It is early 2004, and Nokia has just delivered the 6230—a phone so comprehensively capable that it feels like the engineers in Espoo were trying to win a bet. While the 6310i was the king of the boardroom, the 6230 is the emperor of the high street, the office, and the gym all at once. It is a classic ‘monoblock’ that, for the first time, actually delivers on the ‘multimedia’ promise without looking like a plastic toy. For the UK professional, this is the ultimate upgrade; it is compact, it is soberly designed, and it packs more tech per square centimetre than a NASA shuttle.nnTechnically, the 6230 is a tour de force. It features a 65,536-colour TFT display which, despite its small size, is pin-sharp and vastly superior to the older STN panels. But the real magic is the integration of a VGA camera, an FM radio, and—most importantly—a built-in MP3/AAC player. Under the battery, you’ll find a hallowed slot for an MMC (Multimedia Card), meaning you can expand your storage up to 512MB. You can actually fit an entire album’s worth of music onto your phone, plug in the stereo headset, and use it as a legitimate Walkman replacement. It’s the first time ‘carrying your music’ doesn’t require a separate device, and it feels like the future has finally been delivered in a 97g package.nnConnectivity is equally top-tier. It features Bluetooth, Infrared, and—for the data-hungry—EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution), which is significantly faster than standard GPRS for downloading those overpriced polyphonic ringtones. The Series 40 interface is at its absolute peak here; it’s fast, logical, and features the first truly decent grid-based menu system that doesn’t lag. The keypad is a masterclass in ergonomics, featuring a five-way directional nub that makes navigating your 1,000-entry phonebook a breeze. Battery life remains a strong suit, with the 850 mAh Li-Ion pack easily surviving two days of moderate use, even with a bit of radio listening. It is the perfect ‘do-everything’ phone; it captures the spirit of 2004 perfectly, proving that you don’t need a massive screen to be a massive success.