Nokia launches the N79 and N85

[Jeffrey]

Nokia today fulfilled a promise from earlier this month with two new Nseries devices both aimed at driving down the cost of getting into full smartphones. The N85 as flagship appears set to replace the N81 and upgrades the camera from two to five megapixels, also adding GPS both for mapping and for geotagging shots. It also switches to a 2.6-inch AMOLED screen that should supply richer color and as much as 28 hours of music playback on a single charge.

Like the N81, the N85 slider is considered an N-Gage friendly phone and has controls suited to playing games from Nokia's service in landscape view. Music is also an emphasis, though the handset maker has opted against the built-in storage of the N81 8GB and instead bundles an 8GB microSDHC card, giving owners the option of an upgrade to 16GB or beyond in the future. Internet access is supplied either through HSDPA-based 3G or through Wi-Fi, though international support isn't yet known.

The N79 in turn replaces the N78 from just months earlier and upgrades the camera from 3.2 to five megapixels, also using a dual-LED based flash; Nokia is marketing the device as a fashion phone with swappable back covers that change the look to reflect its owner's tastes. The candybar design also has the full 3G, GPS, and Wi-Fi feature set and lasts for up to 24 hours of music. A 4GB microSD card gives it more storage than the earlier handset.

In contrast to some Nokia phone introductions, the company plans a quick release and should make both the N79 and N85 available in the UK as of next month. Releases for Europe and other areas are likely to vary, though both the N79 and N81 have been available in the US as unlocked devices.


Nokia launches N79


Nokia launches the N85

[khabi]

Both N79 and N85 have been developed with great features. The upgrade to 5 mega pixel camera for both the phones is what I liked the most. Also the basic memory of 8GB is expandable to more than 16GB Nokia is running speedily ahead of Apple in the race of smartphones.

[Mehfil]

It seems like Nokia has decided to crush the Apple's iPhone in India. The quick launch of N96 and now these 2 phones to compete with iPhone is what shows that Nokia is still the best in mobile phones. Be it of any type.

Only if someone can list the prices of these 2 phones, it will be good. I want to compare this with N96 as I am planning to buy 1 of the 3.

[opaper]

The N85 One of the obvious features of this handset is the 2.6 OLED screen, which has a faster response time, lower power consumption and faster refresh rate than LCD, which lends the screen to fast motion video and gaming. Refusing to let the N-Gage platform die, Nokia has bundled in 10 games, including one of the users choice, to really get people interested in this handset as a gaming device too. GPS with turn by turn navigation, a 5MP snapper with Carl Zeiss optics and an FM transmitter make this a possibly great mid-range device, with up to 28 hours music playback. It also comes with an 8GB card in the box, so you can pack it full of media magic and watch it on the little kickstand in the idle moments.

The Nokia N79: The new entertainment focused candybar handset, will be similar to the N85, also announced today, although come with a more stylised focus. For those worried about matching their handset with their outfit when they hit the streets, three smart covers are included in every box, with the ability to change the theme’s, as you might expect, accordingly. Replacing the N78, it will feature a 5 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, geotagging and dual LED-flash. Elsewhere on the multimedia front will be an FM Transmitter, with direct access to the Nokia Music Store, power for up to 24 hours of music playback plus 3.5mm headset connector and dedicated music keys for non-stop music enjoyment. Taking advantage of that GPS, Nokia has also bundled in Nokia Maps 2.0 and there is a 4GB microSD card with supports up to 8GB rather than having memory built in.

[Jeffrey]

After yesterday's dribble of info, Nokia's upcoming N79 and N85 are official now, and do indeed carry WCDMA support for US 3G goodness. The N79 has a 2.4-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera and comes with a 4GB microSD card in the box for storage, while the N85 has a 2.6-inch OLED screen, 5-megapixel cam and 8GB of microSD card storage shipped with it. Both are due in the last quarter of the year, though pricing info is not currently available

[SecRecy]

Nokia N79

• Personalise your device with 3 Xpress-on™ smart covers
• included inbox, with automatically matching wallpaper
• themes
• Automatically change from portrait to landscape with
• orientation sensor
• Easily navigate using the NaviWheel™
• Geotagging of pictures captured, and view them on a map
• Organize photos by albums and tags, and
• synchronize with PC
• Upload and share pictures and videos directly toOvi and the web
• Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack
• headphones, built-in 3D stereo speakers or Bluetooth
• technology
• Digital music player with support for playlist editing,
• equalizer and categorized access to your music collection
• Synchronize and manage music with Nokia Music client
• Integrated FM transmitter and FM receiver
• Search, browse and purchase songs online inNokia Music Store
• Built-in GPS with A-GPS support and integrated 3-month
• navigation license
• Multimedia city guides and navigation services available
• for purchase. Drive: voice guided car navigation,
• or Walk: pedestrian guidance for walking routes
• Connectivity & Data Services
• GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)
• Full-screen video playback to view downloaded,
• streamed or recorded video clips
• Access internet video feeds through Nokia Video Center
• Transfer videos from compatible PC,
• using Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Games:
• N-Gage™ experience and one free game activation
• voucher
• Try and buy from a broad catalog of innovative, made-for-
• mobile titles that feature connectivity and stunning
• graphics
• Titles developed by leading publishers

