N95 Release

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:00

GPS Problem solved!!

I thought it was an N95 hardware problem - it seems it is just a software problem. I was nearly going to send the phone back now probably not! All you need to do is download this:

http://www.mgmaps.com/download.php

It is google/yahoo/microsoft maps (satellite and virtual) combined with the GPS on the phone and its works a real treat. It works so well, tracks you smoothly, gets a signal instantly, you can add in landmarks, fon access points etc etc.

This is exactly how I imagined a GPS mobile device would work! Ok it doesnt have voice directions but thats not what I wanted it for. At any rate the existing GPS software on the phone will work well within a car.

Now all we need is VOIP/Skype sorted and we have a hell of a phone. (well and the battery life - which I havent tested yet)

BoomAM · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:09

Does the N95 use the same battery type as other Nokias?
If so, a 'sort of' solution to the battery life is to get one of those 1100mAh batterys to replace the stock 950mAh. Might get an extra 30mins-1hour out of the phone with it?

sid · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:16

Chrisp7 said:
GPS Problem solved!!

I thought it was an N95 hardware problem - it seems it is just a software problem. I was nearly going to send the phone back now probably not! All you need to do is download this:

http://www.mgmaps.com/download.php

It is google/yahoo/microsoft maps (satellite and virtual) combined with the GPS on the phone and its works a real treat. It works so well, tracks you smoothly, gets a signal instantly, you can add in landmarks, fon access points etc etc.

This is exactly how I imagined a GPS mobile device would work! Ok it doesnt have voice directions but thats not what I wanted it for. At any rate the existing GPS software on the phone will work well within a car.

Now all we need is VOIP/Skype sorted and we have a hell of a phone. (well and the battery life - which I havent tested yet)

Phew i worried that the GPS would be a let down!

Have you tried apps like tom tom 6 on it?

Also i've been reading on other forums that the screen doesn't have a hard plastic protector on the top and you can directly touch and distort the screen like screen on a laptop/monitor?

Can you confirm that?

sid

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 17:54

BoomAM said:
Does the N95 use the same battery type as other Nokias?
If so, a 'sort of' solution to the battery life is to get one of those 1100mAh batterys to replace the stock 950mAh. Might get an extra 30mins-1hour out of the phone with it?

How would that fit? Arent they larger/can you 'squash' them in there!? If they are the same size Ill get that tomorrow!

sid said:
Phew i worried that the GPS would be a let down!

Have you tried apps like tom tom 6 on it?

Also i've been reading on other forums that the screen doesn't have a hard plastic protector on the top and you can directly touch and distort the screen like screen on a laptop/monitor?

Can you confirm that?

sid

Ill give Tom Tom a try when I get my memory card

The screen is pretty hard actually, there is no screen protector no. If you prett a little with your nail you can see distortion but with the finger itself nothing. Personally I cant see the issue, if people are worried I guess they can buy a screen protector.

BoomAM · 3 Apr 2007 at 18:11

Chrisp7 said:
How would that fit? Arent they larger/can you 'squash' them in there!? If they are the same size Ill get that tomorrow!

Same size.
Some of the mobile phone accessories websites sell them.
If they are the same as normal Nokia batteries, then the higher rated battery will fit fine.

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 18:51

BoomAM said:
Same size.
Some of the mobile phone accessories websites sell them.
If they are the same as normal Nokia batteries, then the higher rated battery will fit fine.

Cant find it anywhere, have you got a link? If you cant post it on here - [email protected]

Thanks!

By the way guys the N95 uses a different battery to the N80..

mrochester · 3 Apr 2007 at 20:11

BoomAM said:
Same size.
Some of the mobile phone accessories websites sell them.
If they are the same as normal Nokia batteries, then the higher rated battery will fit fine.

Don't you think if the BP-6M batteries fitted, Nokia would be supplying them with the N95? The truth is, the BL-5F battery in the N95 is smaller/thinner to fit into the restricted space. The same battery is used in the N93i (hence it is smaller than the N93).

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 20:20

mrochester said:
Don't you think if the BP-6M batteries fitted, Nokia would be supplying them with the N95? The truth is, the BL-5F battery in the N95 is smaller/thinner to fit into the restricted space. The same battery is used in the N93i (hence it is smaller than the N93).

BoomAm sent me a link to a "BL-5B", the same battery as the N80, its not the same but do you think physically it might fit? You can get this battery (unofficial Nokia) in 1100mAh. Does anyone have both an N80 and N95 that can have a look at the sizes?

mrochester · 3 Apr 2007 at 20:42

Chrisp7 said:
BoomAm sent me a link to a "BL-5B", the same battery as the N80, its not the same but do you think physically it might fit? You can get this battery (unofficial Nokia) in 1100mAh. Does anyone have both an N80 and N95 that can have a look at the sizes?

