Nokia N79 mobile phone

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In expanding the range of Nseries has been a turning point. Last year the company has released a Nokia N95, N95 8GB and N82, thereby setting the bar too high. Models do not have direct competitors, even if its value became bestseller. Full year 2008 has been fairly quiet and calm, awaiting the touch version of S60 platform and devices on it. Rated flagship Nseries - N96 - remains so only on paper, the unit enjoys limited popularity, and given the strong advertising campaign. Advertising budgets in crisis have been significantly reduced, in fact Nokia advertises only this model. In line Samsung has a direct competitor for the Nokia N96, it i8510 INNOV8, which, with a comparable or superior to the value of Finnish smartphone on a number of options, pulls attention to himself.

Features Nokia N79:

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS / HSDPA 2100
• Display: TFT 2,4 ", permission 240h320 points, 16M colors
• Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, optical Carl Zeiss, video VGA 30 fps, dual LED flash
• Memory: 50 MB built, support for memory cards microSD, 4 GB kit
• Communication: Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, TV-Out
• Battery: BL-6F, 1200 mAh
• Time running conversation - up to 5.5 hours
• Standby time - up to 372 hours
• Size: 110x49x15 mm
• Weight: 97 g
• Price: 16 990 rubles.
• Home sales: end of October 2008

The design

Nokia N79 made in the form of traditional monoblock, but compared to the N82 and N78 reduced size, smooth corners, which in reality provides a tangible advantage that pleasure lies in the hand. Compared with the Samsung i7110 unit of Nokia is more good , the difference in thickness is minimal and virtually invisible, while the width and height advantage N79 clear. Judging from the standpoint of design, the i7110 is more severe, affecting completely symmetrical design, steel casing with a visible texture of the metal. Steel pleasantly cool hand, there is a reliable vehicle, dear. N79 a simple, full body plastic, lightweight.

The quality of materials and workmanship at a good level, mounting a cover battery cover more reliably compared with the Nokia N78, it does not float and not skripit compression. Included with the apparatus supplied three removable panels of different colors (three for each color - white and gray). The basic colors are green, white, black, brown, red and blue. The back panel has a picture similar to N82, N78. The panels, glossy, easily scratched, but at the scratched on panels not so visible, but when they wear easily replaced.

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On the edge of the shell passes chrome bezel, it is not metal, under a soft plastic coating of the same color as the tortsy apparatus. If a strong squeezing bezel slightly deformed, it becomes visible fissure between it and the keyboard area. But in everyday use is no problem, do not take these words as negative about the quality of assembly N79. As I said, there are two color solutions, it is gray and white. The latter looks a better, gray is common, not expressive. Looking at the N79, involuntarily recall the Nokia 6233, the association directly, these two devices are very similar, as if the company knowingly using design 6233, desiring to continue in the absence of the transplant unit connected to the S60.

The keyboard register more traditionally compared to the N78 and N82, buttons big, comfortable, no problems with it does not occur. Backlit keyboard white, it is well evident in all conditions. Managing pack is not so unambiguous, buttons missing. Multimedia key now is on the left, so its location was not ergonomichno. Functionality Navigation Wheel available, the navigation wheel works in all menus and lists. Indicator light into the Navigation Wheel, flashing can be switched off. Other settings for the indicator does not provide a pity, because in some models of flashing indicator notifies you of missed calls, messages and other events.

Connectors and slots N79 presents a standard set: microUSB and connector for charger and memory card slot on the left side surface, 3.5 mm connector and the slider keypad on the upper end of. Also here are dedicated button to start the camera, volume buttons. Stereo dynamics of N79 are on the same side as in the Nokia N82.

The camera unit is located on the rear surface, the module is slightly favored from the shell and covered lens friendly protective shutter, a similar Nokia N85. There is no xenon flash, just normal, LED. So, the flagship company in the segment continues to be a camera on the N82. Each replacement panels are four contact, such as contacts are located on the main body of the unit. Explaining the following: the smartphone is a function of automatic change of theme design, depending on the color panel. Wear a new panel, and the issue will automatically change to the appropriate. So pre-order as easy to guess, 6 pieces in expense of panels. To this opportunity is not like it, it can easily turn off the menu.

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Screen Nokia N79 standard for the recent proposals of the company, is 2.4 inches diagonal, the physical size of 36x48 mm. As the size and quality, it coincides with the screens of such devices as Nokia N81, N78, which is slightly better than the N82. The screen is made on TFT technology capable of displaying up to 16 million colors and shades, it is equipped mirror substrate, providing visibility of information in bright sunlight. Viewing Angle Display large, well-read information virtually at any angle. The brightness of images at a high level, is a traditional light sensor, which monitors the level of illumination depending on the environment.

The following photos offer you assess the color screen Nokia N79, compared with Samsung i7110. This device is equipped with excellent AM-OLED display, 2.6-inch diagonal, for this parameter N79 is clearly a loser.

