Nokia N95 (Unlocked)

Nokia N95 phone operates on HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GSM networks and features integrated GPS, a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, TV-out, 2.6" QVGA screen, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 802.11b/g wireless, built-in stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack, a microSD slot and 150MB of internal memory. The phone running on S60 software which is based on the Symbian OS. Also included will be the Nokia Web Browser, GPS software with maps for over 100 countries (15 million POI's included), Yahoo! Search and Amazon's MobiPocket Reader.

It's a "must own" phone but be careful when you looking and bidding on all auction for NOKIA N95 phone on ebay now because the phone is not commercially release to the consumers until the 1st quarter of 2007, there are less than 30 units out for testing and sampling. All ebay listing are frauds or phishing from the stolen accounts from the hackers; they will ask buyers to email them before the purchases, the hackers will emails buyers spam mails and offers to conduct business out side of ebay or fake ebay log in page to trick the buyers for username and passwords for their future scams; so before you try to log into your ebay account or paypal account, check the address on the address bar or your browser, it shuold start with something like "https://signin.ebay.com..." for ebay and "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login-run" for paypal, so BEWARE ALL BUYERS.

Description: The Nokia N95 is a 3G smartphone which comes is a clever two way slider opening mechanism. The user can use their Nokia N95 in landscape mode which is when the screen is moved to the down position which is ideal for all multimedia purposes & accessing the Internet. The screen is 2.6 Inches in size and provides a 240x320 pixel screen resolution on a 16 million colour TFT display. The phone comes with 160 megabytes of internal memory and the user can expand the phones memory capabilities by adding a MicroSD memory card up to 2 Gbytes. The phone comes with an integrated GPS navigation feature which supports maps for more than one hundred countries. The GPS navigation system displays the maps in clear detail on the 2.6 inch colour screen and will assist the user to find their desired location. The N95 works on a Symbian operating system with S60 which provides the user with high quality smartphone applications which include photo and video editing programs, music player programs and management applications. The user can enjoy their phone world wide as the N95 works over a quad band network which includes GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 and the Nokia N95 supports HSDPA which provides high speed data. The Nokia N95 is a highly capable mobile handset that offers the user high quality connectivity to compatible devices and fast speed data transfer rate thanks to EDGE technology, WLAN Wi-Fi, USB cable connection, infra red Pop Port connection and Bluetooth wireless technology. When the device is connected to an HSDPA network, a user can browse the internet, read email, stream video and download large files up to 10 times faster than with 3G. Superior imaging is made possible through the Carl Zeiss optics of the device’s 5-megapixel camera, which allows users to capture print-quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. The camera comes with a digital zoom, flash option and an auto focus feature. Photos and video clips can be viewed on a compatible television thanks to the Nokia N95’s TV out feature and support for Universal Plug ‘n’ Play (UPnP) networks. The Nokia N95 comes with music features which include a stereo FM radio, visual radio and a music player which supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA music formats. The email service allows the user to stay in contact with any compatible email contacts and the email service supports file attachments in popular file formats. The Nokia N95 comes with voice features which include voice dialling, a voice record which is ideal for recording a reminder or memorandum and voice commands.

This phone is absolutley amazing, I'm here to clear up a few concerns. Firstly the battery life was considered below average and Nokia has released the new 1200amp battery which is substantialy better. This phone offers high end smartphone users to use the Wlan and multimedia business apps to use this phone effectivley in the workplace. Nokia will also be intruducing an 8GB version of the N95 under the assumed Music version. Some applications may be missing on that line due to the extra memory. This phone is not only for smartphone users but the everyday user, incorporation of the media dual slider mode makes it the most wanted phone among youth also.

PRO
wlan
dual slider
5MP camera
DVD quality video
**comes with AV cables for easy viewing on a TV
smaller than the N80 with more punch
Better battery life now
The latest firmware has been released
Mac and PC compatible (Quite good with Mac's I might add)

CON
Some complain about the materials, I have no problems though
Sluggish, which really depends on your memory situation
The price factor, the lowest price I have seen personally is at http://www.hi-mobile.net

I hope I've helped, I'll keep everyone posted about the music edition N95 in the upcoming months.

Seller danewfashion4u i paid full amount but i never get my item & paypal only pay me $200 US and for the rest of the money they can't able to pay me because the seller don't have enough money in their account so paypal and ebay are useless they can't refund your money if somebody scam you.

the nokia n95, i bought from this person EXPRESSRETAIL is fraud. i'm advicing ebay member not to buy any items from this preson. This person gave me a chinese fake nokia n95 for $700. and again don't buy any items from this person.

