Nokia N95 gets real

by Chris Ziegler posted Sep 26th 2006 at 12:21AM

So it's not official official yet, but we know enough to say with some confidence that Nokia's oft-rumored N95 (alias N83) dual slider will be announced today. What does that mean? For one thing, it means we can move past the frustratingly blurry spy shots and onto some glamorous press photos, but more importantly, it takes the guesswork out of the spec sheet. Let's just put it this way: for anyone who thought the N73 was a half-baked effort, the N93 oughtta fit the bill. Nokia seems to be challenging naysayers to find a missing feature or buzzword, cramming in a 5-megapixel cam, integrated GPS, 802.11g, a 3.5mm audio jack (if the A2DP support isn't your cup of tea), 150MB of internal memory, microSD expansion, and HSDPA support (a first for Nokia). Word on the street has the everything-to-everybody N95 dropping in Q1 of 2007 for around €550 -- that's about $700, just in case the possible US release actually goes down.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Filed under: Handsets, Nokia, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS

Tags: dual slider, DualSlider, hsdpa, n-series, n83, n95, nokia, nseries, slider

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minamito @ Mar 28th 2008 10:25PM

Nokia N95 Video
Nokia N95 Video blog
Nokia N95 spot blog
Nokia N95 - GPS Demo blog

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wayne @ Sep 9th 2008 2:49PM

The Satnav On the Nokia N95 didn't work, so i sued Nokia. After 30 days there was no response from Nokia and the court ordered them to refund me £300....Heres my case sent to www.moneyclaim.gov.uk

"Goods "not fit for purpose".Claimant purchased a Nokia N95 mobile phone with GPS satnav. At no stage did the GPS work properly. The Claimant contacted T-mobile(sellers)who informed him that responsibility laid with NokiaUk. Nokia offered many fixes&advice on various software updates and patches &other ways to correct the defect(e.g "assisted GPS"). Many hours (hundreds) were expended over several months followingAdvice but to no avail. In Nov2007 the defendant informed the claimant that nothing further Could be done&the claiment took this as an admission that the product was "not fit for purpose". Prior to purchase the claimant researched the manufacturers specs (nokia.com). The phone was purchased from T-mobile (In-house sales line). TheClaimant made it clear to the salesperson that he only wished to purchase a phone with GPS capabilities. He was assured that the GPS would be effective.During the same call the purchase was made. The GPS proved innefective and the claimant now seeks a refund of the costs incurred with this purchase"

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Sandy @ Sep 26th 2006 1:59AM

qwerty is overrated ;)

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Krishnan @ Sep 26th 2006 4:36PM

Sounds good, but why Nokia does not provide a touchscreen so that its much more easier to use the PDA functionalities (also for the browser & other applications). Its hard to imagine spending so much on a smartphone which does not have a touchscreen.

thanks,

Krishnan

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Finished Law School @ Sep 26th 2006 4:28AM

Now if they can only put these exact specs to a phone that looks like the E50 I will be happy.

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tnkgrl @ Sep 26th 2006 5:12AM

Ooh yeah! Come to mommy... I've had my eye on this ever since it was called the N83 - ironically, ever since I picked up my N80 :)

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Mads @ Sep 26th 2006 8:28AM

What's with the dirty fingers?

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Q @ Sep 26th 2006 9:16AM

He had to kill a man to get that shot.

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bluefly @ Sep 26th 2006 10:14AM

Ohhh, I can't live without such baby... Especially wi-max option

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Jota @ Sep 26th 2006 10:48AM

With this gadget I'll be down to two chargers. Now there's only one thing left and it really will be all things to all people -- so when will they offer the E-series Crackberry software on the N-series??

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Carl (boertjie) @ Sep 26th 2006 2:52PM

DO think this kick ass phone will hit South Africa

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marck lagare @ Sep 27th 2006 5:25AM

wow, a 5megapixel cp....does it have an optical zoom??? this cp is so cool!!!!!

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Mary @ Sep 27th 2006 3:01AM

Wow. The style and functionality are all good. Another gadget for me to save up money. Whew! I just bought my N70. Oh oh.

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Jskob @ Oct 1st 2006 5:26PM

anyone remember the N83 - obviously they changed the looks before launching the N95..

My pics: http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/05/01/nokia-keeps-em-coming-possible-n83-spotted/

Anyway - who cares about Nokia??
Windows Mobile rocks..

/J

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Zmey @ Oct 2nd 2006 1:09PM

Definitely looks better than N80, finally a really nice looking Nokia!

