Nokia 9500 KICKS ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[OMENs]

The best mobile phone ever made, they almost missed nothin.

[xBobster]

Yeah I saw tht about a min ago. It's a real cool phone! But it's missing a few things - FM radio, MP3 Player it has MP3 ringtones though which is real cool! Comes out 4th quater of this year.

For more info on this phone, just go to http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,6771,54108,00.html

[damdx]

Looks like a great phone.. Doesn't have seemed to missed a beat. Seeing that it has a pop port interface, FM should not be a problem, and shouldn't any MP3 Application written for the 6600 should work on it seeing that they share OS's?? It's not S60 phone though!

Well Business Travellers delight!! 80mb Onboard.. Wow!

[dmills3]

NOKIA 9500

this is the coolest phone ive ever seen, but i dont see a place to plug your cable internet into it. must be on the nokia cable, some type of adapter.
Anyone got a CLOSE guestimate on how much it will cost USA?

[gophermaster]

I just had a look at the phone on the Nokia site, its a pretty cool phone!

[Goshogun]

OMG New Nokia Communicator!

Whew! and it will be released in the forth quarter of 2004...untill then i will have the money to buy one!

and thanx for the news!

[gophermaster]

There's no doubt that it will be an expensive phone. As much as it is a good phone, I will stick with the S60s.

[spaceimpact33]

3 words
I Want One!!

:D
Spaceimpact33

[tzeonn]

wow, im amazed! and it has wifi too!!! 80 mb mem, wif hot swappable mmc slot!

bet it costs close to 2k or sth in my place when its released!

[bradysarlo]

IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!!! :D :-o :smile:

80MB!!!! :-o

Wireless LAN!!!! :-o

640 x 200 res screen!!!! :-o

Is this the first communicater with a camera?

THIS IS A SMALL LAPTOP NOT A PHONE!!! lol :D

CAN'T WAIT!!! (although it will probably cost HEAPS so its not like im going to get one :sad: lol :lol: )

Any idea when it will come out in Australia?

[aussie]

Yeah, great phone, and it says its got Symbian 7 OS (is that the same as the nokia 6600), but it works on the Series 80 platform.. Can anyone provide an indept technical explanantion for that... and are applications which currently work on the Symbian 7 OS, be compatible..?
Cheers

[RiisE]

Great Great Great phone....

BUT !!!

No FM, weight 222g (heavy?), it will be better if it has a at least 2 Mega Pixel Camera but i don't think so. :rolleyes: All others feature is good, WLAN....

BUT !!!

At the end of this year, others phone maker stop producing phone... i don't think so.

[OMENs]

One thing bothers me is the outer screen, it looks wierd, like it not centered.

[leespud]

ok if trends continue as with past communicators expect a price value of about £600 with a 12month contract!!!!!

its a s80 so no no no to all those lovely applications we run on our 3650, 7650, n-gage etc beare in mind the s80 software scene is even more dead than the UIQ scene communicators are almost near perfectly up to date this one doesnt fail also probably the nicest communicator nokia have produced but its not on my wish list

[6600Wizard]

Whoa! people, think about this one by the time this comes out,(prob will get delayed like all nokia phones do). There will be much better phones out, the sharp gx-30 could be a close match 4 this, and its coming out very soon. 2mpixel camera, series60, nearly unlimited video, mp3 player it looks amazing. But, in just 10 months phones can get so much better. It's like the p800 to p900 = 10 months can do wonders for phone improvements.

[Wouwz]

***drooling***

I always wanted an 9210, i almost bought one a while ago, but seeing this phone, man i checked the feats a second time to believe it, this is not a great phone, it's the best phone!
No matter what Siemens,SE or Sendo have in stall for us, this "phonetop" is mine!!!!



And for RiisE, they can easely plant in a better camera but that will also cost alot more, and the photo's size will drasticly increase a few 2Megapixel photos and yer 80mb is full!!!

[panda6669]

I wanted to know how the quality of the picture can change if both 9500 and the 6600 have 640*480 resoluton. Will there be any difference if its viewed on a computer at a higher resolution ?

[aussie]

If the camera's have the same resolution then the picture quality won't differ if viewed on a PC...? But in certain cases, the camera might be better in different phone models.. eg, 7650's camera was better than the 3650..
Cheers

[mr.suave]

I READ THE SPECIFICATIONS, WOW GREAT PHONE! BUT IT WILL BE RELEASED ON 4TH QUARTER OF THIS YEAR, THAT MEAN, I WILL WAIT FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS TO AFFORD THIS COMMUNICATOR (TO LESSEN THE PRICE AMOUNT) WHICH I THINK IS EXPENSIVE ONE. HUHUHUHUHUHU, EVEN TOUCHING THE PHONE IS ENOUGH FOR ME WHEN IT IS RELEASED. ANYWAY, IM FULLY SATISFIED WITH MY 9210i, SO. NO PROBLEM AT ALL, I GUESS! :lol:

[theshinobi]

wow 6 inches long

[awyeahs]

Announced February 23, 2004

The Nokia 9500 Communicator combines the features of a business PDA with multimedia, advanced messaging, and high-speed data capabilities. With its range of connectivity and security features, the device is particularly suited to enterprise applications. It offers a large color display – 640 x 200 pixels – and full keyboard when open. The integrated VGA camera provides users with the ability to capture and share images.