Technical Profile

• System: WCDMA900/2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900,
• GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
• User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
• Dimensions: 110 x 49 x 15 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 97 g
• Display: 2.4 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) with up to
• 16 million colors
• Battery: Nokia Battery BL-6F, 1200 mAh

Media

• Memory: Up to 50 MB internal user memory,
• 4GB in-box micro SD memory card
• Video playback: MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP,
• RealVideo 8/9/10, WMV
• Up to 30 fps, up to VGA resolution
• Music playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA orientation sensor

Main Camera

• Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar™
• Image capture: Up to 5 megapixels (2584 x 1938)
• JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)
• Video capture: MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps
• Aperture: F2.8
• Focal length: 5.2 mm
• Flash: LED camera flash and video light• Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack
• headphones, built-in 3D stereo speakers or Bluetooth technology

Operating Times

• Talk time: Up to 210 min (3G), 330 min (GSM)
• Standby time: Up to 400 hrs (3G), 370 hrs (GSM)
• Video playback: Up to 5 hours (offline mode)
• Music playback: Up to 24 hours (offline mode) • Built-in GPS with A-GPS support and integrated 3-month
• navigation license

Connectivity & Data Services

• WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support
• Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and
• TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
• Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 and
• enhanced data rates (EDR)
• GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS) • Access internet video feeds through Nokia Video Center

[Dr. V]

Nokia N85

• Watch high-quality video on the 2.6 inch OLED display
• Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed
or recorded video clips
• Access internet video feeds through
Nokia Video Center
• Transfer videos from a compatible PC,
using Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Enjoy great audio through standard 3.5 mm jack
headphones, built-in 3D stereo speakers or Bluetooth
technology
• Easily control playback with the dedicated media keys
• Integrated FM transmitter and FM receiver
• Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music
Store
• Assisted GPS (A-GPS) provides fast and accurate location
information
• Multimedia city guides and navigation services available
for purchase.
• Drive: voice guided car navigation, or Walk: pedestrian-
optimized turn-by-turn guidance. Integrated 3-month
navigation license inbox
• More than 15 million points of interest with Nokia Maps 2.0
• Geotagging of captured pictures, and online sharing
• Organize photos by albums and tags, and synchronize
with PC
• Upload and share pictures and videos directly to Share on
Ovi or 3rd party services directly to the web
• N-Gage™ experience.
• Try and buy from a broad catalog of innovative, made-for-
mobile titles that feature connectivity and stunning
graphics
• Titles developed by leading publishers
• At least 10 games preloaded and one free game activation
voucher

Technical Profile

• System: WCDMA 2100/1900/900+GSM
• 850/900/1800/1900
• WCDMA 2100/1900/850+GSM
• 850/900/1800/1900
• User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
• Multimedia Menu
• Dimensions: 103 x 50 x 16 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 128 g
• Display: AM OLED 2.6 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels)
• with up to 16 million colors
• Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5K, 1200 mAh

Media

• Memory: Up to 74 MB internal dynamic memory,
• up to 78 MB internal NAND flash memory,
• 8 GB in-box micro SD memory card
• Video playback: MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP,
• RealVideo 8/9/10, WMV
• 30 fps, VGA resolution
• Music playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA

Main Camera

• Optics: Carl Zeiss Tessar™
• Image capture: 5 Megapixels (2584 x 1938)
• JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)
• Video capture: MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps
• Aperture: F2.8
• Focal length: 5.45 mm
• Flash: Dual LED camera flash and video lightMaps and Navigation:

Operating Times

• Talk time: Up to 270 min (3G), 410 min (GSM)
• Standby time: Up to 360 hrs (3G), 360 hrs (GSM)
• Video call: Up to 160 min
• Video playback: Up to 7 hours (QVGA, 15fps)
• Music playback: Up to 30 hours (offline mode) Photos:

Connectivity & Data Services
• WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support
• Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and
TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
• Bluetooth Specification 2.0 and
Bluetooth stereo audio support
• GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)

[Curt]

The Nokia N85 has started shipping and will be retailed at an MRP of Rs. 27,299.