Nokia N95, featuring an innovative double slide
design with multimedia controls and a keypad on opposite end of the phones. The N95 is Nokia's first HSDPA (3.5G) device, but also boasts Wi-Fi, WCDMA, quad-band GSM, Bluetooth (including A2DP), IrDA and USB 2.0 connectivity (via mini USB connector). Other hardware features include a 5 megapixel camera, a built in GPS, TV-Out, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, a MicroSD memory card slot and 150MB of internal memory. Read on for full details, pictures and the full press release.

In the hand the most impressive aspect of the device, given its feature set, is its size.
At 99mm x 20mm x 53mm (90cc), the N93 packs an impressively amount into a small space. Nokia have managed to add two major technologies to the Nseries line (GPS and HSDPA) while significantly reducing the volume of the device. In length and width dimensions it is larger that the other Nseries slider - the N80, but it is considerably thinner.




HSPDA is the next generationin cellular connectivity. The N95 is a category 6 HSPDA device which means it is up to 10 times faster that WCDMA (3G). Clearly HSDPA support is required at a network level, but many networks have already begun their testing or roll out periods. The faster connection speeds make downloading media (such as podcasts via the in built Podcast application) more palatable and should also improve latency/round trip times. Wi-Fi, WCDMA (3G) connectivity, together with quad band GSM and EDGE are also supported. Bluetooth 2.0, IrDA and USB make up the local connectivity options.

The 5.0 megapixel camera uses Carl Zeiss Optics with autofocus and digital zoom with a dedicated 2 stage capture button on the side of the phone. Video capture at near DVD quality is also supported. On the side of the device there are several buttons dedicated to camera usage. This allows the device to be held in a similar way to a traditional camera with the screen, in landscape mode, used as the view finder and the shutter button on bottom right hand side of the device (top right when phone is held horizontally). On the rear of the device, next to the camera is the slide switch, which is used to open the lens aperture and activate camera mode. Although it is difficult to judge the image quality at this stage the evidence we saw suggest that the N95 will be on of the most capable camera phones available.

A GPS is integrated into the device with anticipated accuracy of around 10m (satellite signal permitting). The devices will ship with an application called Maps which has global overview maps built in. More detailed maps (with coverage over more than 100 different countries available) can be downloaded for free from an online server. The detail available varies from country to country, but in many cases it is available down to street level. A point of interest (POI) database is also included. All the maps are available for free, as is basic route planning, but navigation functionality (with voice and on screen prompts) will be available as a pay-for add on. City Guides will also be available for purchase and other services are likely to be made available in the future. The mapping software and services is likely to based on technology from gate5, a company which Nokia recently announced it was acquiring.

Music playback is also a major focus of the device. The dedicated multimedia keys on the top flip of the device are primarily designed for music playback (although can also be used in other multimedia contexts). Wireless stereo sound output (via the A2DP Bluetooth profile) is also supported, and stereo audio output is also supported by the TV output feature and the on board stereo speakers. The music formats supported include MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA. Video playback on the QVGA screen is excellent and supported video formats include 3GP, Real Video and MP4 with support for the latest AVC codec.

The multimedia key now leads to a revamped application and multimedia shorcut view which now supports both a greater number of shortcuts (applications, multimedia files and bookmarks) and more flexible personalisation. As a result it is now a more generic shortcut key mechansim and offers an alternative to the standard application launcher.

The N95 uses S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 (Symbian 9.3) and as such includes version 2.0 of the open source Nokia web browser (supporting WML, XHTML and HTML in one browser), Flash Lite 2.0, FOTA (firmware over the air updates) and more.

The N95 uses the same small power port as other S60 3rd Edition devices, but the in-box charger is considerably smaller than the existing models (up to 60% smaller). The N95 has a 950 mAh battery, it is likely that the N95 will require a daily charge with moderate to heavy use, although 3-6 days may be possible with lighter use (dependent on network strength, type and other factors).

