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Nokia N81 8GB N-gaged

Posted by Symbianizer | Filed under Nokia, S60 3rd Edition, Symbian

Nokia’s newest Nseries device, the N81 8GB, is an update to the N91, one of the first smartphones to have 8GB of internal storage capacity. This slider is also one of the initial handsets that supports both the Nokia Music Store that just launched in the UK recently, as well as the upcoming N-Gage platform. Pitched as a music phone, with its dedicated playback keys and whopping 8GB of internal storage, does the Nokia N81 8GB stand up to its predecessor?

Network: UMTS / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Size: 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc
Weight: 140 g
Display: TFT, 16M colors, 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
Memory: No card slot, 8 GB internal flash memory
Connectivity: GPRS, HSCSD, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB
Operating System: Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Camera: 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video(VGA 15fps), flash; secondary CIF videocall camera

The Nokia N81 8GB is a truly exciting smartphone combining the power of Symbian 9.2 OS spiced up with the new N-Gage platform. What we have in N81 8GB is entertainment and multimedia unleashed. Not only does its specs sheet impress, but it promises tons of fun.

Key features:

• Massive storage space (8GB version)
• Symbian OS 9.2 S60 3.1 UI
• Wi-Fi support
• Unique gaming experience with the new N-Gage platform and dedicated gaming keys above the display
• Brilliant 2.4″ 16M-color QVGA display
• 2 megapixel camera
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Touch sensitive Navi wheel
• Dedicated music keys and hardware keypad lock switch
• 3G with video calls
• Nice multimedia menu

Main disadvantages:

• Mediocre camera
• Awkward D-pad
• Hefty weight
• Uncomfortable keypad
• No HSDPA

Down-to-earth Nokia 6120 Classic Symbian Phone

Posted by Symbianizer | Filed under Nokia, S60 3rd Edition, Symbian

Nokia announced a new mid-range S60 smartphone today, complete with HSDPA high-speed data access. The new Nokia 6120 Classic belongs to neither the multimedia N Series, nor the business E series of the Finnish brand. Good at the essentials, it’s set of features can’t be clearly linked to a particular target of users. The “Classic” attribute refers to the phone’s conservative design. On the other hand, Nokia 6120 features functions far more sophisticated than what you’d expect in this price category.

Two cameras are present on the 6120 Classic: a front-facing unit for video calling, and a 2.0 megapixel rearward-facing sensor with 4x digital zoom for easy photography. Nokia’s 6120 Classic is designed with ease of use in mind, and the full S60 smartphone UI accomplishes this well, including contact management, a calendar, task list, email access, and other tools to make managing your life easy. One of the biggest draw cards for the device is its HSDPA compatibility, delivering up to 10 times faster data speeds than normal WCDMA networks.

Key features

• Conservative and elegant design
• Impeccable construction
• Symbian 9.2, S60 3rd Edition graphic upgrade and Feature Pack
• Remarkable size and weight for a smartphone
• 2-megapixel camera without autofocus
• Instant response of user interface
• Brilliant QVGA display with reflexive surface
• 35 MB of internal memory, microSD card slot
• GPRS, EDGE, HSCSD, UMTS, HSDPA
• Document viewer: Quickoffice and PDF
• Bluetooth with A2DP support
• Solid and robust body
• MiniUSB connector
• Very good keypad
• Voice recorder with 60-minute limit

Main disadvantages

• No Wi-Fi
• No “pencil” key
• Susceptible to fingerprints
• No indication of missed events after certain period of time
• Navigation and operation keys not ergonomic enough

Total Multimedia Phone Nokia N93

Posted by Symbianizer | Filed under Nokia, S60 3rd Edition, Symbian

Nokia N90 was the first auto-focus camera phone for the Finnish company and we were really impressed by it. Now the N93 ups the ante and brings 3x optical zoom in a phone to the masses. Running on the 3rd Edition of the S60 user interface and equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera sensor, the N93 is set to rock the world of mobile phones. As if that’s not enough, the N93 also features TV-out, which you can use to display your pictures and videos on your home TV. Users of the N90 will be glad to know that the N93 has the vibrate function missing from the old N90.

Key features:

• 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and 3x optical zoom
• Video recording in VGA resolution@30fps
• Twist and Shoot clamshell form factor
• Symbian OS 9.1 S60 3rd Edition UI
• miniSD card slot
• Stereo FM radio
• 50 MB internal memory
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Infrared, UPnP and TV-out connectivity options
• Rather comfortable keyboard

Main disadvantages:

• Large and heavy
• Picture and video quality not so great
• Optical zoom buzzing gets recorded in videos

The Nokia N93 is a fantastic phone, and apart from the slow camera UI, I really have nothing much to complain about. Although some might be put off by the sheer size and bulk of this behemoth, those who don’t mind it will find the N93 a truly capable imaging phone.

