More Details on Nseries smartphone: Nokia N96

 

Nokia have launched the new Nseries smart phone, the dual slide N96. Which is the next edition from the popular N95.The appearance seems more defined and more elegant. An exciting new chapter in multimedia is represented by the new Nokia N96, with a large 2.8″ screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats.

HSDPA and WLAN makes accessing internet videos is swift and effortless. Beside that the favorite videos can easily to view with supported video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video. In chosen markets, the integrated DVB-H receiver offers live broadcast TV with a repeatedly updating program guide. For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a ?backstand? on the back cover that allows for hands-free screening.

The substantial storage can save up to 40 hours of video content. The storage capability 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.

For a splendid 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 routing.

The Nokia N96 naturally supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.

Features:

Video and TV

?Watch high-quality video on the 2.8 inch display

?Store up to 40 hrs of video on the 16 gigabytes of memory, and expand storage further with the microSD card slot

?Video playback at 30 fps, for a wide array of formats

?Access internet video feeds through Nokia Video Center

?Transfer videos from compatible PC, using Hi-Speed USB 2.0

?Watch Live TV (operator service using DVB-H or streaming over 3G, where available)

Music

?Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack headphones, built-in 3D stereo speakers or Bluetooth technology

?Easily control playback with the dedicated media keys

?Digital music player with support for playlist editing, equalizer and categorized access to your music collection

?Podcasts, stereo FM Radio with RDS and Internet Radio

?Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store (for availability, please visit www.music.nokia.com)

Maps and Navigation

?A-GPS receiver, downloadable maps and satellite images

?Multimedia city guides and navigation services available for purchase. Drive: voice guided car navigation, or Walk: pedestrian-optimized turn-by-turn guidance.

Photos

?Location tagging of pictures captured, and online sharing

?Organize photos by albums and tags, and synchronize with PC

?Easy playback of videos and photos on compatible TV using TV-out cable or WLAN/UPnP

Explore

?True internet experience with Nokia web browser, featuring visual history, mini-map, Flash video and progressive download

?Get the latest headlines with RSS web feeds

?Nokia Search (local & internet search)

?Ready for N-Gage (when compatible version is available for download)

?Email (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS

Technical Profile

?System:WCDMA900/2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)

?User Interface:S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2Multimedia Menu

?Dimensions:103 x 55 x 18* mm (L x W x H)(* local depth up to 20 mm)

?Weight:125 g

?Display:2.8 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) with up to 16 million colors

?Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh

Media

?Memory:16GB on-board memory,expandable via microSD memory card slot

?Video playback:MPEG-4 / SP and MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,up to 30 fps, up to VGA resolution (scaled max QVGA on device, SDTV on TV-out)RealVideo up to QCIF @ 30 fpsWindows Media (WMV9) up to CIF @ 30 fpsFlash Lite 3.0 / Flash Video in browser

?Music playback:MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMAMain Camera

?Lens:Carl Zeiss Tessar

?Image capture:Up to 5 megapixels (2592 x 1944) JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)?Video capture:MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps

?Aperture:F2.8

?Focal length:5.2 mm

?Flash:Dual LED camera flash and video light

Operating Times

?Talk time:Up to 150 min (3G), 220 min (GSM)

?Standby time:Up to 200 hrs (3G), 220 hrs (GSM)

?Video playback:Up to 5 hours (offline mode)

?Music playback:Up to 14 hours (offline mode)

?TV playback:Up to 4 hours

Connectivity & Data Services

?WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support

?Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0

?DVB-H class C, 470-750MHz

?3.5mm stereo headphone plug and TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)

?Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio, enhanced data rates (EDR)

?GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)

The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008.”