Nokia N96 – The icon of convergence has arrived

Singapore - Nokia today announced the availability of the much anticipated Nokia N96, its flagship multimedia computer in the iconic Nseries range. Cutting-edge technology meets intelligent design to fuse advanced entertainment options including Live TV, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, turn-by-turn voice navigation, 16GB of internal memory, superior sound and music, N-Gage gaming and 2.8” display together in one device.

The Nokia N96 will be available in Singapore in September with an estimated retail price of SGD$ 1258 before subsidies. It comes with three months live navigation license for Singapore and Malaysia, and 8 songs or an album from the Nokia Music Store Singapore. In addition, consumers will be able to enjoy world-class game titles already pre-loaded in the device, as well as one full N-Gage game – Asphalt 3 : Street RulesTM.

“The Nokia N96 is mobile entertainment at its best. It blends phone and multimedia options seamlessly with the unique Nseries dual slider that makes discovering and sharing experiences is easy. Watch live TV and video, take high quality photos and geotag them to specific locations or directly upload them online via the fast internet browser – it is all about taking mobile entertainment and communication to the next level,” says Grant McBeath, General Manager, Nokia Singapore.

With 16GB of internal storage and an optional microSD card – currently available up to 8 GB - the total memory of the Nokia N96 can be increased to a total of up to 24GB.

The Nokia N96 supports live broadcast mobile TV on DVB-H (where service is available) as it happens, delivering advanced television viewing across a number of digital channels. It is even possible to record your favourite programmes for watching anytime, anywhere.

With its stunning 2.8” display and integrated kick-stand for an awesome video experience, the Nokia N96 will have you totally glued to its screen with the best of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) programmes such as Top Gear, Walking with Dinosaurs, Tribe and Dr Who, which are downloadable from www.nokia-asia.com/videos/BBC. Enjoy the best of these BBC programmes for 30 days on your Nokia N96.

Feel the action and excitement through the large, bright 2.8” display and built-in 3D stereo speakers. Or sit back and enjoy the special effects hands-free virtually anywhere, thanks to a cleverly designed 'kickstand' on the back cover. The Nokia N96 is also packaged with TV-out cables to allow for media consumption on larger screens.

The Nokia N96 has the ability to store up to 40 hours of video content from a PC via hi-speed USB 2.0 connection or found online with WLAN and HSDPA support. The Nokia Video Center offers access to a variety of content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading providers such as YouTube, Reuters and Sony Pictures. The Nokia N96 supports all common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video.

Capture clear, bright, high quality video clips at 30 frames per second as well as sharp, defined photos with the 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED Flash. Images can be geotagged instantly to record the location and directly uploaded to online communities such as Share on Ovi, YouTube and Flickr.

The Nokia N96 delivers an enhanced navigation experience that includes rich, easy-to-use maps with urban detail as well as satellite views. Voice activated turn-by-turn navigation – for walking or driving – along with the new City Guides that offer a great way to explore undiscovered places. It is even possible to upload and share personalized journeys, favourite places and great new finds online.

The Nokia N96 boasts an advanced music offering and can hold a music collection that entertains even more dedicated fans. People can create personal music playlists by downloading tracks from the Nokia Music Store and other online sites or synchronize PC and mobile libraries via Hi-speed USB connectivity. Alternatively, the Nokia N96 offers RDS radio or a wide selection of stations via the internet.

To make the mobile experience even more personal, customize the Nokia N96 with a wide range of tailored content including a wide selection of branded entertainment and personalization content via the Nokia Download! application.

Nokia N85 - The definitive entertainment package

Singapore – Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N85, the latest Nseries multimedia computer made to set new standards for mobile entertainment, gaming and sharing. Along with an eye-catching 2.6” OLED screen and smooth, sleek finish, the Nokia N85 redefines the mobile experience. It boasts N-Gage gaming, music with in-built FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and geotagging capabilities, three month integrated license for turn-by-turn voice navigation and high-speed connectivity, all in one device. The Nokia N85 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008.

“The Nokia N85 was created to be more than the sum of its parts, offering a complete mobile entertainment package designed for connecting, sharing and discovering,” said Grant McBeath, General Manager, Nokia Singapore. “The iconic Nokia Nseries dual slider design has evolved to become smaller and sleeker while integrating the newest features and services to deliver the best mobile experience to date.”

With a strong lineup of multimedia features, the Nokia N85 is taking the world of mobile convergence to the next level. Gaming, photos, navigation and music blend together with the newest Ovi and third party services via 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity to make discovering and sharing experiences quick and seamless.