With 3G and WiFi connectivity, the N93 is definitely the all-in-one smartphone to get. I have no qualms in giving this phone a Highly Recommended rating, but if you feel that the price tag is too steep, and you don’t need all the bulk and connectivity, you might want to take a look at the Sony Ericsson K800i or K790i.

Nokia N70 Bags Top Industry Award

Posted by Symbianizer | Filed under News, Nokia, Symbian

World’s Top Selling 3G Device Named ‘Best Mobile Entertainment Handset’

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that the Nokia N70 multimedia computer has been awarded ‘Best Mobile Entertainment Handset’ at the annual Mobile Entertainment Awards, the Meffys. The device beat off stiff competition to take the top spot at this industry awards ceremony held in London.

The Nokia N70 perfectly illustrates Nokia’s commitment to offering powerful, all-inclusive handsets that aid people in their daily lives. In addition to a range of smartphone features including web browsing and email, it is also a pocketable entertainment device. Users can take high quality photos with its 2 megapixel camera, listen to music on the integrated digital music player and stream video over 3G.

The Meffys, organised by the Mobile Entertainment Forum, are the industry’s official benchmark for measuring success and rewarding innovating in mobile entertainment. The top entries in each category were chosen by a panel of independent industry, media and analyst experts and the winners were announced by top DJ Pete Tong at a ceremony coinciding with the Mobile Entertainment Market (MEM) 2006 in London in May.

Patrick Parodi, MEF Global Chair, commented: “The 2006 Meffys have been a fiercely contested event with a wealth of high quality entries. The winners reflect the hot trends which will be shaping and driving the mobile entertainment industry forward in the coming year.”

“This award is a fantastic endorsement for the underlining strategy behind the Nokia Nseries in terms of offering one single device for consumers to enjoy entertainment whenever and wherever they want,” commented Tapio Hedman, senior vice president, marketing, Multimedia, Nokia. “The Nokia N70 is the top seller within the Nokia Nseries range of multimedia computers and we are delighted that the industry has recognised the full range of entertainment features it offers consumers.”

For further information on the Mobile Entertainment Awards 2006, please visit www.m-e-f.org Photos can be found at: www.nokia.com/press > photos

About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices 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, whenever and wherever they want.

About Nokia
Nokia is the 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.

Nokia N70

Posted by Symbianizer | Filed under Nokia, Symbian

Nokia introduces the Nokia N70 multimedia, a beautifully designed, compact and easy-to-use 3G smartphone with versatile mobile photography, personal productivity and entertainment features.

Incorporating a complete smartphone feature set, as well as a 2 megapixel camera, flash and front camera for video calling, the Nokia N70 comes fully equipped with stereo FM radio, a digital music player and new 3D games. The slide and shoot design makes mobile photography fast and simple. The rear camera slide reveals and automatically activates the 2 megapixel camera, ready to instantly shoot photos or video. The intuitive slide is complemented with an integrated flash, 20x zoom capability and a range of capture scene settings for optimizing image quality in various environments, including Scenery, Portrait, Night, and Sports. Furthermore, the dedicated shutter key on the side of the phone enables users to capture images like they would with a regular camera, allowing for greater stability and ease of use.

The storage, management and organization of images and video clips is convenient and efficient with the Nokia N70. With the Nokia XpressTransfer storing solution, all new photos and video clips can be automatically copied to the PC. Photo albums created on the phone are also automatically saved in similar albums on the PC. Furthermore, the Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition software offers users an efficient way for organizing or editing photos and video clips on the PC. The new improved rotating Gallery provides for enhanced browsing of images and video clips. Images can, for example, be organized into slideshows, with the viewing experience further heightened with added background music. Images and video clips can also be instantly printed from the Gallery with the Nokia XpressPrint printing solution using a USB cable, wirelessly over Bluetooth connectivity, or using the Reduced Size Dual Voltage MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC).

Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices 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, whenever and wherever they want.

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)		108 x 53 x 21 mm
Weight (w/standard battery)		126 g
Design		Open-faced
Antenna Type		Internal
Wireless Network Capability
Technology		WCDMA 2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
Data		GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA
Battery
Battery Type		Li-Ion, 970 mAh
Talk Time		Up to 4 hours
Standby Time		Up to 240 hours
Additional Features
Built-In Digital Camera		2 megapixel camera with 20x digital zoom, LED flash VGA camera (640×480 pixels) with 2x digital zoom
Video Recorder		Yes
Infrared		No
Bluetooth		Yes
External Memory		RS-MMC slot
Predictive Text Input		T9
Messaging		SMS, MMS, Email
Java™ Technology		Yes
Wireless Web Browsing		WAP 2.0
Handsfree Speaker		Yes
Phone Book Capacity		Shared memory
Vibrating Alert		Yes
Voice-Activated Dialing		Yes
Ring Tones		True tones
Display Type		TFT, 176×208 pixels, 262K colors
Organizer		Yes
Synchronization Software		SyncML
Games		Included Java downloadable