NOKIA N81 8GB

N81 is an effort to bring about the popular N-Gage/N-Gage QD phones which were discontinued by Nokia some time back. It combines the best gaming experience along with good multimedia capabilities.


Design
The phone uses a slider mechanism but it is quite bulky without the slider open. A complete plastic body gives it a light feel, but takes away the ergonomic factor. The screen is 2.8inches big which is ideal for the gaming section for which this phone is made for. A 5-way Dpad clutters the phone area and is used mainly in gaming. The phone has the volume keys and camera keys on the right and the speaker quality is very nice, which suits the phone’s requirements.

Gaming and Multimedia
The phone scores well in gaming department, with the games available for play in landscape mode, and the N81 seems like a PSP in your hand. The phone has 8GB of memory, which is more than sufficient for the storage of games and multimedia data. The sound quality is the best that Nokia has to offer, but it still cannot match Walkman phones. Video viewing is a nice experience on this one, because of the 2.8 inch screen, but occasional framing can be observed even when the memory is empty. It has only a 2MP camera, whereas a 3.2MP should have been the ideal choice.

Conclusion
Overall a good phone, it could have done better if a better camera had been provided.

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Nokia Wi-Fi access

Boingo Wireless announced that Boingo Mobile is now available for selected Nokia mobile phones. With the addition of Boingo Mobile, selected Nokia mobile phones and Internet Tablets can automatically connect to the Boingo wireless network of hotspots across the world for only USD 7.95 - EUR 5.95 - GBP 3.95 per month. For a limited time, people who sign up for this internet service will receive the first month free.

Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones

Owners of compatible Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone - including selected S60 based smartphones and Linux-based Internet Tablets - can download and install Boingo Mobile software, which enables roaming access to the world's largest network of public hotspots. The Boingo software identifies hotspots and automatically authenticates users with their Boingo user account.

Boingo Mobile wireless internet

"Nokia mobile phone users can use Boingo Mobile to effortlessly connect to Boingo's hotspot wireless network, allowing them to experience intensive bandwidth applications at ultra-fast speeds," said Dave Hagan, Boingo president and CEO. "Boingo Mobile simplifies the connection process and eliminates the cumbersome task of navigating public Wi-Fi walled gardens.", added Mr. Hagan.

Nigel Rundstrom

"This agreement reinforces Nokia's commitment to become an Internet driven experiences company - offering not only great devices but also exciting services around them," said Nigel Rundstrom, vice-president, Nokia Multimedia. With the introduction of Boingo Mobile software and service on selected Nokia S60 devices and Nokia Linux-based Internet Tablets, consumers now have an affordable, unified Wi-Fi roaming experience across the globe that is extremely easy to use.", added Nigel Rundstrom.

Boingo Internet Wi-Fi access pirce & availability

Boingo Mobile is available as a downloadable software application via the Nokia Download site on the Nokia N95, N80, N80 Internet Edition multimedia smartphones, and throughout the Boingo website for selected Wi-Fi enabled Nokia S60 based cell phones. The availability of Boingo Mobile on selected Nokia Wi-Fi enabled mobile phones represents the successful realization of a mutual vision to deliver a robust multimedia experience on mass market mobile devices.

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Nokia Announces Availability of N81 8 GB Multimedia Device in India

Nokia has introduced the new Nokia N81 8 GB multimedia computer in India. Positioned as cutting edge technology mobile entertainment powerhouse, the company said the N81 8 GB bring an impressive capability to acquire, manage and share a wide range of music, gaming and audio visual content.


As a part of the new mobile content offering, the Nokia N81 8 GB incorporates a full length movie: consumers can now watch Sholay, on their devices on-the-go.

The device also comes pre-loaded with Top 10 English music videos, 10 best-selling Bollywood and Hollywood songs, and 10 all time hit comedy scenes from Bollywood movies across genres.

Nokia said the N81 8 GB has been designed for the best in music, video and gaming capability.
The device comes with a large screen, wireless LAN, high capability camera, dedicated music/game keys with customizable user interface and is loaded with 8 GB of flash memory so users can store more on the go.

With dedicated music and gaming keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and 3G and WLAN connectivity, Nokia said the N81 8 GB multimedia computer is a true mobile entertainment powerhouse. With a sleek, polished surface and keys that light up when activated, accessing content on the 3D multimedia menu is fast and intuitive.

The Nokia N81 8 GB is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service.

A preview of the N-Gage games service is also available in the device, including playable demos of EA SPORTS FIFA 07, Asphalt 3: Street Rules and Space Impact Light. After the launch of N-Gage in 2007 end, the full N-Gage application will be available for download. Players can then try all N-Gage games for free and buy only the ones they want.

Nokia N81 and N81 8GB Shipping

Multimedia computers, Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB are now available globally. The phones come with dedicated music and gaming keys, and more memory for more storing and playing.

Bringing a new user interface (UI) to the Nokia Nseries is the 3D Multimedia Menu introduced in these devices. The menu makes it easier to discover and enjoy digital content as well as the Internet, and share experiences with others.

The N81 and the N81 8GB also offer millions of music tracks through the Nokia Music Store. With their integrated Nokia Music Players, creating play lists and managing music collections on the move is a breeze. Compatible, high quality headphones or speakers can be used along with the standard 3.5mm headphone connector for enhanced sound quality.

