Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition Phone Launched
Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV (DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3G device.
Mobile TV broadcasting is still not standardized worldwide. DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting – Handheld) is one of three prevalent mobile TV formats. DVB-H is officially endorsed by the European Union as the "preferred technology for terrestrial mobile broadcasting". The major competitors of this technology are the Qualcomm‘s MediaFLO system, and the 3G cellular system DVB-SH (Satellite services to Handhelds). In the US, only MediaFLO is available for the time being.
With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise – by 2012 there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on their mobile phones – this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting to enjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.
Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, "The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching a variety of programs on their mobiles, such as drama programs, news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive
The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition sports a QVGA 2.4" screen in full-color, crystal clear, sharp images. Plug in 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing or use the loudspeaker. Long battery life gives up to six hours of DVB-H usage; enough time to watch three football matches –
or six episodes of a soap opera – before recharging. 3.2 MP camera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash is also on board.
The new Nokia DVB-H enabled mobile phone, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, is a great addition to the current portfolio of broadcast TV-capable handsets."
The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition comes with all the latest social networking software, making it simple to stay in touch with friends via Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Post status updates for friends and family to follow or instant message (IM) them via Windows Live(TM) Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOL and many others.
Accessing music and other apps is easy with dedicated music keys and links to the Nokia Music store (where available). The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV edition is also compatible with Nokia’s innovative Comes with Music service – providing free, unlimited access to millions of tracks.
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operators worldwide on Mobile TV implementations. Commercial launches with Mobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards include Austria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland. Additional commercial launches can be expected during the next 12-18 month in more than 20 countries.
nokia hav this habit of first launching a ill structered phone n soon launching a bettr version with some freeky handset number at much highr price,,looks like same goes here with 2.1 inch screen..i must say its a shame on sony tht they cant beat nokia in terms of feutures n pricing though they r highly equiped.ultimately we as a consumer suffer!!