Physically the N72 is exactly the same size as the N70 at 109×53x22mm and it’s just 2 grams lighter at 124 grams. The screen is the same 176×220 pixel display found in the N70, but the N72 doesn’t have a video calling camera, although the keypad layout does seem much less cramped that the N70. On the back of the N72 is a 2 megapixel digital camera protected by a sliding mechanism, and the N72’s memory can be expanded using RS-MMC cards (a 128Mb card is included as standard, compared to just 64Mb on the N70). The Nokia N72 has an FM radio too, in addition to a multimedia player.

Talktime and standby time are virtually identical, which is odd because you’d expect a 2.5G handset such as this to drain less power than a 3G device, but Nokia quote the talktime as just 3.5 hours with 10 days standby time.

Rather than just being an EDGE version of the N70, the N72 has some enhanced multimedia software and it comes in two restyled packages – a pink “girlie” handset and a black one for the boys.

The N70 is a well regarded phone with only two major shortcomings – the cramped keyboard and the screen resolution. Although the N72 goes some way to resolving the keyboard issue, the display is still only 176×220 pixels when other Nseries phones seem to be standardising on 240×320 pixels. Nokia are on pretty safe ground here though – the N70 is a very popular phone and with good reason.

The N72 is expected to be available in some markets in June 2006. It’s not clear if the N72 will be sold alongside the N70 (to a limited extend the Nokia 6680 and 6682 3G and GSM handsets were sold in the same markets), but Nokia seem to be targetting Eastern Europe and Asia with the N72 rather than Western European markets or North America.

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]]> http://www.mobiletechblog.com/2006/05/12/nokia-n72a-quick-look/feed/ 2 http://www.mobiletechblog.com/2006/05/03/89/ http://www.mobiletechblog.com/2006/05/03/89/#comments Tue, 02 May 2006 19:54:37 +0000 PRiTAM http://www.mobiletechblog.com/2006/05/03/89/ Samsung announced the SGH-D820, a quad-band slider cell phone for GSM networks. While not as thin as the SGH-D800, the SGH-D820 is also slender at just 15.2mm depth. The USP of this phone, however, lies in its wide array of multimedia functions.

The D820 comes with 73MB of internal memory, but the best part is the MicroSD slot.This is definitely good news for those looking for a D800 alternative.

The SGH-D820 also features a 2.12″ 240×320 TFT LCD capable of 262k colors. The audio player supports MP3, AAC and AAC+ (just to take a bit of your fun away, WMA support has been stripped off). But it does come with dual stereo speakers and voice recognition, pushing its weight to 103 grams. Another interesteing feature is the TV-out with this phone.

First I wud Like to share how I got it–>
I’m not usually the kind of guy wud buy a 40k fone, one day I came frm school and my Dad says He’s ordered a Nokia 8800 and and the dealer will get it rnd 5 o’clock and went and brought it frm there and then when i was tryin it out my Dad said,”Did you like it?” and I said,”Of course” and after that u can guess he gave it to me, now I’m bout to get a 6630(yeah I know in comparison its less than half the price at 13k.)

What I got in The Package:

* Handset Nokia 8800
* Charger
* Cradle for desk charge
* Velvet bag
* Duster, velvet ribbon
* Manual
* Disk with software
* Mono headset HS-15

The damages: Rs 40,000(approx)

Key Features:

* Durable stainless steel covers
* Fine-pitched screen protected by scratch-resistant glass window
* Integrated SVGA camera
* Active TFT display with 262,144 colors ( 208 x 208 pixels )
* 3D image engine for enhanced graphics
* Video recording and streaming
* Digital music player
* Device-to-device synchronization

Full Specifications:

* Tri-band operation GSM coverage on up to five continents (GSM 900/1800/1900 networks)
* Automatic switching between bands
* Weight: 134 g
* Dimensions: 107 x 45 x 15.0-16.5 mm, 67 cc
* High-resolution TFT display with 262,144 colors, 208 x 208 pixel resolution
* Exclusive user interface, themes and styles
* Integrated SVGA camera (0.5 megapixels)
* Video player
* Improved video recording quality (QCIF)
* 3D image engine for enhanced graphics
* Send and receive messages containing text, an audio clip, and an image or video clip to othercompatible devices
* Email: supports SMTP, POP3 and IMAP4 protocols
* Predictive text input: support for all major languages for Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas
* Instant Messaging and Presence-enhanced contacts: check the status of your friends before you call them
* 64MB internal NAND flash memory
* Bluetooth™ wireless technology stereo, Plug & Play
* Bluetooth™ SIM Access Profile
* Device-to-device synchronization
* Integrated handsfree speaker
* Integrated XHTML browser connects over TCP/IP
* Full OMA Digital Rights Management for content protection
* Mobile Wallet 2.0 application
* EDGE/ E-GPRS, class 8
* GPRS class 8
* TCP/IP
* Polyphonic (MIDI) tones with up to 64 voices; plus support for AAC and, MP3 ringing tones
* Video recording and streaming
* Digital music player
* FM radio

(The above official Nokia specs frm Nokia.com)

First Impression
Wow! Its beautiful and um… heavy, yeah dis is one hell of a fone in the looks department coz wherever I use dis fone all eyes turn to me(or actually my mobile) and bout the weight its surely a mans fone coz its real heavy at 135gm(I feel like holding something actually worth 40k)THis fone is all bout exclusivity and its done its job quite well till now, I’ve never seen neone else carryin it till now.

