The company withdrew Nokia to market an updated version of the famous N93 multimedia computer. The index is a letter “i”, but to the image of the phone-bit external terminator added polish.
The device has got to the testing laboratory perceived quite differently than N93 model, which seemed very much in the world. In fact, the updated version videophone is not much less “big brother”: virtually disappeared only massive upper lid and slightly reduced in length. But those shortcomings did N93 unattractive appearance.
Novelty is a stylish (albeit large) device, which attracts the attention of others. It is rare, mainly because of price, model, which not many can boast. In other words, N93i is intended for those who appreciate its image in the $ 1300 - so much (at the time of writing) will have to pay for multimedia computer.
It is clear that this is not beautiful dummy, and the AIO, which does not leave a feeling of the owner since the opening of the box. There are: memory card volume 1 GB DVD with a lot of software, spacious bag, binding to the lens shutter, strap on the wrist, a data cable, STORAGE, documentation, cable to output images on TV. The set lacks memory card adapter, which accounts for as wire used for copying video on the PC.

Design

As mentioned above, the main drawback is the thickness of the shell, which, despite all the tricks Nokia, still not satisfied with many users. The maximum fine upper half of the size of the lower stresses, which makes corpus N93i visually massive yet.

Camera module, which took a significant portion of chipsets, gives it a serious look and shows as optics. Only noticing a placard Nokia surrounding understand that their high-tech device Finnish company.
Lens covered with a plastic lid logo Carl Zeiss, which theoretically could easily lose. The tragedies could be avoided if attach it through completing strap to the bottom of Staff. It’s a little bit spoils the appearance and ergonomics worsens.
On the face of the manufacturer’s logo hides under a multicolored light, which reacts to certain events (missed call, charging), but not an infinite надоедает smiley.
Under the inset mirror is OLED display, the settlement of which has remained the same (as in the N93). Information presented in this case white. In addition to time and service indicators displayed on the screen animation accompanying extra bed closures, and various events (incoming and missed calls, unread message, etc.). When you press the camera is displayed time, date and day of the week - a very handy thing, especially given the fact that the screen is extinguished in a few seconds after the start of work.
When the apparatus is closed, the user can change the profile (power key), include a flashlight (key outbreak), and block the keyboard (key switch mode photo / video). In the latter case, blocked all the buttons, including digital.
Interface connector and a slot for memory cards were hidden, which is a good idea, as diverse elements corpus overstocked. The memory card is installed under the door on the right side, cable - on the left. Slightly above located and infrared outburst. Plugs are functioning normally, inconvenience its use does not arise.
Below on the left end of the slot to set ZU and loud, it is pleasant sounding speaker. In high-tech multimedia devices, but would like to see stereo speakers.
In the device has two provisions of the display: right angles (camera mode), and at an angle of approximately 160 degrees (normal mode).
The internal screen is typical of Nokia multimedia computers. His diagonal of 2.4 “, resolution - 240 × 320. This is sufficient for normal smartphone, but while in a video display seems quite small, wants to he held large area. At the same time, the picture quality claims not: excellent angles review, bright colors and lush, rich palette.
Above the screen are two soft keys, operated in portrait mode, as well as cameras for window edge, lights and the voice speaker.
Ergonomics keyboard below average: the function keys are small, have a shorter course. At the touch to work very hard, we have to constantly look at the buttons.
The side keys and joystick used in camera mode, much nicer than the N93 model. However, the holders of small hands to manage them will still uncomfortable because of the large corps and a strong distributes buttons. True, use these elements simultaneously accounted rare. In addition, the close was still required to turn the slider left, but to remove - to the right, slightly illogical.

In order to enable smartphone, it is necessary to slightly tilt the upper halves (if it is open); otherwise access to the appropriate button is blocked.
The updated design forced the manufacturer to install the battery and smaller-capacity, which affected the work of the autonomous N93i time. With the active use of ZU device will be required at least once a day.

Menu

As in the N93, the N93i installed OS Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition. However, a set of programs and functions expanded. First and foremost, we note an updated WLAN Manager, which first appeared in E65, a local search function, Lifeblog and the new manager. Also in the recruiting programs are set solitaires, Snake three-dimensional, three-dimensional arcade TRE and video editing program for Muvee.
In N93 review of this application has already been mentioned, but then the results attributable to obtain. Functional programs remained: choose some spots required and photos, if desired, adjust the quality and length of video clip and generate a template. The whole procedure takes about 5 seconds, followed by a few tens of minutes is a video processing. Commercial low resolution for the MMS messages generated 10 - 15 minutes, and as a source of the video, two were chosen, duration 3 - 4 minutes. The creation of high-resolution video took more than half an hour (the rest remained unchanged settings).
Smartphone supports UPnP technology, which can send photos, video and audiokontent on wireless network at home computer equipped with software from a kit, or compatible appliances.
Like other Nokia smartphone, the N93i can view and sort the photos and video through the gallery. Compressed into MPEG4 video with a resolution of 640 × 480 plays without hovering in full-screen mode. If necessary, what is happening on the display could be shown on television through cable or UPnP. Supported output in 4:3 and 16:9 formats (PAL or NTSC).
Video, photos and games look fine in portrait mode, but, as in the case of the N93, the holders of small palms will distort paunch over keyboard module block the camera.
Migrating from portrait to landscape mode is carried out faster than in all previous Nokia smartphone with this feature, which can be seen in videoobzore.
The company has set the standard in N93i player. The quality of sound and the possibility of a special player is not a matter of admiration; it is a standard solution that will satisfy most users.
Productivity updated version multimedia PC can be compared to the previous model.
Easy to see that the results worse, but not much.

Camera

Camera Module, its functions and the possibility remained at N93, but the photos and video seem to be worse. So, following pictures shows clearly too strong pressure, even though all the settings were “quality” at maximum. According to the EXIF, compression level, in both cases the same and equal to 60%.
The quality video remarkable for the smartphone, but excessive compression and spoils the picture in this case. Subjective reasoning confirms experimental data:
Nokia N93i
• 640 × 480, 30.00fps, MPEG-4, 1429kbps
• MPEG-4 AAC LC, 48000Hz, 193 kbps, 2 chnls
Nokia N93
• 640 × 480, 30.00fps, MPEG-4, 2915kbps
• MPEG-4 AAC LC, 48000Hz, 193 kbps, 2 chnls
Bit rate reduced by half.
Changed work optical zoom. The objective now is not the roars, but rolling image, as demonstrated in the next video.
Features photos and video compression are the programmatic optimizing codec’s. Perhaps in the next versions of firmware settings at maximum quality will be better.
Video Primer
Annex “Camera” is in the device memory, so its inclusion is implemented as quickly as possible. Turn the screen instantly to the appropriate treatment program and already runs through the second allows withdraw.

Conclusions

The new version of Nokia phone-cameras can boast a remarkable design. At the same time, the deterioration in the quality of person “highlights” the main apparatus - the camera. Last, but very little impact on the work of WOW-function device, which is highly, demanded the target audience. N93i created to surprise, and this is successful.
Pluses:
• Attractive and relatively compact body;
• Quality camera.
Negative:
• Small battery capacity;
• Lack of memory card adapter;
• Strong photos and video compression.