Nokia N78 Unlocked Smartphone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black) | 
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| Brand: Nokia
Category: Wireless
List Price: $565.99
Buy New: $319.99
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New (7) Used (1) from $267.78
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 484
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.5 x 3.1
MPN: 002F840
Model: 002F840
UPC: 758478014714
EAN: 0758478014714
ASIN: B0017QHCXE
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US 3G compatibility via 850/1900 HSDPA plus EDGE capabilities | | • | 3.2-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss Optics, autofocus, digital zoom; high-quality video capture (640 x 480 pixels at 15 fps) | | • | Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree communication; GPS mapping and directions | | • | Multi-format digital audio player; MicroSD memory expansion; FM radio; access to personal email | | • | Up to 4.3 hours of talk time, up to 320 hours (13+ days) of standby time; backed by third party 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
The Nokia N78 is designed to take advantage of the suite of Nokia services. The Nokia N78 packs a powerful range of technologies, including integrated A-GPS, with free Nokia Maps, WLAN and high-speed HSPDA 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for microSD memory card, currently available at up to 8 GB, to store favorite music and media. The novelties of the N78 are geotagging of photos and an integrated FM transmitter that allows music to be played on any FM radio, in a car or at home.Taking advantage of its integrated A-GPS functionality and 3.2 megapixel camera, the Nokia N78 introduces the increasingly popular online practice of 'geotagging' to a Nokia device. The Nokia N78 automatically tags images with capture location metadata, making it possible to view the capture location on a map either on the device itself, or online. With its high-speed internet connectivity, over WLAN or HSDPA, uploading photos and videos to online communities like Share on Ovi, Flickr or YouTube is a single key stroke away.Music remains a core feature of the Nokia N78 and Nokia's range of N series multimedia computers. In addition to the up to 8 GB of memory, internal speakers and support for standard 3.5 mm headphones, the N78 also comes with Nokia Internet Radio, giving instant access to thousands of radio stations around the world.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Nokia N78 multimedia smartphone combines music, navigation and photography with the benefits of mobility. It's designed to take advantage of the new suite of Nokia services, including the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps, and Share on Ovi--a new online service that enables consumers to share their personal media. This unlocked quad-band GSM phone also offers 3G connectivity compatible with U.S. HSDPA networks, as well as Wi-Fi networking so you can connect to open hotspot networks while on the go. Other features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB, assisted GPS for navigation and location tagging for images (dependent on wireless network), digital audio player, FM radio, and up to 4.3 hours of talk time (GSM) 
The Nokia N78 smartphone includes a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and geotagging capabilities thanks to the phone's A-GPS receiver. |  | This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). This phone also operates on 850/1900 MHz HSDPA 3G networks found in the United States (operated by AT&T). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider. Phone Features
The candybar-style Nokia N78 has a large 2.4-inch screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors--perfect for enjoying the rich color depth from images captured from the 3.2-megapixel camera. The screen also provides a wide 160-degree viewing angle and an ambient light detector to optimize display brightness and power consumption. It offers up to 70 MB of user accessible internal memory, and it can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). The N78 runs the S60 third edition user interface. The digital audio player is compatible with MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WMA formats, and supports playlists, album art, and equalizer settings. You can synchronize your favorite tunes using Windows Media Player 10 or 11, or convert and transfer music using the Nokia Music Manager software. You can also listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, and the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists. The 3.2-megapixel camera can capture still images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (as well as several smaller resolution settings), and it includes also includes a secondary CIF camera (352 x 288 pixels) on the front of the phone for video calls (requires network compatibility). The main camera features a 20x digital zoom, autofocus, LED flash, white balance controls, several scene choices, and color effects. The camera can also capture video in MPEG4 format up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at 15 frames per second (fps). When in video mode, the camera has an 8x digital zoom and several white balance and color effect modes. You can capture up to 60 minutes of video to be stored on an optional MicroSD memory card. Carl Zeiss, a world leader in high quality camera lenses, brings an award-winning legacy to the Nokia N78 with state-of-the-art optics for mobile photography and mobile video. The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon. Taking advantage of its integrated A-GPS functionality and 3.2 megapixel camera, the Nokia N78 introduces the increasingly popular online practice of 'geotagging' to a Nokia device. The Nokia N78 automatically tags images with capture location metadata, making it possible to view the capture location on a map either on the device itself, or online. With its high-speed internet connectivity, over WLAN or HSDPA, uploading photos and videos to online communities like Share on Ovi, Flickr or YouTube is a single key stroke away. This smartphone has an integrated Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), enabling seamless connectivity with wireless networks at work, at home, and on the roam via Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and coffee shops. Because the N81 is Bluetooth enabled (with version 2.0 + EDR), wireless communication headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP), enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. 
