’ve run out of closet space, filled your attic, or need to park your car outside your garage because of your collection, it’s time to start recycling.
You get into Nokia v Apple v Android flame wars on tech blogs
With the exception of religion and politics, nothing seems to excite debate and visceral fighting on a blog the way mobile technology does. Mentioning no names, we all know some blogs are less passionate about Nokia than others. As difficult as it may be to ignore any perceived slights, it’s probably best to remember that restraint is the better part of valour.
You have a Nokia tattoo
Say no more. Only the truly hardcore go down this road.
You enter Nokia competitions and get all the answers right
Last week, we had a competition where you could win a Nokia N8. Creative geniuses that we are, the competition had eight questions. They were not easy. Even if you didn’t win a prize, you sure won our respect.
You point out Nokia phones in movies
Nokia has a long and glorious history of its devices being showcased on the big screen, from the modified Nokia 8110 in Matrix to the Nokia N8 in Tron. Normally they only appear for a few seconds, but when they do, not only do you spot them, you tell the world.
You can’t stop buying Nokia gear for your phone
You got a bundle of accessories when you bought your device, but you find yourself constantly searching for more. Should you get the Nokia BH-905i Bluetooth headset with noise cancellation or the Nokia BH-505 for your active lifestyle? The list of possibilities is endless and you want them all.
You still use the Nokia ring tone
There is literally no limit to what you can have as your ringtone these days. Nonetheless, you’re still a loud and proud supporter of the Nokia tune and why not, it’s a beautiful melody. No wonder it’s played 20 000 times a second!
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Shivaram:
10:40 am
Mar 7th, 2011
1) you are not ready to listen anything negative about Nokia.
2) you dont like people to judge Nokia due to falling of its revenue or share market blah blah type stupid reasons/comments.
dcastrog:
10:52 am
Mar 7th, 2011
i always point out nokia from movies. :p
Kayode Oladunni:
10:59 am
Mar 7th, 2011
You'll know you're a huge Nokia fan when you are obsessed with so many nokia services such as the Ovimail, Ovi Chat etc.. My hostel room had Nokia posters all around.. I don't have to be paid to preach the NOKIA gospel! They call me AIKON.. Dig that lol!
Niels:
11:23 am
Mar 7th, 2011
You're a huge Nokia-fan when you still consider buying a Nokia N8 after being very dissapointed by your Nokia N97 and Nokia's service in improving the N97…
kuramamickey:
11:28 am
Mar 7th, 2011
Your son or daughter name is Nokia.
Sumit Samanta:
11:33 am
Mar 7th, 2011
From previous , 6 years me using Nokia handset ! Whenever nokia launches new sybian N serious edition i used to buy that gradually ! But everytime i think that no more application or update will be there ! But still every thime Nokia launches some extra ,as like in Nokia N8 have the capability to generate pendrive and any vedios formet !
Hardeep Singh:
11:46 am
Mar 7th, 2011
If all your non techie friends have a Nokia and they know all the negatives of javadroid. I guess that strengthens your position as a Nokia fan too.
Banana:
12:03 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Love nokia handest since day 1and they never let me down…nuff said
Giovan:
12:57 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
U know ur a huge nokia fan when you buy a nokia to use it other than a phone. It's not about technology, it's what you do with it…
My phone before the nokia N8 was the 3230, and i so miss that phone! was truly useful for data storage and video playback, not to mention being able to run gameboy simulators, and that was like introduced 6 years ago!!!
and prior to that was a 5110, which i had customized for green backlights and fluorescent green xpresson cover, ^^
I also think that its stupid to buy a power-hungry feature-less fruity phone with no real functional value other than its UI. lol
Bilal:
13:01 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
I saw that Marix trailor 2 times. again and again … Where is this Nokia Phone xD
basically im not a hardcore fan but just like Nokia cuz of its usabiliy and functionality.
Benjamin:
13:26 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
1) You collect vintage Nokia phones
- No way, trade'em or toss'em to papa.
2) You get into Nokia v Apple v Android flame wars on tech blogs
- Why? Android is a good system… Apple, eh!?
3) You have a Nokia Tattoo
- Screw that, not even when i'm drunk.
