Product Description

N95 8GB Smartphone. Works with AT&T and 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: #7993 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: Black
• Brand: Nokia
• Model: 002D2Q8
• Released on: 2007-10-23
• Dimensions: 7.40" h x 3.20" w x 9.10" l, .28 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 International 3G compatibility via 2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
• Dual slide design; 8 GB of internal memory (not expandable); 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 black 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 international 3G networks (2100 MHz, found in Europe and Asia), 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 (N95-2) has an internal 8 GB memory, and it doesn't include a MicroSD expansion slot.

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 2.8-inch QVGA 16 million color display, impressive 3D graphics, built-in stereo speakers offering a 3D stereo effect, standard 3.5 mm audio jack, and USB connectivity. Other highlights include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi with WPA2/WPA security, Bluetooth v2.0 connectivity, and 8 GB 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 (8 GB, N95-2) weighs 4.55 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.83 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of GSM talk time (3.5 hours when using the 3G network), and up to 280 hours of digital standby time. This quad-band phone runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as international 3G networks (2100 MHz, found in Europe and Asia).

Customer Reviews

It's the way I wanted
i've used nokia n80 and n93i, and i don't really expect too much from n95 8G edition based on my experiences. BUT, it really impressed me this time. first, it has this ridiculous 128MB Ram boosting it running like a computer. Second, the build-in GPS module works better than i thought. Third, the manufacturer is outsanding. by the way, i bought it from the DataVision who provided this made in Finland version. Perfect!!!

PS: i've just got this phone, and the slide is tight, everything is fine. but i've heard that the dust is easy to get in, so i'll keep you guys posted. and, this is certainly not the U.S. version, and based on what i've read, the only one works under U.S. 3G network is the n95-3, which works with 8G mini-SD card, rather than this one. be aware of that!!!

**UPDATE**: i've used this wonderful gadget for a week, and i don't have any problem or hang except once or twice reboot when plug the aftermarket earphone into the jack. in comparison to the n80 & n93i i've owned, this one runs software ridiculously FAST. the more than 90MB Ram when just turn on and more than 80MB Ram when use for a while enable users to do a whole bunch of things at the same time. here is a real test, i once tried to make it dead that i opened Nokia Map (including GPS functionality), Music Player (about 300 songs), Slideshow (including more than 200 photos), Opera Web brower, N-Gage Game, and Draging files in and out via Bluetooth. Guess what? it dosn't hang in neither one of these works, and i can switch to any one of them and continue the thing i do.

However, the cpu has the same power as the 95-1, which means you don't get any faster than the other 95 bros. Also, there is no protection on the camera whatsoever, and that potentially increases the possibility of physical damage on the camera.

Also, the battery life is improved but still not that good. Personally, i had trip the other day with GPS Navigating out and back and shooting more than 200 photos (most with flash on), the battery went all day with no problem and was dead as soon as i got home.

This may not be the one for you to ditch the iPhone since it doesn't have the cool next gen' look. but it sure win on the functionalities and on the third party software support. iPhone and 8G 95 are all cool gadgets out there, i recommend the ones asking for more than functions to give 8G 95 a test drive @ least before you buy the iPhone, it won't hurt~

**UPDATE**:it's been a while that i use N95 8GB edition, and i appreciate people who agree with me on my review. so, here are something more i wanna tell. I just found out the occasional reboot for plugging the aftermarket earphones in is a software based problem, so Nokia has released the new edition of firmware update, V15 to be specific, for the Asia-Pacific area code (only). and i expect the new firmware will be available for all areas soon.

also, I travelled to San Francisco and San Diego by the end of 2007, and GPS had poor performance for both cities. one thing is, the built-in GPS module has a really small receiver for the satallite signals that, i got this tip from other forum, which is keeping the keyboard slided out when you activate the GPS would help to find signals faster since the GPS module receiver located right under the mic. however, it's still not dependable for hiking because the weather, the location, the interfere of other signals, they all gonna disturb the GPS reception, and that is a FACT. Good idea to put GPS inside, but not every feasible for the current firmware to actually achieve.

Also, i wanna say this for the Unlocked phone sellers: it is absolutely not good for customer to enjoy your repair services no matter how good they really are. the good seller, as i luckily had for this phone, got 5 stars rating out of me simply because its phone DOES NOT have any problem, and that's why i have been recommending it to the folks online. if the company is well-known for its repair service and i knew it in the first place, then i won't buy anything from it. as I said at the beginning, i had a N93i previously of N95 8GB, and I sent it back for repair, TWICE! so, the seller blamed the Nokia for the problem, and i believed that, despite the N95 8GB had the unbroken orignal factory seal on the box but the N93i's factory seal was broken. here is the real comparison, folks, would you like to enjoy your over 700 buck gadget out there more than 2 weeks for repair with unkowning people (including "friendly" UPS guys who "really care about your stuff in the box", and the repair guys who "make good money out for repair your gadgets") handling it?

