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Nokia Shows Off 4 Navigation Based Mobile Phones
Nokia has shown off four new handsets, all featuring navigation services at their heart.
The Nokia N96, a mobile phone multimedia computer
which the company says is optimized for video and TV. The handset comes with a
large 2.8" screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for
high-quality videos in a wide range of formats. 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. Also, with the integrated A-GPS,
consumers can now 'geotag' their pictures with location data and share them with
their online communities.
"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."
The Nokia N96 is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with an
estimated sales price of approximately 550 euros, before subsidies or taxes.
The Nokia N78 is designed to take advantage of the new suite of Nokia
services, including the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps, and Share on Ovi - a new
online service that enables consumers to share their personal media.
The Nokia N78 packs a range of technologies, including integrated A-GPS, with
free Nokia Maps, WLAN and high-speed HSPDA 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel
camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for microSD memory card, currently
available at up to 8 GB. The novelties of the N78 are geotagging of photos and
an integrated FM transmitter that allows music to be played on any FM radio, in
a car or at home.
The Nokia N78 is expected to start shipping during the second quarter of 2008, with an estimated retail price of approximately 350 euros, before taxes.
The Nokia 6210 Navigator is the company's first GPS-enabled mobile device with an integrated compass for pedestrian guidance. The Nokia 6210 Navigator comes with Nokia Maps 2.0, also announced today, and includes full voice and visual turn by turn guidance.
Combined with an 'accelerometer' which measures changes in direction and orientation, the built-in compass makes it easy to follow the map when strolling about on foot. When turning the device, the map automatically maintains its orientation.
"The personal navigation market is expanding rapidly and mobile phone navigation is its fastest growing area. According to recent market research by Canalys, over 60% of mobile phone users are keen to have navigation on their phones," says Markku Suomi, the head of Nokia's Connect device category. "The Nokia 6210 Navigator offers the next generation in mobile navigation to a broad consumer base. Mobile phone users around the world will be able to enjoy the benefits of navigation with a device that not only navigates, but also communicates."
The Nokia 6210 Navigator supports assisted GPS (A-GPS), which enables the GPS receiver to acquire the satellites in just seconds. The device is ready for use out of the box, even without a SIM-card. Local maps are pre-loaded on the 1GB memory card of the Nokia 6210 Navigator and map updates are included in the sales price. The phone also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player and stereo FM radio.
The Nokia 6210 Navigator is estimated to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 300, before taxes and subsidies.
Finally, the Nokia 6220 classic, a phone that combines a 5 megapixel camera with Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics and integrated with A-GPS functionality.
A-GPS functionality allows photos to be 'geotagged' - making them easier to search and share. Images can also be viewed on a television screen with the integrated TV-out feature, sent from phone to phone via wireless Bluetooth connection, or viewed in full color on the phone's large 2.2 inch display.
In addition to its imaging capabilities, the Nokia 6220 classic enables Adaptive Multi Rate - Wideband speech coding technology, giving a more natural sound to human voice in phone calls. It helps when having a conversation in a noisy environment such as in traffic or public place.
The Nokia 6220 classic is expected to start shipping in the 3rd quarter of 2008 in selected markets with an estimated retail price of 325 euros, before taxes and subsidies.
Posted to the site on 11th February 2008