Nokia N80 internet edition!

[mohammedm]

From the internet:

Finland's Nokia today announced its N80 Internet Edition mobile phone, a successor to its N80 multimedia phone, The N80 Internet edition can be used both as a stanard mobile phone and as a VoIP handset; Nokia promises users will be able to download and install clients for virtually any VoIP service. In addition to the standard smartphone capabilities—calendar, email, text messaging, organizer, etc.—the N80 enables users to find and map locations, browse the Internet, share photos, and more.

"Mobilizing the internet is a major strategic focus for Nokia and I'm excited to see how people can participate on the internet using the Nokia N80 Internet Edition," said Ralph Eric Kunz, Nokia's vice president for multimedia, in a statement. "The internet has evolved from static web pages to communities and people sharing experiences. I believe it will be multimedia computers, such as the Nokia N80 Internet Edition, that will be primary devices for people to participate in this phenomenon, in addition to PCs."

Part of the N80 Internet Edition's promise: Nokia's new Download! client, which enables users to see new applications available for their phones, as well as download updates for their current applications. The N80 also sports a MiniMap function in its Web browser which plots search listings on onscreen maps, and compatibility with Amazon.com's MobiPocket reader, plus Yahoo Go for Mobile and an integrated Yahoo search clients. Add to this a three megapixel video-capable camera, a 352 by 316 pixel color display, up to 40 MB of onboard storage (with expansion via miniSD cards), an integrated music player (MP3, AAC, m5a, eAAC_, and WMA), an FM receiver, Bluetooth and 802.11g wireless networking, and USB 2.0, Nokia may have reason to think they have a winner on their hands.

Nokia says the N80 Internet Edition will be available in two colors—pearl black and patina bronze—by mid-September. No pricing information is available: that'll all depend on carriers and network operators.

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I hope that I will be able to upgrad my N80 via the Nokia softwareupdate site when new firmware becomes available. VOIP will be fantastic, although Skype is not supported.

Mohammed

BTW: For those of you struggling with N80 availability and pricing on VC and MTN, check out CellC packages and stock - always seem to be available and cheap (or free wth decent contracts)

[broken1]

Available by mid-september means we'll only get it mid-next year! Band width is way to expensive here anyways :/

Knowing Nokia, it won't be an "upgrade". You will have to get the new phone, they always do it, they release an "i" version of the phone.

[GTi]

Is there a new fireware upgrade for this handset,currently, because my N80 hangs in the gallery_images & video now and again.Just need to correct that problem then I have a perfect N80. Regards

[mohammedm]

There is a new firmware version - 4 something.

Problem is that the Nokia Service Centres are pretty delayed in updating your phone. If you are in Jhb and can do without the phone for 1 to 2 days, take it in. If you are in another city, expect to be without your phone for about a week.

Alternately, do it yourself. Check out www.nokia.co.uk/softwareupdate. There N80 should be listed there shortly.

[Crowley]

Good news people, now you don't have to be without a phone for 2 days, you can do it yourself.

Head over here and see if your phone is supported and follow the prompts.
http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,1522,,00.html?orig=/softwareupdate

The download for my phone was 64mb but it works perfectly. Just remember to make a backup of your phone before the time as it erases everything.

[lilDeath]

Is this the same as some of the other threads a while back about being able to flash / upgrade the phone yourself?