Nokia N95

Nokia have announced the Nokia N95, featuring an innovative double slide design with multimedia controls and a keypad on opposite end of the phones. Read on for full details, pictures and the full press release. Summary: The N95 is Nokia’s first HSDPA (3.5G) device, but also boasts Wi-Fi, WCDMA, quad-band GSM, Bluetooth (including A2DP), IrDA and USB 2.0 connectivity (via mini USB connector).

Other hardware features include a 5 megapixel camera, a built in GPS, TV-Out, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, a MicroSD memory card slot and 150MB of internal memory. In the hand the most impressive aspect of the device, given its feature set, is its size. At 99mm x 20mm x 53mm (90cc), the N93 packs an impressively amount into a small space. Nokia have managed to add two major technologies to the Nseries line (GPS and HSDPA) while significantly reducing the volume of the device. In length and width dimensions it is larger that the other Nseries slider - the N80, but it is considerably thinner.


HSPDA is the next generationin cellular connectivity. The N95 is a category 6 HSPDA device which means it is up to 10 times faster that WCDMA (3G). Clearly HSDPA support is required at a network level, but many networks have already begun their testing or roll out periods.

The faster connection speeds make downloading media (such as podcasts via the in built Podcast application) more palatable and should also improve latency/round trip times. Wi-Fi, WCDMA (3G) connectivity, together with quad band GSM and EDGE are also supported. Bluetooth 2.0, IrDA and USB make up the local connectivity options. The 5.0 megapixel camera uses Carl Zeiss Optics with autofocus and digital zoom with a dedicated 2 stage capture button on the side of the phone. Video capture at near DVD quality is also supported. On the side of the device there are several buttons dedicated to camera usage.

This allows the device to be held in a similar way to a traditional camera with the screen, in landscape mode, used as the view finder and the shutter button on bottom right hand side of the device (top right when phone is held horizontally). On the rear of the device, next to the camera is the slide switch, which is used to open the lens aperture and activate camera mode. Although it is difficult to judge the image quality at this stage the evidence we saw suggest that the N95 will be on of the most capable camera phones available.
A GPS is integrated into the device with anticipated accuracy of around 10m (satellite signal permitting). The devices will ship with an application called Maps which has global overview maps built in. More detailed maps (with coverage over more than 100 different countries available) can be downloaded for free from an online server. The detail available varies from country to country, but in many cases it is available down to street level. A point of interest (POI) database is also included.

All the maps are available for free, as is basic route planning, but navigation functionality (with voice and on screen prompts) will be available as a pay-for add on. City Guides will also be available for purchase and other services are likely to be made available in the future. The mapping software and services is likely to based on technology from gate5, a company which Nokia recently announced it was acquiring.

Music playback is also a major focus of the device. The dedicated multimedia keys on the top flip of the device are primarily designed for music playback (although can also be used in other multimedia contexts). Wireless stereo sound output (via the A2DP Bluetooth profile) is also supported,

and stereo audio output is also supported by the TV output feature and the on board stereo speakers. The music formats supported include MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA. Video playback on the QVGA screen is excellent and supported video formats include 3GP, Real Video and MP4 with support for the latest AVC codec.

The multimedia key now leads to a revamped application and multimedia shorcut view which now supports both a greater number of shortcuts (applications, multimedia files and bookmarks) and more flexible personalisation. As a result it is now a more generic shortcut key mechansim and offers an alternative to the standard application launcher. The N95 uses S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 (Symbian 9.2) and as such includes version 2.0 of the open source Nokia web browser (supporting WML, XHTML and HTML in one browser), Flash Lite 2.0, FOTA (firmware over the air updates) and more.
The N95 uses the same small power port as other S60 3rd Edition devices, but the in-box charger is considerably smaller than the existing models (up to 60% smaller). The N95 has a 950 mAh battery, it is likely that the N95 will require a daily charge with moderate to heavy use, although 3-6 days may be possible with lighter use (dependent on network strength, type and other factors). The N95 will be available in Q1 2007 and the approximate unsubsidised price is €550. Initially it will be available in the EMEA market. It will not be officially available in the US although gray imports are very likely.

