April 27, 2005
Ipod Meets Its Match in 'Mobile Jukebox'
The ubiquitous iPod music player may have finally met its match – the musical mobile, writes The Scotsman.
"Phone giant Nokia today unveiled a new “jukebox” handset which aims to take on Apple's multi-million selling pocket-sized music system.
The N91 mobile will store 3,000 songs and allow users to download new tracks on the move through wireless internet technology.
Consumer technology expert Adam Vaughan, managing editor of Stuff magazine, said: “This is definitely the beginning of the end for the iPod.
Nokia said the new phone would cost about £475 and take an industry standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack, meaning users can plug in any type of headphones.
It will also allow buyers to transfer music files from their PC or download them from specialist websites.
Jonas Geust, Music at Nokia vice president, said: “What sets the Nokia N91 apart is the fact that it is always connected – you can download new music while on the move, add it to your favourite playlist and then share your playlist with friends. It's truly the world's best mobile-connected jukebox.”
Nokia said the N91 phone was expected to be in shops by the end of the year.
Picture from Engadget.
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