Nokia N95 True Cost to Own

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David Kelvin

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Hi, All!
I'm new to the forums, and I'm new to the obsession over cell phones. I usually just have a cell phone to make calls and that's all.

However, the Nokia N95 is just such a neat toy that I have to have one.

My question is this: What will be the true cost to own?

Broken down, what is the cost of the phone? What service is needed to use the internet features and what is the price of that service? Are there any other details that need to be known and the cost of those details?
 
.......and a question for you are you 'ihateverizon72' because 72 other people had the name...ie; ihateverizon, ihaterverizon1, ihaterverizon2...etc...
 
True cost to own? Yeesh. Honestly, once you buy the newest phone, you'll never buy anything outdated again. It's a freakin sickness, a loving disease that eats away at the innards of your wallet. It's wonderful. Like candy.

Real cost, the phone, which will probably be around $900, depending on when you buy it. Plus $30 for a 2GB MicroSD, plus monthly unlimited data plan, depending on who you're with (T-mobile or Cingular). But it's sooooo worth it. Symbian phones aren't truly apreciated without unlimited data
 
how much would it be for tmobile unlimited?

The more I read about the n95 and look at the pictures, the more I want one, I blame this forum for making my new obsession all about cell phones, haha.
 
Hmms, then I guess that's another cost to consider. I thought the maps might be preloaded. How are data speeds in comparison to 1.5mbps dsl? Which is better for data--Cingular or TMobile?
 
This is what the nokia representative said during the CES 2007 @ LV about the smart2go gps system that the n95 has...


So im guessing you can use your mobile internet from ur cellular provider, wifi internet, or your pc to input the maps onto the n95...
 
Which begs the question: Will the GPS still operate properly while on a phone call once the Data connection is broken/putonhold? That would suck if you had to end a call because you were getting lost.
 
This is the way I understood it. The maps are free, but if you want navigation you need to pay for a license. I don;t see why the GPS couldn't map your location on the map, but I think the license buys you the "turn left at the next interstion" feature. They did say in the CES video that you could load the maps from the computer, over wifi, or through GPRS/Edge.

I don't own a GPS and have never really used one so I may be way off.

I DID email Gate5 and ask them what maps were going to be available and they replied with a list that they said would need a license and a list that would be just regular maps. I put the list on my site.

http://pantosh.com/?p=31
 
Yes. Since you are (apparently) coming from Verizon, you need to first pick a carrier to use the n95 on. In the States, that's either Cingular/ATT or T-Mobile (for national carriers).

Cingular:
Pros: Better coverage
Cons: Higher Prices

T-Mobile:
Pros: Lower Prices
Cons: Worse Coverage

There are other pros/cons, but for your purposes here that's what matters. The n95 will work without a data plan, but you are right that to truly enjoy a smartphone, a data plan is a much better option.

For T-Mobile you've got:

5.99/month, which has limitations like blocked ports (meaning that some of the internat apps may or may not work depending upon how they are designed). This is called T-Mobile Web.

19.99/month, which is unlimited data, all ports open with the exception of the Real Player Port (you don't need that port for 99% of things anyway). This is the Blackberry Unlimited Add-on (even if you don't have a blackberry, it works for unlimited data).

29.99/month, which is unlimited data, all ports open period, and adds on unlimited access to T-Mobile WiFi Hotspots (such as at Starbucks and whatnot).

All of these options are in addition to your normal voice plan.

Someone else can layout the Cingular/ATT plans for you, since I don't use them.

-olly
 
I've tried switching to cingular numerous times because I really wanted their EDGE service but whenever I look at the break down for prices I always end up paying more for less features than if I just stuck with TMobile.

Plus what phone company doesn't offer an unlimited texting plan?
 
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