New devices: Nokia (N96, N78...), SE (X1...), etc... Mobile World Congress is on...

flywheel

the announcements have started:

http://mwc.nokia.com/launches.htm
- N78, N96, 6210 (Navigator)
- Series 60 Maps 2.0 Beta, and Maps for Series 40 planned


http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/latestnews
[ http://www.sonyericsson.com/mobileworldcongress/ ]
- XPERIA X1 Windows Mobile with Touch Interface
- more Walkman and Cybershot devices
- HSPA ExpressCards

etc...
http://www.wdisdigital.com/gsm.php?jnl=DAILIES

MiCr0

another good atom feed
http://feed.theregister.co.uk/atom?q=mobile%20world%20congress

4Xcut

Well, that N96 announcement has out the nail in the coffin for me as to whether get the N95 8Gb. Without a doubt getting this phone. iPhone, take that and shove it up your poorly placed headphone input....Well, the iPhone is still ok but not amazing when compared to this.

BArra

the n96 only has dual led flashes for its 5mp camera?? surely the n82's xenon flash is still superior to this?

the only other things that catch my eye are the 16gb flash memory, and the mobile dvb mobile tv

anyone know if this will be free to just tune in when u like or will it require a data plan?? i know 02 trialed it in dublin not so long ago sucessfully

allen175

when will the n96 show its pretty face in ireland??

BArra

q3 2008 is the release date, but the operators wont have it then, ud need to buy it from expansys, or ebay or something while the operators "test" the handsets

wba88

defo gettin the n96, might upgrade to the n82 in the meantime though.

the flash is bothering me aswell and the 950mh battery!

Gekko

3120 classic and 6220 classic also look pretty good

cheerspal

Glad I didnt buy that Iphone now!

cheerspal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay7RMHcUuGQ

MiCr0

http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/?lc=en&cc=IE

KTRIC

I don't know how this one got by me. I work for SE in Munich and we usually see the prototypes floating around.

I think I'll have to make some friends in marketing before this comes out

MiCr0

from what i can see, it was developed over in san diego with HTC

KTRIC

MiCr0 wrote: »

from what i can see, it was developed over in san diego with HTC

That would explain that then :rolleyes:.


*edit - just spoke to the powers that be and I'm going to be in the pre-launch test group !!! F*cking Great

4Xcut

Does anyone know if they're planning on bringing out 16Gb cards anytime soon. I know there's 8Gb one's out but the extra would really nail this as an iPhone destroyer in my book.

Looks amazing though, both literally and specs wise

kaimera

Asked in work to see if we'd be getting one of these but alas looks like a no

Only phone I'd consider forking over 500e odd for.

Creamy Goodness

looks great, except for them diamondy shaped buttons.

Sniipe

looks really nice. 520mhz, wifi, aGPS, dunno which OS will be out for it by then.
Someone said released in August... wonder when after that will it be in Ireland.

Kehoejck

Sniipe wrote: »

looks really nice. 520mhz, wifi, aGPS, dunno which OS will be out for it by then.
Someone said released in August... wonder when after that will it be in Ireland.

It will be running on Microsoft OS. Microsoft said it would be released in 2nd half of 08.

slegs

If Blackberry Connect and Audiobook (audible.co.uk) work on this then I'm getting one. Presume this will be based on Windows Mobile (7?)

billbond4

KTRIC wrote: »

I don't know how this one got by me. I work for SE in Munich and we usually see the prototypes floating around.

I think I'll have to make some friends in marketing before this comes out

Could I get a job in SE Munich? Would be cool to test SE prototypes

neilled

KTRIC wrote: »

That would explain that then :rolleyes:.


*edit - just spoke to the powers that be and I'm going to be in the pre-launch test group !!! F*cking Great

Ooooohhh SE123's :D:D:D

KTRIC

neilled wrote: »

Ooooohhh SE123's :D:D:D

lol, those pics online are not the 123 :rolleyes:

I'll say no more, lest I be whipped.

mkennedy

Gotta hand it to HTC for coming up with yet another cool device
By all accounts they pretty much built it with a bit of SE finishing touches thrown in.

Kinda weird that SE chose WM6 as the OS though.

Lovely looking device, nice and light (ish) for a slider.
Wonder if A-GPS here necessarily means data charges for voice navigation. :rolleyes:
Otherwise nice specs.

tallus

I'm glad they chose windows mobile, the lack of it on S.E. devices was putting me off buying them.

Frankmagnet

mkennedy wrote: »

Gotta hand it to HTC for coming up with yet another cool device
By all accounts they pretty much built it with a bit of SE finishing touches thrown in.

Kinda weird that SE chose WM6 as the OS though.

Lovely looking device, nice and light (ish) for a slider.
Wonder if A-GPS here necessarily means data charges for voice navigation. :rolleyes:
Otherwise nice specs.

Anyone have an idea about this? Does aGPS cost to use?

slegs

My understanding is GPS is GPS and that aGPS is a mobile specific expansion of this with certain features (like the network sending you extra information about satellites and providing mobile cell triangulation services). I dont believe it requires a data connection though unless you want to use some these extra features. Standard GPS should still work as normal with the right software.

