Nokia Displays Innovations in Converged Devices, Internet Services, and Environmental Initiatives at CES 2008
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is revealing their widest range of wireless devices with more exhibit space than anybody have seen at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008. The exhibit includes demonstrations of Nokia and third-party services, wireless applications, and mobile experiences. Nokia has evolved from a purely wireless hardware manufacturer to an Internet company provide software and services for the wireless industry. Nokia is also focusing its attention on the environment and in developing and using environmentally responsible business practices. The Nokia exhibit at the CES 2008 booth #30313 is located in the upper level of the south hall of Las Vegas Convention Center.
Mark Louison, president of Nokia Inc., said "Nokia is proud to be connecting more people around the world than anyone else as the world's leading manufacturer of wireless handsets, and the leader in converged mobile devices. However, we are even more excited about the future of mobility, and how Nokia's new focus on services is setting the stage for the transformation of the entire wireless industry…Most importantly, Nokia is focused on achieving its goals in a way that looks not only at the future of mobility, but is also mindful of the future of our environment as well."
At the Helm in Converged Devices
Today Nokia showcased its newest addition to the N-series, the Nokia N95 8GB. This innovative mobile phone is optimized for the Americas. It has a larger display than the original N95 with a whooping 8GB of built-in memory. It also supports the 850MHz and 1900MHz band available in the Americas. Nokia is also showcasing its limited edition bright red version of the N95 available only for the US. It features a full suite Nokia users have been craving on a mobile device. Nokia is only making 5,000 of these limited edition red Nokia N95 for the first quarter of 2008.
The E61i, Nokia’s multi-award winning business-class mobile phone, gained the title of "Best Mobile Handset for Enterprise" by Infoworld. This is also included in the CES 2008 exhibit. Everybody is also eager to take a look at the award-winning Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, Nokia 5610 XpressMusic, and the Nokia 5310 Xpress Music handsets. The Nokia Power Pack DC-1 is Nokia’s answer to the growing demand for easy recharging while traveling. Another unique mobile enhancement is the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-902. This one has its own crystal clear display for phonebook access and caller ID.
Focusing on Consumer Experiences
Fifty percent of the CES Nokia exhibit will be devoted to showcasing consumer experience which is what motivated Nokia to become an Internet company. One of the primary services Nokia is going to introduce is the Nokia Maps. This is a fully-featured mapping and navigation application used in the S60-based Nokia converged devices. One of Nokia’s new applications is the Widgets. This is a light-weight online application that can deliver personalized content for Nokia mobile phones. There is still the N-Gage, Nokia’s advance wireless gaming mobile phone. Another new feature is the Nokia Internet Radio that can deliver a wide variety of Internet radio stations to S60-based Nokia mobile phones.
There is also a lot of exciting third-party applications available in the exhibit. One of these applications is the SlingPlayer. This allows the user to watch their favorite TV shows on their mobile phones through 3G or Wi-Fi networks. Another application found on the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet is Rhapsody. This media player is like a virtual jukebox that provides access to millions of songs. Skype is another feature of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet for VoIP call.
Practicing Environmental Responsibility
Nokia has always been recognized as one of the foremost leaders in responsible "green" practices. Some of their innovations will be on display at the CES 2008. The Nokia 3110 Evolve will make its debut in North America. The mobile phone is made from 50 percent renewable bio-materials. The compact mobile phone has a new charger that eats up 94 percent less energy than what is required by Energy star standards.
Nokia will also unravel its concept of green technologies for the future. They call it the Nokia Eco Sensor concept. It will examine how environment-friendly technologies can be used in the future so that they can make more sustainable devices. The concept was inspired by the three "R's" which are reduce, reuse, and recycle. It tries to look into ways of finding and utilizing radically new materials and technologies. These could be reclaimed materials, bio-materials, and printed electronics. Nokia’s Eco Sensor concept will also look into how mobile devices can be used to monitor the user’s health as well as the environmental conditions.
Inside Nokia’s environmental display, there is a recycling collection point where attendees of the CES 2008 can drop off their mobile phone as well as accessories so that these can be recycled. Any visitor can also see a few of these environmental services through Nokia devices.
