Date archive for January, 2010

Nokia 3720 Classic: Impossible to Break

by nokiamania - on Jan 26th 2010 - No Comments

The succession of videos on “armored” phone of Nokia has come to its logical conclusion. The Finnish manufacturer officially announced this handset under the name of Nokia 3720 classic.
As we all know, Nokia 3720 classic mobile phone is made in the classical form factor and is enclosed in durable waterproof case, which corresponds to the standard IP54. To ensure greater reliability the cover of the device is screwed. The manufacturer orients this model on people who need to use the phone on the beach and in conditions of high dust or humidity.
The specifications Nokia 3720 classic are relatively good for armored phones. Separately it is necessary to allocate Runtime, which is 7 hours of talk time or 408 hours of standby time.
Nokia 3720 classic will be released in the third quarter of this year. It will be available in gray and yellow colors, and will be supplied with a 1 GB memory card. Its estimated price is 125 euros.

Main specifications of Nokia 3720 classic:
* Standards: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
* OS: S40
* Display: 2.2-inch with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, displays 16 million colors
* Camera: 2 megapixel with flash and
* Audio: FM-radio with RDS
* Memory: 20 MB, support for microSD memory cards
* Communications: Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, 2,5-mm jack
* Additional features: flashlight
* Battery: Lithium-Ion, BL-5CT, 1050 mAh
* Duration of work: in standby mode up to 408 hours Talk time Up to 7 hours
* Dimensions: 115x47x15, 3 mm
* Weight: 94 g

Nokia 6760 slide: The European Version of Nokia Surge

by nokiamania - on Jan 26th 2010 - No Comments

The Finnish company Nokia officially introduced a remake of a Nokia Surge mobile phone, which is intended for the European market. It is called Nokia 6760 slide.
Nokia 6760 slide smartphone is a horizontal slider with an interesting design. The presence of QWERTY-keyboard allows the manufacturer to position it as a device for comfortable communication in social networks and instant messengers, with the help of SMS or e-mail. The main difference from the Nokia Surge is the camera resolution, which is 3.2 megapixels. The rest of parameters are practically identical.
You will be able to purchase Nokia 6760 slide in the third quarter of this year. Its estimated cost is 200 euros.

Main specifications of Nokia 6760 slide:
* Standards: GSM / EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA / HSDPA 850/1900 MHz
* OS: Nokia S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
* Display: 2.4-inch with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, displays 16 million colors
* Keyboard: QWERTY
* Camera: 3.2 megapixel
* Video: H.264, H.263, RealVideo 10, WMV 9, MPEG4
* Audio: FM-radio, AAC, AAC v1, AAC v2, AMR-WB, WAV, MP3, WMA 9, RealAudio10
* Memory: 120 MB, support for memory cards format microSD (up to 8 GB)
* Communication: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, MicroUSB, 2,5-mm jack
* Additional features: support for A-GPS, accelerometer, light sensor
* Battery: Lithium Ion, BP-4L, 1500 mAh
* Duration of work: in standby mode up to 20 days of talk time up to 5 / 4 hours in networks GSM / UMTS
* Dimensions: 97,6x58x15, 6 mm
* Weight: 124 g

Free Navigation for Nokia Smartphones

by nokiamania - on Jan 26th 2010 - No Comments

Nokia plans to release a new version of the Ovi Maps service, available for smartphone owners of the company. The service will include the turn-based navigation for motorists and pedestrians. Nokia believes that this step will allow in the future to double the market of mobile navigation.

The new version of Ovi Maps will have a built-in voice control, covering 74 countries and will be available in 46 languages; in addition, detailed maps are available for 180 countries. More than a dozen countries around the world will be able to obtain data on traffic conditions in real time, but even this will not be the main chip of the navigation service, but the fact that it would be free of charge.
This position of Nokia is caused by the desire to as soon as possible expand its subscriber base of users, and the announcement of free navigation is justified because the company sees future in social services and the Internet, because people give more time to this.

Nokia 2220 Slide – Mega Stylish Slider

by nokiamania - on Jan 26th 2010 - No Comments

As a result of leakage of information we were informed, that Nokia is going to announce a mobile phone Nokia 2220 slide in the near future. This unit has the entry-level technical characteristics, but also attracts the attention with its pleasant appearance.

Nokia 2220 slide mobile phone is made in the slider form factor and is designed to work in networks of the standard GSM 900/1800 MHz (EDGE support is absent). The device is based on the S40 platform and is equipped with TFT-display with a resolution of 128×160 pixels, which reflects 65 thousand colors, 0.3-megapixel camera, FM-receiver, which is able to record radio broadcasts, as well as 10 MB of internal memory. Case dimensions of the phone are 97x47x16 mm.
It is expected that Nokia 2220 slide will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. It will be available in different colors and will cost $ 125.

Enhanced Firmware for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

by nokiamania - on Jan 25th 2010 - No Comments

The Finnish company Nokia does not stop its attempts to improve the software for mobile phone Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Next firmware update for this device will please the majority of its owners.

The new firmware for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will run slightly faster than the previous version, and it will correct shortcomings detected earlier. Plus, the new software will bring new features. Owners of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will receive a new and improved “home” screen, which will have widgets support. A kinetic (inertial) scrolling will be added, which really does not work everywhere, but only in the “home” screen, address book and web browser. Among the changes in the new firmware it’s worth noting improvements to the camera. It will take better quality pictures and will befaster than before.
Apparently, the updated software for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will be available along with the appearance in the market of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic.