Camera
Nothing grr8 in dis department, its just got a .5mp camera tht takes about ok pics, well to be frank it sucks but after all this wasn’t supposed to be a multimedia fone after all. I’ve included some pics I’ve taken with it. Vid recording is gud, limited by memory I cant include a vid becoz my internet is damn slow. It has a 4x digi zoom which is pretty useless coz the pic gets completely spoiled if taken in full zoom

Marks: 5/10

Display
Now this is where it scores, its has a crystal clear 18bit screen which is coated with sapphire glass so that there are no scratches and I havent got one till now.Colors are vivid and the contrast is very high,the resolution is gud at 208 x 208. Both contrast and brightness can be adjusted.Even in sunlight the screen performs well and its very readble.When I’m watchin videos on it(or showin dem 2 my frens) seems that its a minature TV, it performs very well.But I do Feel that its a bit small at times, thats bout its only con

Marks:8.5/10

Design And Build Quality
It has a superb sliding design(everyone tries to slide it down at first and then finally resolves to slide it up) and its a nokia 80 series which are supposed to stylish fones.Its a “all eyes on me” fone in short.Its probably the most stylish nokia I’ve ever seen.The steel panels make it look extremely sexy, it does tend to get fingerprints but they are not quite visible unless u look closely.ANd when I keep it in the cradle tht came with it looks simply outta dis world, I’ll try and include a pic of it.It got a gud Nokia standard build quality,it didn’t get a single scratch when I dropped it too(hey It was by mistake)the body is very sturdy and strong and when I say no scratch I mean no scratch

Marks:9/10(well 9 coz I suppose if they brought a samsung or motorola designer a better design cud be wrked out)

Keypad
Well the keypad layout is nice but the keys at the bottom some times get irritating to press and the four way directional pad is also a bit small. And it does take some time to get us e to the keypad.To be frank I didn’yt like the keypad.

Marks:6/10

Multimedia
The sound is nice with 64 polyfony which is loud and clear, it supports mp3 which play quite well but i can hardly put in 6-7 songs becoz of the limited memory.Radio is present though I’ve never used it coz its not available here.3gp videos are supported which seem gud.Nothin grr8 here but its not a multimedia fone after all(how many times have I said Tht?)

Marks:7/10

Connectivity
Its got many connectivity options
*EDGe:Though dis feature is present and I have a hutch sim but still this service not availble in my area so haven’t tested it.
*Bluetooth:Its bluetooth connectivity is gud I use it send files to fro from it and i tested a bluetooth headset too which worked fine but didn’t get a headset of my own coz if I don’t flaunt dis fone wht shud I do wit it.
*GPRS:Well it wrks fine ,nice speeds.
*Modem:Frankly I’ve never used dis feature though it is available
*INfrared and Usb absent

Marks:8/10

Pros
*18bit, high resolution screen.
*Gud design and build quality
*Exclusiveness

Cons
*Low Multimedia features
*Expensive
*Keypad has small keys
*A bad camera

MY opinion
This is a flaunt fone meant for celebrities and those who seek style, elegance and exclusiveness.
I wudn’t recommend this fone to sumone who wants a feature packed fone, otherwise if have the moolah it has the style and just enuf features to impress.

Of course Photos

For Photos of My Fone
For Photos Taken Wid My Fone

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Nokia has announced the world’s first integrated DVB-H mobile device, the new N92 multimedia phone.

The Nokia N92 has a dual-hinged clamshell design allowing for easy and ergonomic viewing of TV and other media while on the go. The N92 allows you to set reminders for TV shows and create personal channel lists, all through its large 2.8″ 65,000 color QVGA screen. The N92 gives a TV watching time of up to 4 hours, and allows the user to record TV as well as pause and rewind live TV up to 30 seconds.

The N92 also includes a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a miniSD expansion slot for up to 2GB of removable memory. Wi-Fi connectivity is also included with the Nokia N92, and the device complies with the USB Mass Storage Class for easy transfer of media files from a connected PC over USB 2.0. The Nokia N92 runs the S60 smartphone operating system.

Nokia states that the N92 will be available mid 2006 in Europe, Africa, and Asia, in countries where DVB-H services are available, for approximately 600 Euros (about $720USD).

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