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Nokia N9

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:15:24 -0400

The N9 is a medium to high end smartphone from Nokia, running the open-source, Linux-based MeeGo operating system. MeeGo is a joint development effort between Nokia and Intel, though Nokia has substantially reduced its commitment to the platform after the announcement of the partnership with Microsoft and its Windows Phone software. Lacking staunch support from its own manufacturer, it is likely that application development for the N9 will lack substantially. However, the N9 convinces with a few innovations. For instance, it has a buttonless design (apart from volume and shutter), and instead wholly relies on swipe gestures that switch between a graphical task manager, a notifications view, and the app launcher. This makes it extremely easy to navigate to the most accessed features, even with just one finger. Reviews also applaud the extremely smooth, speedy, and polished user interface implementation, as well as Nokia's excellent maps and offline GPS navigation at no extra cost. Other highlights are a Gorilla Glass protected AMOLED screen, a high-quality 8MP camera with LED flash & Carl Zeiss optics and shutter speed beating point-and-shoot cameras, HD video recording, unibody design, up to 64GB internal storage, WebKit/HTML5 web browser, and NFC (like Google's Nexus S). Whilst the N9's OMAP3630 processor and PowerVR SGX530 GPU might not be up to smartphone enthusiasts' standards, Nokia has a tradition of highly optimised mobile software; meaning the MeeGo 1.2 operating system and applications will have no trouble running on the N9's somewhat dated hardware.

Features / Specifications

MeeGo 1.2 Operating System
OMAP 3630 SoC, PowerVR SGX530 GPU
3.9'' AMOLED capacitive touch screen (854x480), Gorilla glass
16 or 64GB internal storage
1GB RAM
HSDPA, HSUPA
Wifi b/g/n
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
8 mega pixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
A-GPS
MicroSIM only
NFC
Dolby sound enhancement
Swype keyboard

Nokia N8

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:50:00 -0400

Scheduled to be released in 2H 2010, the Nokia N8 will be a media-rich smartphone and the first to feature Nokia's open-source Symbian^3 operating system. The phone's media features include a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, xenon flash, face recognition, 720p HD video recording, video editing software, an HDMI output, Dolby Digital Plus technology, on-demand Web TV, Bluetooth stereo audio streaming, video calling with secondary front-facing camera, 16GB internal storage (expandable via standard microSD cards), FM radio, an integrated FM transmitter (for audio output to car stereos), and Adobe Flash Lite 4.0. For in-car navigation, Nokia throws in free Ovi Maps Navigation with car and pedestrian mode. In contrast to many other navigation solutions, this package offers free voice-guidance, free map updates, and global map availability. Navigation can be used offline, i.e. map data is stored locally on the device, so that the user can move independently from 3G data network coverage. The handset will come in white, gray, orange, blue, and green.

Features

Emphasis on media use
HDMI connection, 720p output
12MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, HD video recording, Xenon flash
3.5" touchscreen, OLED lighting
GPS receiver with compass
WebTV access
Customizable and downloadbale widgets and apps
Bluetooth 3.0
FM Radio
USB on-the-go functionality (for connecting USB mass storage devices to the phone)
GSM/3G compatible
Multiple personal data management applications
Approximately 6 hours of battery life (talk time)

Nokia N810

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:51:23 -0400

The N810 is an updated version of the N800, part of Nokia's line of Internet tablets. Nokia markets their Internet tablets as high functioning PDAs that sit somewhere between high-end smart phones and value priced laptops. With the N810's introduction of a full QWERTY keyboard the device comes even closer to the world of laptops. The N810 retains the same size and resolution touch screen with lower power consumption and higher brightness. The other big change the N810 sees over its predecessor is the inclusion of an integrated GPS system with maps built in.

Main Specs

4.13 inch screen at a resolution of 800x480, displaying 65K colors
Processor: 400MHz
Internal RAM: 128 MB
2GB internal storage, expandable with miniSD cards (maximum 8GB)
WiFi: 802. 11b/g
Blutooth 2.0
USB 2.0
Frontal facing camera for video conferencing
Battery life: 4 hours video/wifi, 10 hours just music, 2 weeks idle

Running off of a full fledged Linux operating system and giving full access to developers has inspired a cult following of hackers that develop new applications to enhance the device. A suite of software comes prepackaged including a Mozilla based browser with full Flash 9 support, mail applications, and a media player supporting more formats than most dedicated media devices.

Comparisons with the iPhone are natural, however the N-series of tablets don't feature any cell phone capabilities. Instead Nokia encourages users to use the built in Skype software, or GTalk, to handle calls through Voice Over IP, requiring the existence of a WiFi connection.