4) You enter Nokia competitions and get all the answers right
- Checked!
5) You point out Nokia phones in movies
- Checked!
6) You can’t stop buying Nokia gear for your phone
- Sorry, I like Sony.
7) You still use the Nokia ring tone
- That's just gross, there're tones of mp3 out there.
Tariq Akhtar:
14:47 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
The tattoo one is my contribution
gregg003:
14:57 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
wow i'm not a Nokia fanboy after all because
1. i don't collect vintage nokia phones, i sell them to raise fund to buy a new one
2. i don't join war on tech blogs, its a waste of time
3. i don't have a Nokia tattoo
4. i enter Nokia competitions but i don't get all the answers right
5. You point out Nokia phones in movies, maybe… I love watching movies but i don't mentioned Nokia alone but all phones I see no matter which manufacturer it is.
6. You can’t stop buying Nokia gear for your phone (i don't buy nokia original accessories because there expensive, i always go for inexpensive alternatives)
7. I don't use Nokia ringtones
c", phew!
Mikko Tenhunen:
15:11 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Im just Loyal Nokia Phone user. Then the electronics is Sony <3
Nokia Nseries:
15:36 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Thanks for all the great comments everyone! It's amazing and humbling to see what a fantastic bunch of fans we have. You're all superstars!!
soorajtp:
16:16 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
read the blog and found out that i am a fanboy except for the tatoo…
incognito:
16:39 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
1) You collect vintage Nokia phones
- I'm very sad, that I dropped out my old phones, including my first model 1610.
2) You get into Nokia v Apple v Android flame wars on tech blogs
- Sometimes.
3) You have a Nokia Tattoo
- Never!
4) You enter Nokia competitions and get all the answers right
- Yes!
5) You point out Nokia phones in movies
- Always!
6) You can’t stop buying Nokia gear for your phone
- I've enough with standard pack- everything was there. (my existing phone- Nokia 97 mini Navigation)
7) You still use the Nokia ring tone
- I use this ringtone, because it's neutral! Nobody was affronted.
nokiaonly:
18:29 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
You've only bought and used Nokia phones. Your username is nokiaonly on blogs/forums.
Dr_Jaymz:
20:04 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
if you had almost all nokia cellphones models… i know i do
Van der vaart:
20:10 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Nokia is d best fone. Pls make dis nokias cheap 4 buyers and less priviledge
giorgio:
20:10 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
I get almost all Nokia phones right! sometimes I amaze people by saying stuff like, "do you see that man over there with a N96?" and my friends start saying, how in the world did you see that? he's standing 15 metres away!
princess:
20:12 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
i just love nokia…….nokia relaible hai<3
Tari:
20:16 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Nokia is the best phone nothing will ever tahe it's place and blackberry is a copy of nokia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mongoltse:
20:17 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Nokia GPS + OVI navigation the best !!!
Shreenit:
20:22 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
When your friend takes a android phone or an apple phone and you debate that your nokia is the best, regardless of anything, you show the true advantages over their disadvantages!
You tease them for not being a privilaged customer and having benefits like ovi music specifically made for your location unlike others which is all common:)
You show them the reliability and durability
Even thouh symbian might be outdated a bit you don't think so and hope symbian^4 roles out dominates over the smartphones!
last but not the least, symbian was tthe best thing happening to nokia, thus should be never dumped, and you think its the best OS even against IOS and android:)
Evans:
20:25 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
your 7 signs are very true.especially the last sign,i cant change my nokia tune.thats correct guys its like you were reading me
Kenny:
20:38 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
I love ma nokia 5130 so much dat i'm addicted 2 it da graphics is damn too good da sound production wonderful and da camera awesome
Archie_:
20:39 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
haha, cool!!
sana:
20:40 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
nokia N900 one of the best phone from N series love my nokia sets …
kenny nicol:
20:44 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
nokia is dead and n8 is crap and so is the n97 only good phone thay have is the n900 and thay cant see that
T:
20:49 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
The 8th one: You buy nokia handsets as presents for your family and friends, instead of roses or cards.
Leonard Tembedza:
21:04 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Nokia is only best phone. My fast nokia phone was 5110 i use it for 5 good years without a problem. Nokia the best.
