April 9, 2007 11:13 AM PDT

Nokia N95 now available--only $750

by Bonnie Cha
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Nokia N95

Nokia N95

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At long last, the wait is finally over! Today, Nokia officially announced the U.S. availability of the much-coveted Nokia N95. You can get your hands on this hot little Symbian smart phone now, through Nokia's flagship stores, select wireless retailers, and online Nokia shops, all for a measly $750 for an unlocked version. *Gulp.* Some of the highlights of this all-in-one wonderphone include integrated GPS with navigation software, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 5-megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an innovative two-way slider design. The downside? No support for U.S. 3G networks. Ahh, man. So is it worth it? Well, check in tomorrow when we'll have our full review of the Nokia N95 just for you.

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Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
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Well no US 3G support
by cubensis April 9, 2007 1:46 PM PDT
The frequency used is 2100mhz, not the 850/1900mhz used in the US, so you are stuck with either WIFi or EDGE for your high speed browsing and downloading. I can't figure out why Nokia would release this phone in the US without proper support of the proper frequencies. This is probably why Cingular and T-mo didn't pick up these to be subbed.
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WCDMA2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz
by Niagar April 9, 2007 3:18 PM PDT
Please, check out Official site:
http://europe.nokia.com/A4323297
Operating Frequency:
* WCDMA2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* Automatic switching between bands and modes
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Can't wait to see how it compares to the iPhone!
by natejohnstone April 9, 2007 3:53 PM PDT
CNET--do a prizefight when iPhone comes out!
This seems to be a good competetor for the iPhone, and given that Nokia is the
top phone manufacturer, than may give them an edge--thought the iPhone will
have the "new and cool" advantgage as well as fanboy support...
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RE: NIAGAR
by cubensis April 10, 2007 2:22 PM PDT
The official site doesn't say anything different. WCDMA is only on the 2100mhz band, in the US we use 1900 and 850, making the 3G part useless. The other bands use EDGE, which is like a 56k modem.
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