Guess what? here is a seller distributing the phones don't break, so don't you feel shame to brag about your repair service? We're neither stupid nor ones who care about whether you produce the phone, but we sure pay the money TO YOU, the Seller!

Buggy...
1) Crashes to white screen at seemingly random times. result: phone reboots.
2) Random beeping noises when phone is idle.
3) Music player is unable to delete albums. When deleting, the songs are deleted, but the albums remain which clutters the phone. I get this error if I try to delete albums: error: "General: Feature not supported"
4) "General: system error" when trying to play music. reboot "fixes" it.
5) photos in jpeg form sometimes render wacked out thumbnails of random colors often pure green and or red. (jpeg is supposed to be supported)
I got this phone and well...it is SOOO buggy. I've e-mailed Nokia, but as of now, I would wait to get this phone. Wait for some sort of firmware update. I am thinking about returning it, but will wait to see how Nokia responds to the e-mail I send them. I will update this review if these issues are resolved.


**UPDATE November 30th, 2007**
After getting an e-mail from Nokia saying that I would need to bring it into a Nokia center to have my phone evaluated, I decided I would rather exchange it for a new one since it was still brand new. Hopefully it was a problem with Quality Control and the new N95 8gb I get will be working.

**UPDATE December 3rd, 2007**
The firmware is now different. Most people did not notice the change, but obviously I did because the phone I had was not working properly. Now that the phone is working properly, I feel like I can give a proper phone review. Lets start with the look and feel. The phone is fairly bulky, but it is not heavy. However, I wouldn't carry it in your pocket unless there is nothing else in your pocket. The screen is larger than the original N95 and is nice to look at. This however leaves the buttons a little small, but not to a fault for most. The phone slides in two directions and feels sturdy in both positions. The media position is nifty to quickly change songs without exiting applications you are using. The battery life is good. I have used the phone heavily for an entire day and still had a few bars left(listing to music all day, using gps, and making calls). The camera on the phone is appealing at 5megapixels, but the poor flash makes taking pictures indoors or in other low light situations difficult. The camera also makes a fake shutter sound that is a little annoying(can't make it silent in USA), but by no means is a deal breaker. The camera also doubles as a video recorder which works at 30fps. There is no lens cover for the camera and this can lead to scratches and having to clean off your lens before you take a picture. If anything, it makes you feel a little uneasy when holding your phone. It makes the phone look more sleek than the original N95, but i'm not sure it's worth it. The internal phone GPS works, but connectivity can be spotty. Once you get a signal it works fine, but this can take a while(5-10min.). It's also important to know that this phone is only GPS "ready" in my opinion. I say this because voice navigations costs about $150 for a 3 year subscription(Some third party GPS software is slowly becoming available, but is not quite ready yet). One strong point is the large number of third party applications available. There are literally hundreds of programs that allow you to do pretty much anything with your phone and the phone won't lagg out as long as you remember to exit applications after you are done with them. The phone will work with Att and T-mobile, but as others have stated the 3G will not work and most likely will not work in the future(even when T-mobile USA expands their network). If you need 3g--I wouldn't bank on it(USA). This review might sound a little negative, but I just want to point out the things people need to know about the phone before buying it. There are reviews of this phone all over the internet praising this phone and I just want to point out the things I wish I knew before buying it. The negatives are not deal breakers. I really do like it a lot and I am not going to return the phone.

**UPDATE December 5th, 2007**
Quick update. Perhaps an unforeseen problem is that accessories such as cases, screen protectors, and such have been slow to come along in the market(Should have know this buying a product on release. You'd figure for $750 they'd give you a screen protector and maybe a microfiber bag). In addition, not all N95 software works with the N95 8gb. Both of these issues are very minor and will not be a problem for long.

No 3G,!!!!!!! bummer
I am not sure how any one can get the 8GB 3G version of the N95 since according to Nokia "they never made it to work on WCDMA 850/1900".

People!! the 3G version offered by AT&T is only working on 850/1900 frequencies and the 8GB N95 only works at WCDMA 2100. I did the same mistake like the others who bought this phone. I did not do as much research before buying the phone. I have spoken with Nokia customer care numerous times and have re confirmed it.

They did recently came out with the "true US version" N95 listed @ Amazon under N95-3 which does work on the US 3G frequencies i.e. 850/1900. I love every thing about this 8GB N95 and am trying to settle on it but I just feel that if you are going to spend 800 or so dollars on a phone you should not settle for some thing less than top of the line.

The screen on the N95-3 is a little small at 2.6inches versus 2.8 on the 8GB N95 and its not available in complete Black color which has kept me away so far from getting mine exchanged.

Hope it helps,