Riitta:
21:05 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
You're a true Nokia fan when you stick with the stock even though everyone is telling you it's going down the drain.
junaid khan:
21:18 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
i love my nokia c5
shawnlq:
21:20 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Ya man i just like Nokia User Friendly
Derek:
21:21 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Might wanna also throw in spotting all the nokia phones in music videos too because i do that often
Halifa Umar:
21:27 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
"there're only 2 phones in the world, Nokia and the other"
I've been using Nokia for 9yrs. And now i think Nokia is jst more than a phone.
sheridan01:
21:27 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
How about having 50 Nokia Handsets dating back to 1996 and loads of accessories and approaching 40 N gage classic games. Not to mention T Shirts and other promo gear.
nLr:
21:33 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
i love every models of nokia..nokia's design is exclusive! The Ovi is so useful!! I admirer for having N8.. So, is there anyone wants to present the N8 model for my birhtday??
Akshay:
21:38 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
You are noka fan if you gift nokia phones on holidays. They make for the most fulfilling gifts.
sa’eed abdulmumin:
21:45 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
my Nokia always falls down and I always pick it up without a damage. So, keep doing it. The sky is the limit.
Akshay:
21:50 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
You can tell a nokia fan from all the popular nokia blogs as bookmarks or speed dials on both the desktop browsers and in opera on their nokia phones.
Akshay:
22:02 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
a nokia fan indulges in conversations with strangers in mobile phone stores and exchanges experiences of his/her nokia device, offers help when sees people struggling with a certain aspect and guides the novices to the nokia devices that best suit their needs.
tareak mizan:
23:22 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
Nokia every time dreams somethings for me. I like to using nokia phone because i understand very well nokia all software and using very smooth . Wow .
Krissii Walker:
23:42 pm
Mar 7th, 2011
I've only had Nokia phones from my very first mobile, the NK402 (as it was known on Orange) and I still have them all! Forgive me, I may forget one or two, but after the 402, there was the 3210, the 3310, 3330, 8210, 6510, 7610, (I KNOW I have forgotten at least 2 from that list so far!)the N80, N95, N96 and my beloved N900 which is just the best handset in the world ever! Why oh why Nokia did you not give the N900 the backing it so deserves? It's such a fabulous piece of kit!
Regardless, I'm a huge Nokia fan, although a bit disillusioned you felt the need to team up with Microsoft when you had the Maemo operating system at your disposal? I hope your success picks up again and you kick the cr-apple phones back into the gutter! GO NOKIA!!!
m a bilal:
08:29 am
Mar 8th, 2011
I realy like nokia celly cuz i can't use any cell phone apart from nokia.Nokia is a unique product that no one will ever say no to it.
AmosR:
10:25 am
Mar 8th, 2011
I don't consider myself a NOKIA fan boy… But I live in Finland, my wife is Finnish and my children have been born in Finland… As a immigrant coming to Finland I must support local busnesses since they countribute to the economy of this country and some fellow-immigrants don't seem to realize that. Don't get me wrong when I fall in love with a brand I'm truly loyal always and Nokia is one of them and of course I get mad whenever comparisons are made.
Nokia Nseries:
10:54 am
Mar 8th, 2011
Thanks for all your amazing responses. It really does just go to show that there are a lot more than 7 signs that you're a fan boy. We particularly loved, "when you call your child Nokia"
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Feb 1st, 2012
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gjavwhpds:
20:16 pm
Feb 3rd, 2012
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niyas.n:
12:20 pm
Mar 8th, 2011
evrithing is right
i will prefer nokia
i'm using nokia 5130 xprs music.
in my family d cell revolution started 7 yrs back wen my brother bought a nok. 3510i , even it was pre-used , v r using it till now. in my family we had a range of cellphones only nokia including base models lke 1600,1209 & d oldie 3510i, den 6030, 6060, 6300,5130xp mus. , d legend N70, an E66 & a 6500c. till none of us choosed any other brand
and above all dose i likes d legend N70.
krishna:
12:21 pm
Mar 8th, 2011
if i have to gift, i will gift nokia phone. because i need not give again for 5 more years.
ifeanyi may obia:
15:47 pm
Mar 8th, 2011
I LOVE THIS PAGE'S
Diego:
06:59 am
Mar 9th, 2011
To be really honest, I am loyal to Nokia since I had my old NOKIA device, like 2 years ago! And I now have the C3-00 I think you guys have an amazing way to interact with us, and I love your devices! I would LOVE to have the Nokia N8 , I just love it <3 <3
See u guys!
