Navigate the holidays with the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition with device lifetime voice-guided nav
Written by Nokia
Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Over the river and through the woods, Nokia knows the way... Navigate the holidays with the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition with device lifetime voice-guided navigation, world-wide map updates
New
York, NY, USA - As millions of travelers get ready to hit the road for
the holiday travel season, Nokia announces the U.S. availability of the
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition, an upgraded version of the popular
touchscreen device that comes with device lifetime voice-guided
navigation for North America and a car kit so it can be easily mounted
on a dash or windshield.
The
Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition features Ovi Maps for mobile, the
industry's only mobile device solution offering real-time turn-by-turn
navigation for both cars and pedestrians. When driving, Ovi Maps for
mobile is a full-fledged car navigation solution with enhanced safety
features like speed limit warnings and speed camera alerts, and near
real-time information on traffic congestion due to roadwork or
accidents. When walking, the service provides pedestrian-friendly
directions, including routes that take a pedestrian up one-way streets
and through parks, pathways and other shortcuts.
Unlike
navigation solutions by other mobile device makers, which require
constant mobile data connectivity to provide turn-by-turn guidance,
Nokia puts its maps and the ability to search addresses and calculate
routes directly on the device. This means users do not lose navigation
capability when they travel to remote locations where cellular coverage
may be unavailable, and also allows users to avoid significant mobile
data charges. The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition comes pre-loaded with
maps for the entire U.S. and Canada, and users may also update and add
maps from more than 180 additional countries at any time for free using
Nokia Map Loader, a downloadable PC application available at www.nokiausa.com/maps.
The
brilliant 3.2 inch wide screen of the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is
perfectly suited for viewing Ovi Maps high resolution satellite and
terrain maps, including 3D landmarks. With premium content from Lonely
Planet, Michelin and Wcities, Ovi Maps also offers enriched Point of
Interest information like restaurants, hotels and shops, as well as
event and movie listings, and a weather service that provides 24-hour
and 5-day forecasts. Accented by a stylish chrome ring, the Nokia 5800
Navigation Edition also boasts stereo speakers and surround sound,
playback time of up to 35 hours, swift HSDPA internet connection and
3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, and memory expandable up
to 16GB.
Web Synchronization
Like all Nokia devices with Ovi Maps, the Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition can automatically synchronize with Ovi Maps on the web (http://maps.ovi.com) which allows users to:
- Search for addresses and Points of Interest
- Explore a location from the comfort of a large screen
- Plan routes in advance for walking or driving and then save them
- Save locations into Favorites and organize them into Collections
- Places, collections and routes can then be synchronized over-the-air between Ovi Maps on the device and on the web.
Pricing/Availability
The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition retails for approximately 299 USD and is available through www.nokiausa.com
and other independent online and retail channels in the United States.
Through December 31, Nokia is offering a 50 USD Visa prepaid gift card
for customers who buy the device and activate an account with Ovi
Store, Nokia's marketplace for mobile applications, videos, games and
more.
DISCLAIMER:
Downloading maps, navigating with Nokia Maps, and searching for points
of interest, traffic updates, other premium content, and
network-assisted GPS may involve the transmission of large amounts of
data through your cellular service provider's network. Contact your
service provider for information about data transmission charges. The
availability and accuracy of GPS location services are dependent on
wireless networks, satellite systems, and the agency receiving the
information. It may not function in all areas or at all times. You
should never rely solely on GPS products for essential communications
like emergencies. The use of mobile phones and their accessories may be
prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Obey applicable law
regarding usage.
About Nokia
Nokia
is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world's leading maker
of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in new and different
ways - fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to
enable people to stay close to what matters to them. We also provide
comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ; and equipment,
solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia
Siemens Networks.
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