Nokia defends the high end

Consumers may be waiting for the iPhone, but handset vendors aren't. Nokia has released the N95, a $775 smart phone that runs the Symbian operating system and sports a wide variety of media applications. The N95, which Nokia describes as an "all-in-one media computer", is clearly aimed at customers whose interest in smart phones has been piqued by the iPhone--but who are ready for enhanced capabilities now. With a 5 megapixel camera, media support, a keyboard, and compatibility with 3G (HSDPA), WiFi and Bluetooth networking, the N95 brings a lot of capability for a lot of money. When considered alongside other recent Nokia announcements like the N800 tablet and E61 smart phone, the N95 is proof that Nokia has no plans to cede the high end of the market to Apple or anyone else.

For more on the N95:
- Read this article at InformationWeek