Even though the Nokia N95 has been around for quite a while, I reckoned, this amazing, feature-packed phone definitely deserves a mention here. And guys, as we go ahead, at length elaborating on its features, make sure you dont get thrown off balance, taking it to be a PDA/smart phone; the N95 IS still a phone, even though its capabilities may suggest otherwise !! This quad-band phone, exhibits high call quality with plenty of volume and clarity.Though not very sleek in appearance, this phone has a boxy, yet appreciably handsome look. It houses a two-way slider, that exposes the 
alpha-numeric keypad on sliding upwards, and music player controls on sliding downwards. This dual functionality is pretty attractive and unique. Calls can be answered as well, with the upward sliding, though sliding it back into place does not disconnect the call. Alternatively, you may use the traditional Call receive and Call disconnect buttons, located beneath the display, alongwith 2 soft keys, the Gallery and Menu shortcuts, a Clear key, and an Edit key.
alpha-numeric keypad on sliding upwards, and music player controls on sliding downwards. This dual functionality is pretty attractive and unique. Calls can be answered as well, with the upward sliding, though sliding it back into place does not disconnect the call. Alternatively, you may use the traditional Call receive and Call disconnect buttons, located beneath the display, alongwith 2 soft keys, the Gallery and Menu shortcuts, a Clear key, and an Edit key. Talking about display, the N95 has a splendid 2.6 inch VGA TFT screen rendering a 320 X 240 pixel resolution. Images and text are displayed with high clarity levels, and sharp definition. Interestingly, the screen has a surrounding light detector that automatically adjusts its backlighting against your environment. A very useful feature, if you're moving through varied lighting environments.
The foremost, principal feature of this phone is a 5 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens - a feature not available in any smart phone available even today!!! If any of them do have a similar or better feature, you guys gotta let me know.... This camera is loaded at the back of the phone, accompanied by a sliding activation switch. On sliding the shutter open, the display automatically shifts to camera mode in landscape. The camera activation button on the right side of the phone, will be on top, when held horizontally, and in this position, the phone gives the look and feel of a digital camera. Astonishingly, the camera features aren't lesser either. With 7 shooting modes, and 5 quality settings, you have most of the options that come with a digital camera!!
The device has a 3.5mm headset jack, into which you can plug in a pair of earphones, to listen to your favourite music, the volume of which can be controlled by the volume adjustment on the right side of the phone. An integrated music player is available, that supports MP3, WMA, and W4A among other audio formats. Additionally, RealPlayer comes onboard the N95 with video streaming support.
Yet another blockbuster feature is the GPS receiver built into the N95, along with a mapping application, that helps you with route planning, on trips. However, the quality of the service may depend on your service provider.
With so many useful and astounding features, the Nokia N95 is still one of the best phones available in the market today. You wouldn't regret it, if you got yourself one....
With so many useful and astounding features, the Nokia N95 is still one of the best phones available in the market today. You wouldn't regret it, if you got yourself one....
