Nokia N78 Unlocked Smartphone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black) | 
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| Brand: Nokia
Category: Wireless
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New (14) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $322.90
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 250
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Model: 002F840
UPC: 758478014714
ASIN: B0017QHCXE
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900 HSDPA plus EDGE capabilities | | • | 3.2-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, autofocus, digital zoom; high-quality video capture (640 x 480 pixels at 15 fps) | | • | Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree communication; GPS mapping and directions | | • | Multi-format digital audio player; MicroSD memory expansion; FM radio; access to personal email | | • | Up to 4.3 hours of talk time, up to 320 hours (13+ days) of standby time; backed by third party 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Nokia N78 multimedia smartphone combines music, navigation and photography with the benefits of mobility. It's designed to take advantage of the new suite of Nokia services, including the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps, and Share on Ovi--a new online service that enables consumers to share their personal media. This unlocked quad-band GSM phone also offers 3G connectivity compatible with U.S. HSDPA networks, as well as Wi-Fi networking so you can connect to open hotspot networks while on the go. Other features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB, assisted GPS for navigation and location tagging for images (dependent on wireless network), digital audio player, FM radio, and up to 4.3 hours of talk time (GSM) 
The Nokia N78 smartphone includes a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and geotagging capabilities thanks to the phone's A-GPS receiver. |  | This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). This phone also operates on 850/1900 MHz HSDPA 3G networks found in the United States (operated by AT&T). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider. Phone Features
The candybar-style Nokia N78 has a large 2.4-inch screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors--perfect for enjoying the rich color depth from images captured from the 3.2-megapixel camera. The screen also provides a wide 160-degree viewing angle and an ambient light detector to optimize display brightness and power consumption. It offers up to 70 MB of user accessible internal memory, and it can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). The N78 runs the S60 third edition user interface. The digital audio player is compatible with MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WMA formats, and supports playlists, album art, and equalizer settings. You can synchronize your favorite tunes using Windows Media Player 10 or 11, or convert and transfer music using the Nokia Music Manager software. You can also listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, and the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists. The 3.2-megapixel camera can capture still images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (as well as several smaller resolution settings), and it includes also includes a secondary CIF camera (352 x 288 pixels) on the front of the phone for video calls (requires network compatibility). The main camera features a 20x digital zoom, autofocus, LED flash, white balance controls, several scene choices, and color effects. The camera can also capture video in MPEG4 format up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 15 frames per second (fps). When in video mode, the camera has an 8x digital zoom and several white balance and color effect modes. You can capture up to 60 minutes of video to be stored on an optional MicroSD memory card. Carl Zeiss, a world leader in high quality camera lenses, brings an award-winning legacy to the Nokia N78 with state-of-the-art optics for mobile photography and mobile video. The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon. Taking advantage of its integrated A-GPS functionality and 3.2 megapixel camera, the Nokia N78 introduces the increasingly popular online practice of 'geotagging' to a Nokia device. The Nokia N78 automatically tags images with capture location metadata, making it possible to view the capture location on a map either on the device itself, or online. With its high-speed internet connectivity, over WLAN or HSDPA, uploading photos and videos to online communities like Share on Ovi, Flickr or YouTube is a single key stroke away. This smartphone has an integrated Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), enabling seamless connectivity with wireless networks at work, at home, and on the roam via Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and coffee shops. Because the N81 is Bluetooth enabled (with version 2.0 + EDR), wireless communication headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP), enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. 
Listen to your favorite tunes and watch videos transferred over from your PC. | The N78 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users. View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology means that this Nokia phone will discover, interact with, and control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, and Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly to your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system. Other features include: - Integrated Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS) with Nokia Maps application for downloadable maps
- Call logs, speed dial, voice dialing, voice commands, and talking ringtone
- Dual Mode WCDMA 850/1900 (HSDPA) with simultaneous voice and packet data
- Nokia XpressShare: share easily from Photos application or after capture via email, by using Bluetooth connectivity or MMS.
- Nokia XpressPrint: online printing service or direct printing via USB, Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), WLAN (UPnP), from compatible memory card
- Web feeds support (RSS)
- Advanced S60 PIM features including contacts, calendar, to-do list, notes, recorder, calculator, clock, converter
- Quickoffice supports viewing of common e-mail attachments and Adobe PDF Reader
- USB 2.0 high-speed through micro USB connector
- 3.5mm Nokia AV connector
- Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB, and Bluetooth wireless technology (requires compatible computer, PC suite is available free)
- Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips (MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10, Flash 3.0)
Vital Statistics
The Nokia N78 weighs 3.59 ounces and measures 4.45 x 1.93 x 0.59 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time on GSM networks, up to 3 hours of talk time on 3G networks, and up to 320 hours (13+ days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies and U.S. HSDPA 3G frequencies (850/1900 MHz).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Nokia N78 September 19, 2008
Ulatec (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Other than the price being a little steep, I'm quite happy with the phone and all of it's features. One of the most improtant things to me is how well the phone actually performs as a phone. The clarity and volume is great compared to some of the previous motorola phones I've owned, and have yet to recieve any complaints from whoever I'm talking to on the other end.
