It is hard to believe that there is a mobile device that includes GPS, 5 megapixel digital camera, WI-FI, Bluetooth and an MP3 player in such a tiny package - the new Nokia N95 has certainly arrived!!

The Nokia N95 is the newest edition and the most advanced 3G smart phone of the Nokia N series built on a series 60 Symbian interface topped with up to 160 MB internal dynamic memory for messages, ring tones, images, video clips, calendar notes, to-do list and applications. The Nokia N95 boasts an impressive screen measuring 2.6 inches across, 240 x 320 pixels in an unbelievable 16 million colors! The ambient light detector adjusts the lighting depending on your environment which allows for screen-visibility in most lighting conditions.

The built in GPS navigation system offers up-to-date Maps covering more than 100 countries. Through the Nokia N95 navigational system there are brilliant colored maps, route planning, and a sizeable points-of-interest database. The GPS calculates the total distance, time, speed, etc. In order to use the GPS function you must purchase the upgrade which is downloaded into your device for an additional $91.93 for a year license or $11.81 per month. There is an abundance of software and maps available compatible with the variety of devices you choose to upload. The idea is that detailed street maps of virtually the entire world are made available for free, along with route calculation and display of your GPS position. There is the option to have all maps stored on your expansion card or download them as needed over GPRS or 3G data - you decide which is a more practical method for you.

Aside from the GPS navigation system, other wireless options include integrated Bluetooth capabilities, WI-FI, and an infrared port. The web-browser allows you to view HTML web pages on the Internet, displaying the original design. You can also browse web pages specifically designed for mobile devices, and use XHTML or the Wireless Markup Language (WML).

One of the most attractive features of the Nokia N95 is the 5 mega pixel camera with world renowned Carl Ziess lens and Tessar optics. The camera application has a number of extras, which include 4 ISO settings, contrast plus sharpness adjustment, and an enhanced burst mode (now with gaps of up to 15 minutes). The video camera is also quite impressive with recording capabilities in VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) at up to 30 frames per second with stereo audio. In addition, there is second front-facing camera for making video calls with a conferencing option. Supported video formats include MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10. Included with the Nokia N95 is the Nokia Video Connectivity Cable for direct connection and compatibility to your television.

Through the XpressMusic branding, Nokia has sought to emphasize the music capabilities of its Nseries portfolio. The Nokia N95 music player is easy to use and can be controlled by the directional pad or slide-out, or front-side buttons to navigate through your music selection. Included is a microSD (TransFlash) card slot that can support cards of up to 2GB in size, and should provide enough space for approximately 500 tracks (depending on length, formatting and encoding). The slot also supports hot-swapping, meaning the user is no longer required to having a card dedicated to music usage. The N95 contains the standard Nseries/Nokia S60 radio player. To operate the radio, you must plug in a headset or the remote control. Sound can then be channeled through the phone's loudspeakers or the 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and TV-out support jack. There is the 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and TV out support (PAL/NTSC). If you happen to be a Sandisk MP3 owner, it is noted on Sandisk website that its 4 GB micro-SDHC card is compatible with the Nokia N95.

It is possible to save many photos and video on this phone as there is 160GB of memory. The gallery interface is designed to list all of the photos and videos which can be found in internal memory and on a memory card. You have the option of viewing the small thumbnails, or clicking on each one individually. The file manager allows you to browse through all your media files with ease where you have the luxury of landscape browsing with its unique 2-way slide design feature that allows you to transition quickly between a multimedia-computer to a player.

Above all, the Nokia N95 is a high quality and efficient phone and messenger. The Nokia N95 is priced at up to $750. Some of the best prices can be sought out through online retailers or Canadian price comparison sites. The Nokia N95 is a compact device ready to deliver the latest technology available on the market today!