Nokia brings a new entertainment rich handset that blends mobile broadcast TV (DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming. With the mobile broadcast TV usage said to be at its peak by 2012, approximately 300 million users across the globe are expected to watch TV on their mobile phones. This handset promises to offer smooth access to all users desiring to enjoy ultimate TV-experience on their mobile phones.
With the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition’s DVB-H technology, programs come to life through its QVGA 2.4-inch screen in bright crystal clear images. It comes with 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing and also allows loudspeaker option to enjoy watching TV with family and friends. Users can capture images and videos with a 3.2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash functionalities and share their favorite images with loved ones via sites like OviShare and Flickr. Furthermore, users can also email via Ovi Mail, Nokia Messaging, Windows Live Messenger, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail.
Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, “The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching a variety of programs on their mobiles, such as drama programs, news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive.”
The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition offers one-click access to live broadcast that selects best channels available. Users can set reminders for favorite shows as well as create personal channels lists with Nokia’s Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
Stefan Schneiders, Head of Mobile TV solutions at Nokia Siemens Networks said, “It is great that Nokia has affirmed its commitment to DVB-H by launching the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. 2010 brings a series of high-profile global sporting events and this is a good opportunity for operators to create, drive and bundle innovative mobile TV services based on DVB-H. In fact, during the 2006 World Cup, Italy saw the launch of the most successful mobile TV Broadcasting service in Europe.”
While watching TV on the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition handset, users receive superior quality reception without any interference, as the headset acts like an antenna. Its longer battery life provides six hours of smooth DVB-H usage that is sufficient to watch around three football matches.
The Nokia 5330 keeps users connected on the go with access to sites like Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. It also allows users to send instant message (IM) through Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOL and more. With dedicated music key and links to the Nokia Music Store, users can access music and other useful applications. It is compatible with Nokia’s Comes with Music service that offers free unlimited access to a wide variety of tracks anytime, anywhere.
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks are functional with over 30 operators globally on Mobile TV implementations. Countries like Austria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland offer commercial launches with Mobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards.
The device keeps users updated with the new personalized media and applications available at the Ovi Store. With the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, innovative applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services are just few clicks away. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition can be purchased for 155 Euros (excluding taxes and subsidies).