Nokia Point & Find Video Demo

Posted on April 2, 2009 by adminNo Comments

We look at this a bit earlier today but I’ve just come across this video of the service.

Nokia E71x Smartphone

Posted on April 2, 2009 by adminNo Comments

The Nokia E71x Symbian phone is now going to be available on the AT&T network. AT&T are coming in at a nice price point on this and are going to be selling it at $99 with a contract.

As this is the thinnest QWERTY Smartphone presently available Nokia seemed to have packed a lot into this small device. It has high-speed 3G connectivity, WiFi, and features a built-in music player and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera.

It comes with lots of built-in applications and in the video below from the guys over at phonedog.com you can get a really nice overview and idea of the look and feel of what this phone actually looks like. I particularly like the nice black sleek design that Nokia has given the AT&T Nokia E71x.

Nokia Point and Find For You Phone

Posted on April 2, 2009 by admin1 Comment

Here’s an interesting new piece of software and service from Nokia. The new Point and Find service allows you to access relevant information from the Internet by simply pointing your mobile camera at everyday real-life objects.  At the moment this service is still in beta and is available for UK and US customers only.

“With Nokia Point & Find, businesses are able to target engaging experiences and calls-to-action to consumers. We believe that this first Nokia Point & Find-based service for movies will add something special to the cinema experience. Simply by pointing their camera phone at a poster for a new movie, people can watch the trailer, read reviews, and find the closest cinema where it is playing,” said Philipp Schloter, General Manager, Nokia Point & Find.

The new service uses real-time image processing and recognition technologies that will link the user to content and services that are available. When you point your phone at an object the software then uses its own off the phones capabilities including the camera, GPS positioning and Internet connectivity. The software then accesses a database that has been virtually linked it will then identify what the object is you are pointing at and return a set of links to you.

It’s a really interesting concept and you can see where this would work in the example of movies where you pass by a billboard poster point your camera and you are able to see the trailer of the movie may be also get the times it is showing in your local cinema. The software is now available for download from http://pointandfind.nokia.com.

Nokia 1661 Heading to T-Mobile

Posted on April 2, 2009 by adminNo Comments

Here we have the Nokia 1661 which is a new entry-level candy bar phone that we believe is now heading for the T-Mobile network in the USA. It’s an entry-level phone and to be honest it’s not much to get excited about but if you’re the type of person that just wants a cell phone to make calls well maybe this is for you.

In terms of specs that comes with1.8-inch 128×160 pixels screen, FM radio, speakerphone, flashlight (not really sure what you would use it for) and is a dual-band GSM radio on board. In terms of battery life on the phone we believe that it will give up to eight hours of talk time and according to reports is going to 624 hours of standby time, which is quite exceptional, but this is probably due to it and not relying on any applications on the phone to drain the battery quickly. In terms of entertainment the phone comes with two games installed Sudoku and Mobile Soccer (I guess it’s called mobile soccer for our American friends).

So far we have no word on pricing for the phone but if you are looking for a cheap cell phone this has got to be up there with the best of them. I’m sure when it comes to getting this on a contract plan that you will not be expected to pay for this and possibly even get this phone free.

Nokia Photo Browser

Posted on April 1, 2009 by adminNo Comments

I’d like to see new applications being released and now Nokia Labs have released a free application called Nokia Photo Browser. This new software has been designed for Symbian S60 5th edition phone, so at present will work on the 5800 XpressMusic and the N97 when it’s released.

We have a quick review to break that will demonstrate what the application can actually do and in fairness I do particularly like this one. There are two features that are mentioned in the video one is a face detection technology that once you click on somebody’s face you can simply swipe the image and it will automatically show you the next face in the picture – you really have to look at the video to understand what I’m talking about but I can see some really good advantages to this.

The other feature that is mentioned in the video is the magnifier which by simply holding your finger on an image from moment produces a magnifying glass and by moving your finger around you can get a magnified to area displayed on the image. It’s a simple little feature but a nice feature and looks really well.

The software can be downloaded from Nokia website and the address is given out on the video so you’ll have to watch it so if you’re really interested in having a look at this and you are lucky enough to have a Nokia 5800 this is definitely one of those applications that you will possibly find a good use for.

Nokia 7205 Now Available on the Verizon Network

Posted on March 24, 2009 by admin1 Comment

The Nokia 7205 Intrigue has been announced by Verizon wireless and is now available online to buy if you have been waiting on this it’s also available from stores. The phone comes in at $180 plus a two year contract plan.

When I first in this phone a while ago I was thinking that looked a bit strange but on reflection it is quite a nice looking phone and comes with a unique external display which kind of blend is into the black exterior. If you happen to get a phone call or a text message to display will then illuminate.

The sophisticated phone comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash, the ability to upload photos to social network sites, VCAST, a 240 x 320 internal display and a largish 176×32 PMOLED external display.

One of my big gripe is nowadays is the likes of Verizon locking you into any contract for a cell phone for two years but they are not the only network that doing this and maybe it’s time that they start to look at the model that has been used in Ireland by some of the networks in terms of contracts. It would be nice if we got to the stage of getting free phones but I think we’re a long way from there.

Anyway the Nokia 7205 is a nice unique phone that maybe we will see launched in other parts of Europe soon.

