The Nokia C3 has simultaneously launched in 10 cities across Indonesia and seems to have caused mass outbreaks of queuing as Nokia fans are so keen to get their hands on the first S40 device with a QWERTY keyboard. Read on to find out why the Nokia C3 may well be bigger than The Beatles.

Did The Beatles ever play in Indonesia? We've no idea but judging from the photos of people queuing to get the hands on the Nokia C3, you'd think the Fab-Four were in town.

Check out our Nokia C3 hands-on preview

OK, that may well be going over the top but the number of people lining up, even in the rain as one commenter over on The Nokia Blog pointed out, is often reserved for more high-end devices than the Nokia C3.

That said, this QWERTY messenger was launched with a price of just $100 USD and can be picked up here in the UK at a special pre-order price of £109 (inc. VAT) at Nokia Online, so it's definitely a device worth considering.

We really like the Nokia C3. It’s a bargain handset, yet boasts impressive features such as the integrated social networking sites of Facebook and  Twitter, offering instant access to your comments, messages and updates. With Nokia Messaging also supported on the Nokia C3, you’ll also be able to have one-click access to all your emails, and it’s easier than ever to set up.

The Nokia C3 is set to go on sale in the UK on the 16th June. It's highly unlikely we'll see queuing on this scale but no doubt it will be just as popular with the entry-level messaging crowd. What do you think, are you looking forward to getting your hands on the Nokia C3, let us know why in the Comments below.

Via: The Nokia Blog