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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has just passed through the FCC again, this time packing dual-band UMTS (850/1900MHz) support for North American 3G networks. This version, also known as the NAM variant, will support HSDPA data speeds on both AT&T and Rogers' 3G networks, though neither carrier has stated it will carry the 5800 XpressMusic.

Motorola ROKR EM30

Motorola unleashed its ear for audio with its latest handset, the MOTOROKR EM35, a sliding-style wireless phone designed to enhance the music and talk experience with new CrystalTalk technology and virtual surround sound. The new technology not only amplifies conversations, but also helps reduce background noise, a bonus when it comes to listening to favorite tracks or making calls in noisy public environments. The phone, available later this quarter, sports built-in dual speakers, stereo Bluetooth and a 3.5mm stereo input jack compatible with top-of-the-line headphones.

You'll also boost your music cred thanks to the EM35's robust MOTOMUSIC player, complete with keys to launch and control music on the go. It's easy to navigate through your entire music library by using the handset's FastScroll navigation wheel, which lets you select songs, albums and artists, as well as shuffle selections. Users can also listen to tunes while downloading media from the online music store, the ultimate mobile destination for previewing new music, learning about favorite artists and sharing tracks with friends. The EM35 also supports video and podcast files and features an integrated FM radio that uses a Radio Data System to identify artists and songs right on your screen. You can even manage your mobile music at home on your PC with Windows Media Player.

With a fine selection of features built into the stylish handset, the MOTOROKR EM35 will impress more than just music lovers. The phone also features a 3.1 megapixel camera capable of capturing still and video images. Built-in editing functions also lets you share multimedia content online and via the phone's instant messaging applications. Downloadable applications are also available for monitoring the weather, stocks, breaking news, and sports scores, making the EM35 a leader in audio, entertainment, messaging and talk.

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic

This morning, Nokia announced the 5220 XpressMusic handset, featuring a unique asymmetrical design and rhythmic lights that flash to the beat of the music. The handset will be available in black with your choice of red, blue, or green accents.

Sporting tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900MHz or 850/1800/1900MHz), the 5220 XpressMusic features a 2 megapixel camera with flash and video recording to help users capture life's moments. The microSD card slot, dedicated music playback keys, and standard 3.5mm audio jack allow the 5220 XpressMusic to function as an MP3 player, as well. At just 10.7mm (.4") thin, this fashionable handset is sure to gain attention.

The 5220 XpressMusic is planned to be available in Q3 2008, priced at EUR160 (US$253) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia N97

Today in Barcelona at the Nokia World 2009 event, Nokia unveiled the next generation of its Nseries smartphones in the form of the touchscreen equipped N97. The S60 5th Edition equipped N97 is the first Nokia device to be announced that features both a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, and is also the first Nokia handset to feature the sideways slider form factor made popular by HTC with its line of Windows Mobile smartphones.

The new N97 is the device that Nokia has chosen to use to feature its new suite of apps and services, such as Nokia Maps 3.0, which now features satellite imagery and topographical maps and works with the N97's built-in A-GPS unit. The N97 will also be aware of its user's "social location", sharing location information with approved friends and family as well as taking advantage of the built-in electronic compass for simple pedestrian navigation directions. The new apps should look quite impressive on the N97's 3.5", 640x360 pixel resistive touchscreen^(INFO) display. The home screen, which is completely customizable with live-data widgets, also takes advantage of the large display.

The sliding mechanism that reveals the QWERTY keyboard moves in an arc that leaves the display at a 35 degree angle to the keyboard, making for easy viewing both while entering text on the 3 row QWERTY keyboard or when watching 30fps video content. Inside the N97 is packed an impressive 32GB of built-in storage space that can be augmented with a microSD memory card of up to 16GB in size - for a possible total of 48GB of storage space.