The N80 battery is completely different to the N95 battery. The BL-5B is quite an old battery.

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:11

mrochester said:
The N80 battery is completely different to the N95 battery. The BL-5B is quite an old battery.

I know its different but was hoping that it may squeeze in, if it did thats a 1100mAh battery = better!

mrochester · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:16

Chrisp7 said:
I know its different but was hoping that it may squeeze in, if it did thats a 1100mAh battery = better!

Other than 3rd party batteries (which are probably inaccurately labelled), the only 1100mah battery Nokia makes is the BP-6M (as found in the N93, N73 and 6233). I think in terms of length and width, it is the same size as the BL-5F battery. The BP-6M is thicker though, so would basically mean you couldn't put the back cover on the N95 if you fitted it.

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:21

mrochester said:
Other than 3rd party batteries (which are probably inaccurately labelled), the only 1100mah battery Nokia makes is the BP-6M (as found in the N93, N73 and 6233). I think in terms of length and width, it is the same size as the BL-5F battery. The BP-6M is thicker though, so would basically mean you couldn't put the back cover on the N95 if you fitted it.

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/11175.htm

Whatabout that? Do you think it will fit, do you know the dimensions?

orbit · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:22

If you want to try VoIP download an application called Fring

http://www.fring.com/

mrochester · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:23

Chrisp7 said:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/11175.htm

Whatabout that? Do you think it will fit, do you know the dimensions?

Well you can try it in the phones listed, but obviously not the N95 since the batteries are different sizes!

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n93i/pic15.jpg

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n93i/pic16.jpg

EDIT - I was wrong. They both look the same width. The BL-5F is longer, and thinner.

Christo · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:30

mrochester said:
Well you can try it in the phones listed, but obviously not the N95 since the batteries are different sizes!

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n93i/pic15.jpg

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n93i/pic16.jpg

EDIT - I was wrong. They both look the same width. The BL-5F is longer, and thinner.

Nice find there

Got anything comparing the BL-5F and BL-5B as those seem more similar.

orbit said:
If you want to try VoIP download an application called Fring

http://www.fring.com/

Doesnt work with the N95 yet, it will I am sure soon.

mrochester · 3 Apr 2007 at 21:46

The closest I can get is a comparison between a BL-4C and BP-6M. I *think* the BL-5B is a bit shorer, but thicker, than the BL-4C.

EDIT - Yes I'm correct, the BL-5B is shorter and thicker than the BL-4C. They share the same width though.

welshboy · 3 Apr 2007 at 23:51

has the n95 got gps software as standard then? because cpw is selling this phone with a package called smart2go but there not getting the phone in on orange for a bit so im thinking of ordering from orange direct who have it in but that wont come with gps package.

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Christo · 4 Apr 2007 at 00:47

mrochester said:
The closest I can get is a comparison between a BL-4C and BP-6M. I *think* the BL-5B is a bit shorer, but thicker, than the BL-4C.

EDIT - Yes I'm correct, the BL-5B is shorter and thicker than the BL-4C. They share the same width though.

cheers for that

Might be tempted to give that battery a try (can always get a refund!)

paddyuk said:
has the n95 got gps software as standard then? because cpw is selling this phone with a package called smart2go but there not getting the phone in on orange for a bit so im thinking of ordering from orange direct who have it in but that wont come with gps package.

?

It comes including GPS software but not the spoken voice nav software (for driving) - that costs extra.
You can always install Tom Tom yourself afterwards.

BoomAM · 4 Apr 2007 at 01:08

mrochester said:
Don't you think if the BP-6M batteries fitted, Nokia would be supplying them with the N95?

No i dont.
There have been plenty of high capacity batteries out for a variety of products out over the last few years that the manufacturers havnt used, despite being relativly cheap.
For example, theres a battery that can be bought for £20, and fitted into an iRiver Hxx0, that boosts the life from 16hours to around 40hours.
Its the same for phones. Theres replacement batteries for most of the phones out there, that cost peanuts compared to the price of the phone, but increase the battery life noticably.
Manufacturers dont always release whats best for their product.

mrochester · 4 Apr 2007 at 09:40

BoomAM said:
No i dont.
There have been plenty of high capacity batteries out for a variety of products out over the last few years that the manufacturers havnt used, despite being relativly cheap.
For example, theres a battery that can be bought for £20, and fitted into an iRiver Hxx0, that boosts the life from 16hours to around 40hours.
Its the same for phones. Theres replacement batteries for most of the phones out there, that cost peanuts compared to the price of the phone, but increase the battery life noticably.
Manufacturers dont always release whats best for their product.

Forgive me, I just haven't seen the Nokia battery which is the same size as the BL-5F but holds more power. What's the model number for this other battery?