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Nokia N96 Hands-On: Basically a Video Oriented N95

By Brian Lam on February 12, 2008 at 11:52 PM

The N95 smartphone just does fine with its video playback. But the N96’s 16GB of internal memory, slightly bigger 2.8-inch screen, DVB TV tuner, special video browsing UI and kickstand make it better than its pappy.

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Note: The back of the phone has a new designer texture that we like a lot more than the now generic velvechron grip coating you see on a lot of handsets. We didn’t get to play N-Gage on this phone to test out the gaming-specific button backlights (another upgrade from the N95) but we’ll have some video of that next. I would not recommend it as an upgrade for existing N95 owners, but those interested should be reminded that the DVB and the non-US frequency 3G won’t help you much.

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  • Puggs
    February 13, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    I know you guys bring us the latest news, but news from the 11/10/2008 now that must be a scoop

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  • Randz
    December 21, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    I wonder if it can operate PDF or PDB files. Specs features on OS regarding those file if it will operate. It would be great for Doctors/Nurses to have one if their (PDB/PDF files or maybe CHM) immediate reference books on the job will work on N96. Thanks.

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