Engage and interact

The Nokia N85 is pre-loaded with at least 10 made-for-mobile N-Gage gaming titles that gives users an instantly great gaming experience thanks to the dazzling OLED display and a voucher to activate one full game licence. Dedicated gaming keys light up when the device is in landscape gaming mode to further enhance the action-packed experience.

A state-of-the-art 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and bright dual LED Flash captures clear, sharp images as well as DVD-quality videos at 30 frames per second. Combined with A-GPS, it is possible to geotag favorite pictures to see where each photo was taken using the Nokia Maps application or online on sites such as Share on Ovi or Flickr.

Each Nokia N85 comes with an 8GB microSD card, up to 30-hours of music playback time and its high-fidelity sound means favorite tracks can be enjoyed virtually anywhere. Build a personal music collection from the 2.5 million tracks and playlists available from the Nokia Music Store or other online music vendors, or synchronize PC and mobile music libraries via USB cable. Alternatively, consumers can enjoy RDS radio or a wide selection of stations via the internet. The 3.5mm audio jack makes connecting a top-quality headset simple and a built-in FM Transmitter lets the Nokia N85 play wirelessly through a car or home stereo to really crank up the sound.

A pre-loaded Nokia Download! application makes the Nokia N85 truly customizable by offering a wide range of bespoke content. This includes an outstanding selection of world-class branded entertainment content, the latest in mobile gaming and dynamic applications so users can really make their device their own.

Nokia N79 – Powerful fusion of technology and style

Singapore – Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N79, the latest addition to the Nokia Nseries range that combines intelligent and customizable design with a fully-loaded multimedia computer. Behind its sleek exterior, the Nokia N79 is a technology powerhouse. It offers a full range of multimedia experiences including integrated navigation, music with FM transmitter, high-speed connectivity, superior web browsing, 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and an advanced 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The Nokia N79 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008.

“The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a compact device – a characteristic of the iconic Nseries – which allows people to discover, create and share their passions with others,” said Grant McBeath, General Manager, Nokia Singapore. “It has been designed for those who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful and comes with interchangeable covers that have automatically matching screen themes. This balance of performance and style means that it is a powerful and defining step forward from the popular and very successful Nokia N72 and Nokia N73.”

Perfect for the style conscious, the Nokia N79 comes with Xpress-OnTM smart covers that are available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. Each Nokia N79 will come with a combination of three color covers.

The convergence of photos, music, games and navigation in the Nokia N79 combines hi-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi to make it quick and easy to share experiences on websites, blogs or online communities.

Experience new discoveries

The innovative technology packed into this colorful offering means that accessing a rich pool of services to further enhance individual experiences is seamless. Log on to online communities like Flickr or YouTube or click through directly to Nokia services such as the Nokia Music Store, N-Gage, Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi, an online service that enables consumers to share personal pictures and videos from their mobile devices.

The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED Flash and video light captures sharp, clear images and video that can be edited immediately, without the need for a PC. Images can also be geotagged to specific locations. What’s more, the Nokia N79 comes packaged with a 4GB microSD memory card that makes it possible to store around 3000 song files, approximately 2500 pictures and up to four hours of DVD-quality video clips that can be organized by albums or tags and uploaded directly to Share on Ovi or other third party services. The addition of a sliding lens cover helps protect the top-quality lens when not in use.

Nokia Maps makes it easy to explore and navigate new surroundings by accessing more than 15 million points of interest (POI). In-built A-GPS providing turn-by-turn navigation – for walking or driving – comes with a three month integrated license on the Nokia N79.

A Friendster widget will also be made available for the Nokia N79 via the WidSets service. This will allow people to browse Friendster friends’ profiles, view and post shoutouts, upload pictures taken with their handset, and browse their own and friend’s photo albums. All these enable more effective communication with friends while away from a computer, and using the Nokia N79. New users can even register for Friendster directly on their device via a link to Friendster’s Mobile site (m.friendster.com), create an account, and instantly begin participating in the Friendster global community.

To ensure each device is as distinctive as its user, customizable features are available at the Nokia Download! store, a one stop personalization shop, already embedded in Nokia Nseries devices. It lets consumers create a unique experience for themselves by offering easy access to a multitude of popular ringtones, world-class branded entertainment content, the latest in mobile gaming and dynamic applications for personalizing mobile devices to the user’s own preferences.