Nokia launches 5 accessories today, 1 might interest you N95 users out there
By Stefan Constantinescu on Monday, August 27th, 2007 at 8:29 AM PST In Accessories, Nokia
We have a Bluetooth GPS unit called the LD-4W, which we found leaked images of thanks to the FCC over 3 weeks ago; 125 Euros, 31 gram weight, 10 hour operation time.
Next up is the BH-903, which looks quite uncomfortable to stick in your ears, but the OLED screen certainly makes it stand out. At 32 grams with only 15 hours of music/talk time and a price tag of 200 Euros, it is too rich for my blood.
Then we have the BH-902, obviously non stereo, same OLED except attached to the side of your head. I admit I’m impressed, not having to remove your phone out of your pocket to check who is calling is quite impressive and I hope more people start doing this. At 18.2 grams and only 8 hours of talk time, I’m not sure it is worth 115 Euros. You may think otherwise.
For all the boom box junkies from the 80’s you’re going to love the MD-7W. Walking around pumping your tunes wirelessly will be sure to impress the ladies or make them running in the opposite direction, depends on your collection. 130 Euros.
Last is the most impressive device, something that I’m sure will sell by the ton and something I can’t wait to see the Chinese copy, the Power Pack DC-1. It is simply a 105 Euro 2800 mAh battery that can charge your Nokia (NYSE: NOK) devices that use the new standard 2.0 mm charger plug. I’m still waiting for the Multimedia and Enterprise guys to adopt a one cable to rule them all strategy like the Mobile Phones group. Good things should come after the reorg in 2008.
All of these devices will come out Q4 2007.
About the “battery”: such solutions have been on the market for quite a while, for example from Proporta (www.proporta.com). I am really interested to see if Nokia’s solution can prove to be as versatile. Nevertheless, a good effort.
Very true, Vlad. I’m an N95 user and I’m thrilled with the Proporta. It has a little larger capacity, at 3600 mAh- it’s also well under half the price, at 45 US dollars. The ability to charge so many devices, I charge 9 different mobile items with mine, with a large capacity battery is just perfect for me. The ability to charge it from any powered USB port is also a big, BIG plus. Any idea what the dimensions of the Nokia power pack are? Looks pretty small- but why does it have to be so expensive for such a relatively low capacity battery?
Where is the proporta sold at?
$45 is a great price.
http://www.proporta.com, or ebay.