Messaging features of the Nokia 9500 Communicator include Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL), instant messaging (IM), and e-mail. Connectivity options include EDGE, WLAN (802.11b), Bluetooth wireless technology, USB 2.0, and infrared. Among its security features are SSL/TLS, VPN, IPv6 and IPsec, file encryption, and MultiMedia Card (MMC) software locks. Digital Rights Management (DRM) support includes OMA forward-lock, with delivery via HTTP download or MMS.


Here are a few links I gathered around the web.
Some reviews and pictures.

The original nokia 9500 communicator website is up!
And the link is: http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,,54106,00.html

Also High resolution Pictures of the 9500 communicator
are at: http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/gallery/Nokia-9500

A list of features/specifications of the nokia 9500 communicator:
http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/1,6566,015_91,00.html


Some useful links of the new communicator I found across the web are:

http://www.mobileburn.com/review.js...;source=HOMETOP
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/040223/3/1d01m.html
http://www.brighthand.com/article/N...00_Communicator
http://www.electricnews.net/news.html?code=9395958
http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/340/C2511/
http://www.edubourse.com/finance/ac...p?idActus=13656
http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/4636.html


ANSWERS TO SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS

1. When will the Nokia 9500 Communicator be available?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator will be available in 4th quarter of 2004.

Meaning in the last 3 months of 2004. Well thats alot of time, so start saving cash! You have to wait 8-10 months from today onwards to see the phone in the market I guess!


2. In what networks can I use the Nokia 9500 Communicator?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator can operate in GSM 900/1800/1900, EGPRS (EDGE) and WLAN networks, which essentially means that it can be used on all five continents where these networks are supported. Additionally, a separate variant with GSM 850/1800/1900 will be launched for the US market.

3. What are the new features of the Nokia 9500 Communicator?
- Two color displays supporting up to 65,536 colors
- WLAN
- EGPRS (EDGE) packet data support
- Tri-band operation on five continents
- Symbian 7.0 OS
- Bluetooth™ audio and data
- VGA camera
- Multimedia messaging support
- Enhanced product security with IPv6, OMA DRM lock
- MIDP2.0 and personal profile Java
- Nokia Pop-port™ connector supporting a variety of Nokia enhancements


4. What are the key features of the Nokia 9500 Communicator?
- Flexible and fast network connections with integrated WLAN and EGPRS (EDGE)
- Full set of business-critical applications like email, Personal Information Management (PIM), office tools, and Web browsing
- 80 MB built-in memory and memory card support for additional data and application storing
- Wide compatibility with most popular existing IT systems (Microsoft and Lotus)
- Easy terminal management and administration with configuration tools and device management solutions (OTA, PC tools)
- Robust and open Symbian platform for company specific applications and flexibility
- Security solutions for different usage levels in the device and data connections


5. What are the key applications for the Nokia 9500 Communicator?

Phone with enhanced voice features
Messaging and browsing with both GPRS and WLAN
Mobile email
PIM and Office tools (Document, Sheet, Presentations)
Enriched communication with camera


6. Can I listen to music with my Nokia 9500 Communicator?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator has an integrated music player that supports the following audio formats: MP3, MPEG-4 (AAC), Real Audio, and MIDI.


7. What languages does the Nokia 9500 Communicator support?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator supports the following languages:
UK English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Greek, Russian, American English, Canadian French, American Spanish.


8. What are the color options of the Nokia 9500 Communicator?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator will be available in one color, Tin Grey, in all regions. In addition, user-changeable Xpress-on™ front covers are sold separately.


9. How many colors do the two displays of the Nokia 9500 Communicator support?
The Nokia 9500 Communicator has two 65,536-color displays with 128x128 and 640x200 pixels.



SOME PRODUCT REVIEWS/FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Band Functionality:
GSM

Operating Frequency:
850/900 / 1800 / 1900

Browser Version:
Opera 6.x Browser, XHTML over TCP/IP, HTML over TCP/IP

Enabling Technology:
Java MIDP 2.0, MMS, Personal Java™

Java APIs:
MIDP 2.0, Personal Profile (JSR-62), Nokia UI API, WMA (JSR-120), MMAPI (JSR-135), Bluetooth API (JSR-82 no OBEX), JTWI rel.1 (JSR-185), CDC (JSR-36), Foundation Profile (JSR-46)

Data Bearers:
CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EGPRS

PC Connectivity:
Bluetooth, Infrared, USB, WLAN

Resolution:
640 x 200, 128 x 128

Color Depth:
65536 Colors (16 bit), 65536 Colors (16 bit)

Messaging:
MMS w/ SMIL, SMS

Digital Rights Mgmt:
OMA DRM forward lock

Video Support:
H.263, MPEG-4, 3GPP streaming video, Real Video 8
Music Support:

