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Nokia N95 Silver/Plum Phone (Unlocked, Intl. Version) Full Warranty | 
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| Brand: Nokia
Category: Wireless
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 5762
Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3 x 2 x 1
MPN: N95
Model: N95
UPC: 411378080233
EAN: 0411378080233
ASIN: B000PEOLAG
Release Date: April 13, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked for use with quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz service provider and SIM card (Note: phone does not come with service or a SIM card) | | • | European 3G compatibility (2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA), 160 MB of memory expandable via MicroSD cards up to 4 GB | | • | 5-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, autofocus, digital zoom and Flickr support; DVD-quality video capture (640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps) | | • | 2.6-inch LCD with 16 million colors, GPS mapping and directions, Web browser, full PIM features | | • | Up to 4 hours of GSM talk time (2.7 hours using 3G), up to 225 hours of standby time; measures 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.83 inches (HxWxD) |
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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 Nokia N95 features a unique 2-way slide design for easy switching between telephony, entertainment, and Web browsing. The Nokia N95 runs on Wi-Fi as well as EDGE/GSM 850/900/1800/2100 and international 3G networks (2100 MHz, found in Europe and Asia) and is 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 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 tri-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 N95 is picture perfect for aspiring photographers on the go with its high-quality 5-megapixel lens with Carl Zeiss Optics on the front of the device, which also enables DVD-quality video capture. | 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 GSM/GPRS frequencies as well as international 3G networks (2100 MHz, found in Europe and Asia).
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 Top Of The Range Features For A High Price April 18, 2007
67 out of 70 found this review helpful
We have all seen the commercials, we have all read the advertisements and some of us may have even played with the device at our local Nokia store. At a glance, the Nokia N95 appears to be a combination of a few multimedia phones. With the exception of the GPS locator, there is nothing truely novel to this top of the range phone that costs around USD 1,000.
However, there is currently no multimedia phone out there that can squeeze so much technology into such a compact chassis: a 5-Band WCDMA/GSM transceiver, GPS locator, 5 Mega-Pixel Camera with Carl-Zeiss Optics and Auto-Focus, micro-SD card slot, wireless LAN, Bluetooth and Infrared, all in a slider phone package that's smaller and lighter than the Nokia N80.
The camera picture quality is on par with most standard high resolution camera phones, with the exception of the image resolution of course, which is at around 5 million pixel, clearly out-performing the N93, N73 and Sony Ericsson K800i plus every 3.2 mega pixel camera phone currently available in the market. The preset JPEG compression is however too high for my liking (images are normally compressed down to a horrible 600kb), but the quality of the images are generally acceptable for 8R printing. The camera flash is a let down as usual, but useful enough to take close up images in the dark. The VGA video recording feature is nothing to boast about, but useful for shooting impromptu home videos that are at least clear enough to survive editing and transfer onto your DVD-Rs.
The use of microSD cards limits the phone's maximum storage capacity to about 2GB, although I'm hopeful with the phone's incredibly fast response it will be powerful enough to support larger cards (4GB or more) when they finally become available in the market.
Wireless LAN functionality is as easy as any of the N-Series with WLAN capabilities; my only complain with this feature is that it drains alot of power from the weak supplied battery, the BL-5F. Internet browsing with the built-in WLAN out performs every other Nokia model available in the market, even the powerful communicators N9500 and N9300, in terms of speed and user-friendliness. Widescreen browsing is however only useful when an external wireless keyboard is used in place of the built-in numeric keypad.
The performance of the music player on this unit is on-par with those found on the music phones N91 / N91 8GB, having an effective 8 band equalizer with user presets. The bluetooth transceiver supports the stereo headset profile, so you can listen to music in stereo using optional bluetooth stereo headsets. The phone spots a 3.5mm multimedia plug, which allows the use of regular headphones, but the supplied headset allows you to make calls and remote control the music player (play, skip forward / backward, pause, volume up / down, lock) without reaching for the buttons on the phone. The music player software also comes with a few additional software visualization gimmicks similar to those found on Windows Media player.
