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Nokia N79


Nokia
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N79
Native
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210 Minutes
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Yes
  • FM radio
  • Decent external/bluetooth GPS module
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Poor Camera
  • Limited memory slot
  • Nothing special value for money
Nokia
1300 787 435
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About Nokia N79

Released at the same time as the N85, the Nokia N79 is a solid handset with a pleasing set of features and a great modern look.

The Nokia N79 looks similar to some of the other candy bar handsets being produced by the Finnish telecommunication giant; there is the familiar navigation pad and key set up, the large, almost boxy structure and the well sized numerical keypad.

What is new is the XpressOn cover feature. The N79 allows you to enjoy the familiarity of a Nokia handset while at the same time making your phone your own by having replaceable backplates. You can pick and choose between a range of different colours, and when you find a colour you like and pop it on the back, the screen of the N79 will automatically change colour to match! 

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Main 
Mobile styleStandard
Keyboard type
Thickness15.0 mm
Weight49.0 mm
General 
Device controlNormal Keypad
ColoursBlack, White, Brown, Blue, Red, Green
Keyboard type
Operating system 
Operating systemNative
Display 
Screen resolution320 x 240 Pixels
Number of colours16M
Communication 
Web browserYes
GPSYes
GPS typeBuilt-in GPS receiver
BluetoothYes
Video chatYes
Wi-FiYes
E-mailYes
MMSYes
SMSYes
USB connectionv2.0 miniUSB
Mobile TVNo
Battery 
Talk time210 Minutes
Standby time406 Hours
Battery typeLi-Ion 1200 mAh
  
Camera 
Camera resolution5
Camera flashYes
Video captureYes
Digital zoom8
Video playerYes
Video file formatMPEG-4, WMV, Real Video, H.263, H.264, 3GPP
Picture file formatsJPEG, EXIF
Applications 
WallpaperYes
Predictive text checkerYes
Sync with PC/MacYes
Voice diallingYes
OrganiserNo
Navigation softwareNo
Alarm clockYes
CalculatorYes
CalendarYes
PhonebookYes
GamesYes
TimerYes
Stop watchYes
Google mapsNo
Language optionsYes
Audio 
SpeakersStereo
FM tunerYes
Music playerYes
File formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, eAAC
Built-in microphoneYes
RecorderYes
SpeakerphoneYes
Ringtone typesMP3, Polyphonic (64 channels), ACC
Vibrating alertYes
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Stuff magazine
Review summary: Nokia's Nseries are a crack smartphone team. But is the new N79 a worthy inductee?
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Nokia N79
Review summary: Nokia's N79 looks good if you prefer a conventional handset that doesn't skimp on features.
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Review summary: The Nokia N79 is another in a long line of candy bar style smartphones from Nokia which emphasises c...
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Very Good
Nokia N79 smartphone
Review summary: Nokia's smallest N-series phone yet packs in 5Mp camera, A-GPS, N-Gage gaming and an FM transmit...
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Nokia N79 Review
Review summary: The N79 also has an FM transmitter, which enables you to play tracks through a car radio wirelessly.
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Nokia N79 Active
Review summary: With bundled heart monitor, plus HSDPA 3G, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and Symbian flexibility, it's all you ne...
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Review summary: The Nokia N79 is of a solid bar shape design that comes available in a choice of different coloured ...
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Review summary: Apart from the great camera, the N79 has a simple to use interface, excellent music playback and a h...
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Nokia N79 (Review)
Review summary: A near perfect blend of style, feature and performance.
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Review summary: NB: Before reading on, it's worth looking at Rafe's comprehensive preview of the Nokia N79, ...
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Nokia N79
Review summary: The N79's impressive functionality is overshadowed by a poor user experience
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Nokia N79
Review summary: Nokia's N79 looks good if you prefer a conventional handset that doesn't skimp on features.
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Nokia N79 review
Review summary: The Nokia N79 inspires nostalgia with its resemblance to early Nseries models. However, thanks to a ...
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Nokia N79 review
Review summary: The Nokia N79 delivers extensive features and performs well. Unlike other N-series handsets, the N79...
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Stuff magazine
Review summary: Nokia's Nseries are a crack smartphone team. But is the new N79 a worthy inductee?
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Fair
Nokia N79 review
Review summary: The Nokia N79 inspires nostalgia with its resemblance to early Nseries models. However, thanks to a ...
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Very Good
Nokia N79
Review summary: Apart from the great camera, the N79 has a simple to use interface, excellent music playback and a h...


 
Nokia
1300 787 435
  • FM radio
  • Decent external/bluetooth GPS module
  • 3.5mm headphone jack