Jari J:
11:47 am
Mar 9th, 2011
A Nokia fan boy is someone who still buys Nokia shares when they go down 20% in two weeks. I might be stupid, but I think they are a great buy right now!
Lavigne:
09:35 am
Dec 25th, 2011
That’s cleared my thouthgs. Thanks for contributing.
miotiiyl:
23:25 pm
Dec 26th, 2011
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Marco Huismans:
12:06 pm
Mar 9th, 2011
-you make love on the Nokia tune
-you make sure your kids love Nokia as well
Lisa:
07:24 am
Mar 10th, 2011
Nokia Mobile Phones are my favorite Mobile Phones,
For the last 6 years i’ve only used Nokia Phones.
kalloush:
23:55 pm
Mar 10th, 2011
Also nokia n93 appeared in transformers the movie…..you missed that one
Nokia Nseries:
10:12 am
Mar 11th, 2011
Well spotted Kalloush! You have the eyes of a hawk
utah:
00:35 am
Mar 13th, 2011
i also stick with NOKIA for the past decade…..and i am gonna keep it that way….the fact that they dont have the leading position on the market and that the symbian platform is in a dip….they make the best hardware phones ever…..software will be there soon……
molbal:
19:44 pm
Mar 16th, 2011
Absolutely
Irfan:
15:18 pm
Mar 25th, 2011
Since i have grown up i'm using NOKIA. The only phone i search every time in market is of NOKIA thats my sign i'm a fan of NOKIA PHONES.
Aly Moin:
19:55 pm
Mar 31st, 2011
Don't forget the Nokia 8800 in the movie "Crank"
That phone and the ringtone used in it gave me the chills !
And I just had to get that ringtone for my slider phone !
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enos browne trinidad & tobago:
18:22 pm
Apr 29th, 2011
i have always & will always love NOKIA……………..but my all time favorite at the moment is the n97 mini…….what a marvelous piece of technological genius………….NOKIA all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nokia Nseries:
17:52 pm
May 2nd, 2011
Thanks v much Enos! We're lucky to have fantastic fans like you!! Hope you carry on loving Nokia phones for many years to come.
Banjo:
18:44 pm
May 11th, 2011
Glad I've finally found smoetihng I agree with!
liza:
09:19 am
May 24th, 2011
my first NOKIA phone is…1100i,now i use NOKIA X-3 and NOKIA N73. Nokia is the best tech ever bcoz always come out with fresh ideas and it was a brilliant phone ever….i LOVE NOKIA forever…..
Nokia 1Malaysia:
03:51 am
May 25th, 2011
Been Nokia User Since 1998! Didn't change for other brands until today! its sufficient enough with my requirements! Go Nokia! Now owning a Nokia N97 mini. And Yes…..Nokia GPS Navigation is Da' BEST!
Nokia 1Malaysia:
03:51 am
May 25th, 2011
Been Nokia User Since 1998! Didn't change for other brands until today! its sufficient enough for my requirements! Go Nokia! Now owning a Nokia N97 mini. And Yes…..Nokia GPS Navigation is Da' BEST!
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prasoon:
22:17 pm
Jul 7th, 2011
aahhh… where is my n9
Ujjwal Agarwal:
20:40 pm
Aug 12th, 2011
I know i am a nokia fanatic when i see nokia failing again and again, but still cling onto my nokia n96 and n97 in the hopes that nokia WILL emerge the winner that it was.
And, deliver a phone that will put apple and android to shame.
Cheers Nokia
Prasenjit Bist:
19:12 pm
Aug 24th, 2011
who cares who says what NOKIA is the best best best Nokia is me I am NOKIA.
NOKIA is the world's greatest technology company.
Leigh Poli:
21:36 pm
Oct 26th, 2011
I’m guilty. Since 1997, I’m already a Nokia user until now.:D