Product summary
The goodThe good: The Nokia N95 (8GB) features 8GB of internal memory and has a spacious 2.8-inch display and 3G support. The smartphone also includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, and robust multimedia capabilities.
The badThe bad: The 8GB N95 can be sluggish at times, and call quality could have been better. There's no expansion slot, and it's also very expensive.
The bottom lineThe bottom line: Offering ample memory, a larger screen, and 3G support, the 8GB Nokia N95 is sure to please those looking for the ultimate in multimedia/cell phone convergence, but you'll pay for the features, and there are some performance issues.
Specifications: Band / mode: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900; Talk time: Up to 300 min; Combined with: With digital camera / digital player; See full specs
Price range: $475.00 - $699.99
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CNET editors' review
* Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
* Reviewed on: 04/17/2008
Editor's note: Portions of Features section of this review were taken from our original evaluation of the unlocked Nokia N95 North American Edition, as both devices share many of the same features.
It's no secret that the Nokia N95 has been quite popular here in the States, garnering rave reviews from users and giving the Apple iPhone some stiff competition. Fortunately, Nokia has also caught on to our love; whereas before, we had to settle for buying unlocked versions of the European model and thusly, sacrificing some features (namely, 3G), the company has released a U.S. version of the N95 and now a North American Edition of the 8GB Nokia N95.
If the name didn't give it away, this model offers 8GB of internal flash memory so you can fill it up with music, videos, photos, and more. It also features a larger 2.8-inch display and 3G support along with all the old goodies, including a 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. However, it isn't a complete lovefest. Despite the 8GB, we still would like the option of an expansion slot, and performance and call quality wasn't the greatest. Plus, there's the fact that it costs a gut-wrenching $779 for an unlocked version. Still, if you can afford it and crave the convergence, the 8GB Nokia N95 is certainly one of our top picks. (Note: When buying, be sure you are getting the Nokia N95-4 (8GB). There have been several iterations of this smartphone and the 4 indicates U.S. 3G support.)
Design
The 8GB Nokia N95 is slightly different in design than the other versions of the N95. While it keeps the same boxy shape and overall dimensions (3.8 inches high by 2.8 inches wide by 0.8 inch deep), it's slightly heavier at 4.5 ounces (compared to 4.2 ounces) and comes cloaked in a sexy all-black casing with a soft-touch finish on the back.