I found out the hard way that there are a bunch of scammers out there on eBay. The title on my auction said it was a Nokia N95, never opened. What I got was a fake china made piece of crap. The seller, who has since been kick out of eBay, says I must be crazy and so off we go to the Paypal dispute route. It has not been resolved yet and I'm very afraid that I my not get my $634.00 back, we shall see. A good tip off to these guys is there is no picture of the actual item, they have zero to just a few transactions, or they may spell Nokia "Nokla or N-95 instead of N95. Heck, they flat out say it's genuine with no double talk in the description. Really, I thought I was a pretty savy ebayer and this clown tricked me.

I GOT SCAM FROM THIS TRANSACTION,THE SELLER IS SELLING AN ITEM WHICH IS NOT SURE IF HE CAN PROVIDE FOR IT.THE SELLER STILL HAS NOT REFUND ME, AND FROM THIS I SUFFER FOR THAT SITUATION,AND I GOT A FEEDBACK FROM THE SELLER LYING ABOUT ME FOR NOT PAYING,I CAN PROVE THAT I PAID.I WISH YOU CAN IMPROVE THE WAYS YOU PROTECT THE BUYER. IN EBAY ALWAYS THE SELLER.YOU SHOULD ALSO MAKE THE BUYER PEACE OF MIND IF THEY BUY FROM THE SELLER.NOW I ALWAYS THINK IS THIS SELLER LEGIT?WOULD I GET MY ITEM?OR CAN I GET A REFUND?I THINK I WOULDNT BUY ANYTHING FROM EBAY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THAT.THANKS

Pro: every thing, i cna surf the web, check e-mail and everything else the only thing this phone doesn't have is a kitchen sink.

Cons: battery life, gotta have a spare battery with you.(charged)

As most other reviews say, this is an excellent phone! However, most listings fail to mention which version is being sold - whether it is the original N95 (a.k.a. N95-1), or the newly released (Oct 2007) N95-3. (There is also the N95 8GB, which is can be clearly distinguished from the other two in that it has a black faceplate and larger screen). I won't even mention the "Nokla" ("enhanced", "touch-screen") knock-off.

To date, most N95s sold on eBay are the N95-1 model. This was originally released in Europe and Asia, and later sold in the USA, but without support for the U.S. specific 3G (UMTS/HSDPA over W-CDMA) frequencies. In other words, although it is a quad-band GSM phone (900/1800 and 850/1900 MHz), it supports only the 2100 MHz W-CDMA (3G) band used in Europe and Asia. Another couple of complaints with this original version is the short battery life and limited runtime memory (RAM), resulting in a sluggish application performance and/or out-of-memory errors.

On September 27th, Nokia released the N95-3 model in its flagship stores in New York and Chicago, and have since started selling this model online (http://www.nseries.com/) as well. This model increases the battery capacity from 900 to 1200 mAh (and adds some battery optimizations in software as well), increases RAM from 64 to 128 MB, and uses the 850/1900 MHz W-CDMA bands for use on AT&T's 3G network. (Because of the larger battery, though, the sliding cover for the camera lens had to be removed - this is the most visible change in its appearance). In addition, this new version supports the SDHC standard for TransFlash cards larger than 2GB (though adding support for this should be possible in the N95-1 too via a (fortcoming?) software update).

Also beware that most ads for the N95 say "US" or "North American" version, despite being the N95-1.

Aside from these differences, here are some pros and cons of the N95:

Pros:
- Large 2.6" QVGA screen makes it usable for simple web browsing and navigation
- Web browser (based on KHTML/Apple WebKit, same as Safari) supports "minimaps" - i.e. a thumbnail overview of the page/navigation.
- Connect to the internet over GSM (GPRS, EDGE), WCDMA (UTMS, HSDPA), or WiFi. Suppports both WEP, WPA/Personal, and WPA/802.1x encryption.
- Built-in GPS and Maps application (and Google Maps for the Symbian OS now supports GPS)
- Practically unlimited number of alarms, calendar events, etc (most other phones will allow a maximum of 2-5 alarms)
- All common bluetooth profiles (incl A2DP for stereo audio, DUN for internet access from a nearby computer, OBEX, FTP, etc. etc.)
- Good support for Mac OS X via Nokia Multimedia Transfer (for iTunes, iPhoto) and a downloadable iSync plugin.
- One of the best cameras in a mobile phone to date - see reviews at:
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Nokia-N95-Samsung-G600-and-Sony-Ericsson-K850-Camera-Comparison-review-r_1817.html
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_k850_vs_nokia_n95-review-162.php


