BLACK NOKIA N95 8 GB!!
I can't find words, this thing is SUPERHOT - don't you guys agree!?
The highlight being the 8 GB storage. This could be branded music edition meaning that it could be in all black. I would upgrade my N95 to this black N95. This is possible...a 8 GB N95 can battle Apple's iPhone and Sony Ericsson's W960. Boy, are there alot of phones found at Nokia's site these past two days. We have this N95 8 GB edition, 3G Vertu, 5310 Xpress Music and 3555. - taken from just another mobile phone blog, pic as well!
Motorola Introduce Some HSDPA Goodness
Motorola finally got round to announcing their new RAZR range yesterday in two press releases. The first unveiled the much talked about MOTOKRZR (aka Motorola K1, KRZK or Canary) and MOTORIZR (aka Motorola Z3 or Capri), which I commented on last week. There has been lots of leaked information and pictures for these two devices, so that announcement didn’t have many surprises. The only fact worth mentioning is that the US version of the K1 (it’s not clear whether this is the K1c for Verizon or the generic US K1m) will have GPS built-in; yet another feature that would have made the GSM KRZR a far more appealing handset. But enough about that.
The second press-release, entitled “Motorola Puts Broadband In Your Hand”, was more of a surprise revealing 2 HSDPA capable handsets of which no information had found it’s way onto the blogoshere prior to the announcement. Predictably both are based on current Motorola models - The MotoRAZR V3xx has the regular 50-million-unit-selling RAZR V3 body and the MOTORAZR maxx has a slimmed-down version of the RAZR V3x body. Both have the great 256k colour, QVGA screen that was on the V3x and are one of the first mobiles to have Bluetooth 2.0 (The maxx also supports the Bluetooth Enhanced Data-Rate profile) which, along with the HSDPA support and twin cameras, make them both immediately more desirable than the GSM KRZR. The V3xx also improves on the old RAZR range by implementing a hot-swappable memory card slot, a first for the RAZR range.
Motorola have announced these handsets, which are expected to be in the shops later this year, at just the right time. The number of HSDPA implementations have been growing worldwide with 45 commercial HSDPA networks already online and another 63 either in the planning stages or in early deployment. In the past 3 months the growth of HSDPA networks has increased 150% making it one of the fastest growing new mobile technologies and experts expect to see at least 80 commercial networks online by the end of 2006.
Understandably Motorola have taken the safe road by choosing tried and tested handset designs and adding some quality improvements to make them more desirable. The lack of top-spec features which disappointed me about the K1 and Z3, such as the average screen quality and slow processors, have not been included in the HSDPA handsets which shows that Motorola are really taking that market seriously. There certainly is potential for large volumes of sales as all these new networks are going to need HSDPA capable devices soon, and a model based on one of the worlds most popular mobile phones will be sure to feature on most of ther handset lists. This will certainly help Motorola build on the popularity of the RAZR V3 which they have been milking for the last couple of years. In fact all the devices announced yesterday are there to build on that success and, if the sales of the V3 are anything to go by, we can probably expect to see these devices everywhere in 2007.
leaked pictures of NOKIA n series upcoming models
Remember the Nokia 8900 concept created by Tobias Hornof? Well the same guy is on the road again. This time he's bringing us his vision of the Nokia N74 phone.
As you can see from the image, the N74 should have simple, futuristic lines. The emphasis is on the large, possibly OLED, screen. Tobias also suggests that this kind of device simply can't use the LED for flash. There's Xenon light that produces more light, thus making better photos in the dark. Plus this device should also pack the HSDPA radio, more memory and the new platform.
Tobias drop a touchscreen in your wishlist. We want to physicaly move the photos around this large screen. (via: mobile-review)
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Carry around a little piece of history in your pocket, the recently-launched Nokia N75. And no, we don't mean it's an ancient phone -- far from it, in fact. The N75 makes history as the first S60 handset (and the first Nokia, period) with American 3G to see launch. Features include QVGA internal and huge 160 x 128 external displays, a 2 megapixel camera, dedicated music controls, Bluetooth (with A2DP rumored to be in the pipe), and a pair of some of the loudest speakers we've experienced on a phone in recent memory. Read our quick take, then try your luck at winning your own!
n 77
If Nokia's high-end N-Series multimedia phones computers are just a tad too beaucoup for you and yours, then check their newly launched 3G N77 handset. This N is supposed to bung right smack in the middle of mobile TV devices. Like any good Nokia it packs DVB-H mobile broadcast technology and runs S60 3rd Edition beneath that 2.4-inch, 16 million color display. It packs a 2 megapixel camera, integrated stereo speakers and standard 3.5-mm headphone jack, visual radio, and support for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA media. This tri-band GSM / EDGE with UMTS 2100 MHz handset starts shipping in Q2 to "countries were DVB-H services are available" for a pre-tax, unsubsidized price of about €370 / $481. One more picture after the break.
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Symbian-Guru has the scoop on not one, but two unannounced new high-end Nokia handsets, the N81 (pictured on the left) and the N82 (pictured on the right).
