The new Nokia N78 candybar mobilecomes absolutely loaded: HSPDA 3G support, Wi-Fi connectivity, FM music transmitter and integrated Assisted GPS. The later has obligatory Nokia Maps support and automatic geotagging of photos taken by its 3.2-megapixel sensor with Carl Zeiss optics. Unlike the previous N73, the
$562 (350 euros) pianoblacktabulous N78 gets rid of real keys in favour of touch surfaces, with raised lines on the front to give you tactile feedback. Full details after the jump.
Staying connected: compact Nokia N78 puts online communities in the palm of the hand Fully-featured multimedia computer optimized for sharing music, images and ‘new discoveries’ Mobile World Congress 2008, Barcelona, Spain/Espoo, Finland – Nokia today introduced the Nokia N78, a multimedia computer that combines music, navigation and photography with the benefits of mobility. The Nokia N78 is designed to take advantage of the new suite of Nokia services, including the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps, and Share on Ovi – a new online service that enables consumers to share their personal media. The Nokia N78 is expected to start shipping during the second quarter of 2008, with an estimated retail price of approximately 350 euros, before taxes. The Nokia N78 packs a powerful range of technologies, including integrated A-GPS, with free Nokia Maps, WLAN and high-speed HSPDA 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for microSD memory card, currently available at up to 8 GB, to store favourite music and media. The novelties of the N78 are geotagging of photos and an integrated FM transmitter that allows music to be played on any FM radio, in a car or at home. “The Nokia N78 truly lives up to the Nseries promise of delivering unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences with the very latest technologies and services,” says Jonas Geust, who oversees Nokia’s Nseries devices. “The Nokia N78 empowers people to explore their passions, enjoy their favourite music and share their experiences with others and is set to continue the range of well-balanced Nseries devices such as the successful Nokia N73.” Search, snap, tag and share Taking advantage of its integrated A-GPS functionality and 3.2 megapixel camera, the Nokia N78 introduces the increasingly popular online practice of geotagging’ to a Nokia device. The Nokia N78 automatically tags images with capture location metadata, making it possible to view the capture location on a map either on the device itself, or online. With its high-speed internet connectivity, over WLAN or HSDPA, uploading photos and videos to online communities like Share on Ovi, Flickr or YouTube is a single key stroke away. Music remains a core feature of the Nokia N78 and Nokia’s range of Nseries multimedia computers. In addition to the up to 8GB of memory, internal speakers and support for standard 3.5mm headphones, the N78 also comes with Nokia Internet Radio, giving instant access to thousands of radio stations around the world.
DanR
July 7, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Nokia N78 – Remembers where you were when you took that photo of that really hot girl, even if you can’t.
Report PermalinkEddie K
July 7, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Symbian OS lets me install a freeware version of Tetris! So handy when you’re suffering from constipation :)
Report PermalinkRachel
July 7, 2008 at 5:37 PM
No more private eyes! Next time my husband snaps a pic of her girlie bits I’ll know *exactly* where he’s been …
Report PermalinkExperiment_B13
July 7, 2008 at 8:27 PM
I like the A-GPS best because now I can ditch my nick 1k for getting lost 1km from my house. I hope.
Report PermalinkJak
July 7, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Light on the screen glows
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Nokia shines bright.
Flash of a feather
snap a picture with the phone
transfer to mates now.
Texas Pete
July 8, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Not only will it tell my taxi driver where to go in 8 languages, It will provide the means to boot 3AW of his radio.
Report PermalinkPaul
July 8, 2008 at 6:56 AM
The old people’s home will never be the same – my walkabouts can now be GPS’d and revisited anew – now that’s entertainment!!!
Report PermalinkJoshua Broad
July 8, 2008 at 9:51 AM
The Built-in GPS, in this phone will help me locate the nearest stripclub, and with the use of the inbuilt camera, allow me to snap up some quality shots.
Report PermalinkSimon
July 8, 2008 at 2:26 PM
I haven’t had a new phone for over 2 years, so ALL the features on this phone are what I want.
Report PermalinkJC
July 9, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Ring, Listen, Snap, Tag, Upload, Share, Touch, Search, Download. Simple Nokia!
Report PermalinkNozlaf
July 9, 2008 at 2:01 PM
you can take lolcat picures and submit straight from the phone also you can use it to see in the dark. Oops 25 words exactly
Report PermalinkMinela
July 9, 2008 at 3:30 PM
It’ll help me figure out where in world I am and how to get home next time I wake up on someone’s front lawn!
Report PermalinkJeff
July 9, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Slide, click, aah…
Report Permalinkmeinrosebud
July 9, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Now that’s unique, a new 3G mobile without an apple on it!
Report PermalinkDan
July 10, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Just like a chocolate milkshake..Only crunchy!! everyone loves a chocolate milkshake and this is no exception, but the extra features packed into this phone adds the wicked amounts of CRUNCH :) gnarley phone
Report PermalinkRoula fahed
July 10, 2008 at 1:04 AM
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meinrosebud
July 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM
No, you don’t… get your own NOKIA!
Report Permalinkmeinrosebud
July 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM
NOKIA is setting a standard not just following the pack.
Report Permalinkmeinrosebud
July 12, 2008 at 10:38 AM
NOKIA packed for travel
Report PermalinkAllan
July 12, 2008 at 3:33 PM
Betcha the iPhone can’t play some Barry White over FM in the car stereo for the sexy laydeeeez…
Report PermalinkAndrewL
July 12, 2008 at 7:15 PM
The A-GPS tagging of photos will be very useful – no more manual location filing or trying to remember where the shot was taken. And the camera even has a smart phone built in – what a bonus!
Report PermalinkLeigh Rorke- Ward
August 26, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Im just about to go back to work, breastfeeding, sleep deprived, memoryless. Theres no room in the bag so need a nokia 2 replace the phone, diary lappy and camera for those baby photos. did i forget to say it has to interface with my mac and works pc and has to look sexy so at least it looks like im organised?
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