Nokia N85 Video Review

Posted on March 12, 2009 by adminNo Comments

Below we have a quick video review of the Nokia N85 which is one of the recent additions to the Nseries range of devices. The phone looks similar to the N95/N96 in that it’s a dual slider, it comes with a 2.6 inch screen which is similar to that of the original N95 anyway have a quick look at the video it gives you a good overview of what the N85 comes with the.

Edit Video on a Nokia N95

Posted on March 11, 2009 by admin1 Comment

Here is an interesting video that I just came across if you own a Nokia N95 and have always wanted to know how to edit movies on the phone this quick video which lasts for about 7 1/2 minutes is a good guide to on how to do this.

I’ve had a Nokia N95 phone for a while now and to be honest I didn’t realize that some of these features are actually available guess it’s just a matter of using it and learning how to do things which might help. I really hope you enjoy the video and hope you learned something from it.

Nokia 5310 XpressMusic Now in White

Posted on March 11, 2009 by adminNo Comments

T-Mobile have announced they are now offering the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic candy-bar phone in two new colour schemes. The phone will now be available in White Aqua and White Silver will basically have been the exact same phone as previously released.

The phone comes with a 2 megapixel camera, external music controls, Bluetooth A2DP, up to 20 hours continuous music playback from a single charge.  It’s expected to be available for just under $20 on a two-year contract and should be available at the moment in most T-Mobile resellers in the US.

Nokia 6710 Navigator Video Review

Posted on March 5, 2009 by admin2 Comments

Here’s a quick look at the Nokia 6710 which is one of the newest phones in the navigator range. The phone comes with the recent integration of maps using Nokia’s Ovi which will let you pre-plan your journey on your computer while at home and then synchronize your mobile phone with this.

The mobile phone comes with the Nokia CR-11 cradle which is compatible of course with the phone and easily fits in your car to give you a complete driving navigation solution.  Some of the mapping has now been updated that gives you a high resolution aerial image with 3 dimensional landmarks from almost over 200 cities.

The 6710 comes with a 5 megapixel camera, standard with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash and now also supports an impressive improve design and shape which is set to make the phone easier to hold in the hand. It’s set to hit the market in Q3 and should sell for around €300.

Windows 95 on a Nokia N82

Posted on February 28, 2009 by adminNo Comments

Here’s something a little bit unusual it’s a Nokia N82 and it’s running Windows 95. The video below is a quick demo unfortunately there is no narration so there’s no explanation as to how well this is actually working on the N82.  In fairness is a little bit slow to load onto the mobile phone but it’s also a little bit of an achievement to get this working in the first place.

Nokia N86

Posted on February 27, 2009 by adminNo Comments

The N86 is an eight megapixel camera phone.  It’s a set to come with a wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics camera which will take pictures according to Nokia it in low light. It comes with features like geo-tagging and what services to upload to Ovi Share and Flickr.

The phone also comes with an 8GB of memory that will allow you to store up to 4000 images it can also be upgraded to 16GB if required. It features 2.6-inch OLED screen features scratch resistant hardened glass which will come in handy while you’re browsing through your recent pictures.

Current prices on the Expansys website is quoting $850 which is about twice the price to Nokia said this home will be selling out when released.  To Nokia N86 is expected to hit the market around the second quarter of 2009 with hopefully a better price than is presently being displayed on the Expansys website.

Nokia 5800 Now on Sale in Ireland

Posted on February 25, 2009 by adminNo Comments

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic seems to have found its way to Vodafone Ireland and is now on sale from their website starting at €400 for pre-pay and starting at €40 to €99 on contract depending which one you choose.

Now we have reviewed the Nokia 5800 a number of times on this site and here’s a quick spec as to what you get. Of course one of the main features with the 5800 is the touchscreen this is Nokia’s first touch screen mobile phone and was launched with great fanfare last year. The phone comes with 3.2-inch touch screen with 640 x 360 resolution, 3.2 megapixel camera, VGA video recording, bluetooth, WiFi and is based on the Symbian OS 60 operating system.

Nokia 8208 announced

Posted on February 20, 2009 by adminNo Comments

The Finnish company officially announced the Nokia 8202 today.  The phone looks to be a fairly stylish device and has some nice features to boost, the moment we will not be seeing this phone in Ireland it is aimed at the CDMA market, which is more likely in the U. S. market where of course everything is called a cell phone as opposed to mobile phone that we use.

The phone itself comes with a 3-megapixel camera, 2.2-inch QVGA screen, Series 40 user interface, dedicated music-playback keys, FM radio, standard 3.5mm audio jack, GPS 150MB of internal storage and microSD expansion slot that will support up to 16GB.

In terms of size it measures 101×45.2×15.9 mm and has a weight of 126.3 grams. The Nokia phone is expected to hit the market this quarter so far we are not aware of the price or which networks may be selling it.

Nokia N97 Video Review

Posted on February 18, 2009 by admin1 Comment

It will be great to see the Nokia N97 when it’s finally released. I think in terms of smartphones this will be one to watch out for.  The guys over at intomobile have and it’s time to play with this at the World Congress 2009 in Barcelona.

The phone is due to hit markets around the end of May possibly to and comes with a 5 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash, WiFi, GPS, 3.5 inch sexy touchscreen, full slide QWERTY and 32GB of storage.

As this is just a quick video overview of the N97 it those look like an impressive phone I particularly like the slide action which seems to be nice and smooth.  If you have a moment check out the video below. Enjoy!!