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8th January, 2007

US / Europe : Nokia introduced the Nokia N93i, a compact and stylish digital camcorder and multimedia computer in one. Boasting a host of advanced features - from DVD-like quality video capture to direct video uploads - the Nokia N93i enables you to record great quality video wherever and whenever you feel inspired.

"With devices such as the Nokia N93i, we believe that video can become a similar kind of mass market phenomenon as mobile photography has become," said Satu Ehrnrooth, head of Nokia Nseries Cameras Category, Multimedia, Nokia. "The slim and beautiful Nokia N93i is the ideal device for user-created video content, as it is a connected digital camcorder that is always with you. You can even instantly upload video clips in their original size directly from the device to online blogs or video communities. With the Nokia N93i, sharing your stories is now as easy as recording and viewing them."
 
Life. Camera. Action.

You can shoot DVD-like quality videos with the Nokia N93i thanks to its MPEG-4 VGA video capture at up to 30 frames per second, stereo audio recording and digital stabilization. The Nokia N93i also boasts a 3.2 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 3x optical zoom, autofocus and close-up mode. With the 1 GB miniSD card included in the standard Nokia N93i sales pack, you can capture up to 45 minutes of DVD-like quality video or up to 1250 high-quality photos.

 
Shooting is now more stylish.  And more simple.
With its slim and compact design, the Nokia N93i is now even easier to slip into your pocket. It also has a new metallic finish keymat and a mirror effect cover. The 2.4" main display of up to 16 million colors has a 160° viewing angle, the easy-to-use joystick provides smooth video control and there are dedicated camera keys to capture images, switch shooting mode and operate the flash quickly and easily.
 
Every story needs an audience. Find yours online.
Integrated into the Nokia N93i is a new personal video and photo blogging service called Vox* with privacy features that let you share stories and thoughts instantly with your friends, family, neighborhood or the entire world. Select your video or photos in the gallery of your Nokia N93i and upload them directly from your device to Vox in their original size.
 
Getting the shot is just the beginning.
Once you've finished filming, shape your story while it's still on the Nokia N93i with the on-device editing capabilities. For advanced editing, the standard Nokia N93i sales pack comes bundled with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software, enabling you to create professional quality movies on your compatible PC. These videos can then be transferred back to your multimedia computer or burned to DVDs.
 
Create your own prime time viewing.
Get the popcorn out and have a communal screening of your very own blockbuster or latest photos. Simply connect the Nokia N93i to a compatible TV with the supplied video-out connectivity cable, dim the lights and enjoy the show. Or if you prefer the wireless route, use the integrated wireless LAN (WLAN) technology to connect to a compatible UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled device.
 
Much more than just movies.
The Nokia N93i is far more than just a digital camcorder - work or play, it delivers just what you need. Designed to work on WLAN, 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N93i provides mobile broadband internet access for browsing, uploading content, and sending and receiving emails, allowing you to stay connected on the move. You can also keep yourself entertained with MP3 music, podcasts, stereo FM radio or mobile TV video streaming**.
 
Slimmer and more compact in design, the Nokia N93i follows on from the success of the Nokia N93, which has received numerous awards and accolades, including 'European Media Phone of the Year 2006-2007' by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), 'Innovation of the Year 2006' by Digital Video as well as 'Editor's Choice 2006' award by American Photo, to name just a few.
 
The Nokia N93i, which is based on S60 3rd Edition software on Symbian OS, is expected to start shipping in volumes during the first quarter of 2007 with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately 600 euros.
 
*The availability of Vox may vary according to your country or sales area, and the service may be available in a limited number of languages.

Operating Frequency

  • RM-156(Dual-mode) WCDMA2100/EGSM900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions
  • Volume: 115.6 cc
  • Weight: 163 g (estimate)
  • Length: 108
  • Width: 58(max)
  • Thickness: 25(max) mm
Memory Functions
  • Up to 50 Mbytes internal dynamic user memory
  • Mini-SD memory card support (hot swappable)
  • Approx. Memory capacity indication with 1GB mini-SD (sold separately) - Video (VGA @ 30fps ) up to 42 min - Photos (3 Megapixel) up to 556 photos - Music (AAC) up to 267 tracks
Power Management Operating Times*
  • Talk time: 3.1 - 3.9 hours (GSM), 1.7- 3.3 hours (up to 180 min(WCDMA & GSM)
  • Standby: 9.3 - 11.8 days (GSM), 7.8 - 9.4 days up to 240 Hours (WCDMAMA & GSM)
  • Still Images : up to 400 291 pictures (3 Megapixel, Flash off)
  • Video capture up to 112 min (VGA, 30fps)
  • Video call up to 107 min
  • Video playback up to 205 min (VGA, 30fps)
  • Music playback up to 10 6.3 hours (offline mode)

* Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.

