The Nokia N90 weighs 6.1 ounces thereby measuring 4.41 x 2.0 x 0.94 inches. It provides an external display upto 65,536 colors with 128 x 128 pixels. Also contains an Internal antenna. The handset operates with Triband GSM/EGPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz. It connects with USB 2.0 full speed via Pop-Port interface, WAP 2.0 XHTML/HTML multimode browser. Also Nokia PC suite with USB and Bluetooth wireless technology.

Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using compatible connection is possible. Users can send and receive images, video clips, graphics and business cards through Bluetooth wireless technology, remote over-the-air synchronization, over-the-air download of Java based applications and games, The N90 can upload files over HTTP using standard HTML forms, Improved web compatibility with support for HTML including support for elements such as image maps, background images and frames, support for a subset of Java Script that includes the most commonly used functions found on the net, small screen rendering option including a faster page up/down scrolling function. All the movies stored can be viewed on the Full screen mode.

For all those who have difficulty in sending huge files, there is a download progress bar, The N90 supports 3GPP video streaming, OMA DRM 1.0 having forward lock for content protection, combined delivery, seperate delivery and superdistribution, Mobile Wallet for the convenient online use and storage of passwords and members and Offline mode for using imaging and productivity features in areas wherein radios should be switched off.

 The Nokia N90 handset is bundled with an Integrated handsfree speaker, speed dialing and automatic redial, advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and email details each entry, contains thumbnail pictures and groups, stores the list of dialed, received, amd missed calls, automatic handset that works only with compatible headset or car-kit and conference.

The user can send MMS (Muti-media messages) i.e there is instant messaging, predictive text input. N90 can also combine images, video text, audio clip and send them as MMS to compatible phone or PC, The handset automatically resizes the megapixel images to fit MMS. The maximum attachment size is 300 KB though it depends upon the network. Apart from this text messaging supports concetenated SMS, picture messaging and distribution lists.

The Nokia N90 has a 2 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels) with autofocus 20x digital zoom with an Integrated flash operating range upto 1.5 m, there are camera scene settings such as Scenery, portrait, night and sports landscape. The N90 is built up with a dedicated key for image capture and video record.The 2 megapixel camera with autofocus 20x digital zoom, can be adjusted accordingly with brightness, image quality, self-timer, white balance settings and color tones. Video can be shared with one-way live or with video clip, the user can capture video in MP4 format(MPEG-4 video, AAC-LC audio), CIF resolution(352 x 288 pixels), Movie director for automated video production, Video and still image directors.

The N90 is enabled to transfer photos directly to compatible printer via Bluetooth wireless technology, Multimedia card(MMC) or to PictBridge printer via USB connectivity cable. The Built-in application is quick and easy to use and there is no installation.

The main display has a 2.1 inch active matrix display with a support of 262,144 colors(352x416 pixels). There is automatic brightness control. On the other hand the mini display has an active matrix 65,536 colors(128x128 pixels). For organization the user enjoys advanced Series 60 PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list and PIM printing.

The Nokia N90 has upto 27 MB of internal dynamic memory for contacts, text messages, MMS, ring tones, images, video clips, calendar notes and applications, also provides expandable memory with 64 MB reduced size dual voltage (1.8/3v) multimedia memory card, Hot swap slot for easy MMC insertion and removal.

The Nokia N90 facilitates to upload image and video clip to the web, Real media player, download and play multimedia files, stream media files from compatible media portals, full screen video playback on the phone to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips in bigger size. The played formats are (decoding) MP3, AAC, Real audio,WAV, Nokia ringtones, AMR, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, AU,MIDI, H.263, JPEG, JPEG 2000, EXIF 2.2, GIF 87/89, PNG, BMP (W-BMP), MBM and MPEG-4.

 The N90 claims talktime up to 3 hrs whereas its standby-time is 12 days. The battery life is comparatively short. However, the idea of its design is somewhat derived from Nokia 6260. Also it weighs on the heavier side as mentioned in the beginning. A very unique advantage is that the user can read even in sunlight i.e the screen does not look dim in the sun unlike other handsets. The advantages overpower the drawbacks though. It does not give any mechanical problem fortunately.

Thus, Nokia N90 is an irresistable phone for those who really want some style.

Price: INR Rs. 38700 approx. (as on 24th August 2005)

Sales Package Contents
Nokia N90
64MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) MU-1*
Adapter for normal size MMC slots
Nokia Stereo Headset HDS-3 (HS-3 in APAC)
Nokia Battery BL-5B
Nokia Travel Charger AC-4
Adapter for Nokia ACP-12 charger
Nokia Connectivity Cable (USB) CA-53
CD-ROM containing software
User guide, Quick Start guide, and Add-on Application guide

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