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Nokia N85 and N79 leak today, official tomorrow

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krates
krates Original post #1
Aug 26, 2008 at 1:48 PM
The two new Nseries members – Nokia N79 and Nokia N85 made their debut a day earlier than expected. Photos of the two devices and some more of their specifications appeared online today. They will both run the Symbian OS with S60 UI and will come with the Feature Pack 2 preinstalled.
Nokia N85 will have dedicated game keys and support for N-gage platform for a great gaming experience. The handset will pack an exiting 2.6” 16M AMOLED display, which will be the largest of its kind among GSM phones. In addition the N85 will feature a 5 megapixel camera, WLAN and 3G with HSDPA support. A microSD card slot will allow expanding the built-in memory. The built-in GPS will allow geo-tagging of the photos taken with the camera.
*i.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/08/08/nokia-n85-n79/gsmarena_002.jpg
Nokia N85
The Nokia N79 is supposed to be a fashion-oriented handset with replaceable back covers. It will also come with a 5 megapixel camera, which will be complemented by a dual LED flash and a protective cover. Among the other features are Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G as well as a microSD card slot. A 4GB card is expected to come in the retail package.
*i.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/08/08/nokia-n85-n79/gsmarena_001.jpg
Nokia N79
Both the Nokia N79 and Nokia N85 will be available as early as next month but their retail price is yet unknown. Stay tuned for the official announcement at 10:00 CET tomorrow.

*www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n85_and_n79_leak_today_official_tomorrow-news-574.php

:D
M
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:14 PM
I Think The Price Would B In The Range Of 18 To 23k...!! What U Guys Say!
krates
krates #3
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:40 PM
i say that N82 price drop is confirmed now :D
Third Eye
Aug 26, 2008 at 2:42 PM
Nokia N85 and Nokia N79 officially announced today in UK

i say that N82 price drop is confirmed now
High hopes. :D
N
Aug 26, 2008 at 3:15 PM
Both N79 & N85 are official now.

N79: *europe.nokia.com/A41199655

N85: *europe.nokia.com/A41201479
T
Aug 26, 2008 at 4:25 PM
24 bit OLED Display ! Nokia is outperforming itself !

If n85 have n81 like sound quality , then i'll start starving to save money for it ! !
krazzy
krazzy #7
Aug 26, 2008 at 5:35 PM
*www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/08/n79_n85_front_.jpg

Hmmm... The N79 keypad looks to me like the 5500 Sport. Not that it's a bad thing. N85, well, looks just like N81.

Read More.
uppalpankaj
Aug 26, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Both r real cool phones......Yes this is 4 sure now...V r seeing as price drop in N82 soon.....

N79 will come with three bundled smart covers...Hmmm...I gotta wait a little longer now...Will it b N79/N82 or N85 4 me????
gxsaurav
Aug 26, 2008 at 7:07 PM
I was almost set to buy Nokia N82 & was even ready to work with it's keypad design which I don't like 100% but Nokia N79 physically is all I ever wanted from a Nokia Phone :D. I hope the specification is somewhat like Nokia N82 (128 MB RAM, CPU etc)...if it is then I am buying N79 instead in decembar.
uppalpankaj
Aug 26, 2008 at 7:17 PM
But N79 does not come with a Video Connectivity Cable...But its looks r stunning....It has 10 try and buy games out of which one can b chosen for a full licence. I am already in love with this device...But will still wait for its reviews 2 come after it is launched in Dec....
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #11
Aug 26, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Specification wise N79 is same as Nokia N82 but with a better keypad design. I hope Nokia releases it in black color or I will buy the gray one.

Now waiting for reviews, I hope it has 128 MB RAM & the same 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU of Nokia N82
yogi7272
yogi7272 #12
Aug 26, 2008 at 7:59 PM
nokia outdoing itself .. n85 looks better than n96 to me .. thank god none has xenon flash .. so n82 still rules .. these handsets will lower the price of n82 .. two more fast symbian handset to nokia lineup .. now no one will complain that symbian is slow ..though both have navi wheeel as well as fm transmitter which n82 lacks ..and dual led flash which can used while video recording as well ..
n85 has usb charging as well .. man i liked n81 design .. i am loving this n85

*www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/item/7902_Nokia_N85-dual_slider_evolves_.php

read abt the dual led flash thing ..

someone ready to buy my n82 :)
Sumeet_naik
Aug 26, 2008 at 8:24 PM
N85 sure is a striking phone..
Third Eye
Third Eye #14
Aug 26, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Live pics
N
nikhilpai #15
Aug 26, 2008 at 8:41 PM
I was almost set to buy Nokia N82 & was even ready to work with it's keypad design which I don't like 100% but Nokia N79 physically is all I ever wanted from a Nokia Phone :D. I hope the specification is somewhat like Nokia N82 (128 MB RAM, CPU etc)...if it is then I am buying N79 instead in decembar.

+1

That's exactly my story too that you have typed there :))
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #16
Aug 26, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Ok found some info..

