: Polyphonic tones like Continental were engineered to cut through background noise. They are often easier to hear in a crowded room than modern, bass-heavy songs.
The Nokia 1600 featured a diverse set of pre-installed tones. While "Continental" is a favorite, other notable original tones included: Always Here Blue Ice Coconut Destiny Elves Espionage Nocturnal DIY: Nokia Composer Codes Nokia 1600 Continental Ringtone Download