Just found the Wiki on it...think I'm at least partially correct

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS

Frankmagnet

Thanks for clearing that up Slegs

mkennedy

Some more crazily-specced devices from Gigabyte at that Congress here:
http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/

The Gigabyte G-smart MS808 will have HSDPA, DVB-H/DVB-T and GPS.
These G-smart devices will have a modularised setup apparently where you can add as many features to the device as you want apparently..

frankymail

I want the SE C902, looks well better than the ugly K850i

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/c902?cc=ie&lc=en

strecker

Seems the X1 wont be out before Feb 2009...
http://axxxr.freeforums.org/sony-ericsson-handset-release-dates-t433.html#1377

Just as I was getting excited about SE AGAIN...

It looks expensive

strecker

Deleted User wrote: »

It looks expensive

Guess you're right - it's made by htc, and look at their prices, then add the SE Factor...
But trying to beat the iPhone's not cheap, and it can't be worse than Samsung's attempt - the mediocre f700.

goldwing

Hi All
anybody seen this on sale yet or has anybody bought 1 if so whats the site please
thank you

god's toy

Is it not out till the later part of 2008 or something?

goldwing

it's out alright it's just not available here until august

ciaran76

I read on the Nokia site that they are not released till the 3rd quater of 2008 ?


http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1190120

Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain/Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N96, a multimedia computer truly optimized for video and TV. With a large 2.8" screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media. The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated sales price of approximately 550 euros, before subsidies or taxes.

goldwing

august is in the 3rd quarter :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:



http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?article=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.THEINSIDER.COMINGSOON.NOKIA.NOKN96

god's toy

Forget that I want the Nokia 'Tube'!

Someone say Iphone killer?

(2009...:()

Dman001

god's toy wrote: »

Forget that I want the Nokia 'Tube'!

Someone say Iphone killer?

(2009...:()

I thought the Tube was coming out this year. Chances are though it is touch screen and not multitouch. I don't really fancy using a stylus with a phone.

ciaran76

goldwing wrote: »

august is in the 3rd quarter :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:



http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?article=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.THEINSIDER.COMINGSOON.NOKIA.NOKN96

Well sorry for answering your question !!!!

strecker

Officially, the N96 afaik is still schedulled for a Q3 release, but according to this article "insiders" - at least in Germany - are expecting it much earlier.
Specifically, on May 7th!!!
http://www.chip.de/news/Nokia-N96-kommt-schon-Anfang-Mai_31471910.html

Chergar

That may be true, but it will be at least Q1 start to cover it. Something that really pisses me off considering they release them on the same networks in the uk for no bloody reason. Of course at least we can buy it online. :D

Cyrus

what does this offer that n82/n95 8gb doesnt? apart from a bigger screen,

is it just dvb tv?

The Real B-man

Cyrus wrote: »

what does this offer that n82/n95 8gb doesnt? apart from a bigger screen,

is it just dvb tv?

Its not a Brick

strecker

Cyrus wrote: »

what does this offer that n82/n95 8gb doesnt? apart from a bigger screen,

is it just dvb tv?

http://www.punchkickinteractive.com/blog/index.php/mobile/nokia/nokia-n96-specs-released-flash-lite-30-preinstalled/

flash light 3 preinstalled - i.e. browser is youtube etc capable... 16gb internal memory and other added bells and whistles... But maybe not enough to throw away that n95/8? (by then or thereabouts, opera mobile will support youtbe etc plus widgets)... Guess the early release might have a bit to do with the early iphone II release? But could be a rumour??????

Cyrus

hmm the last n82 firmware update i did added the flash and widget support

id love something ground breaking from nokia, higher res screen, something like that

i couldnt justify going from an n82 to that, especially when its a slider (hate sliders!!)

strecker

Cyrus wrote: »

hmm the last n82 firmware update i did added the flash and widget support

id love something ground breaking from nokia, higher res screen, something like that

i couldnt justify going from an n82 to that, especially when its a slider (hate sliders!!)

a higher res screen? Agree re. slider... Not a fan. Like my n95/8 but mostly still use my e61 for convenience, and the safe knowledge that if push comes to ....I can use it as a hammer, a frisbee etc without having to worry about the landing...
I'm sure they'll make sure there's sth in the 96 that a mere fw update cannot add... But, yeah, I don't think this is "it"... There are the persistent N99/100 rumours, and the confirmed "tube" that's been hyped as another iphone-killer, is actually only their entry-level touch screen, so I guess you'll have to wait until after the tube, but with an n82 that shouldn't be too hard!

Cyrus

higher res as in nokia phones have been 320*240 for an age, we need 800*600! or even 640*480

strecker

Cyrus wrote: »

higher res as in nokia phones have been 320*240 for an age, we need 800*600! or even 640*480

yeah, would be nice; but overall I prefer quality and usability... The low res-ish 6680 screen e.g. was perfectly readable outdoors in bright sunlight, though indoors it stank against the competition... But how good is a screen on a camera or camera phone if you can't see what it depicts outdoors where you can make the best shots?
And then there's the "smudge-effect" of the touchscreen layer (granted, some touchscreens are quite impressive: look at the shiner on the otherwise limited ubiquio/imate jaq) - compare n800 and n95... N95's screen much better on the eye despite lower res.

it's a bit like more-megapix in phone cam not necessarily better pictures... Other factors to consider...

Wheels

So how long would it take to reach our shores in that case? And do we know who's carrying it here?