Cons:
- Keys on keypad a bit too small/dense for comfortably typing without looking (not that you should be doing this while driving anyway.. :-)
- A little thick compared to its contemporaries (e.g. iPhone) - though I don't see how it could be any slimmer without sacrificing camera optics.
- Only available unlocked, i.e. not carrier subsidized.
- The removal of the lens cover in the N95-3 and N95 8GB models means the camera lens will absorb fingerprints, and worse, scratches.

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This phone is absolutely stunning! There is absolutely nothing wrongwith thisphone. it has everything you couldpossibly want in a phone. i have had almost every n series device except the n71 and thisphone has everything that i want from each of them!! if you see a chance to get this phone,do not hesistate to get it!!!

Please, customers, be aware when you buy things from ebay!!! because it's not really secure!!! I paid $540 for a Nokia N95 (Cellphone), but I never received my item either my money! I contacted ebay, but they've never solved this issue! They're just bunch of liers out there! especially ebay! they do nothing when you got scammed or when you have problem!

Please be AWARE, because I don't want same thing happen to you guys! And don't use ebay! because, they only concerned about taking your MONEY! That's all they do!!!

This is about the best phone you can buy. The N95 cam out prior to the iphone, and still has more features. This is the best phone you can buy, but very expensive.

brought the phone from "pantera_99" Item #200120211884.
he describe as nokia n95, but so regred when i recieve the phone. it totally fake nokia n95 look alike, nothing as describe. report to ebay they can't do anything just telling me to go "http://www.ic3.gov" and that its. they didn't do anything about the seller, nothing.... now i'm stock thanks alot doing nothing. well now on buying from amazon or someother site safer. customer in a ebay suck

There are so many 100% or close feedback sellers selling the N95 which are scams! I paid for one recently from a 100% track record seller who deals in phones - guess what he did - blocked my email, didn't send the item and made his feedback private! Taking this to paypal - don't understand why there is no protection from such obvious scams, gonna stop using Ebay very soon as they don't care about this!! My Advice is make sure the N95 listing has custom pictures and that you read the description v.carefully, feedback isn't just enough. By the way the N95 is probably the best phone out at the moment!

This is an awesome array of technology on one tiny package.

PHONE: Nokia provides *the best* mobile phone interface on the market & the N95 has it too. This is the core functionality in the N95 and getting back to the phone or answering calls while using the rest of the phone's features is a one-button operation no matter what other mode the phone is in at the time. Call quality was excellent at all times. One quibble is the necessity to carefully place the speaker right on the ear, which took me a few calls to get used to doing. Once I got the hang of it - it was second nature.
CAMERA(S): This phone has two lenses; the main one is exposed by a manual slide opened with one finger; this is the lens used for 5MPxl still & DVD quality video recording. The second lens faces the user when in phone mode and appear to be for video-phone purposes. The main lens has a short focal length and though it allows zooming, it is best suited for portrait still shots or video taping of close-in action (think people around a table at a restaurant).
WEB-BROWSING: This works as well as small screen will allow; personally I would prefer a full PDA, but nothing beats being able to look up addresses etc on the web while on the fly - so his feature gets a thumbs up too. (For a phone the N95 has quite a big screen, so really I shouldn't complain.)
MENUS: Getting around and changing mode etc on the Nokia N95 was fairly easy given the large number of modes & things it can do. Nokia have provided a simple graphical interface which is quick & easy to learn and easy to use. This was no small feat, but great user interfaces are one of Nokia's strengths.
STURDINESS: The phone did not strike me as indestructible like some of the older Nokias. The front plate with the screen on it slides open for use as a phone to expose the keypad (and in the other direction to expose some camera/ video controls). The buttons have good tactile characteristics but have a very short travel which I thought would take some getting used to. That said, they had the distinctive Nokia 'click', and the physical interface and user expereince of the N95 all say 'quality'.

SUM UP: This is an amazing little phone; whoever carries it should have a case or cover for it to protect it from keys and other pocket hazards. Having a video recorder, camera, GPS navigation and web-browser whereever you go in a single device is huge.

