RSSNokia Introduces 4GB Music Phone
By Nate Mook | Published April 27, 2005, 11:21 AM
iPod Mini, meet the Nokia N91. At a special event in Amsterdam Wednesday, Nokia rolled out a new line of multimedia mobile phones that bring together the latest technology with sleek styling. In particular, the N91 packs in a 4GB micro hard drive, USB 2.0, 3G network connectivity and stereo headphone jack.
Consumers more interested in photos than music can opt for the Nokia N90, which sports a 2-megapixel Carl Zeiss lens with VHS video capture support. The flip phone includes a "multi-hinge twist-and-shoot design" and integrated flash.
The third Nseries phone, the N70, brings Nokia's smallest form factor to 3G. The Series 60 phone features a 2-megapixel camera, HTML browser, music player and FM radio inside a brushed metal design.
"This next step in digital convergence brings together mobile devices, Internet content, still and video cameras, music, email and much more. Nokia Nseries devices share similar design traits as mobile phones, but they are actually powerful pocketable computers with a comprehensive set of multimedia features," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President of Multimedia at Nokia.
Nokia hasn't discussed estimated pricing of the new phones, which will have a staggered rollout starting this spring. The N90 will be available in the second quarter, with the N70 following in the third quarter. Finally, the N91 music phone will ship before the end of the year.
the n91 is butt ugly. seriously yuk! the other two are really nice and I could see myself with the flip phone. But why oh why isnt the mp3 phone nicer looking, how can you compete with ipod with that ugmo.
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|How can the N91 compete with the ipod? It doesn't. The ipod isn't a phone, it doesn't have wifi, bluetooth or radio.
They are basically different things in a different level. However, the N91 CAN steal business away from the ipod due to it's features although the price will be dearer.
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|I love the features Nokia offers in their phones. I currently have a 6225. The only beef I have is the preference of a flip phone since most flip phones have larger screens, feel more conforming when held, and the screen is better protected.
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|Well on the face of it you have to say wow. I'm sure the specs will be out of date one day (and not too far away either I'd imagine). But wow - what a spec for a phone. I'm not sure there's value in getting this instead of an MP3 player or instead of a digital camera. But nevertheless, it's quite impressive the way phones seem to be going. I wonder what they'll be like a year from now? [wonders]
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|Well, I am in the market for a new cell phone, and for a new MP3 player. My old samsung phone is ~4yrs old, and well - I dont have an MP3 player, and been keeping an eye out on the mp3/cell phones comming out.
defiantly going to consider this one.
Much rather have my cellphone/mp3 be one device to reduce the ammount of bulk I carry around in my pockets.
on the other hand, I kinda want to buy something within the next month or two, and not wait till 'the end of the year' to get my hands on it.
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|Operating frequency:
EGSM/GPRS/900/1800/1900MHz + WCDMA, Edge
Data transfer: WCDMA up to speed 384 kbps, EGPRS/GPRS (class B/multislot 10) up to 236.8 kbps
Note: Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support
Dimensions:
Weight: 160g
Length:113.1 mm
Width: 55.2mm
Thickness:22 mm
Display and User Interface
Active matrix color display (176 x 208, 262k color)
User interface Series 60 Platform
Automatic brightness control for display and keypad
Music keys: Play/Pause, Forward, Back, Stop. Switch easily between music player and last used application with dedicated key.
Keys: Two configurable soft keys, Send & End, 5-way configurable navigation key, S60 keys (Menu, Edit, Clear), ITU-T (number/text) keypad, Volume (up & down), Power, Device lock switch
Music:
Audio formats (decoding)
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, Real V8, WAV, WMA, M4A, AWB, SP-Midi, AMR, WB-AMR, Nokia Ring Tones, AMR-NB, AWB
Music Player
Intelligently designed music player – optimized for music listening
Dedicated playback keys and volume control
Enhanced on the go playlist management – edit playlists, add new music
Get meta data
Enhanced music features: Mixer, 8-band equalizer, stereo widening, loudness, stereo balance, music DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
See what is playing when in the Nokia N91 is in the idle state
Answer calls while listening to music and music pauses and then resumes again when the call is ended
Smart integration with music services (easy access to music shop)
Music user profile or sim-less operation allows for uninterrupted listening
Synch with PC
Download new music over the air to your Nokia N91
Visual Radio
Flick on Visual Radio mode. Add a rich new dimension to your radio listening. It’s a snap to switch and a whole new experience when you do. www.visualradio.com
Hi-Fi quality sound
Use the Nokia HS-28 headset with remote control or use your own high quality headphone and connect directly to the 3.5mm audio jack on the Nokia N91
Connect the Nokia N91 to external speakers
Record music
Stereo music through line-in from your stereo
From FM radio
Make your own recording using voice record application
Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) DRM 2.0
For protection/digital right management for music files
Memory
Up to 4GB of internal dynamic memory for music content, multimedia messages, ringing tones, images, video clips, and applications
Additional 30MB of storage for contacts, calendar notes and events, text messages.
