Nokia N90 (Unlocked)

Cell phone handset makers seem intent on ramming PDA applications, digital still and video capture, music playback, and phone capabilities into one tiny device, often disregarding the disparate form factors these functions require. Nokia, famous (or infamous) for its radical design attempts, has taken a huge step forward in reconciling these form and function conflicts with the N90, due to be available from T-Mobile, Cingular, or both sometime this fall. Instead of making superficial cosmetic compromises, the Nokia N90 morphs into recognizable shapes that enhance its 2-megapixel digital camera, MPEG-4 video, and MP3/AAC audio playback capabilities--not always successfully but compellingly, nonetheless. At more than $900 for an unlocked phone, the Nokia N90 is expensive. At the time of this writing, no carriers had picked it up, but it should be available for less when one does.

2-megapixel CMOS digital camera with flash and 8X digital zoom; MPEG-4 video-capture capabilities; separate lens and display swivels; EDGE capable; RS-MMC external memory slot; MP3 player; PictBridge compatible; Bluetooth; USB connectivity; e-mail.

Expensive; big and heavy; proprietary headphone jack; low integrated memory; no stereo speakers; short talk time.

It's a startling combination of image capture, music playback, and communications capabilities in a clever but bulky Transformers-like package. However, at more than $900 for an unlocked model, the Nokia N90 is not for the faint of wallet.

GeneralCellular technology WCDMA / GSM
Band / mode WCDMA / GSM 900/1800/1900
Weight 6.1 oz
Wireless Interface Bluetooth
Standby time Up to 288 h
Bluetooth enabled Yes
International compatibility Yes
Included accessories Headset, Software kit, Adapter for MMC
Combined with With digital camera
PhoneVoice Dialing Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Calendar Yes
Additional Features J2ME/Brew enabled
PDA FeaturesOS provided Symbian OS 8.1a
Flash memory installed 64 MB
Flash memory form factor RS-MMC
Synchronization With PC Yes
Synchronization With SyncML
Messaging / Data ServicesVoice Mail Capability Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
Supported SMS Functions Picture messages
Max Data Transfer Rate 384 Kbps
Internet Browser Yes
WAP Protocol Supported Yes
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
JAVA applications Yes
Mobile Email Yes
Supported Email Protocols POP3, SMTP, IMAP4
Messaging / Data Features Text messages
Messaging Services MMS, Nokia Smart Messaging
WAP Protocol Supported:WAP Protocol Version WAP 2.0
Digital Player / RecorderDigital player supported digital audio standards AAC, AMR, MP3, WAV, Real Audio
Digital player/recorder type Digital player
DisplayDisplay Type LCD display
Diagonal Size 2.1 in
Display Resolution 352 x 416 pixels
Color Support Color
Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
PowerBattery installed 1Lithium Ion
Talk time Up to 180 min
Audible Battery Alert Yes
Security FeaturesPhone Lock Yes
Keypad Lock Yes
SIM Card Lock Yes
Restrict Access to Phone Book Yes
CellularPhone style Flip phone
Automatic Redial Yes
Call Divert Yes
Call Barring Yes
Call Hold Yes
Call Timer Yes
Caller ID Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Volume Control Yes
Ringer Control Yes
Conference Call Capability Yes
Computer Link Yes
Call Transfer Yes
Physical CharacteristicsWidth 51 mm
Depth 24 mm
Height 112 mm
Antenna Integrated