Nokia N79 battery

Despite the small thickness, Nokia N79 is completed concise battery (BL-6F, 1200 mAh), a similar Nokia N78. Working time is about 3-3,5 days, and when the music player - the same 24 hours as the N78.

Communications

In the Nokia N79 has a built module Wi-Fi standard b / g, as well as WLAN Wizard - a simple assistant for setting up the connection. Options quite a bit, if a network is proposed to establish a connection, define the default access point, there is a filtering networks. Safety standards - WEP, WPA, WPA 2. Also in the settings specified time scanning networks WLAN. There annex Home Media, allows you to work with other devices on technology UnPNP, which has a very broad functionality. You can open access to content under smartphone, as well as reproducing content from other compatible devices such as stereo systems. After setting appears in the Gallery menu «show through the home network», which allows you to display or play on another device selected files.

Standard USB - 2.0, Full Speed (data transfer rate is about half Mb / s, which is less than the Nokia N85). Present support for the regime Mass Storage, you can choose to use a machine - the floppy disk drive, PC Suite, Image Print, Media Player. When you connect the cable charging does not happen, unlike the N85.

Version of Bluetooth, according to specifications - 2.0 + EDR, supported by all major sections:

• A2DP • Audio / Video Remote Control • Basic Imaging • Dial-up Networking • File Transfer • Generic Access • Generic Object Exchange • Handsfree • Headset • HID • Object Push • SIM Access • Serial Port

Support for A2DP profile allows you to use a wireless device with a stereo headset, there is no problem with that, all fairly routine. In the setting of the appearance of the phone is configured to detect, is also a list of blocked devices.

Hardware platform

Hardware platform Nokia N79 is not different from that used in the N85 and other models of Nokia, there is nothing special. Odnochipovoe excellent solution to perform its tasks smartphone running quickly, there is no different from predecessors.

The model is powered by Symbian 9.3, there is functionality Feature Pack 2. On the features of software platforms we said in a separate submission, we turn to it for details on the implementation of the organizer, contacts, books and other things.

Available RAM after booting the system is about 80 MB with a total memory of 128 MB. Exactly the same rates we see in the Nokia N85, N96, this volume lacking in most situations. Memory devoted to launch applications (Heap size) and the size of the Java-applications (Jar size) are unlimited.

The amount of internal memory is 128 MB, of which 50 MB user available, plus this device supports a memory card, microSDHC (up to 32 GB). The set comes in 4 GB card.

Present accelerometer to automatically rotate the interface depending on the situation smartphone, here are the same as N96, N85 and other models. The work of the sensor motion can be switched off. Turn happening almost without delay, the interface redrawn smoothly.

Nokia N79 Programs

Nokia N79 is based on the software platform S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2. The complete and detailed overview of the basic functionality of the platform already on the site, meaning there is no repeat. The implementation of the basic functionality is identical, any differences are not available. Conversions on the menu, repainting the screen is happening with animation, there are small differences from the N78.

Traditionally, there Nokia Maps 2.0, this application is installed in all new smartphones the company, regardless of their position.

Improved interface of search results are sorted in the right order by category, is the so-called quick search, without having to open the context menu. here is still a route calculation occurs on three criteria may override in connection with possible plugs, chosen color maps (day or night presentation). When activated GPS satellite displays a small icon in the status bar at the top of the screen, so you can always notice when positioning. Nokia Maps 2.0 application has broad capabilities, but user-friendly, simple and understandable to most users, for the first time the possibility of using GPS. There is a license to navigate within 3 months, then it should be extended.

Camera and Gallery

Use the usual module with optics Carl Zeiss, the lens is protected window shade, its structure is convenient possible. Next is the double diode outbreak, which no longer meets modern requirements, photographic solutions for the most part, equipped with xenon elements. However, the flash is enough for up to a distance meter, but when night shooting N82 is still far preferable. In addition to its core responsibilities flash used as backlighting autofocus, which allows focus on the object, even in dark times.

The size images are available six options:

• 0,3 M (640x480),
• 0,8 M (800x600),
• 1,3 M (1280x960),
• 2M (1600x1200),
• 3M (2048x1536),
• 5M (2592x1944)

Conclusion

Nokia N79 - is the most balanced, reported to mind smartphone middle class in the line of Nseries. Taking into account the positioning and value, the best solutions for these funds are not available. The unit does not have any outstanding performances, not advocates replacing photographic flagship N82, but it is much more pleasant sensations predecessors. Except for xenon flash, N79 preferable N82 in every aspect, starting with design, ergonomics, and ending the program execution, sound quality, time work, Acquisition and so on. Yes, the price of N79 at the start of sales slightly higher but small overpayment is justified, if you want to get more sophisticated device on a new platform with a notable number of additional features and improvements. At the same margin to lower prices available in the near future, the value of these two smartphones equals, then the choice becomes even more apparent.