Going back to the multimedia plug, it is by far one of the most innovative connectivity solution introduced by Nokia to date. A single 3.5mm plug capable of outputting stereo sounds for regular stereo headsets, while at the same time able to interface with a remote-controlled Nokia headset, and output composite video and stereo audio for outputting the N95's screen output to an external display with composite video input and analog audio inputs. The instruction manual warns users against connecting the multimedia plug to a signal output source, which may damage the N95.
The N95: It's a must have for gadget lovers or anyone who enjoys travelling light and doesn't mind parting with USD 1,000 to do it.
Purchase Price RM 3,199
Currently The Best High-End Phone Available. June 21, 2007
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
My take on some of the features:
Camera - It takes two seconds to load up, two seconds to focus, and two seconds to see the photos on the screen after a shot is taken, which hardly qualifies for a point-and-shoot. Overall picture quality is dependant on the environment where the photo is taken. If the surrounding is well-lit, photos look impressive. But, in a relatively dark environment, photos look pretty awful.
Media Playback - I played mp3 tunes and quality was pretty good. Obviously it doesn't sound as good as dedicated mp3 players like my iPod, but I think the quality is more than acceptable. But, I noticed that there was some noise in the background. This is especially noticeable when I was listening to my music in a quiet environment. Video playback is pretty decent too and the screen size was large enough to allow me to watch my recorded tv show comfortably.
Battery - I know a lot of people moan about N95's short battery life. But, I thought it was pretty decent considering all the features this phone offers. The first day I got this phone, I listened to music for about half an hour while commuting, browsed Google map to get directions, check news online for about half an hour, took about twenty photo shots, talked on the phone for about half an hour, and I still had several bars of the battery left. As long as you don't overuse WiFi or GPS, you should be fine with everyday charges.
GPS - This is my least favorite feature in the phone. It is simply too slow to lock down the location. I find myself using Google map (for mobile) more often than this feature.
Design - It is passable, but certainly does not look like a $700 cell phone (since it won't attract others, is this a good thing?) One thing that bothers me the most is the front slider. It is wobbly, so whenever I press a button it makes that 'click' sound. You do get used to it after a couple of days, and there is a DIY way of fixing this (available on the internet), but I don't think I want to open up my phone and risk breaking my $700 investment!
Conclusion - I was a bit hesitant at first because of the price and the well-known drawbacks discussed above. But if you're a semi - power user like me and wouldn't mind the features being just above average rather than fantastic, you will not regret the purchase.
iPhone or N95? - I pondered waiting for the iPhone, but ultimately decided against because 1) I don't like the idea of using touch screen to make phone calls. These are first and foremost cell phones, so the convenience of making phone calls matters the most to me. 2) iPhone does not have 5mp camera. 3) I do not want to make a two year commitment to AT&T (I like my month-to-month contract with T-Mobile, thank you) and who knows how much it will be if unsubsidized? Also, I don't know when it will be actually available unlocked. 4) I love Apple's simplicity and elegance, but I needed flexibility (of a Symbian based smartphone) and functionality.
Alternatives? - I also considered getting Sony Ericsson's upcoming W960, but I coulnd't wait that long!
How I fell in love with a piece of plastic. May 31, 2007
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have to admit, Nokia is a client of the company I work for, but I assure you, this review is written from my perspective, and not the company I work for.
The N95, in my opinion, is the most amazing phone ever made. iPhone? Doesn't even come close to what this baby can do. With it's built in GPS, 5MP Carl Zeiss digital camera, DVD like video, and the amazingly sleek look, I wouldn't use any other phone.
I do have some negatives with it though, so this isn't all roses. I don't like how when I slide it down for the media controls and it switches to landscape that it doesn't switch back to profile when I slide it back. I also don't like that it doesn't work on American 3G (or HSDPA). Over seas, of course, this isn't an issue.
Things that I like:
-The layout of the front keys is a vast improvement over the N80 and the N73.
-The number buttons really stand out and let you feel for what number you mean to push.
-The image on the screen is brilliant and beautiful.
-The quality of the camera is BREATH TAKING!
-It's light and small even compared to the N73.
-Everything else about this device.
