Nokia N95

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.

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. That all being said, this is by far the most powerful feature packed phone on the market.

For those who want the best of the best that money can buy, this is it. Now its not as flashy as a iPhone, but the iPhone can't do half the things this little guy can.

The Third party apps are what really makes this phone stand apart. With VoiP apps and many S60 developers there is a never ending supply of quality applications for you to play with.

I give this phone a 4, and take 1 back for its high price and power hungry ways.

The operation of these phone is very simple to use and habdle. Awesome reception, navigation options, gps, music player, etc. Simply the best phone i've ever had. Worth every penny.

I was originally waiting to buy the iPhone but decided on the N95 instead and it is everything I wanted and more. You can literally your life into one device. Internet mail works flawlessly. You can sync your calendar with MS Office and never again miss another birthday or appointment.

The GPS is perfect for getting around town. I recently used it to get to a difficult to find address in Indiana, and the GPS directions were almost spot on. If you plan on using this phone get the proclip for your car, it will save your life!! And, if you don’t want to drain the battery using the GPS I’d suggest getting the car charger. Plug it in while you use the GPS and you’ll save the battery life. You can either look up locations by address or if it's featured in the in-phone database. Don't be unrealistic when looking up addresses with this phone. Like any GPS you have to be practical, you can't just follow it blindly and expect to be exactly where it tells you. You can also save landmarks for future use, so if you're at a location you want to find easily again you can just save it on your phone and find your way back their easily from that point on.

The phone weighs less than a pack of cards and a little more than a pack of cigarettes.

I haven’t tried the VoIP Internet Calling feature yet, but because Nokia is known for their quality, I have no doubt it will work just fine.

Sound quality on this phone is absolutely perfect. Unlike other high end cell phones out there, when you have your volume set to maximum, it is loud and clear. Call quality is also excellent, once you get used to positioning it properly to your ear. Haven’t tried the Bluetooth yet, but I’m sure it’ll work fine. Nokias are very well built thought out phones. No marketing a half baked product and bringing it to market with major flaws, i.e. Microsoft. Upgrades are always suggested, but out of the box this phone works with no problems.

Battery life is a bit short. If you’re a power user, it will need to be charged every chance you get, but be realistic, none of the phones out there get the battery life they claim, even the iPhone will have to be charged more frequently if you use all the features at the same time. Personally, I don’t think it’s a problem to charge it every night and I do have a car charger in case it runs low.

No 3G or Edge capability on this phone, but guess what….neither does the iPhone. You can record videos on this phone too. You can’t on the iPhone which was designed to watch but not record videos. The video capacity is not limited to 3 minute films. It will record until the memory is used up. So, with a 2 gb memory card you can get record at least 45 minutes of video. If you buy a few extra memory cards, you could video record a vacation, which is my plan this summer.

No touch screen, but who wants to dirty up a beautiful phone with finger prints? Build quality is no better or worse than other high end phones.

People compare the N95 to the iPhone all the time. Nokia blows the iPhone away. The only features that the IPhone can boast over the N95 is the large touch screen and 4 or 8gb of memory. Nokia comes with 160mb memory on board & a slot to add a 2gb micro sd memory card. The Nokia is 20% laptop, 20% camera, 20% GPS, and 40% cell phone. The iPhone is 80% media player and 20% cell phone.

If you want an all in one device, can tolerate charging your phone every chance you get, and don't mind having to one finger your typing...this phone is for yo

Great: camera, internet browsing, integration between applications, VoIp capability, good integrated speakers.

Poor: GPS maps are expensive, battery life is poor (4-5 hours of internet browsing), no touchscreen, overall cost is high, limited agenda.

Why I bought it?
It has the best camera of all (5MP with Carl Seizz lens), it has GPS, I have a Rhapsody subscription which requires "plays for sure" compatibility, plus everything a common phone has: phone, sms, G3, gprs, calendar, etc. and lets face it, it is a Nokia.

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!

If you are Nokia phone user... you will definately love this new phone.... all the function in the phone.. plus additional GPS as well... sound & camera is very very powerful....

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

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.

This is an excellent phone. The battery life has some to be desired, but with the radio, camera, mp3 player, internet, wifi, and every other option available, it is understandable. The GPS works great, and talks in voice (with a subscription), which is great. I use the auto voice announce when people call, so that I know who it is before even picking up the phone. Custom ring-tones, wallpapers, themes, screen savers, this phone has it all. Even games. Excellent, top of the line model from Nokia, sure to be a hit in the US.

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.

I'm a cell phone geek... It's my neverending quest to find the perfect cell phone. It hasn't been built yet, but this model is getting close to that perfect 5 score.

SCREEN: the screen is large and with 16m colors, quite vibrant. It's great that you can rotate the picture to landscape view. Definitely get a screen protector and to save battery life, you can dim the screen (tools>settings>personalisation>display).

CAMERA: Yesss-Lens cover! Superior 5 megapixel camera easy to use and takes excellent photos and video. I don't notice any lag, which others have complained about. I think it's great.

BUILD quality: My slider is well-built with no wobbles. (Some have loose sliders) NOT impressed with the plastic keyboard, navigational pad and the cheap clicky noises. I heard criticism on the quality but didn't think I'd feel that way. I do- and so will you! For a high priced phone, Nokia used cheap components. The keypad is a bit bigger than the N73 but still hard to text.

MUSIC, VIDEO and TV OUT- you can use a standard headphone jack, A2DP too! It comes with a cable to hook up to your TV (too cool) and the music player/sound quality is very good. Speakerphone is good. Lots of extras!

WEB BROWSING, WIFI- I love the ease of WIFI- (setting up access points are so simple), excellent web browser (no wap browser). A+++ rating

RADIO FREQENCY (RF)- Of course it's important that the phone works! It does! Very very good antenna- it even makes calls in one area that has no bars.

GPS- You need to be outdoors to access satellites and to get voice navigation you have to pay (subscribe). Downloading maps takes time. But I still like this extra function.

SYMBIAN OS- I love Series60v3. There are so many great programs and games- whatever you want you can find and use with this phone.

BATTERY- Bad. The phone sucks the life right out of the battery. Be prepared to charge it every day. We can only hope that Nokia gives us a better battery (like the awesome one on the N73).

So, my final score is a 4.5. Poor battery life and cheap external parts prevent it from getting a higher score. (And for the money, we expect more) Overall, very satisfied. I'll keep this phone until the E90 is released! LOL

Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Thanks for reading, hope it's helpful to you! :)

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.

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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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.

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.