Nokia N96 Optimized for Video and TV

Nokia today unveiled the N96, a mobile phone optimized for video and TV with a large 2.8-inch screen, 16 GB internal memory and support for high-quality videos.

The Nokia N96 supports common video formats including MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video. Transferring and accessing videos is fast with high-speed USB 2.0 connection and WLAN and HSDPA support. In select markets, the integrated DVB-H receiver offers live broadcast TV with an automatically updating program guide. The internal memory can store up to 40 hours of video content, with storage capacity further expanded with an optional microSD card, such as the new Nokia 8 GB microSDHC Card MU-43 which increases the available memory of the Nokia N96 to a total of 24 GB. For added convenience, the Nokia N96 features a 'kickstand' on the back cover that allows for handsfree viewing.

The Nokia Video Center offers one-stop access to mobile content ranging from movie trailers and comedy to news from world-leading content brands such as YouTube, Reuters, and Sony Pictures. The catalogue of internet video feeds is continually expanded with more regional and country specific content.

The N96 also features media keys, a 3.5 mm headphone connector and built-in 3D stereo speakers. The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and has upgrade options such as City Guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation.

Boasting a 5.0-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light, the N96 can also record DVD-like quality video capture at 30 frames per second. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, consumers can now 'geotag' their pictures with location data and share them with their online communities. It supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including maps, music, media sharing and more.