Review of Nokia N77

Key Features:
- 3G Technology
- DVB H Mobile TV with TV Program Reminder
- 2.4 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)
- 2 Megapixel Camera with 16 x Digital Zoom & LED Flash
- Music Player & Headset with Remote Control
- EDGE Technology

The Nokia N77 is phone that much more than just entertainment...
With practically all the applications you would expect from a true Nokia Nseries multimedia computer, including a 2 megapixel camera (1600 x 1200 pixels), the Nokia N77 is much more than just live TV - it's the key to an entire world of multimedia computing. Work or play, beneath its good looking exterior it has just about everything you need. Designed to work on 3G (WCDMA 2100 MHz), EDGE and GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, with the Nokia N77 you can manage your day on the go with email, calendar and to-do lists.

This phone is a multimedia focused 3G smartphone which comes with TV broadcasting capabilities. The phone is neat & compact for a 3G smartphone handset which measures 111mm x 50mm x 18.8mm & weighs 114 grams. The bar type design of the N77 provides the user with a solid & sturdy handset complete with a large 2.4 Inch high colour & high resolution screen. The screen is large is size & provides the user with the high quality viewing display which is needed for viewing video & TV broadcasts. The screen comes with an ambient light detector which optimises the brightness of the screen.

The integrated digital camera provides the user with a 2 megapixel camera feature complete with 16 x digital zoom & LED flash. The camera feature comes with easy to use effects & editing features which allow the user to improve & enhance the finish of their photos. The user can store their treasured photos in the photo gallery or share their photos with others via MMS messaging service, email or a photo blog. The user can use the 2 megapixel camera to record high quality video which comes complete with editing & enhancing effects. The user can play their video on the RealPlayer & enjoy viewing their own & other contacts video recordings. The 3G capabilities of the N77 allow the user to have a 3G video call with other compatible video calling contacts. The user will find a small CIF camera situated above the high quality screen which is used for 3G video calling & comes complete with a 2 x digital zoom.

The mobile TV feature is the main & most impressive feature on the Nokia N77. The phone comes with a TV application which allows the user to select, purchase & view TV programs on the mobile handset. The TV broadcast feature comes with a replay option, TV program reminder feature & a program guide. The TV antenna is built into the Nokia N77 handset which avoids the antenna getting damaged when the handset is being carried & moved around from place to place. The user will never be short of entertainment on their 3G smartphone as it comes with preloaded & downloadable Java™ games which provide the user with a lively gaming experience. The phone comes with a mobile email service which allows the user to create, send & receive emails complete with file attachments. The user can share their recent photos with their email contacts by sending an email with photos attached. The user can use the text message service or multimedia message service to stay in contact with others. The multimedia message service (MMS) allows the user to share their photos, video & music with other compatible multimedia messaging contacts. The N77 comes with an online instant messaging service which works like an online chat using text & symbols between any compatible messaging user who is online at the same time as the user.

The dedicated TV key on the Nokia N77 gives you straight access to a world of DVB-H TV*. It even remembers the last channel you were viewing when you switched off the TV. You can also set reminders to alert you when your program is starting and access it at the push of a button. Through the Program Guide in the mobile TV application you can view program information up to seven days, browse TV channels, purchase new channels if desired and select the TV program you are interested in.

By utilizing built-in interactive service functionality, like SMS voting for deciding what music video will be played next, it is very easy to make your voice heard. You can also take full advantage of 30 seconds replay and continue live TV watching after the replay clip.

The 3G smartphone comes with a Symbian operating system complete with S60 software. The user can use the Quickoffice viewer to view Quickword, Quickpoint or Quicksheet documents & the phone comes with a Adobe PDF reader. The phone book is easy to manage & comes with advanced contact entries. The user can store multiple contact numbers & an email address for each contact in their phone book. The advanced contacts comes with an image or photo for each contact & with a group selection features. The phone is equipped with useful call features which include an automatic answer which works with a compatible headset, conference call for a meeting type call, push to talk call feature which works like a walkie talkie type call or handsfree speaker phone which leaves the user handsfree when on a call. The Nokia N77 comes complete with a good start up kit which includes a battery, USB connection cable, travel charger, user guide, headset with built in media remote control, N series PC suite CD ROM & Adobe Photoshop album starter edition CD ROM.