New N70 Due Q3

[Ben]

Find out more information on the Nokia N70 here: http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000333041516/

The official Nokia page is here: http://www.nokia.com/nseries/index.h...nside,main_n70

[3g-g]

Here's the press release:

Nokia N70 is part of the Nokia Nseries high performance multimedia range

Amsterdam, Cancun, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N70 multimedia, a beautifully designed, compact and easy-to-use 3G smartphone with versatile mobile photography, personal productivity and entertainment features. Incorporating a complete smartphone feature set, as well as a 2 megapixel camera, flash and front camera for video calling, the Nokia N70 comes fully equipped with stereo FM radio, a digital music player and new 3D games.

"The Nokia N70 perfectly illustrates our commitment to offer powerful, all-inclusive handsets that aid people in their daily lives. In addition to advanced smartphone and entertainment features, mobile photography is extremely easy and enjoyable with the elegant Nokia N70," said Joe Coles, Director of imaging product marketing at Nokia. "The number one reason why people today purchase new handsets is the camera. Indeed, we foresee that by the end of 2005, over half a billion people worldwide will own a camera phone."

Easy mobile photography

The slide and shoot design makes mobile photography fast and simple. The rear camera slide reveals and automatically activates the 2 megapixel camera, ready to instantly shoot photos or video. The intuitive slide is complemented with an integrated flash, 20x zoom capability and a range of capture scene settings for optimizing image quality in various environments, including Scenery, Portrait, Night, and Sports. Furthermore, the dedicated shutter key on the side of the phone enables users to capture images like they would with a regular camera, allowing for greater stability and ease of use.

The storage, management and organization of images and video clips is convenient and efficient with the Nokia N70. With the Nokia XpressTransfer storing solution, all new photos and video clips can be automatically copied to the PC. Photo albums created on the phone are also automatically saved in similar albums on the PC. Furthermore, the Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition software offers users an efficient way for organizing or editing photos and video clips on the PC.

The new improved rotating Gallery provides for enhanced browsing of images and video clips. Images can, for example, be organized into slideshows, with the viewing experience further heightened with added background music. Images and video clips can also be instantly printed from the Gallery with the Nokia XpressPrint printing solution using a USB cable, wirelessly over Bluetooth connectivity, or using the Reduced Size Dual Voltage MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC).

Smart productivity

An excellent and powerful tool for personal and professional information management, the Nokia N70 offers a full set of smartphone features, including very easy-to-set up email functionality with extensive attachment support, Internet browser, video streaming and 3G-enabled features such as two-way video calling* and video sharing*. Furthermore, additional applications can be installed from various sources**, while organizer information can easily be synchronized with compatible PCs.

Entertainment on the move

Equipped with a digital music player with stereo audio, FM radio and support for Visual Radio, the compact 126 gram Nokia N70 also doubles as a great pocketable music device. For an even more playful multimedia experience, the Nokia N70 supports S60 and Java 2D and 3D games, some of which are pre-installed in the phone or on the standard in-box RS-MMC.

Measuring just 108.8 x 53 x 17.5 mm (95.9 cc), the Nokia N70 is the smallest ever 2 megapixel 3G smartphone based on the leading Series 60 Platform. The Nokia N70 is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2005. Additionally, a variant of the Nokia N70 for EDGE (Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution) markets will be available at a later date.

*To check the availability and cost of the service, contact your network operator or service provider.
**Users are advised to install applications only from trusted sources.

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.

[3g-g]

And here's a couple of pictures to give you some idea of scale.

[bagpuss102002]

any idea what networks it will be released on at all?

[Ben]

The entire NSeries will most likely be released on all the networks - any 3G operator would have to be completely stupid not to want these handsets in their range. It's more a case of when than if. Lovely little phone that, the NSeries is going to be big.

[whatleydude]

I really really like the look of the N70.. think it could be the next step for me after my 6630..

[gorilla]

What do you reckon, is this the natural successor to the 6680 or will there be a better phone come May 2006. See I'm already thinking about my next phone! I love my 6680, I like it being symbian and having flash memory, but my next phone will get me access to the net so I might have to follow Ben and get it on Orange.

[Ben]

I don't think the N70 is a worthwhile upgrade from the 6680. It's more of an enhanced 6680 by the look of the spec. It's a nice looking phone though, no doubt, and those of us with more spare cash than sense may well consider it! Come May 2006 there will definitely be superior phones on the market. Many!

The need for data on these devices is great though - almost every application I use is data centric, so that switch to Orange (or Vodafone?) may well be a good idea.

[whatleydude]

There is the new Sharp 903 to consider..

But, being the Nokia fiend that I am - the N70 is slowly becoming my realistic next choice.

I'm surprised at the size mind - it looks about the same size as the old Sony T610.
I expected it to be as big as my 6630..

[Jon3G]

Its going to be pricey and for the extra cost I dont beleive it will be worth getting over a 6680 apart from the new factor

[Ben]

I think the operating system will be a big plus or minus factor when considering the N70. If it's anything like the N90 then the operating system will be visually nicer and hopefully more responsive than the 6680.

[MORPH]

Originally Posted by Ben

.....and those of us with more spare cash than sense may well consider it! ......

You for example?

I would've liked them to do away with the pencil key thing, does anyone ever use that? I don't think I've ever used the one on my 6680 once!

[Ben]

I use it to make the backlight come back on while watching OTV! I think you can use it to copy and paste too... but it does seem like a waste of a button.

[whatleydude]

Ok.. its just me who uses it then?!
lol..

I think its a handy little thing. Don't know if its worth its own button so I see your point but I do use it a fair bit..

Thing is - the Wife's got a 6680 and its nice and everything but if given the choice (and if both were offered on a free upgrade) you'd have to pick the N70 everytime surely... ?

[timothythetim]

I didn't use it all...and then i found out what it does - now I use it all the time!

[whatleydude]

I think I've mentioned this elsewhere but just in case:

Vodafone have this down as a September release.

Their new catalogue is out tomorrow so I'll double check and get back to you..

Does anyone know if it has the usual pop-port on the bottom of the phone?
I would imagine it does - but I haven't seen anything that confirms it y'know?

[whatleydude]

Heard from Vodafone today:

Dear Mr Whatley

Thank you for your mail enquiring about the N70 Nokia .

Re:

I have checked to see when this phone is due to be released and have an
"estimated"date of 19th September 2005. Please be advised this is
only an estimation and you will need to call us nearer the time to confirm
when they will be available to purchase.

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to
contact us.


Kind Regards,

Rekha Tholoj
Vodafone Customer Services
Vodafone Limited


So there you go..

[solo12002]

" Kind Regards,

Rekha Tholoj
Vodafone Customer Services
Vodafone Limited "

Is this a overseas Call centre or local guy??

[Ben]

I reckon one of their outsourced call centres might be abroad, but it doesn't seem to affect the level of customer service provided in the slightest. Apparently they don't have any call centres outside the UK, including the outsourced ones, but it matters not.

[Jon3G]

I think its only the email and white mail support that is out in india. I have recently joined a out sourcer as a project manager and we provide some CS solution for Vodafone