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Great 2G Phone
I could not believe this phone was ten years old. It is more like a four year old android phone that is fast. The camera is absolutely amazing even compared to mid-range phones of today, and video is even better. The strong suits of the camera lye the color accuracy and amount of detail in good lighting. In all other lighting the picture quality takes a minor, but significant dip. The audio quality from the 3.5 mm headphone jack is also very clear, and has nice e.q. and sound stage options in Music App. Symbian is also a very user friendly fun to use operating system that looks very nice. It looks clean and professional when compared to modern Android and IOS, but is not as nice as Windows phone O.S. It also has no problems rendering modern web pages or playing you tube videos on the flash enabled web browser that it comes with. Also OVI maps is a very cool maps application that is like Google earth and Maps combined into one application. It renders building in 3D and has turn by turn voice navigation that can be understood surprisingly well. The Stereo speakers also get very loud and have incredibly wide sound stage for any cell phone I have ever used. The only major draw back I have with this phone is that the Model that is 3G for the U.S. is hard to find (N95-3), and the only ones I could find were only 2G in the U.S. (N95-1). So, be careful when importing this phone if you are on the AT&T network in the United States. I only got to use the phone for about a month before the 2G network shut down on AT&T's network. Luckily however the phone still has Wi-Fi and bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for internet usage. All in all if you are a customer outside of the U.S. this is a very great phone!Read full review...
Nokia N95 Classic
The Nokia N95 is an impressive device, and one that is set to become the top high end smartphone for 2007. What impresses about the N95 is that so many features have been packed into a relatively small device.
is a 5 megapixel camera (with VGA video capture too), connectivity options galore (USB, Infrared, Bluetooth, GSM, WCDMA, HSDPA and WLAN), integrated GPS, 150MB of internal memory (expandable via a microSD slot), and a feature packed and application laden software platfrom - S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1.
with a large 2.6 inch screen which looks absolutely great, below this are the main control keys. First impressions are that these keys are well laid out and easy to use. The big S60 application key is particularly good. A quick push on the bottom of the device pushes the screen up to reveal the full keypad. Each row of keys is on its own ridge and there is good tactile feedback.
Audio output via the audio jack is excellent, and the N95 now has the option to stream stereo music over Bluetooth (A2DP). However, for video, the N95 has an extra trick up its sleeve in the form of a new application called Video Centre. This gives easy access to videos from various online sources. By default there are two services available - Nseries (various Nokia themed videos) and Internet videos. The latter is essentially an RSS videocatcher, it allows the downloads of video via RSS feeds with enclosures. Thus any video source that provides RSS feeds can be used in this section provided the format is supported by the N95. For example you can add the AAS videocast feed here and download them direct to the phone. I'm sure in time more services will be added. I imagine Nokia are talking to video providers like YouTube and Blip.tv as you read this.
The N95 runs S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1. This is the latest version of the S60 software platform, and although only a relatively minor update compared to the changes between 'Editions', still manages to add a number of new features. There is a new version of S60 browser than combines Services and Web into one application and adds a number of new features, including improved RSS and Flash Lite support and a quick access toolbar. There is also support for more Bluetooth profiles (including the aforementioned A2DP stereo audio profile), while SIP functionality (for VoIP) becomes a standard part of the platform. There have been a number of UI changes too, these include a notification graphic over the icons of applications that are open, more application layout options (accessed via an extended Themes application) and a redesigned and reordered Settings application.
Credits Goes To:
http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/
Published by Rafe Blandford at 19:07 GMT, January 24th 2007Read full review...
Nokia N95 made in China
(I wrote this as a guide too.. sorry for the duplicate)
Well, as i am sure you are all aware the "copies" of the Finland made N95s are no longer all that easy to spot. nokLa is no longer present, the buttons match the first version of the n95, the camera has a screen protector, no touch screen, etc. The primary difference is that wifi and gps is no longer present.
I purchased my n95 (made in china) for 205 after shipping.
To be quite honest, my only concern is that the phone isn't a quadband phone (in the listings it was listed as a tri band) so my reception isn't as great as it should/could be. Now, with this said I am unsure if any of the "copies" are truly quad-band phones or even if my phone is a legit triband; i have reception in the US--so i must have either the 850 or 1900 band as i see it. A few of the menu options are different as well.
This review is for any of you out there thinking of purchasing an N95 "copy". As i see it, the phone works fine. It may not have its full potention, but to be honest i never planed to get internet or gps for the phone. I am unsure if the applications (downloads which can be transfered via the SD card) will work on the copies yet, that is still to be determined (feel free to pm me with any inquiries as to an update).
Following is a list of what differs from the original (aside from the physical appearance of the phone):
- Camera is not 5mp
- Menu differs
- No GPS or wifi
- Less reception???