Nokia N95

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 22:15:23 -0400

The Nokia N95 is Nokia's flagship smartphone in their Nseries, and is a direct competitor to the Apple iPhone. According to Nokia, the N95 is "an all-in-one multimedia computer." It features an non-QWERTY alphanumeric keypad and belongs to the same family as the QWERTY version Nokia N800. The Nokia N95 runs on a Symbian S60 3rd Edition O/S that includes a web browser, email client, multimedia capabilities (photo/video/music), and GPS mapping. It features a 2.6" or 2.8" display (depending on version), integrated GPS, and a 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss digital camera. It is packaged in a slick slider design, with the numeric keys sliding out from one end and the multimedia controls from the other. Originally released in Europe and Asia, as of early March 2008 it is now for sale in the United States and Canada online or from Nokia's flagship stores. Nokia has released a similar model to the N95, except with 8G of built in memory: Nokia N95 8G.

Features

form factor: two-way slider
5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens
O/S: Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1
Screen: TFT Matrix, diagonal 2.6" or 2.8", 16 million colours, 240x320 pixels
CPU: 2 x Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 @ 332 MHz
RAM: 64 MB or 128 MB (depends on version)
Flash Memory: 128 MB or 8 GB
USB 2.0
Battery: BL-5F (950 mAh)
Talk time: up to 160 min (WCDMA), up to 240 min (GSM)
Standby time: up to 215 hours
Europe: 2100 MHz, North America: 850/1900 MHz 3G
WiFi enabled, 802.11 b/g

The 2.6-inch QVGA TFT screen can reproduce up to 16 million colors at a 320x240 pixel resolution. Video is recorded at an impressive 640 x 480 resolution at a 30 fps and can be displayed on your TV with its included TV-out cable. In terms of connectivity, the N95 features quad-band GSM, EDGE/GPRS data on its GSM bands, and high-speed HSDPA data on the UMTS band. It also support 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity for a much improved browsing experience over the much slower EDGE and GPRS. The tested talk-time battery life is a fairly impressive 8 hours, but according to CNET's standby battery test, you can expect to have to recharge after only a day.

Versions

N95 - original version with 64 MB RAM and 128 MB Flash memory (European/Asia), March 2007
N95 8GB (N95-2) - 128 MB RAM, 2.8" TFT, 8 GB Flash memory, black faceplate (Europe/Asia), August 29, 2007
N95 NAM (N95-3) - North American (NAM) version of the N95 supporting 850/1900 MHz W-CDMA and 3G networks designed to support AT&T mobility, August 29, 2007
N95 8GB NAM (N95-4) - the 8GB NAM version of the N95-2, January 7, 2008

Release Information

The Nokia N95 was first made available in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in March 2007 for around $700. It is now available for sale in the United States and Canada online from Nokia priced at $779 or at one of Nokia's flagship stores in New York, NY or Chicago, IL for $799 as of March 6th, 2008 (approximate date).

Nokia N73 Music Edition

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:02:50 -0400

The Nokia N73 Music Edition takes the previously released Nokia N73 and adds some additional music and multimedia capabilities. The Nokia N73 is part of the N series of smart phones all running the Symbian operating system. The phone features a 3.2 mpx camera and a 2.4" QVGA color screen running at a 240 x 320 resolution.

Nokia N73 key features

3.2 megapixel (2048x1536) digital camera with Carl Zeiss autofocus lens. No optical zoom.
Camera phone includes a flash and image exposure settings
Video recorded in MP4 and 3GP formats. Up to 352x288 pixel resolution @ 15 fps
3G WCDMA/UMTS (WCDMA 2100) and quadband GSM mobile network coverage (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz bands).
2.4 inch color screen with 240x320 pixel resolution (QVGA). The screen can show up to 262,144 colors.
Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
Supports AAC, MP3, and WMA tracks.
Built-in stereo FM radio.
Stereo speakers built in the unit
RealPlayer multimedia software can play videos and movies in H.263 and MPEG4 format.
productivity: E-mail (POP3 and IMAP4), web browser supporting HTML and XHTML, calendar, document viewer for Word, Excel and PDF files.
Bluetooth 2.0 and infrared wireless connectivity.
USB cable for syncing with a PC. Drag and drop music on to the player
MiniSD memory card slot. 42MB of internal phone memory.
Operating system Symbian OS version 9.1 with S60 3rd Edition software. The device can also run Java MIDP 2.0 applications.

Music Edition Upgrades

The Music Edition of the N73 smart phone includes a firmware upgrade, a new look, some accessories, and a dedicated "Media" key not included on the original version.

upgraded firmware that includes Windows Media visualizations (spectrum, oscilliscope)
album art
includes 2 GB MiniSD memory card
includes AD-41 adapter for plugging in standard 1/8 " (3.5 mm) headphones with built-in playback controls

The N73 Music Edition was first available in the last quarter of 2006 and retailed for around $900, however you can probably find it for around $420.

