Nokia N96, a multimedia computer truly optimized for video and TV. This is slated to be the successor to the hugely popular N95.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 (1 Euro = 4.7 Ringgit), before subsidies or taxes.
Accessing internet videos is quick and simple. The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video, making favourite 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.
Nokia N96 Specification
Date Announced 2007, 1Q
Network Technology HSDPA / UMTS / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Dimensions (mm) 102.5 x 56 x 17.6
Weight (g) 125
Display
Screen Size : 2.8 inch, 240 x 320
Screen Color : TFT 16 Million colors
Design
Type : Slider
Antenna : Fixed Internal
Memory
Internal(MB) : 16GB / 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expansion : MicroSD
Battery
Battery Type : Li - Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)
Stand-by (hrs) : 220
TalkTime(min) : 220
Entertainment
Ringtones
Polyphonic :
MP3 Yes
A2DP Yes
TV Receiver DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz
FM Radio Yes
Video Record Yes, 30fps
Video Support H.263/SP, H.264/AVC, WMV9, RealVideo, Flash video
TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
Audio Support MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
3.5mm Audio Jack
Games Support N-Gage Platform
Messaging
SMS Yes
MMS Yes
EMS No
Email Yes
Connectivity
HSDPA Yes
EDGE Class 32, DL/UL= 296/177.6kbps
Bluetooth Yes
3G Yes
GPRS Class 32
Infrared (IrDA) Yes
USB Port Yes
WIFI/WLAN 802.11 g/b with UPnP support
Data Cable microUSB
Software
Java (J2ME) Yes
WAP Yes Ver 2.0
Platform / OS - S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2.
Browser XHTML/ HTML, RSS Reader
Predictive Text Entry T9
Other Application GPS (A-GPS), Motion Sensor, Flash Lite 3 , Document Viewers, Nokia Maps
Personals
Themes Yes
Caller ID Photo Caller ID
ProfileID Yes
Camera
Lens Type CMOS, Carl Zeiss Optics , 5.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom Support optical zoom
Max. Resolution 2592 x 1944 (secondary : VGA Camera)
Flash Yes
Night Mode Yes
Extra Features Auto-focus, auto-exposure, Dual-LED camera flash
Photo Format
Video Yes, 30fps
Video Format 640 x 480
