Nokia N9 Design Story

Nokia finally announced the presence of Nokia N9, the first smartphone that uses MeeGo platform, in the event the Nokia Connection 2011 in Singapore on Tuesday (21/06/2011). Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design, by eliminating the "Home" and all done on-screen menus displacement. Everything is using an alias swipe sliding motion with the fingertips to the screen.

"With the Nokia N9, we want to design a better way of using a cell phone. For that, we innovate on the hardware and software. We changed our way of thinking, of using a button 'Home' to a simple movement," said Marko Ahtisaari, Nokia's Head of Design.

No matter where the user in an application, swipe from the edge of the screen will take you to the main screen. Three main screen of the user interface is designed to provide quick access to things that are most important people are doing with a phone: use the application, keep up-to-date with notifications and social networking, and switching between activities.

Design Nokia N9 is an example of a blend of function and art that have not done the competitors Nokia. Material made of a single molded polycarbonate precise and beautiful. Black in appearance and laminated to make the user interface look like floating on the surface of this phone.

Nokia N9 is also equipped with the latest technology in cameras, navigation, and audio, providing an overall exceptional experience. Nokia has also been using NFC technology in this product.

Specifications Nokia N9:

•     Operating system: Linux MeeGo
•     Screen: 3.9-inch AMOLED capacitive 854 x 480 pixels
•     Size: 116.45 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm
•     Weight: 135 g
•     Processor: ARM Cortex-A8 Model 1000 MHz TI OMAP 3630
•     Graphic Processor: 2D/3D Graphics HW Accelerator with OpenGL ES 2.0 support
•     Camera: 8 MP
•     Talk time: up to 11 hours
•     Standby time: up to 19 days

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Benefits of Owning a Cellular Phone

This is not a new line to let go of but we could totally say that Cellular phones are very popular everywhere. No matter what the age of an individual is, it is indeed now a need instead of just a want. Cellular phones are in demand not just because they are necessary for communications but because this seems to be one of the hippest possessions especially for the young people.

Cellular phones come in different models and varied features that would surely be of great help to users depending on their needs and depending on the way the cellular phone features meet the standards of the users. There are benefits that could be derived from owning a cellular phone, there may be some disadvantages from them but it is beyond denial that cellular phones are really useful and they have influenced us more access, more technology and more mobility.

There are numbers of benefits that we could really get from owning a cellular phone but there are three of the most dominant benefits:

• This is very useful in case of emergencies

 With a cellular phone, you could contact people as fast as you could without letting the situation get even worse. Through cellular phones, it would be easier for people to respond to unexpected cases that may happen to them along the way. Without cellular phones, the transfer of information would be slow and would also produce slow outcomes.

• This could lead you to the right direction

While traveling in a new place, it is natural that a person may get lost or lose the right direction. With a cellular phone, it would be possible for you to find the right direction. As we are all aware of, there is that locator feature now that could be enjoyed by users. There is also an option that could be very helpful for kids and parents. For example, by accident, a kid gets lost, parents could trace the location.

• This could let you help others especially when they are in the middle of an emergency.  Through this, you could selflessly open your hand and lend a help. This is a great help to a community for it does build bridges among people. And, this is what the essence of communication is. Building bridges instead of walls.

These are the three major benefits of owning a cellular phone. These are big advantages if you own one. It would be plus points if you could get a good model or a good brand.

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