** Battery talk and standby times are estimates only and depend on network configuration, signal strength, features used, battery age and condition, charging practices, temperatures to which battery is exposed, whether use is in digital mode (or analog mode, if any), and many other factors. The amount of time a phone is used for calls will affect its standby time. Likewise, the amount of time that the phone is turned on and in standby mode will affect its talk time.

Charging Time

  • Charging (AC-4) 1h 15min
Form and Function
  • Twist and Shoot form factor with 4 modes: Imaging mode for capture, View mode for reliving memories, Fold open mode for talking and Fold closed mode for carrying.
  • Dedicated keys for camera control
  • Support of applications in both portrait and landscape orientations
Displays
  • Rotatable 2.4" QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT full transmissive color display with up to 16 million colors and wide 160° viewing angle. Ambient light detector - used to optimize display brightness and power consumption
  • Sub-display - 1.1" OLED color display (128x36), up to 65,536 colors.
  • Slideshow from gallery
  • Cover indicator for power ON ,charging and missed calls
User Interface
  • User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack
  • 5-way scroll key, selection keys, menu key, edit and clear keys, call and end keys
  • Multimedia key for quick access to your favorite content
  • Additional selection keys for landscape mode
  • Side joystick, camera mode key and flash key
  • Dedicated keys for capture and zoom
  • Active standby screen
Call Management
  • Call Logs, Speed dial, Voice dialing (with SIND) and voice commands
  • Push to talk (PoC)
  • Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and e-mail details per entry, also supports thumbnail pictures and groups
  • Speed dialing
  • Logs: keeps lists of your dialed, received, and missed calls
  • Automatic redial
  • Automatic answer (works with compatible headset or car kit only)
  • Supports fixed dialing number, which allows calls only to predefined numbers
  • Conference call
  • Push to talk (PoC)
Voice Features
  • Speaker independent name dialing (SIND)
  • Voice commands
  • Voice recorder
  • Talking ringtone
  • Integrated hands-free speaker
Messaging
  • Text messaging: supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, SMS distribution list
  • Multimedia messaging: combine image, video, text, and audio clip and send as MMS to a compatible phone or PC; use MMS to tell your story with a multi-slide presentation
  • Automatic resizing of your megapixel images to fit MMS (max. 300 KB attachment size depending on the network)
  • Predictive text input: support for all major languages in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Data Transfer*
  • WCDMA 2100 with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed UL/DL= 384/384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps)
  • Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 177.6/118.4 kbits/s
  • EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296 / 177.6 kbits/s

*Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support.

