Just displayed to the world in Barcelona: The Nokia N96:
Most advanced multimedia computer optimized for entertainment
Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain/Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N96, a multimedia computer truly optimized for video and TV. With a large 2.8″ screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media. The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated sales price of approximately 550 euros, before subsidies or taxes.
“In 2007, the Nokia N95 became an icon of convergence of Internet and mobility. With over 7 million units sold to date, the N95 has changed the way people use their mobile device. The Nokia N96 we introduced today builds on the success of N95, further enhancing the experience,” says Jonas Geust, who oversees Nokia’s Explore category. “Through the power of the Internet, video and TV are becoming even more prevalent in people’s lives. With its large, bright screen, and a range of high-speed connectivity options and the enhanced Nokia Video Center, the new Nokia N96 is a personal window to entertainment.”
Accessing internet videos is quick and simple. The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video, making favorite videos easy to view. Transferring and accessing videos is even faster with the high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. In select markets, the integrated DVB-H receiver offers live broadcast TV with an automatically updating program guide. The massive memory can store up to 40 hours of video content. The storage capacity of the Nokia N96 can even be further expanded with an optional microSD card, such as the new Nokia 8GB microSDHC Card MU-43 which increases the available memory of the Nokia N96 to a total of 24 GB. For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a ‘kickstand’ on the back cover that allows for hands-free viewing.
The Nokia Video Center offers one place to discover and access a variety of mobile content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content brands such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures. The catalogue of internet video feeds is continually expanded with more regional and country specific content.
For a superb music experience, the Nokia N96 features media keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and built-in 3D stereo speakers. The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and has upgrade options such as City Guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation.
The Nokia N96 boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light. It allows DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, consumers can now ‘geotag’ their pictures with location data and share them with their online communities.
The Nokia N96 naturally supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.
Notes to editors:
A full list of Nokia N96 features is available at www.nseries.com/n96
Related photos in print quality can be found at www.nokia.com/press/photos
I am quite impressed: 16 gigs is yet another leap forward. Also surprised: 950 mAh battery… this thing better have some really decent powermanagement!
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Nokia is really going crazy! Soon Nokia will release a phone that has 32 GB.
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Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 9:50 pm ¶Nokia always come with new and now this time with Nokia N96….N95 was one of their core brand last year in the market and sold more then 7 million units in market and make heir name more stronger….but this time encounter sony ericsson after Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 with Nokia N96…Let see which will be more stronger in market…..
Posted 20 Feb 2008 at 1:47 pm ¶Nokia keeps the progress momentum and I think N96 will give them a great boost in mobile market.
Posted 21 Feb 2008 at 12:40 pm ¶The thing is, the multimedia phones (N-series) of Nokia are getting far more attention than the business phones. I think that they should even further converge and also win some more business oriented buyers…
The Experia sure will raise some eyebrows, also with Nokia
Posted 21 Feb 2008 at 8:02 pm ¶Today its offered the new models. The Nokia Video Center offers one place to discover and access a variety of mobile content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content brands such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures.
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