Nokia's Announcements in CES 2008

At the recent 2008 International CES show in Las Vegas, Nokia made several important announcements and demonstrations.

The Nokia N95 8GB multimedia computer has been optimized for networks in the Americas using 850/1900 MHz high-speed data packet access (HSDPA). The need for the device — which is based on the S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1, developer platform — was supported by a recent Nokia-commissioned global survey, which predicts that in 2012, as much as 25% of all entertainment will be created and consumed within peer communities.

Available in the Americas for the first time, the Nokia N95 8GB device features a 2.8-inch QVGA screen that supports as many as 16-million colours, 8 gigabytes of built-in memory, assisted global positioning system (A-GPS) for improved location access, and enhanced battery life. A limited edition of 5,000 bright-red versions of the Nokia N95 8GB device will be sold in the Americas during the first quarter; both the limited-edition red device and the regular black and bronze units will retail for $599.

Also at CES, Nokia showcased its leadership in Internet services. A large part of the company's booth was dedicated to demonstrating how the consumer experience is driving Nokia's transition to an Internet company. These demos included Nokia Maps, Widgets, N-Gage™ mobile game deck, and Nokia Internet Radio. Third-party applications were also shown, including SlingPlayer, which lets users watch their home TVs from wireless devices; Rhapsody, which transforms the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet into a virtual jukebox; and Skype, the popular voice over IP (VoIP) service, which is now available for the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet.