Nokia N96

Supported Networks

Quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 Dual band UMTS / HSDPA: UMTS 900, UMTS 2100 3G and WLAN access. Mobile TV (network-dependent feature). GPS Navigation via Nokia Maps. Access to Ovi. Instant upload to Flickr, Vox, Yahoo! and Google. Full-HTML browser. S60 3rd Edition, user interface.Up to 16 GB of internal flash memory. Left and right selection keys, menu keys, shortcut keys, etc. 2-way slide, as in Nokia N95. Expandable memory up to 16 GB courtesy of MicroSD cards. 5-megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss optics, located in the rear view of the phone -- identical to the one on N82 and N95 but with no lens cover to protect it. High quality VGA camera in front of the phone, for video calling and self-portrait use. Double LED flash for the camera. Built-in LED flash for lighting conditions. For extra connectivity, Nokia considered Bluetooth, Infrared, WLAN, Synchronization and Modem as extra features. Plays music files, and lets you download easily via Nokia Web. Allows high-quality video calling, exclusive by 3G. An Nseries device.

Most advanced multimedia computer optimized for entertainment

Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain/Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled 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. The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated sales price of approximately 550 euros, before subsidies or taxes.“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.”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 the new Nokia 8GB microSDHC Card MU-43 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.

Major differences between N95 and N96

N96 has no infrared port Mini-USB is changed to Micro-USB MiniSD card slot (the 2.6 inch N95 model) is changed to MicroSD Symbian OS is upgraded from version 9.2 to 9.3. Series 60 3rd Edition is upgraded from Feature Pack 1 to Feature Pack 2. The J2ME engine is upgraded from MIDP 2.0 to MIDP 2.1. The FM radio is upgraded with RDS. WMV9 codec is added DVB-H receiver is built in into N96