Connectivity

  • Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
  • Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology v.2.0
  • USB 2.0 via Pop-PortT interface and mass storage class support to support drag and drop functionality
  • TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
  • Nokia PC Suite connectivity with USB, Infrared and Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using compatible connection
  • Remote over-the-air synchronization
  • Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technology
Java Applications
  • Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME))
  • Over-the-air download of Java-based applications and games
Other Applications
  • Personal Information Management (PIM)
  • Advanced S60 PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list, and PIM printing
  • Settings Wizard for easy configuration of e-mail, push to talk and video sharing.
  • Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices.
Digital Services
  • Java and Symbian applications available from Nokia Software Market
ADD-ON SOFTWARE
  • Operating System : S60 on Symbian OS
  • User Interface: S60 3rd Edition
  • Java: MIDP2.0
  • C++ and Java SDKs
Capture Main Camera
  • Sensor : CMOS, 3.2 Megapixel (2048x1536)
  • Carl Zeiss Optics Vario-Tessar lens
  • F number/Aperture F3.3 (Wide) / F5.9 (Tele)
  • Focal length 4.5 mm (Wide) /12.4 mm (Tele) 34.25 - 94.1 mm(35mm equiv.)
  • Focus range 10 cm ~ infinity
  • Macro focus distance 30 cm (macro @ Wide) 10 cm (macro @ Middle to Tele)
  • Shutter speed Mechanical shutter :1/2400~1/3 s
  • Lens protection Removable lens cap
Video
  • Video resolution up to VGA at 30 fps
  • Audio recording AAC stereo, 48kHz
  • Video Stabilization
  • Video clip length Max 60 min per clip
  • Video file format .mp4 (default) , .3gp (for MMS)
  • White Balance Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
  • Scene Normal, Night, User selectable
  • Color tone Sepia, B&W, Negative, Flicker cancellation.
  • Zoom (optical/digital) 3x / up to 8x
Photo
  • Still Image resolutions up to 3.2 megapixel: 2048 x 1536
  • Still Image file format JPEG/EXIF
  • Auto Focus Yes
  • Auto Exposure Center weighted AE
  • Exposure compensation +1 ~ -1EV at 0.5 step
  • White Balance Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy Incandescent, Fluorescent
  • Scene Auto, User defined, Portrait, Close-up , Landscape, Night
  • Colour tone Normal, Sepia, B&W, Negative
  • Zoom (optical/digital) 3x / up to 20x
  • Picture rotation Yes
Other camera features
  • Digital stereo microphone.
  • LED Flash and red recording indicator LED.
  • Sub camera, CIF (352 x 288) sensor.
Edit
  • On device photo editor and video editor(manual & automatic).
  • Home video editing on compatible PC with Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0(Win XP)
View
  • Rotatable 2.4" QVGA(240 x 320 pixels) TFT full transmissive color display with up to 16 million colors and wide 160° viewing angle. Ambient light detector - used to optimize display brightness and power consumption
  • Sub-display - 1.1" OLED color display (128x36), up to 65,536 colors.
  • Slideshow from gallery
  • Cover indicator for power ON ,charging and missed calls
Share
  • Nokia XpressShare - share effortlessly from Gallery or after capture via e-mail, Bluetooth connectivity, MMS or IrDA.
  • Direct connection to compatible TV via Nokia Video-out Connectivity Cable (CA-64U, included in-box) or wireless LAN
  • Video call and video sharing support. (WCDMA network services)
  • Online Album/blog : Image/Video uploading from gallery
Print
  • Nokia XpressPrint - direct printing via USB(PictBridge), Bluetooth connectivity(BPP), and WLAN(UPnP), from compatible memory card or via online printing.
Store
  • Nokia XpressTransfer solution- easy to transfer and organize photos and video between your device and compatible PC.
  • Comes with Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 and Adobe Photoshop Album 3.0 Starter Edition.
  • Easy DVD creation
  • Nokia Lifeblog
Messaging
  • E-mail (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS
  • Office applications: Supports viewing of common e-mail attachments - Word, Spreadsheet, Presentation, PDF, ZIP
PIM
  • Contacts, Calendar, To-do, Notes, Recorder, Calculator, Clock, Converter
Synchronization - Nokia PC Suite 6.82
  • Local/Remote (using SyncML)
  • Data: Calendar, Contacts, To-do, Notes, E-mail
  • PC Applications: Microsoft Outlook (98, 2000, 2002, 2003), Outlook Express, Lotus Organizer (5.0, 6.0), Lotus Notes (5.0, 6.0)
Call Management
  • Call Logs, Speed dial, Voice dialling (with SIND) and voice commands
  • Nokia push to Talk (PoC)
CONNECTIVITY
  • WLAN - IEEE802.11 g/b with UPnP support (RM-156 only )
  • WLAN wizard
  • Pop-PortT interface with USB 2.0 and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
  • Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0
  • Infrared


Rest of Todays 3G News
Samsung Electronics is set to demonstrate its Mobile WiMAX technology and new products at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which starts today.
Nokia introduced the Nokia N93i, a compact and stylish digital camcorder and multimedia computer in one. Boasting a host of advanced features - from DVD-like quality video capture to direct video uploads - the Nokia N93i enables you to record great quality video wherever and whenever you feel inspired.
Nokia unveiled a trimmer fold model to its Nokia Nseries line up, the Nokia N76, a new multimedia computer that brings the complete Nokia Nseries experience to a sleeker body, with little compromise. With the Nokia N76 multimedia computer, technology and design come together to create a revolution in design for a multimedia computer.
DyLogic unveiled its new PSE Broadcaster Genie, an innovative appliance for audience-generated 3G video calls broadcasting.
Vodafone launched the new version of its 3G Broadband card in Express Card format, which currently permits transmission speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. This launch makes Vodafone the first operator in Portugal to offer its customers 3G Broadband services in this new format.
Cingular's 3G mobile broadband network now extends from San Francisco to New York, and from Chicago to Dallas, making advanced wireless services available in more than 160 markets, including most of the top 100 major cities in the country.
ROK, the UK-based mobile communications and entertainment specialist, is delighted to announce that ROK TV is now compatible with Symbian 3 handsets, including the Nokia N71, N73, N80 and N93.
Huawei Technologies and KPN Mobile announced that Huawei’s circuit and packet switched network equipment has been successfully introduced into KPN Mobile’s network.
The channel is a mixture of well-known entertainment brands such as Miami Vice and American Dad, original IP and user-generated content that allows 3 UK customers to view the content with an option to download to their handsets.
The increasing influence of mobile video enabled on 3G networks will drive the uptake of many mobile sports, leisure and information services over the next five years, says Juniper Research.