The Nokia N79 is designed for those with an active life but still need to be connected at all times. The tough but compact candybar phone is the perfect device for those who live life to the full.
From the bright 2.4-inch screen to the tough aluminum body, the premium desIgn of the Noka N79 is simply fantastic. But what makes the Nokia N79 really tick? Check out our guide to the tech specs and features of the Noka N79.
We really like the Nokia N79. From it’s simple but elegant design to it’s attention to detail, it’s a phone for those who like to own a premium product. Check out our guide to the highlights on offer with the Nokia N79.
Great design
The candybar phone doesn’t get any more high-tech or better looking that the Nokia N79. Find directions and locations with the integrated A-GPS and included maps. Take photos with the 5-Megapixel auto-focus camera that even comes with a dual LED flash. Thanks to the A-GPS you can geo-tag your images and videos with compass directions.
Sports Options
The Nokia N79 is built with the sports fanatic in mind. Use the built-in A-GPS to create and map your exercise routes and use the phone in conjunction with Nokia’s Sport Tracker software to upload your routines and fitness stats online. There are also a host of accessories that allow you to make the most of exercising while carrying the Nokai N79.
Stay Connected
When it comes to web browsing and staying in touch, the Nokia N79 has everything you need, with HSDPA for great 3G data speeds, while the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth means you can hook up to networks and other devices to share contacts, images and even work files.
Extra Features
Make the most of your music and videos with the built-in multimedia player. The 2.4-inch QVGA makes it great for movies and websites. Additional features include UPnP, Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, and USB 2.0 High-Speed.
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Check out the full tech specs for the Nokia N79:
Screen 2.4-inch
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels
Color Depth 24 bit
Device Size 110 x 49 x 15mm
Weight 97g
Operating System S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
Multimedia
Camera Resolution 2584 x 1938
CMOS Sensor 5-Megapixel
Digital Zoom 20 x
Focal length 5.2 mm
F-Stop/Aperture f/2.8
Focus range 10 cm to infinity
Image Formats JPEG/Exif
Camera Features Auto Focus, Carl Zeiss Optics, Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Self Timer, Video Stabilization
Video Recording Resolution 640 x 480
Video Recording Frame Rate 30 fps
Video Zoom 8 x
Video Recording Formats H.263, MPEG-4
Secondary Camera Resolution 352 x 288
Secondary Camera Digital Zoom 2 x
Secondary Camera Image Formats JPEG
Secondary Camera Video Recording Format H.263
Memory Functions
Maximum User Storage 50MB
Memory Card type Micro SD
Memory Card Features Hot Swap
Maximum Memory Card Size 8GB
Maximum Heap Size Unlimited
Maximum JAR Size Unlimited
Frequency Bands
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
GSM 850
GSM 900
WCDMA 2100
WCDMA 900
Data Bearers CSD
Dual Transfer Mode (MSC 11)
EGPRS
GPRS
HSCSD
HSDPA
WCDMA
Browser & Flash
Browser HTML over TCP/IP
OSS Browser
WAP 2.0
Web Runtime
XHTML over TCP/IP
Flash Lite version Flash Lite 3.0
Video Features
Video Playback Formats 3GPP formats (H.263), Flash Video, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4, RealVideo 7,8,9/10, WMV
Graphic Formats BMP, EXIF, GIF87a, GIF89a, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, WBMP
Audio Features Audio Equalizer
Audio Recording AAC stereo, 48kHz
Audio Streaming
Music Player
Audio Formats AAC, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, eAAC+, M4A, MIDI Tones (poly 64), Mobile XMF, MP3, MP4, RealAudio 7,8,10, SP-MIDI, True tones, WAV, WMA
Connectivity
Local Connectivity Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR
Bluetooth Stereo Audio
DLNA Certification
MicroUSB
Mini Stereo Plug 3.5mm
Nokia AV 3.5mm
Nokia microUSB Cable CA-101
UPnP
USB 2.0 High-Speed
Bluetooth
WLAN 802.11b/g
Extra Features
Accelerometer Sensor
Flight Mode
FOTA Firmware over the Air
Internet Radio
Nokia Maps
OMA Domain Name System (DNS) 1.0
Stereo FM Radio
Stereo Handsfree Speakers
Still Image Editor
SyncML
Themes
TV Out
Visual Radio










