Vlog: Nokia N96 DVB-H Live TV Demo
Before the Nokia N96 DVB-H (live TV on your phone) demo at the Mobile World Congress Nokia booth, the the stand staff said, “Please don’t play around with it too much.” I’m sorry, but I haven’t seen anything like it and I know I won’t any time soon. Amir from Phone Rush asked the questions while I captured it on video. Take a look.
Additional video format: Web high resolution, Mobile
DVB-H is one of the features on the Nokia N96. You can basically watch live TV on your phone. The 2.8 inch screen is enough to to satisfy. The only problem is that it is not widely available. I think only a half dozen countries can broadcast mobile TV.
It is like having the secondary front-facing camera on my Nseries phones like the Nokia N95 and Nokia N82. My phone has it for video-calling… but I can’t use it in the US.
On a positive note, the Nokia N96 will have a built-in 16gb of storage plus an expandable microSDHC card slot. By the time the Nokia N96 comes out, we will probably have up to 32GB cards for a total of 48GB of storage.
I’ve read about DVB-H on the internet and devices capable of showing live TV. I’m glad I finally saw a live demo. It looks great on the Nokia N96.
Andy Burgin on 18 February 2008:
Just can”t wait to buy this super mobile an really glad Nokia as not gone to touch screen mobile set up yet,this will definetly be my next mobile on contract an will be looking out for some early reviews about how good is the battery,flash an camera on the N96
Mark Guim on 20 February 2008:
I also eagerly waiting to spend more time with this phone.
Michael on 21 February 2008:
why would you suggest we would have 32GB cards by 3rd quarter (estimate release of N96) we don’t even have 12GB yet. Why would you say “By the time the Nokia N96 comes out, we will probably have up to 32GB cards” what is your source for that
Ashley on 24 February 2008:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/23/movies-on-a-flash-drive-not-apt-to-boom-anytime-soon/
I belive that the 12 GB card is just around the corner
I herd that the N96 is due around the 30th August
Jam on 14 March 2008:
I’m with T-mobile in the uk. rang them up to ask when my upgrade was due he said June. Suggested I get the N96
palitha on 22 March 2008:
is DVB-H available in asian countries
devil_kw@hotmail.com on 14 April 2008:
may i know which countries have the access to watch those live tv shows?
Edamisan on 8 May 2008:
Am an electronics engineer in the world of technology. Nothing is imposible.
N96 is good and hard work on its own.
My comment is (N96 came to the world to end technology, replacing it with super Techology, all in ur palm)
randie on 9 May 2008:
hopefully this thing is ganna be 3g for AT&T…
can’t wait…
Ramnarayan on 9 May 2008:
well.. am also eagerly awaiting for the release of this phone model in singapore. prefer to be the first customer infact to get this model. let me see how nokia singapore helps me to do that.. larger storage capacities are the in thing now.. the only thing we need to worry is whether we have hang ups like in the pc over the mobile platform or not.. hehe.. nokia always has the brand value and a positive image.. when people say mobile its obviously gotta be nokia, ask a child on the street, also will tell you that same kinda story.. but hope the pricing not too expensive, like burning a hole in the wallet.. luckily singapore has got mobile tv.. those government channels which i can watch for free.. it will be nice if cable tv channels and shaver is embedded in the cellphone in future.. coz people carry phones everywhere.. if a shaver is attached.. its damn hightech, i guarantee people will buy it.. it will be a hit..
forex analyst on 10 June 2008:
Cool stuff! Finally I’ll be able to watch financial podcasts with Nokia!
Izzy on 10 June 2008:
Wow, nokia N96 is a greatest phone ever made. Wanna buy it now….