Even though N96 doesn't have a screen as wide as a movie theatre, or as big as that of iPhone's 3.5 inch, still its 2.8-inch screen means you may really scream while watching some action-packed Hollywood action thriller on N96. The best thing is you will get the popular blockblaster 'Om Shanti Om' preloaded on the mobile phone.
The dual-slide Nokia N96 comes preloaded with Wave Secure, a S60 security application, that allows consumers not just to track their handset in the event it is lost or stolen, but also create a backup for the phone data via the Internet. WaveSecure helps remotely wipe out all data from the device to prevent misuse, lock the device remotely and even track any new SIM card inserted. This is an application being offered exclusively to consumers in India.
“Nokia's range of multi-function, converged devices clearly demonstrates that convergence is no longer an industry buzzword - it is a reality for consumers and business users today. In 2007, the Nokia N95 became an icon for convergence of Internet and mobility. With over 10 million units sold to date, the N95 has changed the way people use their mobile device,” says Devinder Kishore, director, marketing, Nokia India, “Today, in the Web 2.0 Era, the new Nokia N96 places the power to shape the Internet in your hands, in addition to being to the ultimate entertainment gadget.”
Finding, creating, transferring multimedia files and sharing them on one's social network is even faster with the high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. The Nokia N96 supports the OVi family of Nokia Internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.
Users can also explore the world through navigation and the Nokia Maps 2.0 application. The new Nokia Maps application offers more detailed maps and has upgrade options such as city guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, consumers can now 'location tag' their pictures with location data and share them with their online communities.
The N96 in India will come pre-loaded with 50 music videos, a mix of 100 evergreen Hindi and 100 hot English soundtracks, 3 N-gage games including an unlimited licence on 3rd edition of Asphalt3: Street Rules preloaded; 3 country Nokia maps preloaded (India, Singapore and UAE) with a three-month navigation licence for eight cities across India.
The massive 24GB (16+8) memory of the N96 can store up to 18,000 songs, up to 20,000 images at 5 mega pixel, up to 60 hours of video or 20 full length movies. With multifunctional media keys and a 2.8-inch screen, music, movies, games and more are available at the touch of a button.
It allows DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. One can also find, play and queue favourite tracks on the go with the most advanced music player. The Nokia N96 features media keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and built-in 3D stereo speakers.
Expected to be priced around Rs 35,000, the Nokia N96 will be available across the country starting September 2008. Nokia has also announced a pre-booking scheme, offering consumers the opportunity to secure the N96 in advance. The offer will be valid through 2,000 Nokia outlets across the country starting 20 August 2008. |