Nokia N79 Specification on GSMArena

It has same 369 MHz ARM11 CPU as Nokia N78. I still don't know how much RAM it has but Nokia N85 has 128 MB RAM out of which 75 MB is available after boot.
krates
krates #17
Aug 26, 2008 at 9:19 PM
^^^ don't worry it will have more ram than N78 which according to GSMARENA is more than enough
uppalpankaj
Aug 26, 2008 at 9:36 PM
I was almost set to buy Nokia N82 & was even ready to work with it's keypad design which I don't like 100% but Nokia N79 physically is all I ever wanted from a Nokia Phone :D. I hope the specification is somewhat like Nokia N82 (128 MB RAM, CPU etc)...if it is then I am buying N79 instead in decembar.

+10...Me too...All set 2 buy N82....Now N79 & N85 will b released...Will again have 2 think over which one 2 take...
N
nikhilpai #19
Aug 26, 2008 at 9:45 PM
^^^ don't worry it will have more ram than N78 which according to GSMARENA is more than enough

I am not sure but I have a feeling that the N79 will have 96 MB RAM.... same as N78.

I say this because N85 has 128MB RAM and 75MB of free RAM.... and N79 has 50 MB of free RAM. Of course we are all interpreting free internal dynamic memory as RAM but I am again not too sure whether that's the case or whether Nokia is referring to pure internal memory.
Edburg
Edburg #20
Aug 26, 2008 at 10:07 PM
hmm..n85 has all that the n96 was supposed to have excluding the internal memory..but it does indeed include a 8 gb memory card in the package and has OLED type screen....same design and better battery...so the pricing of both will be in the same range i guess(30k)

can any one tell what r the adv of this OLED screen ?
krazzy
krazzy #21
Aug 26, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Nokia N79 - Nseries with style and features

Nokia N85 - the dual slider evolves: OLED, USB charging, tri-band WCDMA
Pathik
Pathik #22
Aug 26, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Superb phones. But Nokia is kinda stagnating these days. Need something supremely new.
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #23
Aug 26, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Nokia E51 has 96 MB RAM & while using it, I found it preety fast for my needs. iF N79 is able to give same performance then I got no reason not to buy it.
krazzy
krazzy #24
Aug 27, 2008 at 12:10 AM
^^ It'll mostly be better than E51.
Pathik
Pathik #25
Aug 27, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Definitely. FP2 FTW!
Third Eye
Third Eye #26
Aug 27, 2008 at 1:16 AM
Only thing they lacks is xenon flash which i really care.
skeletor
skeletor #27
Aug 27, 2008 at 3:11 AM
Time for dad to get a new Nokia phone now........:lol:

He is a big Nokia fanboy...:lol:
yogi7272
yogi7272 #28
Aug 27, 2008 at 8:37 AM
nokia is going to make a killing in 14-22 k segment with n78 , 6220 , n82 , n79 and n85 ..

i really liked n85.. but its price will be high initially .. if its under 20k , i might get it ..
M
Aug 27, 2008 at 9:58 AM
n85 i dont think will b under 20k...

and yes both these phones look superb
and n82's price fall for sure!!!!!
uppalpankaj
Aug 27, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Guys hold on...Nokia is also releasing a 8 MP phone at the beginning 0f 2009..
dreamcatcher
Aug 27, 2008 at 4:28 PM
YEa,With LG,SE and Samsung already having captured the Market, Nokia's 8 mP will be a huge seller. :lol:

As for the N79 and the N85, someone please ask Nokia to hire a few more designers and use better material.The 6220c has been stopped in our area due to pathetic implementation of substandard materials.the keyboard cracks and the paint peels off.

The N85 is a copy of the N81 and the N79 is a N82 with a better keypad.

Please bring out something new Nokia.You are looking sick.
gxsaurav
gxsaurav #32
Aug 27, 2008 at 7:29 PM
hey, this has benefited some people like me. I had a problem with N82's Keypad which the solved with N79. What else can I ask for :D
Third Eye
Third Eye #33
Aug 27, 2008 at 7:38 PM
YEa,With LG,SE and Samsung already having captured the Market, Nokia's 8 mP will be a huge seller. :lol:

As for the N79 and the N85, someone please ask Nokia to hire a few more designers and use better material.The 6220c has been stopped in our area due to pathetic implementation of substandard materials.the keyboard cracks and the paint peels off.

The N85 is a copy of the N81 and the N79 is a N82 with a better keypad.

Please bring out something new Nokia.You are looking sick.

Dude,$hit happens,remember this.
dreamcatcher
Aug 27, 2008 at 8:26 PM
*www.abload.de/img/uiq5ov.jpg

*www.uiq.com/images/page/dark-screenshots.jpg

*www.uiq.com/images/page/browsers.jpg

Umm..something is "die"-ing :lol:

*www.uiq.comlink removed

"Our passion for innovation has continued. UIQ can now proudly present the third generation of touch UI. The prospects look good. Touch UI is on its way. But beware: there are many roads to choose along the way. We know the ones to take." -UIQ Team
skeletor
skeletor #35
Aug 27, 2008 at 9:18 PM
^^ Awesome.......:D
H
Hitboxx #36
Aug 27, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Until and unless you actually talk about the topic, thread is closed. PM me if you can (want to) have a proper discussion rather than pushing through your point.