Nokia launches N78 into Nseries "multimedia computer" range

With "novelty" geotagging feature

11 February 2008 10:27 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

As well as introducing the new flagship N96 at the Mobile World Congress event in Spain, Nokia has announced the launch of the Nokia N78, a "multimedia computer that combines music, navigation and photography with the benefits of mobility".

Designed to take advantage of the new Ovi suite of Nokia services, the Nokia N78 packs AGPS, with free Nokia Maps, WLAN and HSPDA 3G connectivity, a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and support for microSD memory card, currently available at up to 8GB, to store music and media.

In Nokia's words, the "novelties" of the N78 are geotagging of photos and an integrated FM transmitter that allows music to be played on any FM radio, in a car or at home.

The Nokia N78 is expected to start shipping during the second quarter of 2008, with an estimated pre-tax retail price of 350 euros.