-= All About Nokia N95 -= (Info from gsmarena.com)

General
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Network HSDPA / GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

Size
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Dimensions 99 x 53 x 21 mm, 90 cc
Weight 120 g

Display Type
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TFT, 16M colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches

Ringtones
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Type Polyphonic (64 channels), Monophonic, True Tones, MP3
Customization Download
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook Yes
Call records Yes

Card slot
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microSD (up to 2GB), hot swap, 128 MB card included, buy memory
- 160 MB internal memory

Data
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GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes
EDGE Class 32, 296 kbps; DTM Class 11, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0, A2DP
Infrared port Yes
USB Yes, v2.0, Pop-Port

Camera
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5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps), flash; secondary CIF videocall camera

Features
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OS Symbian OS 9.2, S60 rel. 3.1
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Games Downloadable

- Built-in GPS navigation
- Installed Maps application covering over 100 countries
- Dual slide design
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- TV out
- Stereo FM Radio
- Organiser
- Office document viewer
- T9
- Push to talk
- Voice dial/memo
- Built-in handsfree
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 950 mAh (BL-5F)
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 6 h 30 min

Package Includes :
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1 Nokia N95 Phone
1 CD Rom
1 User Manual
1 Case
Nokia Headset HS-45
Audio Adapter AD-43
1GB Micro SD with Adapter
Nokia Battery BL-5F
Nokia Charger AC-5E
Nokia Connectivy Cable DKE-2
Nokia Video Connectivity Cable CA-75U
1 Screen Protector

Pictures Contributed by smashpOp









This post has been edited by minde: May 19 2007, 02:00 PM

Software Updates / Games / Userbar/Downloads and Extras

Userbars
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Current Firmware
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V12.0.013
14-07-07
RM-159
Nokia N95(12.02)

Download
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-Download this(works with N95 from your PC)
-Download Country Maps from your computer to your phone .Save Money from 3G usage and slow downloads .

Recommended Nokia Retail Price
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-RM30xx for Original Set .
-Authorized Distributors : Zitron and Avaxx

Previous N95 V1 Thread
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Nokia 95 Official V1 Thread

Widgets For Your Nokia N95 (by Nokia)
======Shout Out to smashpOp!====
How often do you wish you had access to your favorite web communities straight from your cell phone?
Wouldn't you like to stay on top of things all the time and know what your friends are up to?
Wouldn't it be great to communicate with them and stay in touch just as if they were right next to you?

Well, now it's possible

With WidSets you can do all that - and more.

You can get traffic alerts, news, blogs, gossip, restaurant reviews, weather reports and loads of other stuff that you would normally get through a web service, without having to wade through hundreds of websites.

In fact, WidSets is so hassle free that there is no need for you to click from site to site, refresh, or browse for what you want - the information is updated to your cell phone automatically. Our goal is to make this service available to everyone, and make it as simple and as effortless as possible.

The service is very affordable, considering it's totally FREE. You can use it as much as you want, create as much as you want, and share with others to the point that you can't share anymore.
https://www.widsets.com/

Nokia Video Manager
========Contributed by smashpOp========
Get the Nokia Video Manager here!

Nokia Video Manager scans and converts any selected video file on your computer to mp4 format. Conversion types include avi, mpeg, wmv and mov (DivX, XVid, MPEG-2 and Quicktime codecs).

According to AllAboutSymbian, the current S60 devices that are capable of playing mp4 (H.264) are the N71, N73, N75, N76, N80, N91, N92, N93 and all S60 3rd Edition FP1 devices including the N95, 6290, 6110 and 5700.

As I'm writing this I'm also scanning my laptop for files to convert to the N95. One thing I can tell you is that it does take a long long time and makes other running application perform very slow. But then again I guess this depends on how much you have stored.

How to use the GPS?
========Thx to Fair-pley==========
a. Run the Map application
b. After that click option, click view, choose Satellite info
c. Wait until u see some coordinate (numbers) in 4 line
d. click back
e. It will zoom to ur location.
** U will see ur location in the map and it will move following ur current location.
** Its wise for u to download the map first (front page of this thread) and disable the connection to avaoid 3g usage.
*** To use Asiamaps, please do the above first and then running Asiamaps.