MIDI tones (poly 24), True Tones (WB-AMR), AAC/MP3, MPEG-4, WAV

Dimensions:
148 x 56 x 23.6 mm
Weight:
222 g

Navigation Key:
Grid and Qwerty key mat, 3 labeled softkey, 5 way scrolling

Extra Features:
VGA camera, SMTP/POP3/IMAP4 email, WLAN (802.11b), Word compatibility, Excel compatibility, Powerpoint compatibility, Handsfree speaker, SyncML, MMC



The 9500 communicator device provides a full range of applications, including:

Opera 6.x Web browser with HTML and XHTML support
E-mail client (SMTP/POP3/IMAP4)
Contacts, Calendar, and other PIM applications
Video and image viewers (MPEG-4, 3GPP, RealMedia formats)
Word processing with Microsoft Word compatibility
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel compatibility
Presentation viewer with Microsoft PowerPoint compatibility
The Nokia 9500 Communicator is a tri-band device for markets in Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas. Audio and ring tone formats include AAC, AMR, MIDI (poly 24), MP3, and WAV; audio output is also available via Bluetooth connection. Note that messaging functions, Java™ application downloads, browsing, and high-speed access all require operator and network support.

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I also compared the P900 and Nokia 9500 Communicator according to their specs and features.

The P900 is the top #1 and A-1 phone in the market upto day and the communicator is going to be the new one after it so here are the comparisions.

SonyEricssion P900
-115 x 57 x 24mm, 150g
-12MB internal memory, MS Duo slot (hotswap)
-65 536 colour TFT screen, 208 x 320 (208 x 208 with flip closed) pixels
-input device: touch screen and stylus
-connectivity: CSD, HSCSD (28,8 kbps + 14,4 kbps), GPRS (85,6 kbps + 21,4 kbps with CS-4 coding scheme)
-ringtones: MP3, AMR, MIDI (poly 16), WAV, RMF, AU, iMelody
-data transfer: IrDA, Bluetooth
-email: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP
-internet browsing: HTML 3.2 (excluding features such as frames and Javascript that are not revelant to a small screen device), WML 1.3, WBXML, xHTML Basic, xHTML Mobile Profile, cHTML
-extras: camera (VGA + video recording), games, MP3 player, themes


Nokia 9500 Communicator
-148 x 56 x 23.6mm, 220g
-80MB internal memory, MMC slot (hotswap)
-Two 65 536 colour TFT screens, 640 x 200 (PDA) and 128 x 128 (phone) pixels
-input device: grid keypad and qwerty keyboard
-connectivity: CSD, HSCSD, GPRS (53, 6 kbps), EDGE (236,8 kbps), WLAN (11 Mbit/s)
-ringtones: MP3, AMR, MIDI (poly 24), WAV, AAC
-data transfer: IrDA, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Pop-port interface
-email: POP3, IMAP4. SMTP, SyncML, always-online, SSL/TLS, SMTP authentication
-internet browsing (Opera 6.x): HTML, XHTML, JavaScript™, file upload, WML 1.3 support, audio-video plug-in, DRM plug-in, OMA download plug-in, Flash Player plug-in, multiple windows (10)
-extras: camera (VGA + video recording), games, MP3 player, RealOne Player, XpressOn covers


As we can clearly see the Nokia 9500 Communicator beats the SonyEricssion P900 with its features and specifications.

Therefore I conclude this phone would be much better than the P900, incase if sony decide to release a newer model than the P900 because it is already one year old and the communicator will reach the market by the end of this year and would be common by the start of 2005.


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Courtesy of awyeah


·awyeah·

[tzeonn]

pity eh, it has 8 dir keypad, yet it cant play ngage games (i tink)

[nk_au]

I think the Nokia 6600 is high-tech enough for me! :lol:

Series 80?

And why does the 9500 have 80mb internal memory? Why not the previous phones as well? Doesn't really matter anymore, cause we've got MMC Cards now :-P

[gophermaster]

What about the mere 4mb memory in the s40 phones? Can't believe that I only had that much.

[[R]ubow]

Well Nokia mentioned this:
Symbian 7.0S OS (series 80 platform)

And when I was browsing the 9500 site, I noticed that the phone's external screen is some what similar...

The size of the external screen is similar to the Nokia S60 phones...

I know this phone is under S80 platform but can there be a possibility that it can actually support applications that our S60 phones are having now?

If this is possible, than 9500 is totally an awesome phone... imagine what it can do... ;)

[tzeonn]

well, im not so sure, but i dun tink it can use apps from series 60 fones. i noe wat u mean, u wanna see ngage games on 9500?

well, still early to sae, coming out onli at end of year!

[OMENs]

actually the outer screen is more like a series 40, so ill guess the communicators will carry both series 80(MAIN) and a not complete series 40(EXTERNAL)

Just like the older 9210, 80(main), 40(EX)

What would be REALLY cool is:
External series 60
Main series 80
revolve the screen (like the tablet PCs) and have a series 90

That phone will become the best one EVA made

[fayro]

please i need help i cant connect my 9500 to my pc via wireless to open internet please i have installed the vpn and nothing only i find my pc on AD HOC NETWORKS but same problem i cant connect and always give me (internet:could not find specified internet server) .please help thanks thanks