Nokia N96 Begins Selling in the U.S.

With a 5.0-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, the N96 captures high-quality videos at 30 frames per second. It stores up to 40 hours of video in common formats such as MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video.

A vivid 2.8-inch display, built-in 3D stereo speakers. and 'kickstand' on the back cover let users sit back and watch.

The N96 is compatible with high-speed 3G HSDPA networks in the US (850 and 1900 MHz). Integrated geotagging lets users mark the location of new images. Navigation includes maps with urban detail as well as satellite views.

"The Nokia N96 offers the best of mobile entertainment, blending phone and multimedia options seamlessly with the unique Nokia Nseries dual slider", says Alessandro Lamanna, Vice President of Nokia Americas. "Watch video, take high quality photos and geotag them to specific locations or directly upload them online via the fast Internet connection".

The Nokia N96 is now available through the Nokia Flagship stores in New York and Chicago, online and a number of independent retailers for an estimated costs of $895.

- Nokia N96 Specs