Microsoft Office + Nokia

by nokiamania - on Jan 25th 2010 - No Comments

Nokia and Microsoft had signed a strategic agreement, in the result of which smartphones Finnish manufacturer will come with Microsoft Office package of applications.

It is easy to guess that this agreement is a response step against the significantly increased competition in the market of mobile devices. This agreement will help Microsoft Company keep the market of mobile devices, as the supplier of software, while Nokia company will become more attractive to corporate users by integrating Microsoft Office package of applications to their devices.
The importance of this agreement underscores the fact that Microsoft will license Office Mobile for a platform other than Windows Mobile / Phone for the first time. A teleconference will take place later, which will be attended by Nokia Executive Vice President, Kai Oistamo and president of Microsoft Business Division, Stephen Elop.

Nokia 7705 Twist Square QWERTY-rotator

by nokiamania - on Jan 25th 2010 - 1 Comment

As expected, the Finnish company Nokia and the North American mobile operator Verizon officially announced Nokia Twist mobile phone, also denoted by the Nokia 7705 subscript.
The main distinguishing feature of Nokia Twist is its form factor, which, with some exaggeration, may be designated as the QWERTY-rotator. Both parts of the device are attached to each other by Contact Light Ring, which is highlighted in different colors for incoming calls, text messages and other events.
Among the features of Nokia 7705 Twist can be noted the presence of mirrors, as well as the “Habitat mode”, which activates a unique user interface, visualizing and organizing contacts from your circle of communication.
Nokia 7705 Twist sales will begin in 13 September. At the conclusion of a two-year contract with the Verizon operator its cost will be $ 100.

Main specifications of Nokia 7705 Twist:
* Standards: CDMA / EV-DO Rev. 0
* Display: 2.4-inch with a resolution of 320×240 pixels, shows 262 thousand colors
* Keyboard: QWERTY
* Camera: 3 megapixel with autofocus and flash
* Memory: support microSD memory cards
* Communications: Bluetooth 2.1 c A2DP, 2,5-mm jack
* Additional features: support for operator services VZ Navigator (SM), V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, Visual Voice Mail, Mobile Broadband Connect and Corporate Email
* Duration of work: in standby mode up to 312 hours of talk time and 270 minutes
* Dimensions: 68,8 х68, 8h15 mm
* Weight: 98 g

Wireless Power Consortium + Nokia

by nokiamania - on Jan 25th 2010 - No Comments

The Finnish company Nokia joined the organization of Wireless Power Consortium, which develops standards for the wireless charger. This should significantly accelerate the development and implementation of Qi wireless charging.

Wireless Power Consortium Organization was established late last year. It includes such well-known manufacturersas ConvenientPower, Duracell, Hosiden, Leggett & Platt, National Semiconductor, Olympus, Philips, Samsung, Sanyo, Shenzhen Sangfei Consumer Communications, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments. Their aim is to create a wireless Qi charger, which can charge mobile phones and portable media players, and later larger devices: laptops, MID, Tablet PCs.
The director of the research and development division of Nokia, Markku Verkama, said: “Wireless Technology charge carries a considerable potential. Users expect ease of use and more compatible mobile devices. Joining Wireless Power Consortium, the Nokia Company will continue to support open standards, designed to meet the expectations of consumers. Wireless Power Consortium is the first serious attempt by the leading manufacturers to agree on wireless technology charging.

Nokia 6350 – Super Clamshell

by nokiamania - on Jan 25th 2010 - No Comments

The Finnish company Nokia has created Nokia 6350 mobile phone, which was officially announced by the North American mobile operator AT & T.
Nokia 6350 mobile phone is made in the clamshell form factor. It is a stylish and inexpensive model, which focuses on music and is simple to control.

Nokia 6350 is designed to work in networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 850/900/2100 MHz. Its specification includes an internal display with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, 16 million colors, an external display with a resolution of 128×160, displaying 262 thousand colors, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1 module and a microSD slot for memory cards. Built-in battery has a capacity of 1050 mAh and provides up to 432 hours in standby mode or up to 4.2 hours of talk time. The case is 93x47x17 mm and its weight is 103 g.
AT & T operator will start the sales of Nokia 6350 on October 4. Its price is $ 30, but only in case of a two-year contract.

Nokia N97 mini RAOUL: Limited Edition

by nokiamania - on Jan 22nd 2010 - No Comments

The Finnish Nokia company, together with the house of haute couture RAOUL presented a smartphone Nokia N97 mini RAOUL Limited Edition. The novelty will be released in avery limited edition.

Nokia N97 mini smartphone was officially announced last month, so we will not stop on its features. Nokia N97 mini RAOUL Limited Edition differs from the original version of the presence of inscriptions RAOUL on the back cover of the device, as well as Fashion Asia special widget. The set includes novelty pouch from calfskin, and its packaging is also trimmed with leather.
Nokia N97 mini RAOUL Limited Edition is already available for pre-order on the Singapore manufacturer’s website. By purchasing Nokia N97 mini RAOUL Limited Edition, you also get a membership card RAOUL Gold with 25 euros on the account, which can be spent on RAOUL products.