Listen to your favorite tunes and watch videos transferred over from your PC. | The N78 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users. View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology means that this Nokia phone will discover, interact with, and control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, and Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly to your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system. Other features include: - Integrated Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS) with Nokia Maps application for downloadable maps
- Call logs, speed dial, voice dialing, voice commands, and talking ringtone
- Dual Mode WCDMA 850/1900 (HSDPA) with simultaneous voice and packet data
- Nokia XpressShare: share easily from Photos application or after capture via email, by using Bluetooth connectivity or MMS.
- Nokia XpressPrint: online printing service or direct printing via USB, Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), WLAN (UPnP), from compatible memory card
- Web feeds support (RSS)
- Advanced S60 PIM features including contacts, calendar, to-do list, notes, recorder, calculator, clock, converter
- Quickoffice supports viewing of common e-mail attachments and Adobe PDF Reader
- USB 2.0 high-speed through micro USB connector
- 3.5mm Nokia AV connector
- Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB, and Bluetooth wireless technology (requires compatible computer, PC suite is available free)
- Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips (MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10, Flash 3.0)
Vital Statistics
The Nokia N78 weighs 3.59 ounces and measures 4.45 x 1.93 x 0.59 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time on GSM networks, up to 3 hours of talk time on 3G networks, and up to 320 hours (13+ days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies and U.S. HSDPA 3G frequencies (850/1900 MHz).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Nokia N78 - Lots of features for good price January 6, 2009
This phone has got lots of features for low price.
keys and navi wheel:
1. The navi button is very poor. Often times it doesn't work.
2. The response to the key press is very slow.(symbian OS)
camera:
3. The camera quality is very good. Both photos and video come out well!
4. The phone freezes often.
GPS:
5. One good thing is you can use nokia map loader software to load maps and stay offline and use GPS.
6. But if you buy this phone for GPS you got to reconsider. The GPS reception is very poor. Most of the time you won't get the satellite signal.
MP3:
7. MP3 playback and the FM transmitter quality is good.
wifi:
8. Wifi and browsing are amazing. But you can't open multiple instance of the browser. You may need to search for a good browser.
9. If you have data plan then you can also use google maps and gmail application in it.
 Great "Smart Phone" from Nokia...Well Done. December 20, 2008
I purchased this phone for an X-mas present and it is soon to given to the new owner. I have been looking for the perfect phone for my girlfriend for some time now and I have finally settled on the N78 for the features and extra's. After reading many reviews and seening many video reviews on [...] about this phone let just tell you it is everything if not more than what I have come to expect coming from Nokia. Maybe I'm baised because I currently am using an N82 in black, which I love. Listed below are a few highlights of the what I think of the new device from a couple of days of useing the device while setting it up.
Pros:
~The overall design and look. Looks great in black with grey sides. Also the breathing light in the D-pad looks awesome, I know my Gf will get a kick outta that. The keypad not being seen without it being lit up is a nice touch. Very Sleek and sexy.
~Feature pack 2 is fantastic! The additional animations totally give the S60 operating system all the glitz and glam that was missing in feature pack 1....and yes it looks way nicer than my N82 =(
~2.4" Screen, its big and colors look fantastic. It's big enough for browsing wifi networks and seems alot brighter than my N82.