Nokia N82

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:10:04 -0400

The Nokia N82 is a smartphone with a candybar design released in November 2007 as part of their Nseries line retailing without a service plan for around $500. The N82 runs the Symbian OS v9.2 based off of the S60 3rd Edition platform and supercedes the Nokia N73. This phone is popular in many worldwide markets including Europe, Asia, and North America. There are several notable differences in the North American version: 1) no 3G support, and 2) different firmware versioning. Like other smartphones such as the iPhone and Blackberry Bold, it features rich applications on top of the standard phone functionality including media playback, web browsing, GPS, and a 5 megapixel camera.

Features

candybar smartphone
Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd edition
no 3G support in North America; support for Europe and Asia only
web browsing
GSM/EDGE/GPRS
screen: 240 x 320, 2.4" diagonal with auto-rotate, no touch screen
TV output
CPU: 332 MHz processor
5 megapixel camera
integrated GPS
media playback (mp3, WMA, AAC, MPEG4, RealVIdeo)
battery: 1050 mAh, 190 min. talk time, 210 hours standby
weight: 114 g
dimension: 112 x 50.2 x 17.3 mm
price: $500

Nokia N81

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:19:03 -0500

With dedicated music and gaming keys, 3.5 mm headphone connector and 3G and WLAN connectivity, the Nokia N81 multimedia computer is a true mobile entertainment powerhouse. With a sleek, polished surface and keys that light up when you activate them, accessing content on the 3D multimedia menu is fast and intuitive. Equally impressive, the Nokia N81 is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service.

Nokia N800

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:08:05 -0500

The N800 is an internet tablet designed for quick and easy access to the internet anywhere a wireless LAN is present, or through a mobile phone with help of a bluetooth connection. It sports the newest version of Opera's mobile browser (for OS2007) or Mozilla MicroB (for OS2008), as well as a built in web-camera for video conferencing. It also has an RSS reader, e-mail application, media player and Voice over IP capabilities. Though these features are the main focus of the product and the marketing of it, users who are willing to dive into the community of user-created applications will find uses never intended by Nokia. The N800 Operating System is Maemo OS2007, based on Debian Linux, making it possible for anyone to code applications for the product. Only a few months old there is already a large number of applications available for it, more being released almost daily.

Main Specs

Processor: 320MHz (400MHz after upgrade to OS2008)
Internal RAM: 128 MB
Other Memory: Two full-size SD card slots, one internal, one external. Officially supports SD, miniSD and microSD cards up to 8 GB, reported to work fine with 32 GB cards. Ships with a 256 MB mini SD card.
WiFi: 802. 11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
USB 2.0 OTG (works both as master and as slave)
PowerVR MBX graphics accelerator (but functionality is limited, possibly because of licensing restrictions)

Other notes

The Nokia brand name may make you believe this is a mobile phone, but it is not. It does not support calling or texting on the GSM network, through you can use bluetooth and connect to a mobile phone to use it's 3G internet connection. The size factor may make you believe this is a PDA, but again this is not really what it is. It does not come supplied with PDA/PIM software, though you can download this for free yourself. This really is a Linux-based UMPC, but much smaller than most other UMPC's.

The camera is of poor quality due to the fact that it is intended for video conferencing and streaming video effectively over the internet. Image quality is sacrificed for the benefit of refresh rate. The N800 does not ship with a camera application, though Nokia has newly released an official downloadable application for taking pictures and recording video.

Though it is not advertised, the N800 has a FM chip first discovered by a user. Nokia has since released an application utilizing this chip.

The battery life is about 10 days in standby mode, and otherwise varies along with use. It has options to save battery by having it in offline mode, as well as a choice between nine different, easy to access, levels of screen lighting.

Compare to the more compact Nokia N95 as part of Nokia's N series of mobile devies. Succeeded by the Nokia N810.

Nokia N96

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:24:08 -0400

The Nokia N96 is a dual-sliding smartphone part of the Nokia Nseries released on October 6th, 2008 in North America and September 24, 2008 in the UK featuring a 2.8" display, 5 megapixel camera, and 16 GB of storage. The camera hasn't been upgraded from its predecessor the Nokia N95, but it features a slimmer body, a kickstand, and lower introductory price. Additionally, the N96 also will have more available RAM on start up, a much desired upgrade by developers. It is a quad-band GSM/EDGE phone capable of running on 3G networks and has WiFi connectivity. The camera sells for around $800 in North America.

Features

2-way slider
Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE
3G and WiFI access
16 GB of internal flash memory
5 megapixel camer with Carl Zeis optics
GPS navigation
expandable memory with microSD/microSDHC
built-in motion sensore
Ful-HTML browser
Symbian OS v9.3 S60 3.2 Edition
Mobile TV
release date: October 6th, 2008
price: ~$800

Nokia N95 8GB

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:06:15 -0400

This mobile phone is the same as th Nokia N95, except that it comes with 8G of built-in memory.