Loose Slider ? Ur not Alone
=============
Click here for more Information

N95 Review
=====Shout Out to rayzrblade and smashpOp=======
-Mobile Review
-Mobile Burner
-All About Symbian
-Battery Usage Analysis for a Typical Malaysian


This post has been edited by minde: Jul 22 2007, 09:32 AM

1.smashpop - 04.04.07 RM3,000 , Zitron
2.minde - 4.04.07 RM3150, Avaxx,Atlantis Telecommunications (SS2)
3.stringfellow
4.aruja_69 RM 3,099
5.Survivor
6.StratOS RM 2790 , AP Set
7.rogerwee RM 3,080
8.Intrigue - 05.04.2007 RM 3,080,Avaxx, free plastic case
9.atambo - 04.04.07 RM3050, Avaxx
10.Seas
11.fair-pley - 05.04.07RM3300,Avaxx
12.zamimi - 03.04.07 RM3299, Zitron, Free Car Charger, One Utama
13.MattJ - 4.4.2007 RM3100, Avaxx
14.harmeet15 -7.4.07 RM3100, Avaxx,BB plaza
15.X-Zen - 10.04.07 RM3030 , Ori Avaxx - Plum
16.psyeo - 14.04.07 NZD1470~ RM3700 , Parallel imported
17.calvinyou89 - 15.04.2007 RM3000 , Avaxx
18.Aggronax
19.schizophrenic RM3199 , Zitron
20.ericchan Birthday Gift
21.Shinichi - 21.04.2007 AP
22.accs_centre - 22.4.2007 RM3000 , Avaxx Ori
23.yaosiang - 28.04.2007 RM 3,199.00, Zitron
24.sniperwolf
25.termignoni - 07.05.2007
26.Putraskyline - 04/05/07 Rm 2200 , Ap Sungei Wang Plaza
27.slasher
28. Digital_Life RM 2930, Avaxx
29.saiya - 2 June 2007 RM2988 , Avaxx, Sg Wang, packacge with Bluetooth Wireless Headset HS-26W
30.ezpersonal
31.geniuz`- 30.5.2007
32.smashpOp Cant buy anywhere else in the world. Its from the Black Box .
33.plague -June 23 2007 RM2330, AP(comsat), Mines Wonderland
34.sayming - 12th June 2007 RM1800, AP, Only Phone, 1GB and Charger
35.Bufung -25/06/07 CSL full set..
36.harnsheng -7.06.2007 RM2500, CSL 15 months warranty,no bluetooth headset
37.lil twist - 4/8/2007 RM2550... drool.gif , Zitron set, with 1GB microSD
38.yjasmin
39.Diligent SlothCompany's Lucky Draw
40.noobs RM2890 Avaxx
41.ShIn0Bi88 - 6/7/07 if convert to Ringgit Malaysia (coz i bought in New Zealand) it is RM 1350. Original Nokia with Vodafone sign on the back of it
42.awyongcarl
43.ResQ - 17/07/2007 Price dont know , Ap Sapura
44.AMG_soh 08-07-2007 RM2800 Zitron
45. MX510
46. waytodawn-25/7/2007 RM3000, 2GB mem.card
47.liquid_ooze
48.shah6630
49.odieseven -12 Aug 2007 RM2000 , 2nd hand set Avaxx 10 months left in warranty
If you wan to add yourself to the list, kindly follow the way below



This post has been edited by minde: Aug 13 2007, 07:23 AM

Guys,

DId you try the GPS? Got the Avaxx set at 3100 3 days ago, still bz no time to play yet with GPS. Music good, screen fantastic, battery life can be better, interface ok. Sometimes experiencing lagginess especially when zig-zagging applications and settings.
How to use GPS? Are we require to do anything else or it is ready to use. From a singapore forum read that they have to pay for software to use.

