nokia n96, n85 and n79 launch @ kl hilton
The package I received from Nokia a couple of weeks ago (including the box which Ryan is using as a head gear) was actually an invite to Nokia’s media launch for the N96 at the KL Hilton. Thanks to David, I was able to take Pinky along with me (she was here for a week).
James, Ringo, KY, me and Pinky before the launch
Once there, there were many familiar faces. As we were heading home after a different event last night, KY remarked that these events are a great excuse and opportunity (not to mention being relatively inexpensive, ahem) to catch up with friends. I had to agree with him. In the immortal words of Roberto Benigni, la vita รจ bella.
There were speeches, video presentations and booths showcasing what the N96 is capable of. And dinner. Dinner is always awesome. And beer. I didn’t touch a single drop because I was driving. Go me.
The GM of Nokia (M), Mr. Vlasta Berka
The N79 (candybar, comes with change-able covers that also changes your phone theme) and the N85 (slide phone) will be launched sometime in the fourth quarter of the year. The highlight of the day, the Nokia N96 is already in stores, with the RRP of RM 3,338. Besides being an upgrade for the N95, the flagship N96 comes with a very nice 2.8″ display screen, 16GB internal memory, 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash, built-in 3D stereo speakers, A-GPS, along with the usual awesome stuff that you can get with the S60 software.
The Nokia N96
As you can see from the image above, the N96 comes with a little stand so you can prop your phone up to watch movies and stuff. I think it will work great with the Nokia bluetooth keyboard, as I think that the latter’s metal prop is a bit flimsy to hold even my N95, and the allowed space was not that great. The N96 also supports streaming video from the web or live broadcast mobile TV.
My birthday is coming soon, you know…
Lightcraft performing at the event
There were 2 bands from the Nokia Independent Artists Club (IAC) performing their stuff — The Deserters and Lightcraft. Pinky and I rather liked Lightcraft’s songs, though the band sometimes drowned out the lead singer’s voice. Sounded a bit Coldplay-ish, mod-type. You can check out their MySpace here, click to listen to the song ‘Those Beautiful Shapes’. I like.
Pinky, me and Hazel from Nokia
I had a great time 
Cheers. The entire Flickr set for this event (17 photos) is here.
Hey I love your blouse!
*sorry out of topic* hehe
the next time you get an invite for awesome dinner and its free flow, you can invite me and i sacrifice-la, be the designated driver.
everyone, suanie’s birthday is coming soon. you know what to do.
and suanie, when your lovely-lovely friends give you the handphone for your birthday, you can give me your handmedowns.
Can I watch DIVX or RVMB video in N96?
Can I watch pr0n in N96?
How about n85?
n79 leh?
*snigger wtf*
Nice…though I’m a loyal SE user. Is the Pinky the same one as the Nuffnang Pinky?
@Simon: On DivX - the S60 DivX player can be downloaded here: http://mobile.divx.com/divx
On RVMB…hahaha…I dun even know what that is but I think you can find other third party apps.
daphne: hehe thanks. i like it also
lulu: hehehe no one is givin me a nokia phone for my birthday lah.. i am not [insert celebrity name here]. want to
go to food foundry again? heh
simon: refer to david
dr tan: you can even use it as a vibrator if you so wish
HB: different pinky. too many pinkys around, heh i used to use SE also but only one phone la
Damn, time I started a blog and starting pimping Nokia phones… The N96 looks nice but a bit chunky. We men - real men - don’t carry handbags so we like our portable stuff to be slim and pocket(lint) friendly.
Btw, is there such a thing as handbag lint?
You know how you could have hired a taxi to drive you home, so you could have had all that lovely beer, but if you did you’d leave your car behind? Isn’t it a shame you can’t just hire the taxi driver and give him your keys so he can take you home in YOUR car. Now, there’s an idea…
hah what utter rubbish! lots of people - men, women and those in-between use the Nokia N95, very slightly more chunky than the N96. pockets work well.
yeah well, there will be other times for free booze
no biggie
Ah, so the n96 is slimmer… I think it’s all the calories on this site that just make everything look a bit thicker than they really are :p
I just realised Pinky is hawt, btw - look at her smile!