Best phone i've ever had.. so far! December 3, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
First, let me just say i'm a gadget freak! I've been through A LOT of cell phones. From the motorola startac back in 1995 to my recent N95 (1st batch Asian edition). I got mine overseas cos it wasn't available here yet at that time.
True, the symbian OS sometimes slows down if you have too many applications open, but all u have to do is close them if you're not using them. Just think of it as a computer with only sufficient RAM.. and for the issue that the phone freezes and reboots, you'll find that in the long run it happens less frequently to none. Like a computer your phone is learning how you use it. My phone doesn't even do it anymore and sometimes i'll have 3-5 applications open at the same time.
I'm not gonna tell you what all the features this phone has cos you can just go to the nokia website and they'll have a better presentation for you. But i will tell you that the all these features packed into one beautiful gadget is better than any phone out there.. specially the iphone! I'll just give you a few examples..
The video quality is the best you will ever see from a cell phone(true DVD quality), once i even saw a reporter in a news video using his N95 to capture the same news event.
The mp3 player sound from the speakers is the best i've heard, clear and crisp! i even compared it to my friend's iphone, no contest!
Mine is an Asian version, yet the GPS works over here. I just needed to update the firmware to get faster GPS signal capture.
As for pictures, 5mp is more than you'll need unless you're a pro photographer, and like with all other digital cams keep ur hand and subject steady and voila! Great pics!
Radio tuner works very well! I use my phone to download and read books from mobipocket so why would you even buy thos big bulky digital readers?
I even watch TV on mine when i'm out and about, via internet connection or through GPRS.. well that's cos i have a slingbox media and i downloaded the free media player onto my phone.
Buy the bluetooth wireless keyboard and you can work on documents and spreadsheets while texting or having a conversation on your favorite instant messenger.
Often people stare with amazement, when i'm having my java at the local coffee shop or at the bookstore, while everyone else is on their laptops i'm typing away on my keyboard and looking at 2"x2.4" screen. Well i guess i know why they're staring. =) So much more stuff, but i'll leave all that for u to experience yourself.
About 3G, mine came with 3G but is useless to me since my carrier is TMOBILE who doesn't work on that netowrk. I can't wait until the US carriers start supporting VIDEO calls cos this phone is PERFECT for that! Oh and here's a tip if you decide to get the phone.. if you're not using 3G change you're network mode settings to GSM instead of dual for longer battery life(well at least that's what the salesman told me).
Ultimately, I personally think that whenever you buy a phone you have to accurately match it with your lifestyle and your needs. With the N95, I think this phone aims to please almost everybody. Well except for the apple worshipers. =)
note: To all US carriers.. SUPPORT VIDEO CALLS NOW!!!
ABSOLUTE KILLER VoIP CELL PHONE!!! August 8, 2007
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
Years ago, I replaced my regular home phone with VoIP but now it looks like I'll be replacing my home VoIP phone too! This Nokia N95 *is* my VoIP phone when I'm home! AND... I can take it with me everywhere I go.
You can be anywhere in the World and as long as you have a WiFi connection, your phone numbers will be active for incoming and outgoing VoIP calls. I say "phone numbers" because with VoIP you can have multiple international numbers ring on the same phone. i.e. I have a Miami number, a London UK number and a Caribbean phone number all ring on the same Nokia N95 phone. How? You need a good VoIP provider that offers multiple numbers on the same account (called DID's).
Throw all your other phones away!!! Seriously - but give yourself a couple of weeks first to get acquainted with this phone. It's different from handling a Blackberry... both physically and operationally. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to it - in fact, it was a week before I took it for a walk outside the house :) It's just a few ounces in weight and it feels very delicate - like it might break or drop. But that's only because I was used to handling a Blackberry which is much bulkier and heavier.
VoIP guys - Bear in mind that you MUST install a SIM chip to get the phone working properly - without the SIM chip, the phone goes into "off line" mode and it basically impossible to get it to do anything. i.e. you can't get the VoIP working if the SIM chip isn't installed.
Of course, there's so many other features like GPS, Camera, etc... there's a pretty steep learning curve but it's definitely worthwhile!
Give yourself enough time and you'll fall in love with this phone!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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