Nokia n95 is a must have. The design is sleek, features are supreme. I strongly feel this has to be one of the best phones. It;s like a small portable mini computer. highlights of this phone 5 mp camera, gps capability, huge screen, wifi, sliding mechanism for music/videos. Super cool. better than Iphone.

I love the design of this phone - the 2-way slider in particular! The speakers are awesome for a cell phone; really cranks up! Although I do not pay for the "voice-assisted" navigation, the GPS is very accurate. I love being able to use my downloaded music as ring tones. The camera - ohhhh, the camera - takes such great SHARP pics and the video quality is superb. Easy syncing with my Outlook. Almost forgot... FULL INTERNET BROWSING capable. I don't use a lot of the functions all the time so that is a way to conserve the much talked about battery life on this phone. IMO, the only drawbacks are the lack of a touch-screen, but that very well may be a good thing, and lack of a QWERTY keypay. Such a sophisticated phone should really have a QWERTY. That's right... it is a phone. Reception has been as expected for T-mobile! I love their service and it is that reason I would NEVER sell out and go to AT&T for that |phone, which cannot compete with my N95 to begin with!

The good: The Nokia N95 cell phone boasts a 5-megapixel camera that produces good-quality photos and videos. It comes with advanced multimedia capabilities and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Symbian smart phone also features integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and an innovative two-way slider design.

The bad: The N95 lacks support for U.S. 3G networks; standby battery life is poor; and performance is somewhat sluggish. The hardware feels a bit cheap, and the sliding mechanism could be more secure. It's also very expensive.

The bottom line: With a 5-megapixel camera, advanced multimedia capabilities, and GPS, there's no doubt that the Nokia N95 is one of the most feature-packed smart phones to date, but poor battery life and sluggish performance makes it hard to justify the high price tag.

In my eyes, is this the best cell phone ever, it is perfect, I would waste my time to talk about what is possible with this phone, so I'll have a look on what's NOT possible : nothing, yea I'm serious. So save some money and go get this cell phone !!!

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This phone is packed with features but bit of expensive too. All the features can be used if you are bit of techie..
for e.g.
1) GPS can be used only with Mobile 7. It is only software out there identifying internal GPS of N95.
2) Firware v12.xxx is slow and need to upgraded to v20.xxx, Help is available over internet how to do it (especially if not purchased in europe)
3) Phone is very light
4) Camera is too good, you never need seperate digital camera again.
5) WIFI is definately can be helpfuly to search over web when needed (only over free hotspot)
6) Screen is very crystal clear.
7) A/V oupt and build in radio are plus and need to carry required accessories.

Features
It's hard to decide where to begin with the feature-packed Nokia N95, but since imaging is one of its biggest draws, we'll start there. The N95 is equipped with an impressive 5-megapixel camera--unheard of in the cell phone and smart phone world--with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. (Carl Zeiss was an optician who first started manufacturing lenses for microscopes and then used his expertise for camera lenses.) The breadth of customization and editing options available on this phone is astounding--almost like an actual digital camera. You can choose from seven shooting modes, ranging from close-up to sports to night portrait, and five quality settings. You can adjust the brightness, contrast, white balance, color tone, ISO light sensitivity, and exposure value to get the best picture possible. The flash even has a red-eye reduction option. Plus, there's also a self-timer and a sequence mode for multiple shots.

Aside from the GPS radio, other wireless options on the Nokia N95 include integrated Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi, and an infrared port. The smart phone supports a number of Bluetooth profiles, including wireless headsets, hands-free kits, wireless keyboards, and A2DP for Bluetooth stereo headsets. As far as Wi-Fi, the N95 is compatible with 802.11b/g standards; in addition, there's support for Universal Plug and Play, which lets you use a Wi-Fi connection to hook up with a compatible PC, printer, or home entertainment system, but the number of UPnP devices is limited at the moment. The N95 was able to find and connect to our test access point, and we were able to surf the Net within minutes, using Nokia's excellent Web browser. Now, here's the bad news: the N95 does not work on the U.S. 3G networks. There's support for Europe's HSDPA/WCDMA 2100 band, but not for the U.S. HSDPA bands, so we're left with just regular 'ol EDGE speeds. Granted, we've been a bit spoiled after getting a taste for 3G, but for such a high-end and advanced phone as the N95, 3G support would have been huge.

Took a month to send a fake chinese phone that wont work no matter what I do!!
Ebay should do something about sellers like these. Lost $475