N95 User pls



Fill it up and Post it here and ill put u in the List . Thanks .
Pls Comment on how I should do the introduction . Thanks.

This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 09:17 AM

u can set a link to where people can download teh GPS map.. set a link or start a column for downloads section..

Since this thread is new, I'd suggest threadstarter to start a FAQ at beginning of thread eg. lowest price, recommended retailer, reported bugs, how to use GPS, download links, firmware, hacks/tweaks, photo samples/comparison with other phones, etc..

Otherwise, it's very tiresome to see the same questions over and over.

This post has been edited by waeguk: Apr 7 2007, 09:41 AM

Aite....Ill do that gradually when the users get more and more and till they post those info...

yes comfirm only original had asia map
cos if ap got...original no need to sell lor...
but original is more worth..cos got free asia map..

the asia map can be obtained from the net soon, no?

Updated. Do u think the pictures are too much? or its ok?

Regarding the Smart2go, there is no N95 in d list. Which 1 choose ??

05-04-07/Avaxx/RM3300

This post has been edited by fair-pley: Apr 7 2007, 09:54 AM

gtg tuition ... ill update after i come back around 11am . Sorry .

www.smart2go.com

should got..

i don think net will got the asia map
if ppl hack in to original lar..
the asia map will at the original memory card..

wee... new thread...

tried the phone build today. sliding is abt n80, compared to samsung sliding mechanism, nokia is still quite far away. but the dual-slide is quite cool indeed, nice innovation..

this phone is going into my consideration as phone to be purchased in june, depending on offer at that moment and more reviews/issues and the camera capability.

so keep the reviews/issue coming in. :thumb:

wow consideration list

this phone certainly has more new technology to play with

for those who wants the maps for KL. just head over to malsingmaps.com and download the SmartComGPS maps and ur good to go. dun have to download other 3rd party GPS software.....unless u got a better one la.

i think the only down-side is the slider, and battery life

intrigue -05/03/2007 RM 3080 , AVAXX, free plastic case


the slider so far so good for me. the battery is depends on usage.. for me, it is still acceptable

FOR NEW POTENTIAL BUYER, BEWARE!!

Please check the slider, when push the slider up, try to see whether the slider is loose a not (definition of loose here is, the slider is so loose that it can move left and right.. scary indeed!)

When i purchased mine, one of the unit that was supposed to be mine had this problem, luckily i tested everything if not

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 7 2007, 11:23 AM

Mod, can u copy my previous question from the old thread and post it over here? its regarding on the "eeeeee" sound on N95.

seems like n95 cannot download files with .rar extention. My n93i can.

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Added on April 7, 2007, 11:39 amseems like n95 cannot download files with .rar extention. My n93i can.

This post has been edited by rogerwee: Apr 7 2007, 11:39 AM

i try to download smart2go using N93 as the selection and while installing, it came out UPDATE ERROR!

I uploaded the Maploader that can be used with N95 to my website . Donwload link at the intro there .

My N95 can move left and right but not that much,a little only . lawl =.= Hope that nokia there can claim warranty .

This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 12:20 PM

haih... how come with such a price
the phone slider still got so many problems..

sometime price doesnt necessarily proves the quality is good.
like i said..most probably its the first batchs problem..

p/s
how come new thread started when old is not full?
u can just request like that ar? Or you can talk only when u own the phone?
i should try it next time.
i tot you supposed to merge threads?
something fishy here :lol:jokin

This post has been edited by rayzrblade: Apr 7 2007, 01:39 PM

Copied from Panasonic88 from the previous thread


This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 02:23 PM

It's the GPS chipset in the N95 which causes this problem.

As stringfellow mentioned, he bypassed the internal GPS receiver and instead used his Garmin GPS receiver (Garmin GPS10?) which sports the latest SiRF III Star chipset, and was able to obtain a fix very fast.

I'm using Holux GPSlim 240 which also uses the same chipset, and I can get a fix in <30 seconds. Though I'm pairing it with my Dopod 838Pro.

ic...thanks...

