WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Nokia today announced that
the highly anticipated Nokia N96, unveiled earlier this year at Mobile
World Congress in Barcelona, will be made available for high-speed 3G HSDPA
networks widely used in the Americas during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Combining a large 2.8 inch screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and
compatibility with a wide range of video formats, the Nokia N96 is a sleek,
smart and powerful device that delivers an outstanding entertainment
experience.
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Support for popular video download services, including those using
Windows Media format, means that Nokia N96 owners can easily explore,
purchase and download their favorite movies, television shows and other
video content on their PCs and sideload them to their devices to watch at
their convenience. The internal 16 gigabytes of memory, and expandable
memory card slot, allows up to 40 hours of video content* to be stored on
the Nokia N96. Additionally, the built in "kick stand" allows the Nokia N96
to be supported handsfree at an optimal viewing angle to ensure enjoyment
of their favorite video content.
"Since the first Nokia Nseries device came to market in 2005, this
range of devices has consistently represented cutting-edge technology
combined with an unparalleled user experience. The Nokia N96 builds upon
this tradition to bring mobility to today's most valuable Internet
services," said Bill Plummer, Vice President of Go-to-Market for Nokia
Americas. "With support for movies, music, games, navigation and more right
out of the box, the real power of the Nokia N96 is that it provides an open
application environment for users to define their own mobile lifestyle."
While optimized for entertainment, the Nokia N96 offers all of the
innovative features that make the Nokia Nseries line of devices the most
advanced on the market. Some of these cutting edge features include a five
megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, integrated Wi-Fi support and
assisted-GPS navigation. Through the integration of Ovi services, the Nokia
N96 becomes an even more powerful device. Consumers can enjoy one-click
uploading of images, videos and other content using the Share on Ovi
service, easy navigation across town and country with Nokia Maps 2.0 or a
spur of the moment N-Gage games tournament with friends around the world
using the preinstalled N-Gage application.
Included with the Nokia N96 are three months of navigation service for
Nokia Maps 2.0, which enables the Nokia N96 to deliver detailed
turn-by-turn directions for both automotive and pedestrian navigation. A
voucher to purchase a full version of the exciting N-Gage racing title
Asphalt 3: Street Rules(TM) is also included with the Nokia N96. Along with
the Asphalt 3: Street Rules(TM) voucher, trial versions of four other
popular N-Gage titles are already on the device, making it easy for owners
to try some of the latest games before deciding to buy the full version.
Other N-Gage games, including the newly released Dirk Dagger, are easily
downloaded to the device.
The Nokia N96 with Americas 3G support is expected to be available
during the fourth quarter of 2008 for an estimated price of $895.
*Capacity based on H.264 750-Kbps video at 320-by-240 resolution,
combined with 128-Kbps audio. Capacity is half of this with H.264 1.5Mbps
at 640-by-480 resolution, combined with 128-Kbps audion (near-DVD quality).
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a
wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people
to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games,
business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer
Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a
key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for
communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
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