Nokia N96
Last update: Review by DigitalTrends ( 18 February’09)
Nokia N96 is an upgrade to Nokia N95; which runs Symbian/S60 with multimedia focus offering 16GB internal storage, 2.8-inch QVGA display, 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, 3G and microSD slot.
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Nokia N96 Reviews
DigitalTrends reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Highs: Fast OS; large storage capacity; wide multimedia options; respectable camera. Lows: Stratospheric price; no touchscreen; no QWERTY keyboard; slightly obtuse operating system; nonstandard power and data jacks; surprisingly poor build quality.”
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Vnunet reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Though the Nokia N96 is a powerful all-in-one smartphone with an impressive amount of user storage, it’s not a significant upgrade to the N95 and is outdone by new devices coming to market, including the Nokia N97.”
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CNET reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Call quality is excellent and the hands-free speakerphone is also loud And clear, though the handset’s battery life is questionable. We found ourselves charging the handset every night to ensure a full day’s use ”
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PCWorld-India reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Call quality is excellent and the hands-free speakerphone is also loud And clear, though the handset’s battery life is questionable. We found ourselves charging the handset every night to ensure a full day’s use ”
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MobileChoice reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“The camera is excellent, as is the video functionality, the web browsing experience and the music player. However, the computer-like N96 is also a little slow and prone to freeze at times. ”
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TrustedReviews reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“In all respects the N96 is an improvement on the already good N95 8GB, handling all its functions well. However, Nokia’s new flagship lacks the glitz and glamour of rival smartphones and doesn’t excel in enough areas to justify the high price tag. ”
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Pocket-Lint reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Video quality is very good with the screen big enough to deliver a good picture whether you are watching sideloaded content or stuff via the iPlayer. It’s not going to replace your TV or laptop, but for watching short films or music videos it will do nicely.”
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CNET reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“ The bottomline: Without any significant technological advances since its predecessor, the N96 struggles to impress. Its 16GB of storage is great, and the kickstand is a handy addition, but overall Nokia’s latest “flagship” model has little to justify its top-shelf price tag.”
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PhoneArena reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Though it is improved over the N95, the key layout is still cramped and we’re not a fan of the materials used. The white backlighting seeps out of cracks on the front cluster so much that it resembles a cheap knockoff in the dark. No matter how you spin it the N96 is fat; it’s too wide in our hands and too thick in our pocket and the simple way to remedy this is to remove the slider and keypad.”
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CNET Australia reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“Unlike the N95, there’s a 3.5mm jack on the top of the phone instead of the side, which is much more practical and means it’s less likely to get in the way when you put it in your pocket…One of our favourite features, and probably the N96’s most modest one, is the kick stand on the back of the handset that allows you to rest your phone upright on a table — useful if you’re trying to watch a full-length film and don’t fancy holding it for an hour. ”
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Brighthand first thoughts reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“The Nokia N96 will sport a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light. It will allow DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. With the integrated A-GPS, users will be able to ‘geotag’ their pictures with location data and share them with online communities. ”
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RealGeek reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“One of the another enchanting feature about Nokia N96 is its built-in GPS receiver that works with the new Nokia Maps 2.0, which come preloaded on the N96. The Nokia’s updated Share Online function enables the N96 to automatically geo tag your photos and upload them to Flickr. ”
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Pocket-Lint quick reviews the Nokia N96 and writes;
“In our brief play the video quality looked very good with the screen big enough to deliver a good picture. It’s not going to replace your TV or laptop, but for watching short films or music videos it will do nicely. It certainly beats Motorola’s movie-focused Z8 handset. ”
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Nokia N96 Specifications
Manufacturer: Nokia
Model: Nokia N96
Screen Size: 2.8 Inch
Screen Resolution: 320 by 240 pixel (QVGA)
Camera Resolution: 5.0 Megapixels
Memory: 128 MB RAM and 256 MB of system memory
Communications: Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM, EDGE, Wi-Fi, HSDPA
Keyboard Type: T9
OS: Symbian
Storage Card: microSD
Description: The Nokia N96 is a high-end Symbian/S60 smartphone with a multimedia focus. This is an upgrade for the N95, and offers 16 GB of internal storage, twice as much as the previous model.
Nokia N96 Press Release
Nokia N96: The one to watch
Most advanced multimedia computer optimized for entertainment
Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain/Espoo, Finland - February 11, 2008 - 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.
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