Nokia Unveils iPod Killer
, 04.29.05, 4:05 AM ET
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Finnish mobile manufacturer Nokia has introduced the Nokia N91, a mobile handset with room for up to 3000 songs on an integrated four-gigabyte hard disk.
The device offers an industry standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack and permits transfer of music files from a PC or over the air.
The N91 is encased in stainless steel, with dedicated music keys on its face, which slide down to reveal the phone keypad. The Nokia N91 is a part of the new Nokia Nseries range of multimedia and smart-phone handsets.
'What sets the Nokia N91 apart is the fact that it is always connected - you can download new music while on the move, add it to your favorite playlist and then share your playlist with friends,' said Jonas Geust, vice-president, music at Nokia.
The N91 serves up to 12.5 hours of battery life and includes a stereo headset with remote control. The device supports MP3, M4A, AAC and WMA digital music formats.
The mobile offers WCDMA, WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity, permitting music downloads over the air.
Users will be able to drag and drop their music collections from a PC via USB 2.0.
The Nokia N91 also allows users to share playlists with others by multimedia message, e-mail or Bluetooth.
The device also contains a 2 megapixel camera, e-mail support, a web browser and video sharing.
The Nokia N91 is expected to become commercially available worldwide by the end of 2005 and will retail for around 700.