Buy Nokia N96 Music Edition Reviews

Comes with music

Immerse yourself in entertainment with the N96 Comes With Music Edition. Enjoy your favourite music with super sound, control playback and media keys. A massive 16GB of storage allows you to make the most of over 2 million tracks, free to download from the Nokia Music store for a year, yours to keep forever.

The Nokia N96, a multimedia computer truly optimized for video and TV. With a large 2.8" screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media.

Accessing internet videos is quick and simple. The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video, making favorite videos easy to view. Transferring and accessing videos is even faster with the high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. In select markets, the integrated DVB-H receiver offers live broadcast TV with an automatically updating program guide. The massive memory can store up to 40 hours of video content. The storage capacity of the Nokia N96 can even be further expanded with an optional microSD card, such as a 8GB microSDHC Card which increases the available memory of the Nokia N96 to a total of 24 GB. For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a 'kickstand' on the back cover that allows for hands-free viewing.

The Nokia Video Center offers one place to discover and access a variety of mobile content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content brands such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures. The catalogue of internet video feeds is continually expanded with more regional and country specific content.

For a superb music experience, the Nokia N96 features media keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and built-in 3D stereo speakers. The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and has upgrade options such as City Guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation.

The Nokia N96 boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light. It allows DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, consumers can now 'geotag' their pictures with location data and share them with their online communities.

The Nokia N96 naturally supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.

Whats in the box
Nokia N96 Battery BL-5F Stereo Headset HS-45 Remote AD-54 Data cable CA-101 TV Out Cable CA-75U Mains charger Car charger User guide Software CD

Nokia N96 Specification:

Supported networks

UMTS networks (WCDMA 2100/850; HSDPA)
Quad-band operation in GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks (EDGE)
Automatic frequency band and mode switching
DVB-H, class C, 470-750 MHz

Dimensions

Volume: 92 cm 3
Weight: 125 g
Length: 103 mm
Width: 55 mm
Depth: 18 mm (places to 20 mm)

Memory

16 GB of internal flash memory, memory expansion via hot-swappable microSD memory cards
Approximate storage capacity is 16 GB disk space:
� Video: 40 hours
� Music: 12,000 songs
128 Mbytes of RAM, 256 Mbytes of system memory (operating system plus dynamic memory for user data)

Operating Hours

Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh
Talk time: GSM: up to 220 min; UMTS: Up to 150 min
Stand-by Time: GSM: Up to 220 hours; UMTS up to 200 hours
Video playback: Up to 5 hours (in offline mode)
Music playback: Up to 14 hours (in offline mode)
TV Play: Up to 4 hours (DVB-H)

Display and user interface

QVGA TFT display with a 6.1 inch diagonal display (2.8 inches) and 16.7 million colours at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels
User interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
Active standby mode, multimedia menu

Data transfer

In UMTS networks (WCDMA 2100/850) are both voice and data connections possible (packet switched connections to max. 3.6 Mbit / s (download) or 384 kbps (upload), circuit connections to max. 64 Kbps -
Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) for the simultaneous use of voice and packet data connections in GSM / EDGE networks. Class A, multi-slot Class 11, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 177.6 / 118.4 kbps
EGPRS Class B, multi-slot Class 32, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 296/177, 6 kbps
GPRS Class B, multi-slot Class 32, max. Data transmission speed to Herunter-/Hochladen: 107/64, 2 kbit / s

Video Center

Video Center: Central application for video experiences
Access to the recent play videos and simple continuation of play
My Videos: collection of videos stored in the device
Access to Internet video, compatible with news feeds and video podcasts, updates and downloads directly over the cellular network
Catalog for new Internet video

Video codecs and formats

MPEG-4 Part 2 (H.263/SP), up to VGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/SP), up to VGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
Windows Media Video (WMV9), up to CIF / QVGA at 30 frames / s codec with hardware acceleration, max. QVGA on the screen of the device, max. SDTV on TV Output
Real Video (QCIF) with 30 frames / s
Support for Flash movies in Internet Browser
Digital rights management: OMA DRM 1, OMA DRM 2, WM DRM (Windows Media DRM)

Live TV

DVB-H-based mobile TV with integrated antenna
DVB-H, class C, 470-750 MHz
Access to videos on the browser
Downloading, streaming and playback during download
Support for Flash movies

Music

Digital music player - support for MP3, AAC, eAAC +, WMA and album cover
Editing and sharing playlists
Equalizer and visualization of sounds
Online search and purchase music tracks in Nokia Music Store - with support for WM DRM-protected files (Windows Media DRM)

Radio

FM stereo radio (87,5-108 MHz) with support for RDS; possibility for the use of the VHF radios in offline mode
Nokia Internet Radio

Main Camera

Up to 5 megapixels (2,592 x 1,944 pixels)
Optics by Carl Zeiss
Autofocus, automatic exposure control
Aperture: F2.8
Focal Length: 5.2 mm
Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
Two flashlights (LED), video light, lighting-support autofocus and recording progress indicator

Second Camera

VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Video recording function

Video recording in MPEG-4 format, with up to VGA 30 frames / s
Digital video stabilization
Video clip length: Depends on available space
Video File Format: MP4 (standard), 3GPP (for MMS messages)
Program settings for automatic, a video light, white balance and color mood

Photography

Photo Resolution: Up to 5 megapixels (2,592 x 1,944 pixels)
Format for photographs: JPEG / EXIF
Details on the recording location: Automatic recording of information on location in the image file
Program settings for automatic, flash, serial shots, self-timer, color humor, white balance, contrast, exposure correction, help

Discover

Digital maps and navigation
Integrated GPS module with support for A-GPS (Assisted GPS)
Nokia Maps application
Free downloadable maps for more than 150 countries, millions of locations, location details and satellite images **
To purchase upgrades available multimedia travel guides and navigation services for the car navigation Sprachgest�tzte
For pedestrians: Special optimized for pedestrian navigation with Directions

E-mail and Messaging

Easy-to-use e-mail client with support for attachments (photos, videos, music files, and text documents)
Support for e-mail protocols SMTP, IMAP4 and POP3, as well as for MMS and SMS messages Common SMS-/MMS-Editor
Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (optional)

Mobile Internet Access

Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map function, visual history display, support for HTML and JavaScript, Flash Lite 3.0, and for Flash videos
Support for news feeds (RSS)

Connection options

WLAN (IEEE802.11 g / b) with support for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
USB 2.0 micro-USB port (Type B)
3.5-mm jack for connecting a standard headphone and TV output for connecting a TV for playback of photos and videos (PAL / NTSC)
Bluetooth 2.0 with support for stereo audio transmission (Bluetooth profile �Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), and EDR (Enhanced Data Rates)
Use of Nokia PC Suite for Nseries devices (PC software), in conjunction with Bluetooth wireless connections or cable connections to the USB port compatible PCs

"In 2007, the Nokia N95 became an icon of convergence of Internet and mobility. With over 7 million units sold to date, the N95 has changed the way people use their mobile device. The Nokia N96 we introduced today builds on the success of N95, further enhancing the experience," says Jonas Geust, who oversees Nokia's Explore category. "Through the power of the Internet, video and TV are becoming even more prevalent in people's lives. With its large, bright screen, and a range of high-speed connectivity options and the enhanced Nokia Video Center, the new Nokia N96 is a personal window to entertainment."