Product Description

N95 Smartphone w/Brown Back. Works with AT&Tand T Mobile service only. Fast ways to connect people with their passions and with people who share them, through WLAN or HSDPA (3.5G) with up to 10 times faster download than with 3G. Slide and play- 2-way slide for fast transition from multimedia computer to a player. Shoot and share- 5 megapixel camera and DVD-like quality video. Smart maps- Built-in GPS and World Map covering more than 100 countries.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13916 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Brand: Nokia
• Model: 002B9Q0
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 9.00" w x 7.90" l, 1.60 pounds

Features

• This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
• Quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
• Dual slide design; MicroSD slot for optional expansion; 5-megapixel/camcorder with Carl Zeiss Optics and DVD-quality video capture
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); A-GPS for navigation with Nokia Maps app; Bluetooth stereo music; integrated stereo speakers
• Up to 5 hours of GSM talk time (3.5 hours using 3G), up to 280 hours of standby time

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining a cell phone, GPS receiver, digital camera/camcorder, digital audio player, and PDA into an all-in-one multimedia computer/phone, the stylish silver-and-bronze Nokia N95 features a unique 2-way slide design for easy switching between telephony, entertainment, and Web browsing. The quad-band Nokia N95 GSM/EDGE phone is also ready to run on 3G networks here in the US (850/1900 MHz UMTS), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots.

It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize the N95 by choosing from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded--including games, navigation, entertainment, and productivity titles. This version of the Nokia N95 (model N95-3) has an internal 160 MB memory, and it includes a MicroSD expansion slot compatible with cards up to 4 GB in size.

The N95 slides two ways to reveal a phone keypad (top) and media controls (bottom).

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.

The innovative 2-way slide concept makes it easy to switch between different modes, going from reading maps to watching a video with a simple slide. A numeric keypad slides out from one end of the device while dedicated media keys slide out from the opposite direction, converting the display into full screen landscape mode.

With the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5-megapixel camera, you can capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. Carl Zeiss, a world leader in high quality camera lenses, brings an award-winning legacy to the Nokia N95 with state-of-the-art optics for mobile photography and mobile video. The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon.

The Nokia N95 actually has two cameras, a high resolution camera on the back of the device (the main camera in landscape mode) and a lower resolution camera on the front (the secondary camera in portrait mode). You can use both cameras to take still pictures and record videos. It supports an image capture resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels using the main camera. Images saved as JPEG files while videos are recorded in the MPEG-4 file format with the .mp4 file extension, or in the 3GPP file format with the .3gp file extension (sharing quality). Photos and video clips can be enjoyed on a compatible television thanks to the device's TV out feature and support for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology.

With instant access to the Internet, sharing life experiences with the world by uploading pictures and videos directly to popular picture sharing and blogging sites is quick and easy. The N95 includes software for uploading images directly to the Flickr.com website, one of the world's most popular photo communities, which allows you to share pics with friends and family, send photos directly to your blog, or simply organize and store.

Aspiring photographers and film makers don't have to stop at just capturing stunning images and DVD-like quality video (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) with the Nokia N95. An integrated photo and video editor allows for music and tags to be added before sending images to friends or uploading them to the web.

The Nokia N95 also offers a large 2.6-inch QVGA 16 million color display, impressive 3D graphics, built-in stereo speakers offering a 3D stereo effect, standard 3.5 mm audio jack, support for compatible microSD cards (up to 4 GB) and mini USB for convenient data transfer. Other highlights include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi with WPA2/WPA security, Bluetooth v2.0 connectivity, and 160 MB of internal memory, as well as the following features.

Lifeblog
Designed with mobile photographers and bloggers in mind, the Nokia N95's Lifeblog feature lets you view, search, edit, and share your personal digital content with ease. Lifeblog's synchronizing software automatically pulls your media together into an easy-to-browse, searchable multimedia diary: SMS, MMS, images, videos, sounds, and text notes stay organized between the N95 and your PC.