Blur....lor

haiz...check the old thread that has been locked ... =.= ... the last few post ...

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Added on April 7, 2007, 2:25 pmsmartcomGPS maps i thought for smartcomGPS only ? Can be use with the Nokia Map ?

This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 02:25 PM

You can quote the posts you wanted to reply to and reply in this thread instead, like what I did.

non related? they are asking bout N95 arent they?

i bet ALL of the threads started out like that also..
wheres the system here?

This post has been edited by rayzrblade: Apr 7 2007, 02:32 PM

update the list.! i bought for rm3000 Zitron

waaa.. lastly smashpop buy his dream fon
how about it?

ya they are .. but most of them are asking questions prior to the release of N95 . In other words many post reposted , u got it ? The intention of this thread is just to keep a clean without many multiplied posts.

i bought mine AP Set, rm 2790..

then the mod should start "cleaning up" other threads already.

anyway, i m not questionin what u did..u r indeed doing a great job here..

oh must include date also ah? ookok
add 04.04.07 to my name there

Hey .. wanna ask ar . If we dont use the Music Manager , is there any other way to put our songs in the Memory card ? Can just drag it inside the Memory Card there ar ?

The music manager pending dam long =.=

should have mass storage option if i m not wrong

just connect your phone as Mass Storage Device so u can find the Removable Disk Icon at My Computer.

BTW, anyone got other 3rd party MP3 Player? Can it be used on horizontal screen?

minde. please includes the link to n95 V1 as reference/reading for new user who wants to know what we have discussed abt it before.

aite aite ^.^

i also wish theres a 3rd party mp3 player for horizontal music play.. my rokr e2 got ba..

i dont think i want to start a phone comparison... what kind of phone at the moment can compete with N95 ?

camera try compare with LG KG920 and k800..

Is it WAP connection activated each time we start the Maps application ? Im still blur about activating the GPS for free as minde mentioned b4...

GPS is free . Using WAP is not . Maps uses WAP to download maps into your phone.

So use Maploader ,

Maploader is to load the MAP into the phone so that u dont have to use WAP to download it via AIR.

In other words , the WAP activates to download new maps into your phone which is expensive.

Go to settings and disable network connection ^.^

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Added on April 7, 2007, 7:59 pmill just wait for gsm arena to come out with some review then copy and paste

This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 07:59 PM

how many my asiamap icon is missing?

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 7 2007, 08:01 PM

dont get you...=.=

Thanx minde. Another Q. hehe. Please enlighten me ya..

Already saved the smart2go.sisx into the memory card. Running it in the phone and get msg "update error". Is it normal ??

Run the maploader with memory card inserted into card reader to PC. Download completed and where is actually the downloaded file ??

there;s one icon that we have on the menu there. Asia Maps

i din use using the phone so i wouldnt know sorry .

and the map also i dunno where it save to ^.^ Hidden file maybe? hehe ..sorry cant help u .. can use then i also dont care edi

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Added on April 7, 2007, 8:08 pmyea i have it on the standard menu but not in the animated menu.

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Added on April 7, 2007, 8:10 pmOh yea , anyone can tell me what is HOME NETWORK and how it works =.= Thanks .

This post has been edited by minde: Apr 7 2007, 08:10 PM

what standard menu and animated menu? haha.. i';m blur here. I'm re-downloading it

nah...graphical explanation.

lol.. thx for the explanation graphically!

However, my klang valley map is missing!

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 7 2007, 08:30 PM

so as i was saying . The Standard menu got Asia Map icon . The animation dont have . hehe .

However, my klang valley map is missing!

redownload it then.. hehe...

There's lonely cat games (lgc) juke box v2.12 that play horizon and vertical on my n95 and n93i.

how to redownload the map? can guide me ah?