~Build Quality is fantastic, something to be expected from Nokia N series. Nice in my hand not to small or to big. The keypad seemed like a big issue with alot of the video reviewers, but from using it a few days its better than I expected. Buttons are a little cramped but if you use your finger tips one really gets adjusted to it. I feel the buttons are better and more responsive than my N82.
~Overall handset/operation system speed. Fast and crisp. No lag.
~3.2 Mega Carl Z optics with auto focus, Led flash. Great little camera for a cellphone, led flash is not bad. Auto focus is fast and accurate, press the shutter halfway and it focuses and full press takes the photo....no shutter lag at all. Also Nokia's camera icons and menus are a delight to use. Sometimes I forget I'm using a cellphone for pictures.
~2 Stereo speakers. Loud and crisp for music and speaker phone.
~GPS is great. Even better with Google Maps, the best program every invented for phones with GPS.
~Music play back is awesome. Included a headphone controller with headphones.
Cons:
This handset has surpassed my expectations, stop reading and order it! Its worth it, you use a cell phone everyday.....why not get one that has everything.
Nokia N78 December 16, 2008
So far I have really enjoyed this phone. It works well and has a good deal of features that I actually use. The keypad does take a little time in getting acclimated which i was prepared for. Also the menu does slow down sometimes, especially if multiple programs are open. Probably just needs a software update. Otherwise its a great phone.
Almost Perfect December 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This phone is almost perfect, with the exception of the keypad and the bluetooth implementation. I've owned the N78-3 for 17 days now. One of the first things I did was upgrade the OS to the latest firmware (12.046) via my Wifi network on the phone. Reception is great and calls are quite clear on AT&T's 3g network in NYC and Long Island. The OS is very snappy (with no lags) and web surfing via Operamini or Nokia's native web browser is blazing fast on my Wifi Network and on AT&T's HSDPA network. The display is gorgeous and the phone is very light and comfortable to hold in my hand. I am able to play any video on mobileyoutube using the real player application provided, whereas I was not able to do this on my SE K850i, while surfing the web. The Music player is excellent. Nokia provides a 3.5 compatible music headset which is surprisingly quite good. The battery is very strong and lasts almost 2 days (without a charge) with the internet on for most of the day.
It is hard for me to take the 3.2 MP camera seriously since I have a better camera on another phone. Moreover, I can't comment on GPS since I always know where I'm going in advance (via google maps on my laptop at home), so I haven't used that yet either. Moreover, I'm not one who does text messaging.
The keypad is a bit crimped and takes a little getting used to, but since I have small fingers, I've managed to adjust.
Nokia's bluetooth works fine, but is backwards in implementation in comparison to SE. For example, one cannot send all of one's contacts via bluetooth to the N78 at once. The N78 only accepts one contact at a time via bluetooth and it goes into an Inbox, where one has the option to save it to the contact application and then delete it from the Inbox. Why Nokia has not set up beaming (via bluetooth) so that the beamed contact goes directly into the contact application (and not into an inbox) is beyond me. Fortunately, I was able to transfer all my contacts on my SE K850i to the N78 via Nokia's PC Suite since I had them backed up in Vista.
The N78-3 paired easily with the HandsFreeLink TM in my 2008 Acura and works well.
If one is a super geek, there is a lot one can do with this phone. There is a FM transmitter, SIP profiles to connect via VOIP service, N-Gage compatible gaming, home network, etc.
Since the OS is relatively new, make sure that any application you want to download is compatible with the N78-3. I had to do an original factory settings reset because I downloaded a media application which prevented real player from functioning properly. Fortunately, everything is fine now. Actually, the n78 is performing better now than it was before the original factory settings reset.
For under $300, this phone is a great value, even for someone like me who doesn't use all its features.
Supersmart but Freezes a lot December 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This phone has all the bells and whistles anyone would want in their hands however the operating system seems to have glitches and there are no US software updates on the website. I had to return it just because of that factor. Hopefully Nokia will release a new software update and fix the glitches and stop the freezing of the phone or else I think they are expecting a lot of returns on their products.
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