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phil @ Nov 5th 2006 10:50AM

WHEN, WHEN, WHEN.... we have been waiting for about six months for the N95. Once it's released do you know how hard it's going to be to get you hands on one? Walk into a cingular store I want one. Sorry sir they are on back oreder and we don't know when we will get them

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Gopee @ Nov 9th 2006 3:11AM

hello guys! i just stumbled accross a website offering the nokia N95 at an incredible price of 370 euros! the website is nikophones.com! i was wondering whether i coudl rely on that store! please help me out there!

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eclark @ Nov 24th 2006 3:23PM

The website mentioned is a fake shop... I wouldn't purchase there!

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Pfalzbuy @ Nov 30th 2006 5:09AM

Every offer from NikoPhones is an fake! NikoPhones only catch your money, but he never will send a phone!He crackted ebay-accounts from others and in europe a lot of police-stations looking for him, because his "online-shop" is an fake too!

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Jack @ Dec 6th 2006 7:00AM

Blog about Nokia N95

http://about-nokia-n95.blogspot.com/

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spoonthumb @ Dec 20th 2006 7:56AM

Was just about to part with some hard earned cash for the LG KG920. 419 Cyprus pounds! thats 486 Sterling.
Think i will hang on now. We should get it by Christmas 2007 :(

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Vic @ Dec 30th 2006 1:01AM

Do not buy from Nikophones.eu. They are tied to mutiple websites to include http://evogsm.awardspace.com...pinkribbonfundraising.com...http://216.144.232.224/ninkophone..as well others. Check

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masoud @ Dec 30th 2006 7:35PM

how could i buy it in iran ????????

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Sami @ Jan 10th 2007 7:18PM

I have checked out mobilebee.com and have placed the order. can someone give some information on this website if its legal? or Fake?

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sara @ Jan 23rd 2007 7:41AM

how could i buy LG kg920 in iran?

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phenon @ Jan 24th 2007 12:57PM

The N95 is going to be amazing! If your going to get one check out the N95 forums http://www.n95users.com/forum

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Andrew @ Feb 8th 2007 8:05AM

No, I bought the N91 from www.mobilebee.com, but if you live in the EU, you will have to pay VAT to bring it in to the EU. You will also have problems getting it repaired within the 12 month warranty, as MobileBee say it takes Nokia in the USA 3 months on average and will only accept the return of the phone if they give the consumer a return code. If they refuse to give this, you are in a quandary. Your consumer rights in the EU are better protected than in the USA, as I discovered to my cost, and the cheaper phone in the USA will cost as much when VAT has to be paid on it. You should also note that Mobile Bee source many Nokia phones in Asia, meaning that even though it is sold from a USA website to Europeans, you might have difficulty getting appropriate software updates if you decide to pay for a repair yourself in the EU. I had to replace the hard drive on the Nokia N91 within 2 months of purchase at my own cost and with great difficulty sourcing the appropriate update, but I have had no problems since and like the phone, despite the initial nuisance and expense Nokia and www.mobilebee.com caused me.

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Ankur Jain @ Feb 15th 2007 10:33AM

All these phones are just old check the new Nokia N99 and N97
http://www.newnokiaphones.uni.cc

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Essex @ Feb 23rd 2007 11:07AM

I sell Pioneer Avic Z1 at 500USD per unit

Buy 5 and get 1 free

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smith @ Feb 26th 2007 4:24PM

Hello we are a phone dealler that deal with all kind of mobile phones,if you want any of the nokia product,ipods,psp and tomtom g,feel free to contact us....

Item Specifics - Cell Phones
Phone Brand:
Nokia
Camera:
3+ Megapixels

Phone Model:
N95

Carrier:
--
Features:
Bluetooth Enabled, Calendar, e-mail, GPS Navigation, Internet Browser, MP3 Player, PDA-PC Sync, SMS-Text Messaging, Speakerphone, Unlocked

Technology:
GSM
Condition:
New, Never Opened

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smith @ Feb 26th 2007 4:44PM

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Sandeep Mali @ Feb 27th 2007 9:06AM

5 MP Cam, WiFi, 3.5mm audio jack, Dual slider, GPS, HSDPA, 2.6" screen!
Can't wait to lay my hands on this baby.

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ZemZem @ Mar 24th 2007 4:54PM

Question I'm moving to Japan in a few months will the N95 work on softbank?

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Nokia N95 Phone Owner @ Apr 13th 2007 1:06PM

Just make sure you get a car charger.

the battery will last around 1 hour when your using sat nav.

I have a sat nav video at http://www.n95phone.com/GPS-video.html for all thos interested parties

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