- The test codes don't work (aside from the *#06# code)Read full review...
Nokia N95
Nokia N95 phone operates on HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GSM networks and features integrated GPS, a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, TV-out, 2.6" QVGA screen, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 802.11b/g wireless, built-in stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack, a microSD slot and 150MB of internal memory. That all being said, this is by far the most powerful feature packed phone on the market.
For those who want the best of the best that money can buy, this is it. Now its not as flashy as a iPhone, but the iPhone can't do half the things this little guy can.
The Third party apps are what really makes this phone stand apart. With VoiP apps and many S60 developers there is a never ending supply of quality applications for you to play with.
I give this phone a 4, and take 1 back for its high price and power hungry ways.Read full review...
Nokia N95: The Bottom Line
The good: The Nokia N95 cell phone boasts a 5-megapixel camera that produces good-quality photos and videos. It comes with advanced multimedia capabilities and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Symbian smart phone also features integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and an innovative two-way slider design.
The bad: The N95 lacks support for U.S. 3G networks; standby battery life is poor; and performance is somewhat sluggish. The hardware feels a bit cheap, and the sliding mechanism could be more secure. It's also very expensive.
The bottom line: With a 5-megapixel camera, advanced multimedia capabilities, and GPS, there's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most feature-packed smart phones to date, but poor battery life and sluggish performance makes it hard to justify the high price tag.Read full review...
N95 is (in my opinion) the best phone on the market
I love this phone. I bought it because I didn't have an ipod, a digital camera, a gps device, or a good phone. I would have to say overall its a kickA phone, kickA camera, and has a lot of other cool features. The most difficult thing about owning this is the lack of support from cingular as far as configuring it in the first place, and also the fact that only cingular and tmobile work with it and not verizon or sprint. The internet can be much slower than dialup speeds when your reception isnt good. Wifi has to be a really strong signal to work properly- you basically have to be sitting next to the router. As far as i know, the GPS is worthless. I still have to figure some things out about that. I've had success getting directions from the internet whenever i needed them, so I guess the GPS isn't all that important, I just need to figure out if I need to change the settings or something. So if you're not really good with computers I wouldn't really recommend it because it is very expensive, and requires quite a bit of figuring out how to make all the apps work that you want. Overall, I give it a B++/A--. Way better than the hyped up iphone for sure. Just the dvd-quality video camera function is worth the money for this device. I think this phone would probably run at its potential in Tokyo or something.Read full review...
Nokia N95
The N95 is a great phone, I love all its features, especially the 5MP camera it has. The speakers sound ok, they could be better. The only thing wrong with this phone, as with the other N series phones I had before, is that every now and then it freezes up. It stops working and sometimes it turns off by itself and then it turns back on while you are talking. I bought 2 and they have the same problem, My cousin has one and he has the same problem. The other thing I don´t like about it, is that the calls can´t be hung up whe you slide the phone shut. You must press the Red button (END) to hang up.Read full review...
Good phone not so great battery
The phone is good. A little awkward to learn but once you do it works well. The battery is not enough if you use wifi, GPS, camera but just buy a backup and it is perfect. GPS is not that great. Will not show direction of travel so you have to always orient to the north(or maybe I just haven't figured how to do it). Camera is good but some movies just blank when you try to playback. All around a good phone but opt for the 8 gig internal memory if you can afford it.Read full review...