GPS Mapping
Plan your route, find your way home, and get to know places you've never visited with the integrated GPS mapping capability. The Maps application includes maps for more than 100 countries, enabling you to explore the world, find specific routes or locate services such as restaurants and hotels and covering more than 15 million points of interest. You can also purchase additional features, such as city guides and voice guided navigation.

Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology means that the Nokia N95 will discover, interact with, and control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, and Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly to your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system.

RealPlayer Multimedia Playback
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the N95, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia N95 weighs 4.25 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.83 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of GSM talk time (2.7 hours using 3G networks), and up to 225 hours of digital standby time. This quad-band phone runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as the 850/1900 UMTS (WCDMA) 3G frequencies in the United States.

What's in the Box
Handset, battery travel charger, wired music headset, USB cable (DKE-2), video connectivity cable (CA-75U), Nokia documentation

Customer Reviews

A very good value for money and very open phone platform
Firstly let me start with the biggest plus of the N95 - its opennness and unlocked nature.
Everyone now seems to compare every phone with the iPhone ...
so here goes

N95 is unlocked - free unbridled unlocked goodness
- (for people like me who often travel abroad this is a huge plus for not having to beg your service provider to please unlock your phone that you paid money for.

N95 has a replaceable battery - means additional life for your phone and you won't have to discard a high-end device when your low-end battery inside dies - compare that to the iphone.

N95 is a open development platform - for techy users and everyone else also - this means more apps developed free for this platform (S60) rather than other closed and locked down platforms.

N95 supports bluetooth tethering to laptops and PDA's. I use my Nokia N810 Internet tablet to connect wirelessly by tethering over Bluetooth to my N95 high speed HSDPA data connection. This means I get fast internet connectivity everywhere - everywhere there is a cell tower at least.
For those less in the know iPhone doesnt support tethering.

N95 has support for A2DP Bluettoth profile - which means you can listen to Stereo music over a bluetooth headphone (like the Motorola S9). This is apart from support bluetooth headset for talking.
For iPhone users , in todays wireless day, you still have to use a wired headphone to listen to music - pretty messy.

N95's 5 MP camera is one of the best of breed in any cellphone - quality wise of photos.

N95-3 has one of the fastest 3G HSDPA data connection support in the US. (iphone 3g does have this too)

Also the Wifi and GPS in the N95 come is handy when you need those features instantly.
As a in-car GPS it certainly does not fit the bill, but when walking in the streets of NY, and you suddenly need to get some info or directions - GPS and the Wifi come in most useful.

For me having a good quality camera for instant shots (instead of caring a dedicated camera always) and the USA 3G HSDPA is what convinced me to go for the Nokia N95 over other similar featured phones (iPhone is definitely not similar featured - its a different class for me).
On a comparatove note the Nokia N78, E71, N82 and Samsung G series are comparable devices depending on which feature set you lay more importance on.

And for those who find the camera slow - please update the software with the latest N95 firmware that Nokia released recently - it speeds up the camera a lot and also some other features.
The battery on my new Nokia N95-3 lasts 1 1/2 day with HSDPA 3,5G usage in NY/NJ area and I use it daily to tether to my N810 device (which gives me touchscreen internet).

The perfect phone?
This phone packs everything you would ever need in a smart-phone and then some. You will be able to watch video,movies and listen to your favorite music with the built in media support. You can find your way with the built in GPS. Surf the web with the full HTML browsesr and stay up to date with your inbox on the go.

When initially looking into purchasing the N95 I was planning on replacing a blackberry that I have been carrying around for years. I have been a blackberry user for some time and thought I would never find a better solution. I was wrong. This device does everything my blackberry did and then some. Granted the push email is a plus and the N95 does not support push out of the box (Checks at intervals) but there are some third party applications that add this. The beauty of the S60 platform is that you have the freedom to do what you want with pretty much anything on the device.

The N95 seems thick at first but its actually very small and extremely easy to carry in your pocket. I have actually learned to like the fill of the thickness more because it fits my hands perfectly. I have been using the qwerty keyboard on my blackberry for some time and can type very well on it so I was skeptical about going back to a phone keypad. While I am not as fast as I was on a blackberry the prediction is very good on this device and allows you to easily type short emails and text messages with no trouble.

