Nokia N80i announced, adds software package
Published by Rafe Blandford at 11:37 UTC, August 31st 2006
Nokia has announced the Nokia N80 Internet Edition a software enhanced version of the N80. The N80i bundles extra software including Yahoo Go!, Flickr Integration, WLAN Wizard, Download! (Catalogs), Mobile Search and Mobipocket to give a more complete out of the box experience. The hardware specifications remain the same with quad band GSM and WCDMA radios, a 3.0 megapixel camera, and IrDA, USB, Bluetooth and WLAN connectivity.
In the press release Nokia underline the internet capabilities of the phone. The S60 Web browser with its minimap and visual history features gets highlighted
New features include:
- Yahoo Go application bundled with the phone allowing access to many Yahoo services.
- Flickr integration in the Camera and Gallery applications as first seen in the N72, N73 and N93.
- Supports downloading of compatiable third party VoIP applications which use the embeded SIP protocols (also present on the N80).
- WLAN Wizard to help users get connected to WiFi networks.
- Nokia's Download! Client (built on the Preminent technology) and currently available on other phones as the Catalog application. It allows you to download new and featured applications for the N80i.
- The Mobile Search application (available for other phones here) is bundled and found in the top layer of the applications menu.
- Mobipocket eBook reading application bundled with the phone.
The N80i also keeps all the N80's key specifications and features:
- Quad band GSM phone (850, 900, 1800, 1900), WCDMA 2100
- 3.0 megapixel camera
- UPnP wireless sharing functionality
- Bluetooth, IrDA, USB and WLAN connectivity
- Symbian 9.1 and S60 3rd Edition
The N80i will be available from the middle of September in Pearl Black or Patina Bronze.
The N80i adds together many of Nokia's recent software efforts and represents its commitment to the mobilizing the internet:
"Mobilizing the internet is a major strategic focus for Nokia and I'm excited to see how people can participate on the internet using the Nokia N80 Internet Edition," said Ralph Eric Kunz, vice president, Multimedia, Nokia. "The internet has evolved from static web pages to communities and people sharing experiences. I believe it will be multimedia computers, such as the Nokia N80 Internet Edition, that will be primary devices for people to participate in this phenomenon, in addition to PCs."
Categories: Hardware
Platforms: S60 3rd Edition
News Discussion
Odd that its a software update.
I like the sound of the Bronze finish though..
In the past with 'i' versions of Nokia phones it has not been possible to upgrade existing phones to the new version, however if as stated there are no 'hardware' changes then surely it will be possible to flash existing N80's with the N80i software.
Time will tell.....
'Making an Internet call with the Nokia N80 Internet Edition is as easy as making a regular voice call only the call is carried over WLAN. The VoIP framework (based on the SIP protocol) is integrated into the Nokia user interface, and the Nokia N80 Internet Edition is allows for downloading compatible third party internet call applications.
previously although you could enter sip settings only the e series phones had the voip function
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Originally Posted by Rafe
My apologies on the band mistake. It has only one. The N80i like the N80 is 1900 or 2100.
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Originally Posted by fdxd
There is no such thing as the N80i. The press release refers to the product as 'Nokia N80 Internet Edition'. So i assume its ike the N93 Golf edition. Same phone(N80) but with some extra software already installed.
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