Like detective work? Good, this one's for you. That's the supposed first picture of Nokia's
Tube which we've enhanced a bit to see all the detail. According to
Symbian-Freak, the device code-named "Tube" will be Nokia's first touch S60 device but will not be a flagship phone. Another higher spec'd phone will ship "shortly after." The display is said to be between 3- and 3.5-inches with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a camera (with another up front based on the picture) which they say is "way better" than the iPhone's but not on par with the existing N-series shooters. The phone is said to ride atop quad-band GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA radios with built-in Bluetooth, WiFi, uPnP support and a stylus. Something you'll apparently need judging by that skinny scroll bar. GPS? Yup, that too. No multi-touch on this model but it is said to provide haptic feedback in a package supposedly smaller (maybe a little bit wider) than the
N73. We also notice an "XpressMedia" label on the phone which would indicate an affiliation with Nokia's
XpressMusic class of media devices. You'll also notice that the icons have been
slightly revised since we went hands on with the
S60 Touch UI back in February. Real deal or not, it's a mystery worthy of your skills.
[Thanks Jose and to everyone who sent this in]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
lazylittleboy @ Apr 9th 2008 7:11AM
A stylus?! What is this, 1996?
Jason Peterson @ Apr 9th 2008 9:18AM
What is the web browser going to be like? And no multitouch?
What is it with Nokia fanboys always comparing things to the iPhone. I know a lot of people compare phones to the iPhone, but nokia fans seem to do it almost religously; "a camera (with another up front based on the picture) which they say is "way better" than the iPhone's but not on par with the existing N-series shooters." That makes no sense at all. I have seen the quality of the N-series phones, and the iPhone holds its own to that regard.
In any case, this phone looks like the LG Vu (coming to AT&T) with different icons for the main screen. I have high hopes for Nokia as their phones always do well in regards to reception, but if you are going to jump on the candy bar style all touch screen phone bandwagon, do it right.
Engadgetluvsappl @ Apr 9th 2008 9:41AM
Jason, first of all, this is a LOWER END S60 touch device.
Secondly, the browser will be amazing considering that Nokia phones already have a technically better browser than the iPhone and with the addition of touch control it only becomes better.
Finally, are you trying to say that pictures from the iphone even come close to those from the n82? You are truely blinded by iLove, my friend.
I wonder what will happen when nokia unveil the FLAGSHIP S60 touch device, huh?
loosely_coupled @ Apr 10th 2008 1:07AM
@EngadgetluvsaApple
Ha.. You call the guy above "blinded", yet you claim
"the browser will be amazing considering that Nokia phones already have a technically better browser than the iPhone"... HAHAH. Are you fucking kidding me? Have you even TOUCHED an iPhone?
iPhone 3G will blow this knock-off away. And whats with the stylus? Apparently the screen is not even capacitive? Who the hell wants a stylus of an operating system built upon that model?
Anyways, Nokia's hardware is generally very good, but to catch Apple they need to hire new software developers, new user interface designers, and usability consultants... Their software continues to suck the big one.
Engadgetluvsappl @ Apr 10th 2008 7:43AM
Did you read what I said? The N95's browser is TECHNICALLY superior to that of the iPhone: Download files from the browser, Save images from the browser and of course FLASH (WITH VIDEO) SUPPORT. Of course I've used the iPhone's browser before, it may feel good but it can't do more than the N95 browser.
Sorry to dissapoint you.
marco arellano @ Apr 9th 2008 9:49AM
it does not say xpress music, it says, XpressMedia
Jason Peterson @ Apr 9th 2008 9:54AM
My sentiments are in regards to Nokia marketing this as the iPhone competitor, as stated in a previous Engadget article. Trust me, I am not blinded by iLove. I am an iPhone owner, but that is strictly because of the easy to use interface, and the fact that I work for AT&T. I am actually not an Apple fanboy at all. I know there are phones with better/more features, I just think it is funny that Nokia is going to market this is an iPhone competitor then turn around and announce a better version is coming soon after. If Nokia makes a kick butt interface then it will have my vote, because ease of use is important in the big scheme of things. Value cannot always be determined by how much of something you get, but the overall experience of it and how well it is packaged. I assure you, I am only too eager for the day that another company actually does it better than the iPhone, and not just in the amount of features, but in the phone as a whole. For now, however, I will leave the stylus at home and enjoy my featureless iPhone.
Constable Odo @ Apr 9th 2008 12:10PM
Why are the other companies even bothering to put out touch-screen handsets if they've already got decent keyboard handsets? I constantly hear people saying that touch-screen input isn't even all that good, so why bother. Just have a slide out keyboard instead. Or don't bother to have so large a display. Not everyone wants to watch movies on a handset.
xB Owner @ Apr 9th 2008 2:08PM
Other companies bother to put out touch screens because there is a demand for it. And also because most manufacturers have been building touch screen devices since long before Apple introduced the iPhone.
As far as producing simpler phones with smaller screens or slide out keypads, I think it is already being done. Just take a look at the overwhelming majority of phones available to users today. Smaller screens, standard and QWERTY keyboards, flips and slides are the norm. Touch screens just get the most press right now because it is a trend most of the industry is following.
momchil karabulev @ Apr 9th 2008 1:40PM
in fact nokia phones now have support for flash video right in the web browser
Josh @ Apr 9th 2008 2:17PM
When will these companies realize that any "touchscreen" that doesn't have Multi-Touch or at least some sort of heat-sensitive touch capacity, are not true competitors to the iPhone? I was tempted to wait for several models such as the Voyager and Vu (and even this model seemed tempting, until it was revealed that it was pressure sensitive). However, the true ease-of-use and elegance that the iPhone exudes is all due to its Multi-Touch interface. Until a company releases a phone with a touchscreen of similar tech (like I believe, Samsung is trying to do) the iPhone will reign supreme in the touchscreen market.
ALex @ Apr 9th 2008 11:15PM
stylus?
K Kumar @ Apr 10th 2008 11:48AM
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wang83113 @ Apr 13th 2008 1:11PM
Nokia product quality getting worse and worse. Customer service is horrible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpSShuQyyns
wang83113 @ Apr 13th 2008 1:14PM
Nokia product quality getting worse and worse. Customer service is horrible.
http://nokia.it168.com/thread-650438-1-1.html