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The Nokia N96 makes calls
(Credit: Nokia)It's no surprise that at GSMA we're seeing a lot of cool things. Since the show is geared toward the worldwide market (Europe in particular), the phones on display are a lot more exciting than the usual sort we see at home. But on the other hand, there's no guarantee that any of the devices will come to North America. Drool as we may, we're also green with envy.
Take, for example, the Nokia N96. As a slicker, stronger update to the already powerful Nokia N95, the N96 has just about every feature you could want in a cell phone. Besides making calls (hopefully it does that well), the N96 offers a 5-megapixel camera with a list of offerings that rival a standalone shooter. You'll find a Carl Zeiss lens, a flash, and a VGA camcorder that plays and records clips at 30 frames per second. On the whole it's more powerful than the 5-megapixel Nokia 6220, which the company also announced in Barcelona. The N96 has an impressive 16GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD slot that can accommodate cards up to 2GB. Nokia promises that you'll be able to watch 40 hours of video using the internal storage alone. Of course, you'll need to charge the battery during your video marathon; video playback is capped at 4 hours of viewing time because of battery life.
And it plays video
(Credit: Nokia)Other features include a digital music player, a 3.5mm headset jack, an FM radio, support for podcasts and Internet radio, e-mail, text and multimedia messaging, USB 2.0, stereo Bluetooth, and a GPS receiver with maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. The N96's design is similar to the N95, but also different. While it retains its predecessor's designated music controls and slider design, its black and silver scheme, and cleaner lines give it an overall sleeker look. That is an accomplishment considering that at 4.05 inches tall by 2.16 inches wide by 0.71 inches thick, and weighing 4.41 ounces, the N96 is actually a bit bigger than the N95. The N96 is quadband (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), and it supports both the 900 and 2100 3G bands. The N96 is set to be released in the third quarter of this year, and will require a serious amount of cash. Without carrier subsidies, buyers can expect to pay 550 euros (about $780).
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Nokia 6220 Classic
(Credit: Nokia)Nokia already has the N95, so its no stranger to high-resolution camera phones. But now it's aiming to take that functionality to a broader audience with the Nokia 6220 Classic. Announced today at the GSMA World Congress in Barcelona, the 6220 takes is a somewhat scaled down version of the N95. Not only does it use Nokia's Series 60 user interface instead of Symbian, but also it sports a minimalist candy bar design (4.25 inches tall by 1.8 inches wide by 0.59 inches thick; it weighs 3.2 grams). It will be available in purple, or basic black.
That design simplicity doesn't stop the 6220's camera from being its star attraction. In addition to the 5-megapixel resolution, it offers a Xenon flash, a 20x digital zoom, a Carl Zeiss optics lens, and auto-focus. The video recorder can shoot and play clips at 30 frames per second at a 640x480 resolution. With 120MB of internal memory, you'll have plenty of room for storing your pictures, and videos; however, if you need more space, the 6220 also can accommodate a 8GB microSD card. When you're finished with your work, you can upload photos directly to Ovi, Flickr, or VOX. You can also play videos on your television set using a TV out cable.
Say cheese!
(Credit: Nokia)Other features on the 6220 include stereo Bluetooth 2.0, a Web browser, e-mail (with attachments), a digital music player, a FM radio, text and multimedia messaging, and personal organizer applications. The 2.5mm headset is a mixed bag; though its better than a proprietary port, we would prefer a 3.5mm headset. Also, while the phone is quadband, it currently only supports the European 3G bands. Release of the 6220 is set for the third quarter of this year. At 325 euros ($471), it will put a crimp in your wallet, but it's still far cheaper than the N95's $700 price tag.
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Nokia N96
(Credit: Nokia)It's the first day of the GSMA World Congress and the big players are already battling it out to steal the show. Nokia was one of the first companies out of the gate when it announced four new devices at a 10am press conference on Monday morning (that's just 1am for you West Coast folks). We've wrapped all the announcements up into a Nokia GSMA slide show.
Of the new phones, two are additions to the company's N-series line. The Nokia N96 is an update to the Nokia N95 and the Nokia N78 offers a raft of music features. The Nokia 6220 Classic doesn't look like much at first but it's 5-megapixel camera just about rivals that of a standalone shooter. For GPS fans, Nokia offers the 6210 Navigator. Packed with GPS goodies the 6210 will guide you to your destination whether in your are in the car or on foot. And if you get really lost, you can always call for directions. To see these new handsets in all their glory, check out out Nokia GSMA slide show.
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