Nokia Unveils the Nokia N79 Multimedia Computer

Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N79, the latest addition to the Nokia Nseries multimedia computer. The new N79 offers a full range of multimedia experiences including integrated navigation, music with FM transmitter, high-speed connectivity, at least 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and an 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The Nokia N79 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008, with an estimated retail price of EUR 350, before taxes and subsidies. The retail package will also include a 4GB microSD memory card.


Perfect for the style conscious, the Nokia N79 comes with Xpress-on smart covers that are available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. A combination of three of these comes with each Nokia N79.

The convergence of photos, music and navigation in the Nokia N79 combines with high-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi to make it quick and easy to share experiences on websites, blogs or online communities.

The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash and video light captures sharp, clear images and video that can be edited immediately, without the need for a PC. Nokia Maps makes it easy to explore and navigate new surroundings by accessing more than 15 million points of interest (POI). In-built A-GPS providing turn-by-turn navigation - for walking or driving - comes with a three month integrated license on the Nokia N79.

A Friendster widget will also be made available for the Nokia N79 via the WidSets service. This will allow people to browse Friendster friends’ profiles, view and post shoutouts, upload pictures taken with their handset, and browse their own and friends’ photo albums.

Technical Specification:

* Network: WCDMA 900/2100 (HSDPA), EGSM 900, GSM 850/1800/1900 (EGPRS)
* User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
* Dimensions: 110 x 49 x 15 mm (L x W x H)
* Weight: 97 g
* Display: 2.4 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) with up to 16 million colors
* Battery: Nokia battery BL-6F, 1200 mAh
* Memory: Up to 50 MB internal user memory, 4 GB inbox microSD memory card
* Video playback: MPEG-4, AVC (H.264), WMV, Flash Video, 3GPP (H.263), RealVideo Up to VGA resolution
* Music playback: MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA
* Image capture: Up to 5 megapixels (2584 x 1938) JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)
* Video capture: MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps
* Flash: Dual LED camera flash
* Talk time: Up to 210 min (3G), 330 min (GSM)
* Standby time: Up to 400 hrs (3G), 370 hrs (GSM)
* Video playback: Up to 5 hours (offline mode)
* Music playback: Up to 24 hours (offline mode)
* WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support
* MicroUSB connector, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
* 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug and TV-out support (PAL/NTSC)
* Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 and enhanced data rates (EDR)
* GPS receiver with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)