Nokia 7900

We have spoke about the New Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism and must say which you will agree is a sexy looking mobile phone, and this is all down to Nokia collaborating with stunning creative designer Frédérique Daubal. It is Frédérique Daubal amazing touch that has made such a special looking special edition handset.


Below we have some amazing pictures of the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism and some other images of designs; Daubal has stamped signature illustrations which have gained the eye in the fashion world. Daubal has worked with some amazing names in the fashion industry such as Paul Smith and many more, please read the full press release below that features all about the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism with creative talents of Frédérique Daubal
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We will have much more information for you soon as we receive the mobile phone sometime around 11th February, be sure to come back everyday for more update news on the wonderful Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. Please do check out the superb images of the phone and wallpapers, the full specs are below as well below the press release.

Here is the press release

Nokia Collaborates with Creative Designer Frédérique Daubal on New Special Edition Phone New Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism combines the creative talents of Frédérique Daubal with Nokia’s expert, technical edge Nokia has teamed up with graphic and fashion designer Frédérique Daubal to collaborate on a brand new special edition design

that will allow trend setters to extend style and individuality beyond their wardrobes to their mobile phones. The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism graphic design was created exclusively by Daubal whose signature illustrations have gained attention from the fashion world – working with some of fashion’s biggest names including Paul Smith and stocking her designs at Colette of Paris.
Daubal’s graphic designs on the illustrated aluminium back covers have also been an inspiration for the spellbinding wallpapers in the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. The covers have been etched with laser technology making the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism a truly beautiful object to behold. In creating this unique design, inspiration is taken from the way in which crystals are formed in precious stones and minerals.

Personalization of keymat light from 49 different
colors
♦ Seamless design with laser-etched metal
surfaces and aluminum back-cover
♦ Living wallpaper making your phone unique
♦ Large 2.0 inch OLED display

Additional Features:
♦ 1 GB built-in memory space
♦ Music player (MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA) with
up to 9 hours playing time
♦ Push e-mail with attachments
♦ 2 megapixel camera with flash, 8x digital zoom
♦ Unified microUSB OTG port for charging, data
and audio

Data Services:
♦ EGPRS multislot class 32, up to 296 kbps
♦ GPRS multislot class 32, up to 107 kbps

Connectivity:
Bluetooth, microUSB OTG, uPnP

Camera:
Resolution of images: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Resolution of videos: QCIF (177 x 144 pixels)
Image capture: JPEG (up to 65,536 colors)
Video capture: H.264 (up to 65,536 colors)

Technical Profile:
System: Quad-band GSM
850/900/1800/1900 and
WCDMA 850/2100
GPRS Multislot Class 32,
EGPRS Multislot Class 32
User Interface: Series 40 3rd Edition
Dimensions: 112 mm x 45 mm x 11.3 mm
(L x W x H)
Volume: 55 cc
Weight: 101 g
Standby time: up to 10 days
Talk time: up to 3 hours
Display: 2.0 inch OLED with up to
16 million colors
Battery: BL-6P battery, 850 mAh, Li-Ion

Nokia 1209

We told you recently on today about the new low budget Nokia 2600 classic, so we thought you could do with some more good news about the other new low budget phone just unveiled which goes by the name of Nokia 1209. The Nokia 1209 is a phone everyone can afford and is the successor to the Nokia 1200, but the new one adds colour to it with a brand new 65K color CSTN display with 96 x 68 pixels resolution.

The Nokia 1209 offers a stunning support for up to 80 languages plus choices of five separate phonebooks each with up to 200 individual entries; this is great news because it now means you can share your phone with several other people, one phonebook for each.

There are a few downsides to this phone which is not a big deal if you are looking for a phone and that’s it, the lack of features include no WAP browser, no MMS, no Email, no Bluetooth and no MP3 ringtones. It is basically a phone and that’s it.

Nokia have claimed though that the Nokia 1209 has noise cancellation filters that decrease the background noise for improved sound quality and that the phone has a dust-resistant keypad made with a one-piece key rubber, oh and it has a flashlight at the top.

