The Nokia N95 broke records in 2007 and with over 7 million units sold so far, it shows no signs of losing any popularity contests any time soon. However there is now a new kid on the block that has more power, a bigger screen and more storage capacity. The name of this multimedia handset is the Nokia N96 and boy are we excited about its release in quarter 3 of 2008. Can it be as successful as the N95? Well if the hype is anything to go by, you can bet your life it is.

The Nokia N96 will come complete with a 5 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens. It allows video data capture of up to 30 frames per second. It also has a unique A-GPS feature that allows the user to tag a photograph with their location data and share them in their online communities. It is clear that Nokia has been working hard on the convergence of mobile devices and the internet. Its approach is to including social networking features into its handsets.

The Nokia N96 will come with a built in GPS system, no longer do you need a separate satellite navigation system to help you get to where you want to go. The N96 will carry an improved map system from the N95 version, meaning a smoother user interface and quicker updating of roads, something that had been a problem on the N95.

The Nokia N96 will come with a built in 16GB of data storage; however this can be extended via the micro SD slot with an 8GB card. This would take the total storage capacity of the N96 up to 24GB enough to store up to 60 hours of video content. If you are someone who likes their multimedia gadgets, then this is most definitely a phone for you. Take a look at it today.

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