Nokia N85 – Successor to the N96
Fans of the Nokia N96 looking to upgrade their mobile phone should consider the Nokia N85.
This handset is, in all areas, vastly superior to the N96. Firstly, build quality is a vast improvement. It has built in Nokia Maps and features such as dedicated multi media buttons which reveal themselves when you slide the screen up instead of down.
The N85 has a powerful and capable 5MP camera with powerful LED flash which performs well for both still images and video.
The main plus point for this mobile phone is its striking screen. This large OLED display promises improved battery life and the same brightness from an LED powered display, whilst having an exceptionally high contrast ratio.
Pre-loaded applications include the N-Gage gaming platform, which allows the user to purchase games, download trial versions and share high scores and messages with other players. Business users will love the phones email, web browser and document readers. For email, existing POP3 or IMAP email accounts can be used, as well as Mail for Exchange. HTML emails cannot be viewed.
As a music phone, the handset benefits from the dedicated media buttons and a dedicated key, which provides quick access to all of your key services.
This handset is such an improvement over the N96 that it really must be considered when looking to upgrade your handset.
Nokia to Launch the N97 Touch Smartphone
Just months after the release of the much-anticipated N96 Nokia has announced plans to launch the N97 in the first half of 2009.
The N97 will be the second mobile phone from Nokia to use the S60 Touch user interface and offers a full QWERTY keyboard. With 32GB of internal memory this phone looks set to be a success.
The handset has a 5MP camera with auto focus and flash, which is vastly superior to the iPhone.
Nokia is aiming to make advances in the social networking arena and will introduce So-Lo (or Social Location) through the N97. This allows the user to share their location or geo-tagged photos with others. The home screen will show your appointments and email and will also display what other people. using the So-Lo function are up to.
The N97 mobile phone supports HSDPA and Wi-Fi and will be released in the first half of 2009.
Argos Range of Nokia Handsets
If you are looking to buy a Nokia handset then consider Argos.
The high street retailer now offers 25 handsets from Nokia, some at bargain prices.
The range starts from the cracking and highly rated Nokia N96 – a must for the mobile phone fan, but not the cheapest at £599.
Towards the middle of the range Argos offer the Nokia 6500 slide on the Orange network. This handset offers good reviews on the Argos website.
Towards the cheaper end of the range is the Nokia 2610, which for £29.99 comes with an £10 of airtime on the Orange P-A-Y-G network.
Finally, the cheapest handset in the range is again the 2610 with T-Mobile. Although it is not supplied with free airtime it would make a great gift, or could be used as a second or emergency mobile. What’s more this handset receives superb reviews.
Nokia N96 - Free with Vodafone
New Nokia N96 with Vodafone…
If you are looking to purchase the new Nokia N96 in time for Christmas then consider opting for a tariff offered by Vodafone.
Until November 30th Vodafone are offering the N96 for FREE on 3 selected tariffs as follows:
Unlimited Texts & 600 Free Minutes
£15 / month for 3 months, then £30 / month for next 18 months
Unlimited Landline Calls, 700 minutes and 250 Texts
£30 / month
Unlimited Texts, Email and Internet, 900 minutes
£45 / month
Head down to your local Vodafone store or one of the high street retailers such as phones4u to take advantage of these deals.