introducing nokia n96

The Nokia N96 is a great looking phone, and it will do a lot of things for you, but it all comes with a high price tag.

The Nokia N96 is total multimedia with a 5 megapixel camera on the back, a smaller camera on the front, video recording, 2.8″ video display, 16GB memory which can be expanded, Hi-Speed USB, Nokia Video Center, GPS, and the ability to connect to the internet in multiple ways. It also has a kickstand in the back so you can put it down and watch videos easily.
The N96 really is a nice looking device isn’t it? It actually looks like a camera with the screen on the front and camera lens on the back. Like the iPhone, you can watch images on the phone in the vertical, or horizontal positions. The screen is just a bit smaller than that of the iPhone, and it is 320×240 pixels with 16 million colors.
Even though the N96 is a great looking phone, it is not without its own drawbacks.
What will the internet speeds be like?
As you know, connectivity will depend on what kind of service you can get in your area, and unless you can get 3G (which you may not be able to do), or WiMAX, downloading may be kind of a pain for you. Otherwise, it should be able to keep up with other phones in its class.

How is the battery?
The battery of the N96 is only 950mAh, which means that it will probably drain quicker than other phones based on everything that this phone can do, however, if you’re not using 3G or WiMAX perhaps you will get some decent time out of the battery. Although, you wouldn’t purchase a device like the N96 just to use it for talking and texting would you? I didn’t think so.
How is the keyboard anyway?
This is partly another downside to the N96. I realize that everyone is not a fan of the virtual keyboard, but it would be nice on this phone because it still has that old keyboard that slides out and contains three letters and one number on most of the keys, needless to say, it will not be a great experience to do any kind of writing on this phone. There is a foldable, wireless keyboard that you can get to go with the N96, but it will run you about $150.

How much can I expect to pay for the N96?
You can probably expect to pay as much as $800 for this device, and it will be available for pre-order on the 15th of October.
All in all, the Nokia N96 is a great looking phone that can do all kinds of things for you. If you happen to have a job where a phone like the N96 is a must have, then this phone should do you well. Your only worries; charging the battery everyday, getting the optional keyboard, and having good service in your area.
It looks like the N96 matches up well with other phones in its class, but is it a good value for the cost?