Or is there any Malaysia maps for the MAPS GPS software

use maploader mah ok lo..

so far..
any problem abt n95??
my brother-in-law wan buy

mediocre battery life and poor build quality?? maybe insensitive gps?

the sliding make me feel so dissappointed now.. like wanna come off oredi.. maybe i nbtd juz slide up and down makes it like tat.. poor battery life also.. maybe coz of large LCD screen..

None from me. Go buying it !! Its most decent hp with decent funct.

I will say the battery life is better than those PDA. Build quality, i think it prety solid. Its very subjective..Want better GPS, get the dongle receiver or get the dedicated GPS PDA. haih.....

Maybe the sellers playin alot with ur set b4 u purchased it Dont u try everything b4 u purchase it ? Mine still touch wood

just read review of n95 on mobileburn
http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Page=1&Id=3283

dunno if firmware upgrade can fix the battery issue or not...

i have also tried installing smart2go and got the "update error" mesage.

anyways.. i think Asia Maps aka Navfone is good enough already.

and my N95 does not detect my contact names from my phone book,

my fren sms me.. my n95 displays the phone number.. not the name.. wtf

maybe coz u have both phone and sim number in view?? so phone cant display it? try set to phone only might solve this problem... coz i face this problem on my 7390...

anybody knows what does Home Networking do ?

i think you can connect to the wireless router that u had at home for streaming and sharing filres

Remember to switch off the GPRS at the GPS settings .. DARN~~ just checked my bills, you know what i'm going to say the next

better still go download the map into your phone

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 8 2007, 09:52 AM

1MB is RM10 . The map is 10MB. So its RM100 . lolx

haha.. i not sure it usage but it cost me RM13 for no purpose

if i'm not wrong, smart2go already installed on our phone. I cannot remember which forum i saw it but someone posted that.

Me too get that error

And i'm in love with this phone every minutes it goes .. :POISON:

This post has been edited by Intrigue: Apr 8 2007, 10:24 AM

When this phone will reduce price ya??

So expensive ler..

i was right after all.. that was my first impression on N95..
the slider mechanism is crappy...
build quality is shiit .. too plasticky..
if only they use better materials..
Like the saying goes : NO PHONE IS PERFECT
You can have the coolest specs in town but not the best build quality.
Even a LG choc slider is better..i guess..

i think need wait few months later... coz the phone just launch and the demand for it is still high and the stock is limited...

Patience ...

wait..for the price to drop like crap..
wait..for the 2nd "debugged" batch
wait..for this thread to reach 1000 post n filled with informative QnA

then u can buy..

oh? like Nk 6280??

huh? tot the talktime is up to 6 hours+? Battery still so weak?

Yes. usually after 6 months time?

And u will be hearing rumours of N97 or N98 is gonna be launch in the next few months and u will wait for it.

The waiting games just goes around and around ~

just BUY it! just DO it!

Dude, have u tested it ? Or just from others review only ?? For me your statement far from the truth Yes some is true and not..The slider didnt make shit on me. Build quality is fair as others phone.

can some take photo on top and bottom of their n95, my n95 got this not equally balance gap between the screen and the keypad.

wah!...that expensive?
guess...its better to download from PC and transfer to phone is it?

Ok, let have the guessing game again. Below are 3 pictures taken by me using my N80, N73 ME edition and lastly N95. Please guess? Hehehe


Attached thumbnail(s)

well, I'm guessing that the upper right one , is the one taken by the N73me, the lower left one is taken by the n80, while the upper left one is taken by the Nokia n95, no? Btw, satisfied with the N95's sound quality? since the 3.5mm jack is multifunctional, would it disrupt the audio waves being sent out when you're enjoying your music through your headset?

yes...you are correct and by the way not so understand with your audio wave lor. Just for info the music through my headset is much and clear with N95 compared with N73 ME

..err..well, sorry for the unclear question, cuz, the 3.5mm jack is also the tv-out jack to connect to your tv, and it's the audio jack too. since both are waves (well, sound is a wave) will it , because the combination , cause mild distorted sounds? for example, will there be a slight screeching sound when listening to music? I think i just might sound a bit paranoid ==