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Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N79, the latest
addition to the Nokia Nseries range that combines intelligent and
customizable design with a fully-loaded multimedia computer. Behind
its sleek exterior, the Nokia N79 is a technology powerhouse. It
offers a full range of multimedia experiences including integrated
navigation, music with FM transmitter, high-speed connectivity,
superior web browsing, at least 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and an
advanced 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The Nokia N79 is
expected to begin shipping in October 2008, with an estimated retail
price of EUR 350, before taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a compact design -
a characteristic of the iconic Nseries - that allows people to
discover, create and share their passions with others," said Juha
Kokkonen, Director, Nokia Nseries. "It has been designed for those
who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful and comes
with interchangeable covers that have automatically matching screen
themes. This balance of performance and style means that it is a
powerful and defining step forward from the popular and very
successful Nokia N72 and Nokia N73."

Perfect for the style conscious, the Nokia N79 comes with Xpress-on
smart covers that are available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue,
Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. A combination of
three of these comes with each Nokia N79.

The convergence of photos, music and navigation in the Nokia N79
combines with high-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi to make it quick and
easy to share experiences on websites, blogs or online communities.





Experience new discoveries
The innovative technology packed into this colorful offering means
that accessing a rich pool of services to further enhance individual
experiences is seamless. Log on to online communities like
Friendster, Flickr or YouTube or click through to Nokia services such
as the Nokia Music Store, N-Gage, Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi, an
online service that enables consumers to share personal pictures and
videos from their mobile devices.

The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash and
video light captures sharp, clear images and video that can be edited
immediately, without the need for a PC. Images can also be geotagged
to specific locations. What's more, the Nokia N79 comes packaged with
a 4 GB microSD memory card that makes it possible to store around
3,000 songs, approximately 2,500 pictures and up to four hours of
DVD-quality video clips that can be organized by albums or tags and
uploaded directly to Share on Ovi or third party services. The
addition of a sliding lens cover helps protect the top-quality lens
when not in use.

Nokia Maps makes it easy to explore and navigate new surroundings by
accessing more than 15 million points of interest (POI). In-built
A-GPS providing turn-by-turn navigation - for walking or driving -
comes with a three month integrated license on the Nokia N79.

A Friendster widget will also be made available for the Nokia N79 via
the WidSets service. This will allow people to browse Friendster
friends' profiles, view and post shoutouts, upload pictures taken
with their handset, and browse their own and friends' photo albums.
All this enables more effective communication with friends while away
from a computer using the Nokia N79. New users can even register for
Friendster directly on their device via a link to Friendster's mobile
site (m.friendster.com), create an account, and instantly begin
participating in the Friendster global community.

To ensure each device is as distinctive as its user, customizable
features are available at the Nokia Download! store, a one stop
personalization shop, already embedded in Nokia Nseries devices. It
lets consumers create a unique experience for themselves by offering
easy access to a multitude of popular ringtones, branded
entertainment content, the latest in mobile gaming and dynamic
applications for personalizing mobile devices to the user's own
preferences.


Notes to editors:
A full list of Nokia N79 features is available at


http://events.nokia.com.
For more information on the Nokia Music Store and compatible devices,
please visit 

http://music.nokia.com.

About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers
that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining
the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With
Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy
entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures
and videos, on the go at any time. www.nseries.com

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Friendster
With more than 75 million members worldwide, Friendster is a leading
global online social network. Friendster is focused on helping people
stay in touch with friends and discover new people and things that
are important to them. Online adults, 18 and up, choose Friendster to
connect with friends, family, school, social groups, activities and
interests. Friendster prides itself in delivering an easy-to-use,
friendly and interactive environment where users can easily connect
with anyone around the world via www.friendster.com or
m.friendster.com from any Internet-ready mobile device. Friendster
has a growing portfolio of patents granted to the company on social
networking, with more expected over the next several months.
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Friendster is backed by
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures,
IDG Ventures and individual investors. For more information, visit:
www.friendster.com.

About S60
S60 software built on Symbian OS is the world's leading smartphone
software, and is licensed by some of the industry's foremost mobile
device manufacturers. More than 150 million S60 devices had been
shipped by all licensees by January 2008. The flexibility of the S60
software allows for various hardware designs and software
configurations, as evidenced by the multitude of S60 devices already
available on the market. Through its award-winning user interface,
extensive support for new mobile services and the innovation
potential for partner solutions, the S60 provides an open and
scalable business opportunity for mobile operators and 3rd party
developers. For further information and news about the S60 and the
S60 community, please visit www.s60.com.

Media Enquiries:

Nokia
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Nokia
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