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It's not often that a mobile phone gets a unique makeover these days, especially at a time when ordinary handsets with loud paint jobs are routinely passed off as exclusive designer creations. But the new "Signature Edition" of Nokia's N76 is truly a work of art, thanks to Finnish sculptor Bjorn Weckstrom.
This customized black-and-chrome version of the smart phone features a miniature handmade sculpture from Lapponia Jewelry designed by Weckstrom. Electronista says that even the on-screen interface of the handset is "directly inspired by the artist's efforts."
The phone, whose specs are the same as the standard N76, will be available only at Nokia's flagship store in Helsinki. But at least it's for sale, rather than on display only at a museum.
The theme for today is flames. We've got pictures of a creative adaptation of Dance Dance Revolution, combining its complicated steps with the added punishment of an inferno in your face. It looks hard and scary! We also have photos of the Nokia N76, a sleek and shiny red phone. Plus, there's the HTC Touch, a phone that could fan the flames of the red-hot discussion surrounding the iPhone's June 29 release. Burn, baby, burn.
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Photos: Dance Dance Immolation
At a warehouse in Oakland, Calif., Saturday night, video gamers get shot in the face with fire--but it was all in the name of fun. The fun, in this case, was an evening of Dance Dance Immolation. DDI combines the movements with flamethrowers--needless to say, it's for grown-ups only. These pics are on fire.
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When you think of sleek and sexy cell phones or smart phones, chances are you probably don't think of Nokia. However, the Nokia N76 certainly changes that perception, with its sleek profile and red-hot color. Yet, despite its cool looks (or should we say hot), this Symbian "multimedia computer" isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Check out the Nokia N76 pics.
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HTC, the company behind many of today's most popular Windows Mobile smart phones, has unveiled its latest project and some are already pitting it against the yet-to-be-released Apple iPhone. Take a photo tour of the HTC Touch and find out what makes this Windows Mobile smart phone special.
Photos: Kenwood Excelon DDX8019
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If you're looking for a decent in-dash GPS navigation system that can support digital audio and video, then the Kenwood DDX8019 could be the product for you. If GPS navigation isn't your first priority, however, there are more easy-to-use media players on the market. You can decide while looking at our photos of the Kenwood DDX8019.
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(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)When you think of sleek and sexy cell phones or smart phones, chances are you probably don't think of Nokia. However, the Nokia N76 certainly changes that perception with its sleek profile and red-hot color. Yet, despite its cool looks, this Symbian "multimedia computer" isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Check out the photos and review here.
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Nokia N95
(Credit: Nokia)Start saving your pennies, Cravers: the much-coveted Nokia N95 is coming to the United States. That's right, baby. Scheduled for a late spring release, the N95 brings an innovative two-way slider design, integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and a 5-megapixel camera, just to name a few of the phone's goodies. Unfortunately, it looks like the HSDPA support will be stripped out of the U.S. version though. What the? Booooo! For now, the quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; EDGE) N95 won't be released with any carrier, so the good news is it's not tied down to one service provider. You can just plop in your T-Mobile or Cingular/AT&T SIM card, and start using the Symbian-based phone. The bad news is the gut-wrenching price; we're looking at $400 to $500 for an unlocked version, but we have to say, if you're willing to spend that much on a phone, it might as well be for the N95.
Nokia N76
(Credit: Nokia )Following the N95 will be the music-centric Nokia N76. This sleek and sexy flip Symbian handset will ship around early summer and also will be sold as an unlocked phone with pricing starting around $500. Highlights include a 2-megapixel camera, a built-in music player, an FM radio, external music controls, and a 3.5mm headset jack. Both the Nokia N95 and the Nokia N76 will be sold through major retailers, Nokia's Web site, and the company's flagship stores. Hang in there just a while longer, they're coming!
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Red-hot Nokia N76
(Credit: Nokia)When you think of sleek and sexy cell or smart phones, chances are you probably don't think of Nokia. However, we're betting you'll change your mind once you take a look at the company's new Nokia N76. Heck, it even stopped us in our tracks.
The newest addition to the company's N series, the N76 boasts a beautiful and slim design (available in sleek black or hot red) yet manages to pack in a boatload of features. There's a 2-megapixel camera, a built-in music player (supports Windows DRM, MP3, WAV, MIDI, M4A, AAC, eAAC+ and WMA files), FM radio and a 3.5mm headset jack so you can finally plug in a pair of decent-sounding headphones. There's 26MB of internal memory, which is OK, but that's boosted by a MicroSD expansion slot that can accept up to 2GB cards. In addition to the multimedia functions, the N76 is a Symbian smart phone running S60 3rd Edition software. You can view your Office and PDF documents, manage your e-mail (SMTP, IMAP4, and POP3), and browse the Web. Other goodies include Bluetooth 2.0, a 2.4-inch QVGA, a 16 million-color internal screen, and a 262,000-color external display.
Beautiful and musically talented
(Credit: Nokia)Sure, you might be saying to yourself, this has all been done before but it's the slim design that makes the Nokia N76 that more special. First, a sexy and functional clamshell smart phone is hard to come by (the Cingular 3125 was a nice try but a long way away from awesome), and the N76 is the best one we've seen to date. The keypad and controls, which are very reminiscent of the Motorola Razr, are spacious and have a solid construction.
In addition, there are dedicated controls for the music player and the camera on the outside of the phone, so you don't have to fish through various menus to activate the functions. All in all, it's just a well thought-out product in terms of design.
Admittedly, it serves up it share of disappointments too. Of course, there are no immediate plans to bring this quad-band GSM phone to the United States as of yet (a global release is scheduled for later this quarter), so if you have a hankering for this phone, start saving up as it will cost you about $510 for an unlocked version. Even so, there's no support for our 3G bands, so you're stuck with ho-hum Edge speeds. We still think it's cool though and will give it its fair shot when we snag one for review.
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