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Nokia N96, the icon of convergence, has arrived

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 26 - 2008 at 13:09
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Nokia today announced the availability of the much anticipated Nokia N96, its flagship multimedia computer in the iconic Nseries range.

Heralding a new dawn in convergence, the Nokia N96 delivers an unparalleled mobile experience. Cutting-edge technology meets intelligent design to fuse advanced entertainment options including live TV, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, turn-by-turn voice navigation, up to 32GB of memory, superior sound and music, N-Gage gaming and spectacular 2.8 inch display together in one device. The Nokia N96 will be available in the UAE from the second week of September.

"This is our most advanced multimedia computer to date.It is a force to be reckoned with,combining outstanding video and camera capabilities, music playing, navigation and internet connectivity to the next level. The pioneering dual slider design blends phone and multimedia options seamlessly so it makes discovering and sharing experiences effortless. The Nokia N96 is simply in a league of its own,"

says Steve Lewis, Head of GTM, Nokia Middle East and Africa.

The Nokia N96 doesn't just do photos and video playback, it redefines mobile entertainment. This includes everything from taking a picture, geotagging it to a specific location to accessing YouTube videos using the fast internet browser and watching live TV.

Supporting live TV (DVB-H) as it becomes available, the Nokia N96 delivers advanced television viewing across a number of channels. It is even possible to record favourite programmes to watch back whenever suits, be it on a train, in an airport lounge or in a café, over a drink.

In the UAE, the Nokia N96 comes pre-loaded with the movie 'Transformers'. Users will feel part of the action as the movie erupts through the large, bright 2.8 inch display and built-in 3D stereo speakers. If the excitement is too much, they can sit back and enjoy the special effects hands-free, virtually anywhere, thanks to a cleverly designed 'kickstand' on the back cover.

The Nokia N96 has the ability to store up to 40 hours of video content either transferred from a computer or found online at the Nokia Video Center via hi-speed USB 2.0 connection with WLAN and HSDPA support. This blockbuster-packed application offers access to a massive variety of video content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content providers such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures. The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash.

Want to record a personal vignette to rival those the box office has to offer? The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED Flash captures clear, bright DVD-quality video clips at 30 frames per second as well as sharp, defined images. Photos can be geotagged instantly to record the location and directly uploaded to online communities.

The Nokia N96 has an enhanced navigation experience that includes rich, easy-to-use maps with urban detail as well as satellite views. Voice activated turn-by-turn navigation along with the new City Guides that offer a great way to explore undiscovered places. It is even possible to upload and share personalized journeys, favourite places and great new finds online. In the UAE, it comes with local maps, and three months of free voice guided navigation.

The Nokia N96 boasts an advanced music offering. With an internal 16GB memory that can be increased to 32GB with microSD card, the Nokia N96 can hold a music collection to rival even the most dedicated fan. It also offers to create personal music playlists by downloading tracks or synchronize PC and mobile libraries via USB charger. Alternatively, N96 users can enjoy RDS radio or a wide selection of stations via the internet.

To make the mobile experience even more personal, the Nokia N96 can be customized with a wide range of tailored content including an outstanding selection of world-class branded entertainment and personalization content via the Nokia Download! application.
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About Nokia Nseries:

Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time.

About Nokia:

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

About S60:

S60 software built on Symbian OS is the world's leading smartphone software, and is licensed by some of the industry's foremost mobile device manufacturers. More than 150 million S60 devices had been shipped by all licensees by January 2008. The flexibility of the S60 software allows for various hardware designs and software configurations, as evidenced by the multitude of S60 devices already available on the market. Through its award-winning user interface, extensive support for new mobile services and the innovation potential for partner solutions, the S60 provides an open and scalable business opportunity for mobile operators and 3rd party developers.

For further information, kindly contact:

Florence Cleanis
Consultant for Nokia
Impact Porter Novelli
Tel: +9714 330 4030 Ext 406

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