Besides, the devices afford a preview of the N-Gage games service, which includes playable demos of EA Sports FIFA 07, Asphalt 3: Street Rules, and Space Impact Light.

When N-Gage actually launches later this year, the full application will be available for download on these devices.

The Nokia N81 is shipping for about 360 Euros/$512/Rs 20,300 before subsidies or taxes, while the Nokia N81 8GB is available for around 430 Euros/$612/Rs 24,300 before subsidies or taxes.

Nokia N81, N81 8GB, N95 8GB, 5310 XpressMusic and 5610 XpressMusic Phones unveiled

Nokia has been on a roll for sure. Launches, Launches and more Launches! And interestingly most of the products introduced weren’t mobile phones, but were things like navigation systems, Bluetooth headsets and Internet services for mobile phones. And now there’s yet another plethora of releases, but luckily this time around it is mobile phones – the devices the Finnish company is best known for.


Nokia introduced four new mobile phone devices, namely – N81 and N81 8GB, N95 8GB, 5310 XpressMusic and 5610 XpressMusic, at an event in London. All the phones are slated to hit store shelves by the fourth quarter of this year.

Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President, Nokia said, “From the compact Nokia 5310 XpressMusic music phone to the fully-featured Nokia N81 multimedia computer, Nokia offers a range of entertainment-enabled devices for consumers who want their music, games and favorite media with them wherever they go.”

“We believe these full-featured, well-designed devices will be very popular and will help bring Nokia’s Internet and music services to life,” added Oistamo.
Below are the key features of each of the newly announced Nokia phones:
Belonging to Nokia’s popular N series, the latest Nokia N81 packs in:

• Includes dedicated music and gaming keys
• Larger 2.8-inch QVGA non-touch screen (compared to the old N95’s 2.6-incher)
• 3.5 mm headphone connector
• WLAN connectivity

The Nokia N81 8GB, includes all the above mentioned features, but comes with a bigger capacity of course; that of 8GB.

While, the N81 will cost you 360 EUR (excl. taxes), you would have to shell out 430 EUR (taxes extra) for its sibling N81 8GB which has a bigger capacity.

Nokia N95 8GB phone:


Also from the N series, the N95 is no new device. It was launched in April worldwide. But the good news is that now you can store much more data in your N95 since it has been introduced in a humungous 8GB built-in capacity. The other features of the Nokia N95 are:

• 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
• Built-in A-GPS, WLAN, HSDPA
• Innovative 2-way slide
• 2.8″ QVGA display

560 EUR (excl. taxes) is what you need to pay for the N95 8GB device.

As the name suggest, Nokia 5310 XpressMusic and Nokia 5610 XpressMusic are ought to be awesome companions for any and every music lover.

Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone:

• Offers 18 hours of music playback
• Supports 4GB microSD card
• Includes a dedicated music key
• 2-megapixel camera
• 2-inch QVGA screen with up to 16 million colors

The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic phone will be priced at 225 EUR (without taxes and subsidies).
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic phone:

• Supports 4GB microSD card
• 2.2-inch screen with up to 16 million color
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash
• Uses 3G technology enabling faster and simpler downloads, web-browsing and video calls faster and easier

The Nokia 5610 XpressMusic phone will be available for EUR 300 (excl. taxes).

So here are some amazing new Nokia phones, offering massive capacities with great features.
What’s more, they look fab too!

Nokia N81 viral ad has a countdown timer for August 29th at 09:00 in the UK

This is all we know about the N81 so far (the picture above is the best we have):

• S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
• 8 GB of memory built in
• 16 million color 320×240 resolution screen
• 2 megapixel camera
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• WiFi and Bluetooth with A2DP support
• 2100 MHz 3G and Quadband GSM/EDGE
• 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm; 140 grams (these are sketchy)

Matt Miller linked to Kevin Tofel who has information about a viral ad campaign going on right now at http://www.070829.com/

The trick to the site is to hit the pause button in the center of the screen once the shapes form a phone. After you watch a few very weird, hopefully not nightmare inducing videos, you’re presented with a countdown clock:


It counts down to August 29th at 09:00 in the UK. Why the UK? That is where Fortune Magazine says Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will be, at the Ministry of Sound Dance Club.

Who the hell goes to a club at 09:00 is beyond me, but this will be a very hot device. This viral site also has an RSS feed you might want to add to your reader.

Here is an idea for the marketing people at S60, why not give away a certain number of devices to the people at the club that night?

Specs Out on 8GB Nokia N81

That Nokia N81 that was a hot rumor is now a reality, with specs being released for all to see.

For starters, it has 8GB of memory, which is a bit mind-blowing for a device that small. It's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-friendly, and its talk and surf capabilities incorporate 3G, EDGE, and HSDPA.

The N81 has two cameras, one 2-megapixel and the other CIF. It has a music player, which can play up to 12.5 hours before the battery dies. It has dedicated music and gaming keys, which suggests one-touch. It also has a navigation wheel.

If you think this sounds a lot like a slider version of the N91, you're probably right. But it's another new Nokia advancement, which is always good for a bout of excitement around the globe.