Video and Camera
Video formats (decoding)
Video streaming and capture: H.263, MPEG4, Real Video 8
Image viewers: JPEG, GIF 87a/89a, WBMP, BMP, PNG
Download and play multimedia files (video and music)
Stream media files from compatible media portals
Full-screen video playback on the phone to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips in larger size
Download and play multimedia files (video and music)
Stream media files from compatible media portals
Full-screen video playback on the phone to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips in larger size
Camera
2 Megapixel
Still Image resolutions: 1600 x 1200 (default 640 x 480)
Still Images file format: JPEG, YUV, RGB
Advanced camera modes: still, burst, video and options for night, brightness adjustment, image quality, self-timer, and macro-mode.
Digital zoom up to 8x
Connectivity
3G
Near broadband speeds for faster and more responsive downloads.
WLAN 802.11b/g
WLAN for hot spot connectivity at your favorite café or meeting place.
USB
USB 2.0 full speed interface with mass storage profile (USB mini)
Nokia PC Suite
Connectivity with USB or Bluetooth wireless technology
Synchronization
Local synchronization of contacts, calendar and music files to a compatible PC using compatible connection
Synch contacts and calendar wirelessly over Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth
Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology v.1.2
Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technology
Profiles with Bluetooth connectivity: Basic Printing Profile (BPP) using Image Print or Info Print applications, Human Interface Device Profile (HID) using Nokia Wireless Keyboard application
Messaging
Convenient email client
Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard (sold separately)
Multimedia messaging: combine image, video, text, and audio clip and send as MMS to a compatible phone or PC
Automatic resizing of your megapixel images to fit MMS (max. 300 KB attachment size depending on the network)
Text messaging: supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, SMS distribution list
Predictive text input: support for all major languages in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Instant Messaging
Browsing
XHTML browser
Improved Web compatibility with support for HTML 4.01, including support for elements such as image maps, background images, and frames
Support for a subset of JavaScript 1.5, which includes the most commonly used functions found on the Internet
File upload over HTTP using standard HTML forms
Small screen rendering option including a faster page-up/page-down scrolling style
Full-screen mode, download progress bar, and adaptive history list
3GPP video streaming
OMA DRM 2.0 including forward lock for content protection, combined delivery, separate delivery and superdistribution
Wallet: convenient online use and storage of your numbers and passwords
Call Management
Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and email details per entry, also supports thumbnail pictures and groups
Speed dialing
Logs: keeps lists of your dialed, received, and missed calls
Automatic redial
Automatic answer (works with compatible headset or car kit only)
Supports Fixed Dialing Number, which allows calls only to predefined numbers
Conference call
Java Applications
Java™ MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME)), JTWI 1.0
Over-the-air download of Java™-based applications and games
Other Applications
Personal Information Management (PIM):
Advanced Series 60 PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list, and PIM printing
Voice Features:
Voice dialing
Voice commands
Voice recorder
Integrated handsfree speaker
Digital Services
Java™ and Symbian applications available from [link]Nokia Software Market
Graphics, icons, animations, logos
Games: Possibility to download new games
Ringing tones: True Tones, polyphonic tones
Themes: Possibility to download new themes
Sales Package Contents
Nokia N91
Nokia Stereo Headset HS-28 (with remote control)
Nokia Battery BL-5C
Nokia Travel Charger AC-4
Nokia Connectivity Cable (USB) DKE-2
Nokia Line in Cable CA-63U
Nokia Desk Stand DT-10
CD-ROM containing software (PC Suite and other applications)
User guide, Quick Start guide, and Add-on Application guide
Power Management
Standby time: up to 190 hours (7 days)
Talk time: up to 3-4 hours
Display: 176 x 208, 65,536, 16-bit colours
Battery: BL-5C, 900, mAh, Li-Ion
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