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 Starring Carl Zeiss optics and a full set of advanced digital camera features, the Nokia N90 is targeted at high-technology enthusiasts who value the ultimate in connected mobile photography. Facilitated by its two screens, the Nokia N90 features two ergonomic modes for instant photo and video capture. Simply twist the unique rotating camera barrel, and automatically the 2 megapixel camera is ready to shoot high quality photos, in a snap.
Nokia designed N90 to compete with the new Sony Ericsson w800, and K750. The K750 has dominated the Pre-Sales as it launches May25th. If you are a camera person, this is the phone for you. If you are a Music person, The w800i comes with 512mb of space, but can be added a whopping 2GB.
The quality of the construction is really nice. Rotating parts smoothly bottom into their resting positions. My only uncertainty was awakened by the creaks given out by the cover of the phone's bottom part in the area around the keypad. On the other side, they are not constantly present, but come out under stronger pressure only.
Other that using the basic phone functions, I use it for listening to music, taking pictures and the occasional video. In all of these, the phone preforms very well - especially as a camera. If you are a photo freak, buy a seperate camera - if you like taking photos and want a higher quality camera in a phone, buy the N90.
For me, the biggest fault of this phone is the lack of a vibrate function. However, to compensate - there is a very loud speaker built into the phone, the loudest out of any phone i have heard. Also on the cons is the fairly small memory card supplied with the phone, only 64MB - ideally most users would prefer a bit more space. The phone itself feels solid and quality - and all of the twisting joints are very strong.
While Comparing to SonyEricsson W800(Same 2MB Camera), the photos taken from N90 are not good. But the videos taken using N90 are really appreciable compared to W800. (The videos of W800 are unusable)
The outside screen (which is tiny compared to the main screen) is about the same quality as most main phone screens at the moment.
Due to its bigger size and weight, N90 is not another small pocket toy anymore. I did not stand this stone in my hand for a long time and soon it was travelling into my bag. Even though the phone feels quite comfortable in one's hand, the place, from which one's pointing finger usually backs up the phone, is now occupied by the bulgy bed of the camera. As a result, the phone is likely to overweight forwards.
Features:
Voice Integrated handsfree speaker Two-way video call capability
Dedicated key for voice dialing and voice commands
Speed dialing, automatic redial
Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and email details per entry, also supports thumbnail pictures and groups
keeps lists of your dialed, received, and missed calls when your phone is on and in your home network
Automatic answer (works with compatible headset or car kit only)
Supports Fixed Dialing Number, which allows calls only to predefined numbers
Conference call
Specifications
Weight: 6.1 ounces
Dimensions: 4.41 x 2.0 x 0.94 inches
Display - up to 65,536 colors (176 x 208 pixels)
Internal antenna
Dedicated function keys
5-way navigation key
Multimedia Messaging Service
Instant Messaging
Predictive text input
Text messaging: supports concatenated SMS, picture messaging, SMS distribution list1
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 presentation1,14
Convenient push email client with attachment support (view jpg, 3gp, MP3, .ppt, .doc, excel and .pdf files) and periodic polling functionality1
Compatible with Nokia SU-8W Wireless Keyboard (sold separately)
Automatic resizing of your megapixel images to fit MMS (max. 300 KB attachment size depending on the network)
Camera
Dedicated key for image capture and video record
Six possible capture scene settings including Scenery, Portrait, Night and Sports, Landscape
Flash modes: on, off, automatic and anti red-eye
Advanced camera modes: still, sequence, video
Adjustments: brightness, image quality, self-timer, white balance settings and color tones
2 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels) with autofocus 20x digital zoom
Integrated flash (operating range up to 1.5m)
Video
Video sharing for one-way live video or video clip sharing within the voice call
Video capturing in MP4 format (MPEG-4 video, AAC-LC audio) CIF resolution (352x288 pixels)
Movie Director for automated video production
Video and still image editors
Nokia XpressPrint Printing Solution
Print digital photos directly from the device:
Transfer photos directly to compatible printer or kiosk via Bluetooth wireless technology, MultiMediaCard (MMC) or to PictBridge-compliant printer via USB connectivity cable
Built-in application is quick and easy to use; no installation, no fuss
Display and User Interface
Main Display:
2.1 inch active matrix 262,144 colors (352 x 416 pixels)
Automatic brightness control
Active standby screen
Mini Display:
Active matrix 65,536 colors (128 x 128 pixels)
Rotating gallery
Five-way scroll key, two soft keys, application key, edit and clear keys, send and end keys, additional softkeys for Side joystick
Connectivity
USB 2.0 full speed via Pop-Port? interface
Nokia PC Suite connectivity with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology4,22
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 technology22
WAP 2.0 XHTML/HTML multimode browser1,2,12
Over-the-air download of Java?-based applications and games1
Improved Web compatibility with support for HTML 4.01, including support for elements such as image maps, background images, and frames1
Support for a subset of JavaScript 1.5, which includes the most commonly used functions found on the Internet
File upload over HTTP using standard HTML forms1
Small screen rendering option including a faster page-up/page-down scrolling style
Full-screen mode, download progress bar, and adaptive history list
3GPP video streaming1
OMA DRM 1.0 - including forward lock for content protection, combined delivery, separate delivery and superdistribution
Wallet: convenient online use and storage of your numbers and passwords
Offline mode for using imaging and productivity features in areas where the radio must be switched off
 Organization
Advanced Series 60 PIM (Personal Information Manager) features including calendar, contacts, to-do list, and PIM printing
Up to 27 MB of internal dynamic memory for contacts, text messages, multimedia messages, ringing tones, images, video clips, calendar notes, to-do list and applications?
Expandable memory: Compatible with 64 MB Reduced Size Dual Voltage (1.8/3V) Multimedia Memory Card (MMC) sold separately
Hot swap slot for easy MMC card insertion and removal
Personalization & Fun
Image and video clip uploading to the web1
RealPlayer Media Player
Download and play multimedia files (video and music)1
Stream media files from compatible media portals1
Full-screen video playback on the phone to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips in larger size
Played formats (decoding): MP3, AAC, Real Audio, WAV, Nokia Ring Tones, AMR, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AU, MIDI, H.263, JPEG, JPEG2000, EXIF 2.2, GIF 87/89, PNG, BMP (W-BMP), MBM and MPEG-4
Service
GSM/EGPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz
N90 Battery Life
Standard Li-Ion Battery 760 mAh
-- Digital Talk Time up to 3 hour*
-- Digital Standby Time up to 12 days*
What's in the Box:
Handset
Charger
Adapter for the new charger from the old one
Stereo headset
RS-MMC card for 64 MB
USB cable for synchronization
Spcial duster for the screen
Documentation
Manual
Pros:
2 megapixel rotating camera with autofocus and Carl Zeiss optics
Slot for the RS-MMC memory cards (3V and 1.8V)
Stereo MP3 player
Symbian OS 8.1a
Cons:
Price (have to pay my monthly salary)
Bigger size and weight
Long starting lags
Worse battery durability (Talk time is only up to 180 mins)
Dictaphone manages one-minute records only
No vibration
No InfraRed Support
Price Range: Rs.30,000 to Rs.35,000
Recommended: Good for Mobile Video Shooters, but remember that you can buy a 640*480 pocket digital camcorder for Rs.7000.
If you really need my advice, I suggest you to buy Sony Ericsson K750 / W800, instead of going for Nokia Nseries. |
