Nokia announces two GPS enabled mobile phones with Nokia Maps pre-installed - THUGG Special
THUGG said
15:56 02/17 2009
Nokia has announced two mid-range models Nokia 6710 and Nokia 6720 shipped with the new version of the Nokia Maps software 17 February 2009
Since the first Nokia Navigator made its appearance two years ago, the company has been updating and improving its location based services steadily and has now introduced the latest arrival in its Navigator line, the Nokia 6710 Navigator. Another new arrival is the Nokia 6720 classic, which builds on the Nokia heritage of traditional candybar phones that excel in all areas.
I was given a demonstration of the Maps application which also will be available for a couple of other existing Nokia devices later. It has a couple of nice features specially interesting for pedestrians. It is something called 3D view where it is possible to change orientation around buildings in 3D. Another cool feature is the terrain mode where mountains and like are show on the map.
"The navigation solution provided by the Nokia 6710 Navigator is second to none and provides everything you would expect from a dedicated GPS device with all the benefits of a converged mobile device," says Markku Suomi, vice president at Nokia. The solution includes the latest developments in the Maps software with real time 'drive and walk' navigation, full regional maps and hardware elements like the dedicated navigator key, touch area for easy zooming and a large display optimized for outdoor viewing. "We want to make the experience as simple and effective as possible, which means the navigation licenses are pre-installed and ready to use as soon as you turn on the Navigator," continues Suomi.
Since the first Nokia Navigator made its appearance two years ago, the company has been updating and improving its location based services steadily and has now introduced the latest arrival in its Navigator line, the Nokia 6710 Navigator. Another new arrival is the Nokia 6720 classic, which builds on the Nokia heritage of traditional candybar phones that excel in all areas.
"The navigation solution provided by the Nokia 6710 Navigator is second to none and provides everything you would expect from a dedicated GPS device with all the benefits of a converged mobile device," says Markku Suomi, vice president at Nokia. The solution includes the latest developments in the Maps software with real time 'drive and walk' navigation, full regional maps and hardware elements like the dedicated navigator key, touch area for easy zooming and a large display optimized for outdoor viewing. "We want to make the experience as simple and effective as possible, which means the navigation licenses are pre-installed and ready to use as soon as you turn on the Navigator," continues Suomi.
Nokia 6710 Specifications
5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
High speed Internet access (HSDPA/HSUPA and WLAN)
2.6 inch outdoor optimized QVGA display
Ambient light detector to optimize display
Integrated compass pedestrian guidance
Access to locations, maps and routes with Navigator key
Maps support in Calendar, Contacts and Gallery
Zoom area for easy browsing and easy zooming of maps and images
Drive and Walk navigation included with premium content such as real time traffic information, current whether, POI content eg movies, events etc.
17 February 2009
Since the first Nokia Navigator made its appearance two years ago, the company has been updating and improving its location based services steadily and has now introduced the latest arrival in its Navigator line, the Nokia 6710 Navigator. Another new arrival is the Nokia 6720 classic, which builds on the Nokia heritage of traditional candybar phones that excel in all areas.
I was given a demonstration of the Maps application which also will be available for a couple of other existing Nokia devices later. It has a couple of nice features specially interesting for pedestrians. It is something called 3D view where it is possible to change orientation around buildings in 3D. Another cool feature is the terrain mode where mountains and like are show on the map.
"The navigation solution provided by the Nokia 6710 Navigator is second to none and provides everything you would expect from a dedicated GPS device with all the benefits of a converged mobile device," says Markku Suomi, vice president at Nokia. The solution includes the latest developments in the Maps software with real time 'drive and walk' navigation, full regional maps and hardware elements like the dedicated navigator key, touch area for easy zooming and a large display optimized for outdoor viewing. "We want to make the experience as simple and effective as possible, which means the navigation licenses are pre-installed and ready to use as soon as you turn on the Navigator," continues Suomi.
Since the first Nokia Navigator made its appearance two years ago, the company has been updating and improving its location based services steadily and has now introduced the latest arrival in its Navigator line, the Nokia 6710 Navigator. Another new arrival is the Nokia 6720 classic, which builds on the Nokia heritage of traditional candybar phones that excel in all areas.
"The navigation solution provided by the Nokia 6710 Navigator is second to none and provides everything you would expect from a dedicated GPS device with all the benefits of a converged mobile device," says Markku Suomi, vice president at Nokia. The solution includes the latest developments in the Maps software with real time 'drive and walk' navigation, full regional maps and hardware elements like the dedicated navigator key, touch area for easy zooming and a large display optimized for outdoor viewing. "We want to make the experience as simple and effective as possible, which means the navigation licenses are pre-installed and ready to use as soon as you turn on the Navigator," continues Suomi.
Nokia 6710 SpecificationsTechnical Profile
WCDMA900/1900/2100 HSDPA/HSUPA GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA 850/1900/2100 HSDPA/HSUPA GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
User Interface: S60 3rd Edition
Main Camera
Operating Times
Data Services & Connectivity
- WCDMA max download and upload 384 kbps
- HSDPA up to 10.2 Mbps (cat9)
- HSUPA up to 2 Mbps (cat5)
- WLAN
- EGPRS multislot class 32
- 3.5 mm AV Connector, Micro USB Interface to PC
- Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP/AVRCP)
- GPS and support for assisted GPS (A-GPS)
Nokia 6720 SpecificationsPhoto and Video
Technical Profile
Main Camera
Operating Times
Data Services & Connectivity