New Nokia 9500 Communicator

Launched today at 15.00 CET, in Cannes. Any specifications available prior to official launch?? Pls post 'em here. __________________ http://koti.mbnet.fi/anttisaa/Images/9500-1.jpg __________________ And here's some of the basic features: -integrated camera -triband -GPRS, EDGE, WLAN -Bluetooth, IrDa -80MB internal memory ... __________________ what's the different between communicator and smart phone...??? __________________ Outside like series 40 v.2 (like 6230 w/ 128x128 65k screen, 3 soft-buttons, but not TFT I suppose) Inner series 80 v.2 (symbian 7.0) 65k colors, same pixels as older series 80 (640x2XX), new keypad. weight 222. Outside photo http://koti.mbnet.fi/anttisaa/Images/9500-2.jpg BTW. I found better picture of inside, look http://koti.mbnet.fi/anttisaa/Images/9500-1.jpg __________________ 80 mb???? Oh my god i definitely want one. Goodbye P900! Time to save some money;-) __________________ who said it has a 80MB memory?? __________________ the nokia website does here is the press release: The Nokia 9500 Communicator extends business mobility as leading IT vendors offer new solutions and support Cannes, February 23, 2004--Nokia today renewed its commitment to enterprise mobility with the introduction of the first in a series of new enterprise-grade mobile devices designed for corporate customers. The new Nokia 9500 Communicator is one of the first cellular devices on the market designed to meet the demands of corporate IT departments for customization, manageability and security. The tri-band device supporting E-GPRS (EDGE) and Wi-Fi 802.11b is expected to be available in volume during the fourth quarter of 2004. The price (unsubsidized) of the Nokia 9500 Communicator is expected to be around ˆ800 in Europe. With the announcement of the new enterprise-class communicator series, Nokia's recently formed Enterprise Solutions business group evolves the company's portfolio of business-optimised devices to include a full range of differentiated devices. "Nokia understands mobility better than anyone," said Mary McDowell, Nokia Enterprise Solutions' newly appointed senior vice president and general manager. "The Nokia 9500 Communicator combines our knowledge of enterprise customer needs and critical usability issues with our expertise in mobile connectivity and security, resulting in the first mobile device that enables fast and universal access to corporate services, and is backed by proven application and software support from leading IT vendors." Key Functions and Features Like its predecessors from the first Communicator family, the Nokia 9500 Communicator takes the most popular office solutions mobile by bringing e-mail, personal information management, with PC synchronization, browsing, vertical enterprise applications and even document, spreadsheet and presentation creation into the pockets of mobile professionals, allowing them to effectively utilize their time while on the road. Other features of the sleek 222-gram (7.83 oz.) device include: Tri-band GSM capability (two variants: 900/1800/1900 MHz and 850/1800/1900 MHz) GPRS/EGPRS (EDGE) Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b Symbian Operating System 7.0S Platform with J2ME Personal Profile environment In-built VGA camera & Multimedia messaging Bluetooth audio and data support USB connectivity (Nokia Connectivity Cable DKU-2) 80 MB of free user memory Two color (up to 65k colors) displays with 640x200 pixels, Series 80 User Interface 128x128 pixels, Series 40 User Interface E-mail support: POP3, IMAP, Email: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, SyncML Security: SSL/TLS, Ipsec VPN Browsing: HTML/XHTML, HTML 4.01, JavaScript 1.3 Office tool support: documents, spreadsheet, presentations Also unveiled were the Connectivity desk stand for convenient charging and synchronization with a compatible PC, the Mobile Holder, which firmly holds the Nokia 9500 communicator in place in the car, and the Antenna Coupler, which provides a connection to an external antenna. For personalization, optional color covers are expected to be available. Interoperability and Compatibility Compatible and interoperable with existing IT infrastructures, the Nokia 9500 Communicator supports remote management using over-the-air provisioning, PC tools for device management, and customization capabilities. It also provides IT managers with a cost effective, easy-to-maintain and frequently updated device base, easing maintenance and deployment. Based on the Symbian operating system 7.0, JavaTM Personal Profile and MIDP2.0, the Nokia 9500 Communicator series offers developers a well-known and respected foundation upon which to build innovative solutions, facilitating forward compatibility with future members of the new enterprise Communicator family. Secure Mobile Connectivity The Nokia 9500 Communicator supports a broad range of standards-based security solutions. Data traffic can be effectively secured by a variety of standard Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions. For example, the Nokia Mobile (VPN) solution - consisting of the Nokia Security Service Manager and the Nokia Mobile VPN Client - integrates with existing corporate infrastructure and extends the use of IPSec VPN to mobile devices. Additionally, Symantec plans to provide unique firewall and antivirus protection with advanced over-the-air update features. The Nokia 9500 Communicator also supports other key security features such as device lock and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for web-based applications. Broad IT Industry Endorsement Leading corporate information and communications technology vendors are already endorsing and/or supporting the new Communicator series with applications and software built especially for the new platform. Nokia's close collaboration with these vendors will provide corporate customers with best-in-class solutions that enable them to mobilize business processes, and make effective and secure remote connections to their existing IT infrastructures. Companies that have already committed their support for the Nokia 9500 Communicator series include: Cap Gemini Ernst &Young -@Anyplace Mobility Offerings Cisco Systems, Inc. -Wireless LAN infrastructure interoperability Computer Associates -streamlined management of mobile devices Fujitsu -IT services and solutions provider HP - mobile printing solutions IBM - IBM's WebSphere Everyplace software offerings optimized for the Nokia Communicator Oracle -Access to Oracle Collaboration Suite - email, files, calendar, web conferencing, faxes etc. SAP AG -intends to investigate opportunities for SAP® solutions for mobile business arising from Nokia's Communicator platform Symantec -mobile device Internet security solutions, including firewall and antivirus[b] __________________ it will be available at the end of this year... just in time for christmas shopping, just a cool device... Well done nokia, it became time... __________________ kristof.vanriet Looks like all your predictions were correct (not) Its a nice phone, spec is Ok, could be better. Big battery, lol. Just wait till you see it!! __________________ badger what predictions??? __________________ Why it doesn't improved in cam??? Too bad, otherwise it will be more attractive... __________________ its a great imporvement from 9210/9210i __________________ I hope someting more, someting more inovative, but offcourse the public (general users of 9xxx series) want something like the old one... __________________ No radio??? Unless I've missed something here... __________________ here are some Live pictures: http://www.mobil.cz/obrazek.html?obr...ok_9500_11.jpg http://www.mobil.cz/obrazek.html?obrazek=nok_9500_7.jpg http://www.mobil.cz/obrazek.html?obr...ok_9500_18.jpg http://www.mobil.cz/obrazek.html?obr...ok_9500_14.jpg http://www.mobil.cz/obrazek.html?obr...ok_9500_19.jpg __________________ Too bad this "brick" isn't a lot smaller than the original "brick"... hmph __________________ Maybe it can do more than the original? Mavi forum