Nokia puts music in front with three new Music Edition devices
After the introduction of a large number of models with MP3 player a full line-up of music devices that could compete with the Walkman series from Sony Ericsson was expected but never shown. Now the first steps have been taken.
Finally the first steps have been taken within Nokia and it looks like the first attack in the direction of Sony Ericsson's Walkman series. Nokia brings us a new line-up of music orientated models that will emphasize music and the MP3 player more as a main part of the Nokia portofolio.
Within this new range of models we see three new devices placed within a new cover. These are the Nokia N70 Music Edition, N73 Music Edition and N91 8 GB Music Edition. All models are completely the same as their "normal" Nokia ancestors, except for the new N91 8 GB. This device contains a new 8 GB harddisk in stead of the 4 GB harddisk from the "normal" N91.
We can mention to current users that have bought a N70, N73 or N91 that the three models only differ on colour and available content such as themes. No other differences are in the devices available except for the N91 8 GB which uses a different harddisk.
The N70 and N73 Music Edition will be available in a complete black colour. The N91 8 GB Music Edition shall be delivered in a lighter colour and a mix of black and antracite.
For more information, pictures and videos of the new devices click on the corresponding phone pages below:
Nokia N70 Music Edition
Nokia N73 Music Edition
Nokia N91 8 GB Music Edition
Next to these models Nokia will expand their series of music devices even more. We already mentioned something about that last week.
Official press release:
Special black editions of Nokia N70, Nokia N73 and Nokia N91 8 GB offer ultimate mobile music experiences
Today, Nokia unveiled music editions of three Nokia Nseries multimedia computers, the Nokia N70 Music Edition, Nokia N73 Music Edition and Nokia N91 8 GB. The Nokia Nseries Music Range combines sleek black design with heightened mobile music experiences appealing to the music enthusiast in everyone. Key benefits include dedicated music access keys, Nokia PC Suite and new software for easy synchronization and music management, and additional storage capacity - with an 8GB hard drive, the Nokia N91 8 GB is a fully-loaded music machine!
"Music is an essential part of our daily lives and it has the power to evoke memories and change moods," said Tommi Mustonen, Director, Multimedia, Nokia. "With our new Nokia Nseries Music Range, we hope to enhance those personal experiences and make them even more special. For instance, you can receive recommendations from independent music experts with Music Recommenders, add song after song thanks to additional memory capacity, and easily manage and synchronize your favorite tunes with your mobile device. These benefits and many more make our new Music Range the ultimate for mobile music experiences."
Whether you're sitting on the bus or walking down the street, you can now enjoy your music more conveniently. Your favourite tunes are only one touch away with dedicated music access keys. Managing your music is further simplified with the integrated music player. From the music menu you can build and edit play lists on the fly. It's also a breeze to rip your CDs, synchronize them with your device, and start grooving on the go with the Nokia Music Manager, a part of Nokia PC Suite.
In addition, the Nokia N70 Music Edition, Nokia N73 Music Edition and Nokia N91 8 GB have more memory for all those have-to-have songs, with up to 1 GB, 2 GB and 8 GB respectively. With support for the two most popular music formats worldwide, MP3 and AAC, no song should go unheard. For enhanced sound quality you can use a compatible high quality headphone with the standard 3.5 mm stereo headset plug.
Furthermore, with web connectivity you can enjoy high quality music on the go. You can easily access the latest news on your favorite artists, buy upcoming concert tickets, and hear the latest tracks - all at your fingertips. Experiences such as podcasting, Stereo FM radio with Station Directory and Visual Radio, and Music Recommenders, further push the boundaries of mobile music.
Nokia N91 8 GB: Jukebox in your pocket
The iconic Nokia N91 8 GB offers the best music experience for mobile. With an 8 GB hard drive you get up to 6000 songs. Features such as dedicated music keys, premium inbox music-optimized headset with remote control, synchronization with Windows Media Player, and Bluetooth connectivity support combined with the other essential ingredients that make up the Nokia Nseries Music Range, the new Nokia N91 8 GB is a true jukebox in your pocket.
Nokia N73 Music Edition: Digital meets audio
The Nokia N73 Music Edition is a stunning multimedia computer with up to 2GB of memory, integrated stereo speakers for optimized audio pleasure, and easy synchronization with Windows Media Player. With support for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA, you can choose how you rip your tunes and play them. Complemented with exquisite photography features such as a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus, the Nokia N73 Music Edition is a bona fide marriage of digital and audio.
Nokia N70 Music Edition: All-in-one music player
Up to 1GB memory, the Nokia N70 Music Edition gives you more music in your pocket. You can personalize your music with a choice of digital music tracks and press the music key for direct access to them. Also, use the music-optimized headset with remote control for easy access. With these enhanced music capabilities, this compact package has high-performance multimedia at its core.
The Nokia N70 Music Edition and Nokia N73 Music Edition are expected to become commercially available in October 2006 and the Nokia N91 8GB by end 2006, with estimated, unsubsidized sales prices of approximately 350, 450 and 550 euros respectively.
For more information, pictures and videos of the new devices click on the corresponding phone pages below:
Nokia N70 Music Edition
Nokia N73 Music Edition
Nokia N91 8 GB Music Edition