Nokia N95 8GB Cellular Phone
I bought one of these phones two years ago when they first came out and I paid around $800.00 for it and after owning it for awhile I found that it was worth every penny I paid for it. My wife wanted a new cell phone recently and I found the price had come down on the N95 to only $350.00 or so new and I was able to purchase a fairly nice used one for her for only $150.00 on ebay. I will tell you that I don't even know how to use all of the features on this phone yet after two years of owning it but it is the best phone I have ever had. I bought it mainly for the camera. It has a 5 megapixel camera with a zoom function and a Carl Ziess Lens. It takes wonderful pictures and it is always there when I come across that Kodak moment. In comparison to the lousy pictures my previous camera phones would take the N95 is off the charts. Next to the camera I like the audio quality the best. The audio is super clear and is also one of my favorite features of the N95. I have had cell phones since 1993 when the first Motorola flip phone hit the street. Most of the audio on my previous phones had something to be desired as in "I can hardly you." The reception of signal on the N95 is also off the charts. It has reception when all other cell phones fail. No walking around going "can you hear me now?" with this cell phone. I have my N95 connected to the AT&T network (more bars in more places) and I have fun watching my friends trying to make phone calls on their cell phones and when they can't get a signal then I hand then mine and they can't believe the reception and clarity on the N95. The phone has a lot of functions that I never use like the GPS and also the music capability it has. It boasts 8GB of memory so you can keep a lot of tunes in it. I understand it has an FM transmitter so you can go to your friends house and play your tunes through their stereo or you can play them through your car radio. I wouldn't know because I never tried it. It also has an FM radio which I have tried but I don't really use that feature much either. The screen is very large and clear and easy to read. I just love how easy this phone is to use. The only problem I have ever had with my N95 is that because it is a computer it can lock up on you. I have had this happen maybe three or four times in two years so this is not an issue that bothers me a whole lot. I kind of freaked out the first time it happened (I thought the phone was broken) but I opened the battery compartment and removed and reinstalled the battery and then it was business as usual. Again my first one of these phones cost me around $800.00 and now that they have come down in price they are really a bargain. You will not be disappointed. The only other thing I might add is that when you are shopping for one of these you will come across the ones that are made in China and I will tell you that these have no internet and no GPS. I don't know anything about the quality of them compared to the ones made in Finland etc. Obviously if you don't need the internet and GPS function you can save yourself some money. The battery life is also fantastic on this phone as in 9 days without charging on standby. I love it on a trip because I just let it run night and day and I don't have to charge it in the motel at night. I have kept my N95 mint in a leather case since day one. I have seen some of the used ones for sale with scratches on the screen and even the lettering worn off the battery cover.Read full review...
The King of all phones - but pay attention to version!
As most other reviews say, this is an excellent phone! However, most listings fail to mention which version is being sold - whether it is the original N95 (a.k.a. N95-1), or the newly released (Oct 2007) N95-3. (There is also the N95 8GB, which is can be clearly distinguished from the other two in that it has a black faceplate and larger screen). I won't even mention the "Nokla" ("enhanced", "touch-screen") knock-off.
To date, most N95s sold on eBay are the N95-1 model. This was originally released in Europe and Asia, and later sold in the USA, but without support for the U.S. specific 3G (UMTS/HSDPA over W-CDMA) frequencies. In other words, although it is a quad-band GSM phone (900/1800 and 850/1900 MHz), it supports only the 2100 MHz W-CDMA (3G) band used in Europe and Asia. Another couple of complaints with this original version is the short battery life and limited runtime memory (RAM), resulting in a sluggish application performance and/or out-of-memory errors.
On September 27th, Nokia released the N95-3 model in its flagship stores in New York and Chicago, and have since started selling this model online (http://www.nseries.com/) as well. This model increases the battery capacity from 900 to 1200 mAh (and adds some battery optimizations in software as well), increases RAM from 64 to 128 MB, and uses the 850/1900 MHz W-CDMA bands for use on AT&T's 3G network. (Because of the larger battery, though, the sliding cover for the camera lens had to be removed - this is the most visible change in its appearance). In addition, this new version supports the SDHC standard for TransFlash cards larger than 2GB (though adding support for this should be possible in the N95-1 too via a (fortcoming?) software update).
Also beware that most ads for the N95 say "US" or "North American" version, despite being the N95-1.
Aside from these differences, here are some pros and cons of the N95:
Pros:
- Large 2.6" QVGA screen makes it usable for simple web browsing and navigation
- Web browser (based on KHTML/Apple WebKit, same as Safari) supports "minimaps" - i.e. a thumbnail overview of the page/navigation.
- Connect to the internet over GSM (GPRS, EDGE), WCDMA (UTMS, HSDPA), or WiFi. Suppports both WEP, WPA/Personal, and WPA/802.1x encryption.
- Built-in GPS and Maps application (and Google Maps for the Symbian OS now supports GPS)
- Practically unlimited number of alarms, calendar events, etc (most other phones will allow a maximum of 2-5 alarms)
- All common bluetooth profiles (incl A2DP for stereo audio, DUN for internet access from a nearby computer, OBEX, FTP, etc. etc.)
- Good support for Mac OS X via Nokia Multimedia Transfer (for iTunes, iPhoto) and a downloadable iSync plugin.
- One of the best cameras in a mobile phone to date - see reviews at:
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Nokia-N95-Samsung-G600-and-Sony-Ericsson-K850-Camera-Comparison-review-r_1817.html
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_k850_vs_nokia_n95-review-162.php
Cons:
- Keys on keypad a bit too small/dense for comfortably typing without looking (not that you should be doing this while driving anyway.. :-)
- A little thick compared to its contemporaries (e.g. iPhone) - though I don't see how it could be any slimmer without sacrificing camera optics.
- Only available unlocked, i.e. not carrier subsidized.
- The removal of the lens cover in the N95-3 and N95 8GB models means the camera lens will absorb fingerprints, and worse, scratches.Read full review...