The slider-style N81 looks it'll be the successor to their N91 musicphone (except less, uh, busted-looking) and sport a full 8GB of memory, a 2.4-inch QVGA display, quad-band EDGE and 2100MHz HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The N82 has a more traditional candybar form-factor and'll have a five megapixel camera with Xenon flash and auto-focus Carl Zeiss lens, quad-band GSM (doesn't say whether it'll be GRPS or EDGE, but we're guessing EDGE), 2100MHz HSDPA, a 2.4-inch QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi, integrated GPS, FM tuner, and a microSD memory card slot.
Doesn't sound like either will be out until Q4 of this year.
n83
We still can't guarantee the N83 is the real deal, but it certainly looks to be taking shape, and New Mobile has a very slick looking front-on of the device with those same promising details: UMTS, 2.5-inch 352 x 416 QVGA display, 4GB drive, 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0, FM radio, MicroSD, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The over the top specs make it out to be one of the hottest Symbian devices we've ever seen, which is exactly why we're not going to go getting our hopes up just yet that all those pie in the sky features are going to turn up roses.
n97
Not content with the amazing Nokia N95 announced recently, Nokia may have another treat lined up for us in the shape of the Nokia N97. Another all-singing all-dancing multimedia computer, rumour has it that the Nokia N97 will come with a 20GB hard disk, 5 megapixel camera (which looks to be the new standard for Nokia's 2007 N-Series phones), and a class-leading 3 inch LCD screen.
More details of the Nokia N97 after the jump.
The camera comes with 2.4 optical zoom and there will also be a front-facing camera for video messages (does anybody actually use those?!)
Just a rumour at the moment, but a pretty strong one nonetheless, and there's certainly nothing in this list of features that Nokia can't squeeze into a mobile phone (sorry, multimedia computer!). Mind you, when the N95 was in rumour phase, no-one mentioned its amazing SatNav feature, so there may be a few extra special treats waiting for us when (if?) the N97 is finally announced.
n99
9 way front joystick button, 16GB FLASH internal memory, up to 4GB mini SD slot, 16:9 3.2″ wide screen, GPS, MP3, DIVX XVID MPEG AVI video reading, WLAN WIFI, qwerty pad, 8MP camera, 3CCD 720 pixel wide 30fps video capture.
Now, if these specs would be true, I think Nokia N99 would be the first NSeries cellphone to truly justify the name of “multimedia computer”. But judging from the number (N99), it will be some time until this beauty comes out. We should see Nseries N97 yet.
Nokia Open Studio 2006, New York, US - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N95, an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, making it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move. “The Nokia N95 brings a range of multimedia ingredients together, such as a fantastic display, outstanding photo and video capability and high-speed connectivity, making it the ultimate multimedia computer,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia. “This single device - which fits easily in your pocket - can replace stand-alone devices that you no longer need, whether it’s your music player, your digital camera, PDA or navigation device. Most importantly, the Nokia N95 is with you and connected when you want to use it.”
Photokina Update: We now have some product photos live from Photokina 2006 - just click the link below to view them.
The innovative 2-way slide concept makes it easy to switch between different modes, going from reading maps to watching a video with a simple slide. A numeric keypad slides out from one end of the device while dedicated media keys slide out from the opposite direction, converting the display into full screen landscape mode. With powerful 3D graphics, the Nokia N95 has a stunning user interface that makes it intuitive to find the features and services you want.
With its integrated GPS at your fingertips, finding your way just got easier. The Maps application includes maps for more than 100 countries, enabling users to explore the world, find specific routes or locate services such as restaurants and hotels and covering more than 15 million points of interest. You can also purchase additional features, such as city guides and voice guided navigation.
With the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5 megapixel camera, you can capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. Photos and video clips can be enjoyed on a compatible television thanks to the device’s TV out feature and support for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology.
Designed for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) networks and with support for WLAN, EDGE and WCDMA networks, the Nokia N95 provides excellent coverage and speeds wherever you may be. In HSDPA networks, browsing the internet, reading email, streaming video and downloading large files can be carried out up to 10 times faster than with 3G.
The Nokia N95 also offers a first class entertainment experience with the combination of a large 2.6” QVGA 16 million color display, impressive 3D graphics, built-in stereo speakers offering a 3D stereo effect, standard 3.5 mm audio jack, support for compatible microSD cards and mini USB for convenient data transfer. Browsing the internet on the Nokia N95 is a pleasure using the Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, with new features such as a floating toolbar, password manager and auto complete, as well as web feeds with support for Atom and auto update.
The Nokia N95 is based on the world’s leading S60 software on Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize your device from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded to the Nokia N95, including games, navigation, entertainment, productivity and creativity. The Nokia N95 comes out of the box ready to create, connect, consume and interact with some of the internet’s most popular services. Use Yahoo! Search to search for and find most anything on the web, scroll though a book with Amazon’s MobiPocket Reader or snap a photo and send it directly to your Flickr site.
The Nokia N95 is expected to start shipping in volumes during the first quarter of 2007 at an estimated unsubsidized retail price of 550 euros.
About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