Nokia 2608

Today, Nokia announced a colorful new addition to its CDMA line-up. Literally. The Nokia 2608, their latest flip phone, comes in three stylish, racing-striped designs: fuchsia with a pink stripe, silver with a green stripe, or black with a blue stripe. Its glossy, shiny exterior is recommended for those that crave style.

The 2608, the cheapest phone in Nokia's CDMA portfolio, offers a variety of features. You'll have freedom to record memos on a voice recorder, talk with colleagues on a speaker phone, listen to tunes on an FM radio, or beam business cards to new acquaintances. It will be available in Q1 2009 in select markets outside of the United States. More information is available at Nokia's web site.

Nokia 6260

Today Nokia unveiled its 6260 Slide, a featurephone that uses Nokia's new S40 6th Edition user interface. The 6260 Slide packs in the features, starting with a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual-LED flash.

The Nokia 6260 Slide also features quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) support, in addition to UMTS (900/1900/2100MHz) with HSUPA support for ultra-high-speed data transfers. The 6260 Slide also offers WiFi for even faster data speeds. The internal GPS receiver allows the Nokia 6260 Slide to function as a GPS navigation device, and TV-out functionality should make it simple to share your pictures and videos with others.

The Nokia 6260 Slide is planned to be available in Q1 2009, priced at EUR299 (US$389) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia N96

The Nokia N96 was revealed today at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and proudly hails as the most feature packed smartphone announced to date. While the Nokia N96 follows the dual-sliding N95 in terms of basic form factor, it adds a pair of gaming keys to the multimedia cluster on extra slide panel that can be used for N-Gage games. A 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus and Carl Zeiss lenses is accentuated by a dual LED flash that can also function as a video recording light.

This smartphone is based on the Symbian S60 3rd Edition operation system, with Feature Pack 2, and sports a DVB-H digital TV receiver and innovative kickstand for watching video on the handset's beautiful 2.8" QVGA display. There are connection options aplenty, including quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and dual-band WCDMA (900/2100MHz) as well as WiFi and support for HSDPA for high speed data connections.

A built-in GPS receiver works with the new Nokia Maps 2.0, preloaded on the N96, to keep you on the right path. Nokia's updated Share Online enables the N96 to automatically geotag your photos and upload them to Flickr or Share on Ovi so that the world can see where you travel. 16GB of internal flash memory and a microSD memory card slot with support for cards up to 16GB mean you'll never run out of space for photos, music, and games.

The N96 makes it easy to share your media with friends via a TV-Out cable and UPnP support. This slider smartphone is expected to start shipping in Q3 2008 with pricing set at 550EUR (US$802) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Today Nokia unwrapped its first touchscreen-equipped S60 smartphone, the 5800 XpressMusic, at an event in London. The 5800 XpressMusic, long known as the "Tube" on the rumor mills, is the first smartphone to feature Nokia's new S60 5th Edition user interface, which adds support for touchscreen displays to the platform. The 5800 XpressMusic breaks the ice with a large 3.2" touchscreen display that is capable of showing 16 million colors at 640x360 pixel resolution. A built-in accelerometer handles automatic screen rotation activation.

The 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and Carl Zeiss optics. A newly designed suite of image and video editing tools is also on board, alongside the microSD card slot and an 8GB microSD card that is included in the sales package. The 5800 XpressMusic sports a 3.5mm audio port that supports standard wired stereo headphones as well as the 5800 XpressMusic's TV-out capabilities. The device also comes equipped with a pair of stereo speakers built-in that one Nokia rep described as "quite powerful."

There will be three different configurations of the 5800 XpressMusic available. All three support quad-band GSM/EDGE, while two of the versions also support 3G connectivity; one supporting HSDPA on the 900 and 2100MHz bands, the other on the 850 and 1900MHz bands. WiFi is also included for even higher-speed data transfers. A GPS receiver is built-in, as is Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support for stereo headsets, which should allow for a great music experience. The 5800 XpressMusic also ships with a handy desktop stand for enjoying your videos comfortably.