The Nokia 1209 will cost only 35 EUR before taxes or subsidies and is expected to become available globally during the second quarter of 2008. It will have two dual-band versions - a GSM 900/1800 one and a second GSM 850/1900 one.

Nokia 2600

Nokia have just unveiled two brand new low budget phones and the first we will chat about is the Nokia 2600 or also known as the Nokia 2600 classic, the Nokia 2600 classic handset is a dual band GSM- GPRS phone which is only 12mm thick and with a weight of 73 grams with the battery.

The pictures below shows that you can get this mobile phone in an array of colours, moving onto the specs front the Nokia 2600 classic features a 65K color TFT display with 128×160 pixels resolution, VGA camera with video recording, WAP 2.0 web browser xHTML, FM radio and Bluetooth v2.0, so you see that even though the phone is a budget one, it does not scrimp on the specs.

On the message front for the Nokia 2600 classic you will get the usual SMS, MMS and Nokia Xpress Audio Me
ssaging plus you will also get email client that supports POP3, IMP4 and SMTP protocols.

The Nokia 2600 classic will cost you 65 EUR before taxes or subsidies and has already started shipping.

Nokia 7900

Nokia have radicalized thee thinking and design with the stylish and classy Nokia 7900 Prism mobile phone, and they have also incorporated a new 2 inch OLED display with a massive 16million colours and when activated continues down to shine right through the keypad. You will find the Nokia 7900 Prism has a 2 megapixel camera with flash and 8x digital zoom.

The stunning Prism has 1GB of internal memory, 3G, an MP3 player, and Bluetooth, making it one of the most stylish handsets available.
There are some great tariffs on the Nokia 7900 Prism at O2, one of which is, Online - £35 – 18 months Texter, 600 minutes and 1000 texts per month, unlimited texts or O2 calls, and a FREE Nokia 7900 Prism handset.

Nokia 2760

Look just sit back and relax, it is just a phone and a crap looking one at that. The latest news is that Nokia are getting ready another flip phone for T-Mobile (Ok Bored Now), sorry nearly fell asleep there but it is our job to let you know the ins and outs on the latest news.

Now what is good to know, would this have all been revealed if it was a phone that was exciting like the S60-based super phone (Nope think not somehow).

Anyway the documents have shown up on the Nokia 2760 for T-Mobile, this low end phone may excite those who wish for a handset that is simple oh and cheap, because this phone will be exactly that.

Nokia 5310

This is the 5310 XpressMusic mobile from Nokia with a very distinctive design which tells you it’s a great music player. Its casing it constructed in aluminium which contains delicate key that control your music. The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic weighs just 71 grams yet houses and abundance of great features along with expandable memory storage.



The 5310 XpressMusic also has Bluetooth connectivity and a dedicated audio chip, and all encompassed in just a 9.9mm thick handset and also has an FM radio and 2 megapixel camera making the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic an all round entertainment phone.


The Carphone Warehouse has the Nokia 5310 on offer with Orange on a tariff of Panther - £45 – Text 18 months, 900 minutes and unlimited texts per month, Orange Wednesdays, Magic Number, Free Nokia 5310 handset in red, and a FREE Dell


Laptop. * WAP * Bluetooth * Faster data with GPRS * Works in USA (Tri-band) * Camera phone * FM Radio * Music player * Polyphonic ringtones * Colour screen * Picture messaging * Speakerphone

Nokia 6300

The Nokia 6300 has slim and sleek lines making it a seriously slim mobile phone which is extremely lightweight in your purse or pocket. However despite the Nokia 6300’s small size it’s still packed with features like a large crisp QVGA TFT display, FM radio, AAC eAAC+ MP3 formats music player, and a 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom.
You can purchase the Nokia 6300 from The Link, who is offering it on Orange with a great tariff of, Dolphin - £35 – 18 months, 500 minutes and 3000 texts per month, FREE Nokia 6300 handset and as an extra incentive, FREE Tom Tom, and FREE iPod Nano (TT One Europe v3 + 4Gb Nano


Dimensions:

106.4 x 43.6 x 11.7mm

· Wap: 2.0

· MicroSD

· Tri-band: GSM, GPRS, EDGE

· USB: 2 ports

· Weight: 91g


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