As far as the features go, there's more than i will ever use. I've yet to run across any problems using most of them. The camera takes suprisngly good pictures for a camera phone, and the mp3/internet radio/fm radio get used often, and also work well. Also, this phone is supported by the joiku spot software, which lets me use my phone as a wireless router. The 3g download speed supported is great, and helps break up a very boring day at work when my laptop's connected to the phone.
Great Phone! August 19, 2008
Gustavo Ariel Faza (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was expecting this phone from several weeks, and the final date arrived.
It is simple awesome!
Excelent display, with a great angle view, very fast for common task and also very fast in GPS, with Garmin Mobile XT (4.20.20).
It GPS is faster than N95 or N82!
Great battery life!
I'd like to note its keypad that you have to get used at first.
But, as i said, simply awesome!
Exotic July 28, 2008
Ramez Sobhi (USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
First i have to thank to Amazon.com and their wonderful service with out standing customer service , Nokia N78 is a small computer in your hand and more...... fantastic performance with awesome features and the exotic looks , i really can tell this PDA is from future and nothing like it .
Great Phone, Small Keypad July 9, 2008
Jay Busari (Bangkok, Thailand)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Nokia seem to be experimenting with a different keyboard layout/feel. The N78 is a good attempt...but the numeric keypad requires you to have tiny fingers to type on the N78 (quite like the iPhone).
There are real cool apps that come with the phone...
-Message Reader converts your text messages to voice. Quite good quality.
-FM Transmitter makes your mp3 transmit to listen via your car stereo. The two loudspeakers make listening without a headset more pleasurable.
-PodCast allows you update your subscribed podcasts via WLAN. This is cool.
-Camera with video, even though with 3.2Megapixels, is easily usable in the same way as the N95.
The GPS is still quite a drain on the battery (as with N95), and not as useful as all the hype.
The Messaging app now confuses a little, it allows you to send an "Audio Message" via MMS, while send a "Message" includes text or MMS capability built-in.
 I really, really wanted to like this July 9, 2008
Asi (Los Angeles,CA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I really wanted to like the N78 - filled to the brim with all sorts of features in a very attractive case - but it was just too buggy to live with. Being able to set the phone up as a wireless access point using the brilliant JoikuSpot download was incredible, and certainly one of the things I'll miss most as I repackaged this and ship it back to Amazon.
I feel (or at least hope) that my unit was just defective, so take some of the issues I had with a grain of salt - it may not happen on all devices, but here are some of the things I experienced:
1. Camera zoom stopped working after the first picture taken. It's a digital zoom, so not the most critical thing in the world, but still annoying when you want to frame a shot and can't. This was fixed when performing a factory reset using the *#7370# combination, however once I tried re-importing contacts, the camera zoom would break again.
2. I kept getting the phone's welcome message - about twice a day - no damnit, I don't want to see an introductory video on how to use the phone, leave me alone already!
3. Browser would crash and freeze constantly.
4. Phone would randomly restart - like right after going into Contacts to make a call.
What I liked
* JoikuSpot. One of the primary reasons I bought a Nokia - the ability to have a 3G based wireless access point on me at all times is really powerful and useful.
* Screen. Bright, crisp, very nicely done
* Design. Obviously very subjective, but I enjoyed looking at it in my hand - not something you can say about most Nokias
* Predictive text. Coming from an old Motorola, I hadn't realized how horrible I had it.
* Internet radio. I don't use my phone too much for music, but having all those internet radio stations has come in handy a few times and it's a pretty handy feature.
What I didn't like:
* Sluggish interface. This is my first Nokia smartphone, so I was expecting to see it fly based on all the reviews comparing this to previous Nokia models. There was a noticeable lag in everything I did. With fewer than 20 contacts on my phone, it took 1-2 seconds to load my list of contacts - meaning I couldn't just press "Contacts + first letter" to start filtering names right away - I had to pause for a second or two.
* Menu-laden UI. I know there are plenty of shortcuts for this, but really, somebody needs to be taken out back and put out of their misery for the ridiculous number of menu options put in this phone. How often do people really make video calls - does that really have to be a default option when d-padding a contact's phone number?
* Slow default browser. Opera Mini was orders of magnitude faster, but links from emails still open in the default browser, so having that suck still makes things frustratingly slow
* Lack of camera lens cover. Not having it makes me nervous about ever putting the phone down on a hard surface
Overall, I gave it 3 stars because I really liked the form factor, the screen, and just the sheer power of what it could do. If I could be assured that a new N78 wouldn't have the obvious issues mine had, I'd probably give it another go as there's really nothing else out on the market that has all this has for those in US 3G territory until the Xperia X1 comes out.
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