Europe
: Nokia
announced that the Nokia N95 multimedia computer, one of the newest
devices in the company's Nseries range, was honored with Popular Science
magazine's "Best of What's New" Award in the publication's
annual search for the top 100 technology innovations of the year.
The Nokia N95 offers a premier multimedia experience in a unique dual-slider
device, including integrated GPS, a 5 megapixel camera, digital music
player, full PIM functionality and support for high-speed wireless
networks* are features that take this device to a new level. The innovative
2-way slide concept makes it easy to switch between different modes,
from reading maps to watching videos. A numeric keypad slides out
from one end of the device while dedicated media keys slide out from
the opposite direction, converting the display into full screen landscape
mode.
With the integrated GPS technology and Maps application, it is easy
to explore the world. Plan your way to new experiences with 100 countries
and 15 million points of interest in your pocket. Map your location,
pick your restaurant, check the menu and opening hours on the web,
and set your route to get there. The exclusive Carl Zeiss optics make
shooting and watching DVD-like quality videos on a compatible television
using Universal Plug and Play technology or the included TV-out cable
easy. Photos and videos can also be emailed or uploaded to compatible
blogs or photo sites. The high-quality 2.6" QVGA 16 million color
display, 3D graphics and intuitive user interface make it easy to
interact with all the features and services offered on this innovative
device.
"This Popular Science award is a tribute to Nokia Nseries innovation
and we are honored to be acknowledged for the second year," said
Nigel Rundstrom, Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia America. "The
Nokia N95 offers an array of multimedia experiences with cutting-edge
phone features that will be coming to the North American market during
2007. The N95 delivers, in a single package, what people need in today's
mobile environment - entertainment, PDA functions and most importantly,
connectivity."
"Best of What's New is the ultimate Popular Science accolade,
representing a year's worth of work evaluating thousands of products,"
says Mark Jannot, editor of Popular Science. "These awards honor
innovations that not only influence the way we live today, but that
change the way we think about the future."
Each year, the editors of Popular Science review thousands of products
to find breakthrough products and technologies that represent a significant
leap in their categories. The winners - the Best of What's New - are
awarded inclusion in the much-anticipated December issue of Popular
Science, the most widely read issue of the year since the debut of
Best of What's New in 1987. In the 2005 awards showcase, the Nokia
N90 and Nokia N91 were honored by Popular Science.
Best of What's New awards are presented to 100 new products and technologies
across 12 categories, including Auto Tech, Aviation & Space, Cars,
Computing, Engineering, Gadgets, General Innovation, Home Entertainment,
Home Tech, Personal Health, Photography and Recreation.
The Nokia N95 is expected to start shipping in volumes during the
first quarter of 2007 at an estimated unsubsidized retail price of
550 euros in European and Asian markets. Photos and video of the N95
can be found at http://www.nokia.com/press/openstudio2006.
*) Network speeds depend on individual operator capacity. High Speed
Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a high capacity 3G technology that
can increase the data speeds when using advanced data services from
384 kbps with current WCDMA. In the first phases, HSDPA users can
initially expect average data speeds of 1-2 Mbps, which in subsequent
phases is expected to increase to over 10 Mbps. The increased spectral
and hardware efficiency that HSDPA delivers can bring lower costs
to operators.
About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that
delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the
latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia
Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment,
access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever
and wherever they want. www.nseries.com
