Nokia N77 3G SmartPhone Overview

Key Features
3G Technology
DVB H Mobile TV with TV Program Reminder
2.4 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)
2 Megapixel Camera with 16 x Digital Zoom & LED Flash
Music Player & Headset with Remote Control
EDGE Technology

Nokia N77 3G SmartPhone Review

The N77 is a member of the Nokia N series which is a highly features focused range with high quality technologies. The N series includes many popular mobile handsets including the Nokia N76 & Nokia N95. The Nokia N77 is a multimedia focused 3G smartphone which comes with TV broadcasting capabilities. The phone is neat & compact for a 3G smartphone handset which measures 111mm x 50mm x 18.8mm & weighs 114 grams. The bar type design of the N77 provides the user with a solid & sturdy handset complete with a large 2.4 Inch high colour & high resolution screen. The screen is large is size & provides the user with the high quality viewing display which is needed for viewing video & TV broadcasts. The screen comes with an ambient light detector which optimises the brightness of the screen.

The 3G smartphone capabilities of the Nokia N77 provide the user with a highly capable mobile phone which allows the user to multitask & enjoy 3G video calls. The phone comes with a selection of connectivity options which allow the user to transfer files & download data between compatible devices. The user can select either a USB with Pop Port™ connection between devices or a Bluetooth® wireless connection. The N77 comes with EDGE technology which provides a fast transfer speed which is approximately three time faster than GPRS speed. The phone provides the user with a Nokia Internet browser complete with a mini map facility. The 3G smartphone work over GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 & WCDMA. A fully charged battery can provide the user with up to 4.5 hours GSM talk time or up to 3.5 hours WCDMA talk time. The battery provides approximately 5 hours of mobile TV viewing time & up to 180 hours GSM standby battery time. The N77 comes with 20 Mbytes of internal dynamic memory & with the option of expanding the memory further by adding a memory card with up to 2 Gbytes of memory available.

The integrated digital camera provides the user with a 2 megapixel camera feature complete with 16 x digital zoom & LED flash. The camera feature comes with easy to use effects & editing features which allow the user to improve & enhance the finish of their photos. The user can store their treasured photos in the photo gallery or share their photos with others via MMS messaging service, email or a photo blog. The user can use the 2 megapixel camera to record high quality video which comes complete with editing & enhancing effects. The user can play their video on the RealPlayer & enjoy viewing their own & other contacts video recordings. The 3G capabilities of the N77 allow the user to have a 3G video call with other compatible video calling contacts. The user will find a small CIF camera situated above the high quality screen which is used for 3G video calling & comes complete with a 2 x digital zoom.

The mobile TV feature is the main & most impressive feature on the Nokia N77. The phone comes with a TV application which allows the user to select, purchase & view TV programs on the mobile handset. The TV broadcast feature comes with a replay option, TV program reminder feature & a program guide. The TV antenna is built into the Nokia N77 handset which avoids the antenna getting damaged when the handset is being carried & moved around from place to place. The user will never be short of entertainment on their 3G smartphone as it comes with preloaded & downloadable Java™ games which provide the user with a lively gaming experience. The phone comes with a mobile email service which allows the user to create, send & receive emails complete with file attachments. The user can share their recent photos with their email contacts by sending an email with photos attached. The user can use the text message service or multimedia message service to stay in contact with others. The multimedia message service (MMS) allows the user to share their photos, video & music with other compatible multimedia messaging contacts. The N77 comes with an online instant messaging service which works like an online chat using text & symbols between any compatible messaging user who is online at the same time as the user.

The user can play their favourite music on the built in RealPlayer which supports all popular music formats including MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA formats. The user can have full control over their music selection by using the media remote control on the stereo headset. The user can create music playlist to suit their music taste & enhance their style of music using the equaliser feature. The N77 comes with a radio feature complete with visual radio. The FM radio allows the user to tune into their favourite FM radio station when the user is on the move. The visual radio feature provides the user with on screen text information which is provided by the radio station & provides information on the song being played. The user can rip their CDs & transfer music onto their Nokia N77 by using the Nokia audio manager. The phone supports polyphonic, MP3 & 3D sound quality ringing tones.

The 3G smartphone comes with a Symbian operating system complete with S60 software. The user can use the Quickoffice viewer to view Quickword, Quickpoint or Quicksheet documents & the phone comes with a Adobe PDF reader. The phone book is easy to manage & comes with advanced contact entries. The user can store multiple contact numbers & an email address for each contact in their phone book. The advanced contacts comes with an image or photo for each contact & with a group selection features. The phone is equipped with useful call features which include an automatic answer which works with a compatible headset, conference call for a meeting type call, push to talk call feature which works like a walkie talkie type call or handsfree speaker phone which leaves the user handsfree when on a call. The Nokia N77 comes complete with a good start up kit which includes a battery, USB connection cable, travel charger, user guide, headset with built in media remote control, N series PC suite CD ROM & Adobe Photoshop album starter edition CD ROM.

Nokia N77 Specifications & Features

Screen
2.4 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
16 x Digital Zoom
LED Flash
Photo Gallery
Photo Editor
RealPlayer Player
Video Recorder
Video Streaming
Video Editing
Video Calling
CIF Camera
2 x Digital Zoom
TV Replay
TV Program Reminder
TV Program Guide
DVB H Mobile TV
Photo Blogging
Wallpapers & Screensavers

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Email Attachments (SMTP, IMAP4 & POP3)
Instant Messaging

Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ & WMA)
Playlists
Equalizer
Stereo FM Radio
Visual Radio
Nokia Audio Manager
MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtones
3D Ringtones
Stereo Speakers
Headset with Remote Control

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Java™ Applications
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Advanced Contacts
Calendar
To Do List
Notes
Calculator
Clock
PIM Printing
Automatic Answer
Conference Call
Push To Talk
Handsfree Speaker
Quickoffice Document Viewers
Adobe PDF Reader
Symbian Operating System
S60 3.0 Software

Connectivity
3G
Bluetooth®
USB
Pop Port™
EDGE

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA 2100

Internet
Nokia Browser with Mini Map

Memory & Talk Time
20 Mbytes Memory Plus MicroSD™ Memory Card up to 2 Gbytes
4.5 Hours Talk Time
180 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
114 g
111 x 50 x 18.8 mm