Bangkok--27 Aug--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
Nokia today announced the availability of the much anticipated Nokia N96, its flagship multimedia computer in the iconic Nseries range. 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, 16GB of internal memory, superior sound and music, N-Gage gaming and 2.8” display together in one device. The Nokia N96 will be available in Thailand in early of September with a retail price of Bt 28,650.
“The Nokia N96 is mobile entertainment at its best. It blends phone and multimedia options seamlessly with the unique Nseries dual slider that makes discovering and sharing experiences is easy. Watch live TV and video, take high quality photos and geotag them to specific locations or directly upload them online via the fast internet browser — it is all about taking mobile entertainment and communication to the next level,” says Nontawan Sindhvananda, Head of Product and Service Planning, Nokia (Thailand) Ltd..
With 16GB of internal storage and an optional microSD card — currently available up to 8 GB - the total memory of the Nokia N96 can be increased to a total of up to 24GB.
Supporting live TV as it happens (DVB-H)* the Nokia N96 delivers advanced television viewing across a number of channels. It is even possible to record favorite programmes to watch back whenever suits, be it on a train, in an airport lounge or in a caf? over a drink.
The Nokia N96 has the ability to store up to 40 hours of video content from a PC via hi-speed USB 2.0 connection or found online with WLAN and HSDPA support. The Nokia Video Center offers access to a variety of content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading providers such as YouTube, Reuters, Sony Pictures, Nation and Daraoke of Grammy. The Nokia N96 supports all common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video. Nokia offer free voucher to download TV series and documentary from BBC to PC and side load to Nokia N96.
Capture clear, bright, high quality video clips at 30 frames per second as well as sharp, defined photos with the 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED Flash. Images can be geotagged instantly to record the location and directly uploaded to online communities such as Share on Ovi, YouTube and Flickr.
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 — for walking or driving — 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. Nokia Thailand map will be pre-loaded with free 3 months license for drive and walk voice navigate.
The Nokia N96 boasts an advanced music offering and can hold a music collection that entertains even more dedicated fans. People can create personal music playlists by downloading tracks from online sites or synchronize PC and mobile libraries via Hi-speed USB connectivity. Alternatively, the Nokia N96 offers RDS radio or a wide selection of stations via the internet.
Nokia N96 has dedicated gaming key for easy access. 5 pre-loaded games for try and buy plus one full license for Asphalt 3: Street Rules.
To make the mobile experience even more personal, customize the Nokia N96 with a wide range of tailored content including a wide selection of branded entertainment and personalization content via the Nokia Download! application.
Customers who would like to experience and own the new Nokia N96 first before others can make a reservation at 23 Nokia Shops and get free Nokia Nseries trolley plus Bluetooth headset BH-102 from September 1, 08 on wards.
* Only country where mobile TV is available
Notes to editors:
A full list of Nokia N96 features is available at http://events.nokia.com
For more information on the Nokia Music Store and compatible devices, please visit http://music.nokia.com
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. www.nseries.com
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.
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