Nokia Takes on Apple with the N95 8gb

The Nokia N95 8gb has turned many people's heads. It is no longer just a mobile phone, but a fully functioning multimedia device, offering users a full range of services including calling, texting, camera, mp3 player, satellite navigation and movie playing. Has Nokia bitten off more than it can chew with this device, or is it transforming the way that we look at mobile phones? This article attempts to answer this very important question.

The Nokia N95 8gb is the upgraded version of the original N95. At the time this handset was a groundbreaking masterstroke. No other manufacturer had been able to offer so many functions in one device. However people complained that there simply was not enough computing power to support the incredible array of functions that the phone was able to perform.

The introduction of the Nokia N95 8gb has resulted in a longer battery life and updated operating system. The Symbian operating system has sometimes been considered as a little slow, but on this new model it handles tasks to a much higher standard than on previous models. The great thing about the Symbian operating system is the ability to customize the settings on your mobile phone. This is difficult to do with other operating systems and is a big plus for the more technology savvy handset users.

The Nokia N95 8gb comes in black as standard. This makes a change from the old model that traditionally came in silver. This is bound to change as the product matures in its life cycle, but for now black is most definitely the colour to have. Technically this mobile phone is excellent. The improved battery life makes this a functional handset that most users would be able to get along with. Of course it could be stronger in some areas, but for a convergence device it is very apt.