Nokia N95 Cell Phone
Nokia's flagship handset, the N95, rests at the top of their N-Series line of multimedia computers. This long awaited mobile literally does it all, from phone calls to GPS-enabled driving directions, music to video, Bluetooth to WiFi, and then some. The N95 also represents the state of the art in camera phone technology, featuring a five megapixel auto-focus shooter with a full 30 frames per second video mode - the best specs on any handset currently available for use in the U.S.
All of this technology doesn't come cheap - N95 is available only as an unlocked handset, and at $750 (list) it's the price of a budget laptop computer. So is the new king of Nokia's lineup worthy of its pre-launch hype and still-lofty price tag? Well, I'll put it this way: The N95 is a viable replacement for your current cell phone, camera, mp3 player, Web browser, and GPS unit all in one. It's not quite as good at any of those non-phone functions as a true stand alone unit would be, but it's pretty close. If you can afford it - and don't mind charging the battery every night - the N95 might just be the answer to your consumer electronics convergence dreams. Just don't expect a QWERTY keyboard.
Special thanks to Corey over at Mobile Planet for providing the sample N95 for this review.
The N95 is a candybar slider with a large display, thick profile, and unique bi-directional sliding mechanism. While the handset measures 99x53x21 mm, the sliding portion is quite thin and somehow makes the device as a whole feel a bit smaller than it really is. In the closed position you have access to the phone's large display, front-mounted camera (for video calling overseas) and navigational array featuring a D-pad surrounded by an array of buttons: menu, multimedia, call, cancel, input mode, clear, and two softkeys. Nudging the top layer forward reveals a standard dialing layout, while sliding the layer back uncovers a row of media controls aligned for use with the phone in widescreen mode. A front-mounted ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the N95's display brightness to suit external conditions, which is a nifty feature.
While certainly not unreasonably large, the N95 is a rather squat, stocky handset. At 19mm thick and weighing 120g, this is one of the larger candybar phones on the market right now. Then again, it does more than any other handset out there, and features one of the biggest, best displays you'll find on a phone, so the size isn't really that big of an issue. The phone is finished in plum with silver accents, and features a soft-grip plastic on the sides and back panel that gives it a somewhat similar look as Nokia's N73. N95 is shorter and thicker than N73, but retains the same "luxury high-tech" aesthetics. However, the N95 doesn't feature the same solid build as N73 - where the 73 felt like the mobile handset version of a BMW 7-Series or Mercedes S-Class luxury cruiser, N95 feels just a little underwhelming in hand. Part of it is because the slider is a bit wobbly when extended in either direction and was too easily nudged out of "locked" position when being slipped in or out of a pocket. Another part of it is that chromed plastic buttons on the face of a $750 gadget just seemed a little "off" somehow. I didn't have any problems with the slider (or any other moving parts) actually breaking down - rather, I just expected a little more in the way of build quality out of a flagship "multimedia computer" from a company known for building some of the most solid-feeling handsets out there. Read full review » Q. hey first off I would like to say awesome reviews on youtube. Ive been looking at three phones to buy; Nokia N95, samsung instinct and the lg keybo(env2). I am looking for a good internet phone with an awesome mp3 player and easy to text. Do u have any suggestions?
A. Thanks for the kind words - glad you like the reviews! Since you said "Easy to text" I have to ask if you like to use T9 or full QWERTY to text. If you like full... I have a tip that is great for people with smart phones that are either only edge capable or on an edge only network. Using Opera Mini browser on my Nokia E71 and N95 on T-mobiles network I can browse the web faster than using AT&T or Sprints 3G networks, I've tested it. The pages load about 3 seconds faster than on the 3G networks. I have found that this is not well known among T-mobile users that I know. A few weeks ago I reported on increased talk about Nokia's N95 - that do it all 5MP Camera, GPS & WiFi uberphone - making its way to AT&T here in the US before too long. That was just the latest in a chain of related rumors dating back to last summer, but it did seem to have some legs. Well, chalk another one up for those legs (or for an unfortunate error on AT&T or Google's part).
I Googled "Nokia N95" while... Does anyone even remember that AT&T actually carries a Nokia N-Series phone, the oversized, underpowered, crippled by its US carrier N75? Let's hope that if the current rumor about another N-Series device coming to AT&T bears fruit, the response from consumers is a bit less tepid this time around – last time I checked customers had given the N75 just under 3 out of 5 stars on ATT's website.
Of course if the N95 does make its... The rumor mill is heating up just a bit in preparation for next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and this latest rumor is a doozy. Samsung is said to be readying their G810 for release next week, and this $850+ sliderphone may well feature everything this side of your kitchen sink when it makes its debut.
Unwired View lists the G810 as featuring a 5mp camera with 3x optical zoom and anti-shake and face recognition... Call it the eye of the storm: CES teased us earlier this month with a few new handsets from Sony Ericsson and Motorola (not to mention the official debut of Nokia's N95 8GB US model), and all sorts of sexy new phones should be unveiled at next month's World Mobility Congress (aka 3GSM) in Barcelona. And then there's CTIA Las Vegas, which kicks off on the last day of March.
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I NEED HELP? Will Opera Mini work on the Behold and if so what is the trick get it to work, because I've downloaded 2 versions and neither work.
definatly the iPhone...its amazing and its getting even better every single day cuz of new apps and stuff....eventually, the iPhone will be considered a gaming system, and its already a multimedia system....its worth the price n it even has wi-fi on it! At last nokia came out with their new phone which comes with style plus with the best feature u can get from the phone . It has all the feature from nokia N 95 hich have the best camera and then it have the style of Nokia n81 which have the flashy classsy look . I just got this phone and all of my frs have gone crazy on this . I orderd it from a sit --myworldphone .com and I got this phone the next day so whoevz sylish guys or gals r out thea u... At last nokia came out with their new phone which comes with style plus with the best feature u can get from the phone . It has all the feature from nokia N 95 hich have the best camera and then it have the style of Nokia n81 which have the flashy classsy look . I just got this phone and all of my frs have gone crazy on this . I orderd it from a sit --myworldphone .com and I got this phone the next day so whoevz sylish guys or gals r out thea u... Hei, I am a Nokia N85 user. I saw the picture of Nokia N95 8GB from gsmprofile and got all information from gsmarena but it looks so bothering to me. I was scared to watch the picture. Though I have no real life experience about N95 8GB but I think it is the oddest looking phone of the N-Series Family. Who likes this phone? I really don’t know! Do you have any idea that how it... I have a tip that is great for people with smart phones that are either only edge capable or on an edge only network. Using Opera Mini browser on my Nokia E71 and N95 on T-mobiles network I can browse the web faster than using AT&T or Sprints 3G networks, I've tested it. The pages load about 3 seconds faster than on the 3G networks. I have found that this is not well known among T-mobile users that I know. The Nokia N95 has Wifi and Yes you can surf the internet on any open network connection without having a data plan :) Buying choicesWith new service  with a Centennial plan from $499.99 With pre-paid service This item is not being sold with a pre-paid service service plan by any online merchant. Purchase phone only Accessories Purchase compatible accessories for this phone Ringtones & MediaShop for compatible mobile content for this phone
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