I kinda agree with you guys, for the price it's great, but look at the specs for the N96 again
Technical specifications
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General
General
Operating Frequency
* N96-1 (RM-247, Global) WCDMA2100/900 (HSDPA) / EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* N96-3 (RM-472, Americas) – WCDMA1900/850 (HSDPA) / EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* N96 (RM-297,
PR China) - EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
* Automatic switching between bands and modes
* DVB-H, 470-750 MHz
Dimensions
* Volume: 92 cc
* Weight: 125 g
* Length: 103 mm
* Width: 55 mm
* Depth:18 mm, locally up to 20 mm
Memory Functions*
* 16GB internal flash memory
* MicroSD memory card slot (hot swappable) for expandability and flexibility
* - Expand up to a total of 24 GB, for example with the Nokia MU-43 8GB microSD memory card (sold separately) Approximate dynamic memory capacity indication with 16GB storage:
-Video: 40 hours**
-Music: 12,000 tracks***
* 128MB RAM, 256MB system memory (operating system plus dynamic user data area)
Power Management
* Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh
* Talk time: up to 160 / 230 minutes (WCDMA / GSM)
* Stand-by time: up to 200 / 230 hours (WCDMA / GSM)
* Video playback: up to 5 hours (offline mode)
* Music playback: up to 14 hours (offline mode)
* TV playback: up to 4 hours (DVB-H)
*Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.
Display and User Interface
* 2.8” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) LCD TFT display with up to 16 million colors
* User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
* Active standby screen, Multimedia menu
* Media keys, Multimedia access key, lockswitch, volume key, numeric (ITU-T) keypad, menu key, clear key, soft keys, send and end keys, power key, camera shutter key
Third Party Application Support
* Operating system: Symbian OS 9.3
* Nokia S60 third edition, feature pack 2
* Java™ MIDP 2.1, CLDC 1.1 (Connected Limited Device Configuration (J2ME))
* Flash Lite 3.0
* C++ and Java SDKs
* Downloadable third-party Java™ and Symbian applications
* Support for Widgets
Call Management
* Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and e-mail details per entry and thumbnail pictures
* Speed dialing, voice dialing (speaker independent) and voice commands
* Logs: lists of dialed, received and missed calls
* Conference call
* Integrated hands-free speakers
Data Transfer
* WCDMA HSDPA with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed DL/UL= 3.6Mbps/384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps)
* Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 177.6/118.4kbps
* EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296/177.6kbps
* GPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 107/64.2kbps
Video & TV
Video & TV
Video Center
* Enhanced video center: central hub for video experiences
* Access to last played video and easy resume
* My videos: collection of stored videos
* Access to Internet Videos, compatible with RSS feeds and video podcasts, with direct wireless updates and downloads
* Video directory to discover new Internet Videos
Video Codecs and Formats
* MPEG-4 Part 2 (H.263/SP), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or max SDTV on TV-out
* MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264/AVC), up to VGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out
* Windows Media Video (WMV9), up to CIF/QVGA 30 fps, hardware-accelerated codec, scaled to max QVGA on device screen, or SDTV on TV-out
* RealVideo QCIF at 30 fps
* Flash video support in browser
* DRM support: OMA DRM 1, OMA DRM 2, WM DRM
Live TV
* Broadcast Television (DVB-H) capable
-DVB-H based mobile TV with internal antenna
-DVB-H Class C, 470-750 MHz
* Program Guide (OMA BCAST ESG), with automatic updates and channel discovery
* Instant Replay of TV program (up to 30 seconds)
* Recording of TV programs for later viewing
* Reminder setting via Program Guide
* Interactive services
* Multiple subscription and payment methods (pay TV including previews, free-to-air, pay per view), channel and content protection
Browser-based video access
* Support for download, streaming and progressive download
* Support for Flash video
Other video enablers
* 2.8” display
* 16 GB memory
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
* Integrated kickstand and landscape-oriented speakers
* Media keys
Music
Music
Music Features
* Digital music player – supports MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, album art
* Playlist editing and sharing
* Equalizer and visualization
* Search, browse and purchase songs online in Nokia Music Store – with support for Windows Media DRM protected files
Radio and other
* Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz, 76-90MHz) with support for RDS, Visual Radio™ and use of FM radio in offline mode
* Internet Radio
Other music enablers
* 16 GB internal memory
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
* Support for standard 3.5mm headphones
* Media keys
* Integrated stereo speakers
* Podcasting with direct wireless access to directory, feed updates and downloads
* Listen to music wirelessly via Bluetooth stereo audio (A2DP)
If you are prepared to go on contract, or pay more, you should get this
Check out for more info:
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http://europe.nokia.com/A4797549