Nokia N78 phone comes to America

For the Americans who have been waiting for the Nokia N78, their wait is over. Nokia brings the Nokia N78 phone in America.

“Offering the robust feature set expected from an Nseries device, the integration of these features with Nokia’s new suite of Ovi services is what makes the Nokia N78 a perfect companion for a connected and mobile lifestyle,” said William Plummer, Vice President of Go-to-Market for Nokia. “Whether using GPS to find my way across town, adding geotag information to the images I capture and upload to Share on Ovi, or using the FM transmitter to listen to my music collection through my car stereo, the Nokia N78 keeps me connected and entertained wherever I go.”

The advanced, feature packed stylish Nokia N78 phone features:

Integrated A-GPS

A 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics

High-speed HSDPA connectivity on North American 850/1900 MHz networks

New Nokia services such as Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi

Engineered for maximum voice and messaging performance as well

Integrated A-GPS to ‘geotag’ images captured on the phone with local information

Digital music player and Integrated FM transmitter for total music experience

Storage for up to 8GB of music

Optional MicroSD memory card

Widget support enabled by Web Runtime technology

Availability of original Nokia accessories like the over-the-ear-style Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600 offering clear sound quality

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Speakers MD-7W featuring 3D sound, dynamic compression for optimal audio at all volume levels and dynamic bass control for powerful low frequencies.

The new Nokia services like Nokia Maps allows users to calculate routing information and provides details on up to 15 million different points of interest, and gives audible and visual turn-by-turn directions from point A to point B. The best part is that N78 offers a free three-month trial navigation license for the Nokia Maps service.

The new Share on Ovi is a feature where users can upload and share the geotagged images. The users can also upload the pictures on any other site. The highlight of this feature is that it will display the information on the time as well the location where the image was taken, also displaying the information “visually on a map”.

The Nokia N78 is available across select consumer electronics and wireless retailers. One can also get it from online retailers and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York. The Nokia N78 phone is priced at USD 560 approximately. Further information on the phone and other handsets in Nseries can be accessed at www.nseries.com.