Nokia 1661, 1662

Today Nokia unveiled its cheapest color screen cell phone ever, the Nokia 1661. This small candybar cell phone comes in at the entry-level of the market, and features an FM radio built-in and a flashlight, which could definitely come in handy.

The Nokia 1661 features dual-band GSM (900/1800MHz) support, and will be available as the 1662 with dual-band GSM (850/1900MHz), too. The 1661 is set to be available in Q1 2009, with pricing at EUR30 (US$38) before taxes and subsidies. Both models will be available in either black or grey color schemes.

Nokia 1202, 1203

Today Nokia unveiled its most affordable cell phone ever, the Nokia 1202. Extremely light on features, the 1202 manages to squeeze a built-in flashlight and dust-resistant keypad into its small 105.3mm x 45mm x 13.1mm (4.1" x 1.8" x .5") frame.

The Nokia 1202 features dual-band GSM (900/1800MHz) support. A version with dual-band GSM (850/1900MHz), called the 1203, will also be available. Both models should be available in Q1 2009, priced at a rock-bottom EUR25 (US$32) before taxes and subsidies.

The 1202 will be available in your choice of midnight black or violet blue, while the 1203 will only come in a silver gray color scheme.

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic

Today Nokia rocked out with the 5130 XpressMusic, an entry-level music device. Packing a microSD card slot, dedicated music playback keys, and a standard 3.5mm audio port, the 5130 XpressMusic is poised to be a really popular cell phone.

The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic also features a 2 megapixel camera and support for Nokia's Share on Ovi, which allows you to upload your photos straight to the internet, directly from your phone. The newly announced Mail on Ovi service is also offered on the 5130 XpressMusic, allowing users to instantly setup and use email on their phone without the need for a personal computer

The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is set to be available in Q1 2009, priced at EUR90 (US$115) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 7100 Supernova

The Nokia 7100 Supernova was announced today, joining the ranks of the existing Supernova cell phones from Nokia. The 7100 packs a 1.3 megapixel camera and a built-in FM radio, for mobile entertainment wherever you are.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova also features support for the recently announced Mail on Ovi service, which allows users to create and manage a personal email account right from their cell phone. Share on Ovi is also supported out of the box, so that users can immediately upload their photos and videos straight to Nokia's Share on Ovi media site.

The Nokia 7100 Supernova is expected to be available in Q4 2008, priced at EUR75 (US$96) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia E63

Nokia has announced the latest addition to its Eseries family, the E63. Featuring a design that is similar to that of the popular E71, the E63 sports a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash in addition to a microSD card slot for extra storage. The QWERTY keyboard has been redesigned with a smaller space bar and extra character keys, as well.

The Nokia E63 is also the first smartphone in Nokia's Eseries product line to feature a standard 3.5mm audio port, allowing you to use your own headphones without needing an adapter.

For those keeping score, the things that the E63 loses in comparison to the more expensive E71 are: it is thicker, it lacks GPS and HSDPA data, the camera is 2 megapixel fixed focus, and the body is made of plastic instead of the E71's metal.

The Nokia E63 is expected to begin shipping within the next few weeks, priced at EUR199 (US$250) before taxes and subsidies, and is available in a red or blue color scheme.

Nokia 2605 Mirage

Nokia and Verizon have just launched the Nokia 2605 Mirage clamshell cell phone, bringing its user-changeable Xpress-on covers for the simplest of customization options. The 2605 Mirage also features a VGA-resolution camera with a dedicated camera shutter button and several photo options.

The Nokia 2605 Mirage supports Verizon's VZ Navigator GPS navigation service, as well as the Chaperone Parent/Child tracking service. Bluetooth is also on board, for wireless handsfree headset use. The Nokia 2605 Mirage is available today on Verizon's website, priced at $49.99 after a 2-year commitment and $50 mail-in rebate.