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chunkylover53
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LAS VEGAS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Nokia (NOK1V.HE: Quote, Profile , Research), the world's biggest mobile phone maker, unveiled on Sunday three new multimedia N-Series phone models at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a thin flip phone in the N7x range which sell in large volumes.
"The N76 brings the complete Nokia N-Series experience to a sleeker body, with little compromise," Nokia said in a statement, adding the model was 13.7 millimetres thick and will be available in the first quarter of 2007 for around 390 euros before subsidies from operators or local taxes.
The initial models in the N-Series multimedia devices were criticised for their bulk. The N76 is designed around digital music playing, Internet browsing and photo blogging straight from the phone's 2 megapixel camera.
Nokia's phone launches are important because it is the leader in the 1 billion units a year handset market with a global market share of around 35 percent.
Nokia also announced a slimmer version of its N93 phone which doubles as a digital video camera, called the N93i. It will be available for 600 euros in the first quarter of 2007. It is 25 millimetres thick down from 28.2 millimetres for the N93.
The Finnish company also unveiled a new Internet tablet, using the Linux operating system. Building on Nokia's first Internet tablet, called the 770 Internet Tablet, the N800 introduces faster performance, full screen finger qwerty keyboard and an integrated Web camera.
The device, which does not need to go through time-consuming network approvement procedures from mobile telecoms operators because it uses a Wi-Fi short range wireless Internet connection, will be on sale immediately in the United States and several European markets for around 400 euros and 400 dollars.
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NOKIA N76:
Nokia, which has long shied away from releasing thin devices, has today announced its entry to the ever-crowded thin handset market with the new N76. Nokia states that it did not want to compromise on features just to shave thickness off the device, and as such, this 14mm (0.5") thick handset boasts some impressive specifications when compared to its rivals.
The new Nokia N76 runs the S60 v3 UI on top of the Symbian OS, and so includes all the smartphone features that users have come to expect from the company's Nseries. The folder design holds music control keys underneath the 160x128 pixel resolution external display, and conceals a 16 million color capable 2.4" QVGA resolution internal screen that can also be used in a landscape orientation. A 2.0 megapixel camera is present to satisfy the shutterbugs among us, with 26MB of internal memory and microSD memory expansion supporting up to 2GB cards to store all your photos and music. With UMTS 3G high-speed data and Bluetooth v2.0, the Nokia N76 should satisfy most on the connectivity front. Despite the feature list, the Nokia N76 tips the scales at just 115g (4.1oz).
The thin and attractive new Nokia N76 smartphone should be available during the first quarter of 2007, carrying an expected retail price of 390 Euros (approximately US$515).
NOKIA N93i:
Live from CES 2007 in Las Vegas, Nokia has debuted its update to the N93, the suitably titled N93i. While the Nokia N93 won its fair share of accolades, the new N93i S60-based smartphone yields updates in key areas that were issues with many users.
The most obvious difference between the two devices is the physical design, which has received many tweaks to form an altogether much more attractive handset. Nokia has added a mirror finish effect to the external cover, and included a metallic keypad similar to that seen on the popular Motorola RAZR and KRZR range. Possibly the most important change with the design of the N93i is the size and weight difference from its older brother - the N93i sheds size in every direction, including 10mm (0.39") from the length of the device. The Nokia N93i is also lighter than the N93, weighting in at 163g (5.7oz), down from the N93's 180g (6.34oz). Unfortunately, these size and weight savings also bring a decline in battery life. Nokia has also boosted the internal display to 16 million colors from the N93's 262k.
Apart from the above changes, the features that made the Nokia N93 a great high-end device remain in the N93i, including the 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus and Carl Zeiss lens, capable of recording video up to 640x480 pixel resolution at 30fps. Bluetooth v2.0, WiFi, Infrared, and UMTS 3G data are all present, and 50MB of on board memory with miniSD expansion is available. To make use of the camera and high-speed data, Nokia has collaborated with blogging service Vox for the N93i, allowing you to upload pictures and videos directly to your Vox blog, whilst controlling access permissions to the content for personal items.
The feature list of the Nokia N93i really does go on and on, so it is nice to know that shoppers will be able to get their hands on this great update to the N93 starting during Q1 2007 for an expected retail price of 600 Euros (approximately US$795).
NOKIA N800:
The new Nokia N800, unveiled today at CES in Las Vegas, is Nokia's successor to the 770, Nokia's first go at an Internet Tablet. The Linux powered N800 is aimed at users that are looking for connectivity from almost anywhere or anyplace.
With a design similar to its predecessor, the N800 has a large and bright widescreen display (800x480 resolution) and offers a full width on-screen QWERTY finger keyboard for quick and easy text input. The new device allows users to connect to the Internet through a home WiFi network (802.11b/e/g), or use Bluetooth v2.0 to connect via a mobile phone. The N800 Tablet is capable of VoIP calls with video over the Internet thanks to its built-in webcam. The N800 also supports instant messaging and email as well as offers full stereo media support.
The N800 weighs in at 206g (7.3oz), which is a tad more than the 770's 189g (6.7oz), and measures 144mm x 75mm x 13mm (5.7" x 3.0" x 0.5"). The device's battery should provide up to 10 days of standby or 3 hours of Internet browsing according to Nokia.
Nokia state that the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet should be available right away in the US and select markets throughout Europe. It will retail for US$399/399EUR.
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Bambino
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Awww come on  when you'll gonna beat that spec???
(dont mention that lousy p990, doh!) |
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NOKIA N93i: http://www.nokia.com/A4136017?category=n93i#
NOKIA N76: http://www.nokia.com/A4136017?category=n76
NOKIA N800: http://www.nokia.com/A4136017?category=n800 |
deepsme
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n76 cool design!
here, have a puff  |
Stef
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Realy cool!! I like the black one! 
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LasseMan
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The N800 is a definite buy... Don't know about the N76. Might get something simplier to leave all advanced usage to the N800.
Edit: Just read that N76 lacks auto focus... That's a miss they sure gonna regret. Nope, no N76 after all.
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n76 looks like a razr clone for me
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Whats the point of releasing both the N75 and 76? |
LasseMan
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Whats the point of releasing both the N75 and 76?
Because they are totally different phones? |
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actually, the n71 wasnt that succeful, why do nokia want to launch a new clamshall symbian then?
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LasseMan
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Nokia hasn't made many clam shells, and N71 was just too many wrongs in terms of design. With N76, which by all means is a Razr clone, one can't argue they've made the same mistake twice. I'm sure it'll be more of a success. |
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the mp3 keys on the fron reminds me on some samsung fones
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n76 cool design!
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looks like a razr... |
LasseMan
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Jowi:
Please actually read what the warning text says next time you click the "quote" button. 
the mp3 keys on the fron reminds me on some samsung fones
Agree with you there. Feels weird to have so obvious dedicated music buttons when it doesn't feel like a music phone as much as a advanced fashion one.
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