Nokia states that this device is a multimedia computer and I have to agree its very powerful once you learn how to use it. Will it replace my iPod? Possibly but its not quit as a good as a standalone audio device. The music player is very easy to use and with the media transfer plugin (available for mac) you can use iTunes to sync your music just like you would an iPod. I was able to sync my address-books, contacts and music and videos in no time with the software available for download on Nokia's USA website.

My favorite feature of the N95 is the fact that I can take pictures/video (5MP camera) and post them to the web (flickr, OVI) all from the device. Being a family man this is a wonderful thing to have because I have have a great moment in our life up on the web with comments in a matter of minutes without ever needing a computer. The camera is very impressive for a phone. It takes a while to get used to getting good pictures with it but with a little practice you can take great shots with ease. I can't wait to see what Nokia comes up with next. The N series devices are the best hands done.

Is that a "thing" in your pocket?
I try to stay on top of technology without sweating the details. I shop, I blog, and I keep up with my TLA's. (three letter acronyms)

When this phone was released, I was understandably excited. I bought the display model from CompUSA before they got it out of the box for $699 in August of 2007. (it's an N95-1, the "real" original N95)
Here's what I've figured out since then:

1: You MUST have faith in Nokia and flash the firmware as it gets released (but not when it's still beta). Every time I do, I find new bells and whistles that I didn't have before.

2: I have T-mobile service with the $4.99 t-zones plan which is supposed to include POP/IMAP/SMTP email capabilities. This works great... and so does the FULL http internet!! After much research, I've concluded that only Symbian phones are exempt from the proprietary blocking that WinMo, Mac, and Crackberry users are constrained to. That means you get the $40 internet capability for $35 less than the next guy. Multiply that by 12 and your phone is paid for. Do the math.

3: No other Phone OS comes close to Symbian. It is, however, turning into more of a fanatical club lately, like the dorky Linux club and Apple marketing suckas club. Once you're in the club, you're a lifer. I would be in a bad place if I had to go back to the chalkboard and learn to run my life using a different platform, mostly because the competition simply cannot do what I have come to expect out of a phone.

4: Components vs convergence. When you're "decorating" the living room, you shouldn't buy the $1200 home theater in a box. When your DVD laser gets dirty or wears out, you need to spend $1200 to replace the thing, and then you've got all these extra speakers, you know what I'm talking about. So why do I entrust my entire mobile device consortium to one device? Because all this stuff has to fit IN MY POCKET. I've never owned an MP3 player. I've never owned a point-and-shoot camera. I've never owned a Garmin GPS. And I rarely need to carry my laptop anywhere. It's all there, and if I had owned these devices, I could have easily sold them to pay the asking price at the time. There's no spare room in my pants for extra electronics if you know what i mean.

5: You CAN make the GPS work faithfully. After much fussing, I found myself in the Chicago Nokia "outlet" store talking to a sales rep about the issue and learned that out of the box, the phone uses GSM data to triangulate the GPS position (in addition to, or rather, PRIOR TO, using the GPS antenna) which is why people are crying endlessly about it taking 5-15 minutes to find a signal. It's right there in the user interface, it's just a little tricky to find it. You have to turn off the GSM/GPRS data location awareness and it's good to go. Now I find GPS signal in 3-15 seconds every time.

6: I carry mine with an 8GB Kingston microSDHC card inside and have never had any issues with data loss or recognition. I suspect the new 16GB will also be fine as it is the same class as the 8GB.

7: I used a PC program called "Fixtunes" to lookup my music and assign metadata/album cover art on the fly, and my phone shows the album art while it is playing... a small but worthwhile chore for any music collection.

8: Compatibiliy: For bluetooth, I have a Sony HWSBTA2W receiver for the home theater, a Scosche UBRH bluetooth receiver for my car, a Cirago BTA-6210 micro dongle for my laptop sync, and a Nokia 5310 for my Girlfriend. The only device that ever gives me a hard time is the girlfriend.