Nokia and Rogers Wireless Offer a Smarter Way to Text

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400

Toronto, October 28, 2009 – Texting-happy Canadians can now rejoice with the arrival of the Nokia Surge, available exclusively at Rogers Wireless. Nokia is pleased to announce the launch of its newest quick messaging phone in Canada, which allows users to keep in touch and in style whether using instant messaging, text or email, sending multimedia messages, OVI Share, or updating their favourite social media networks.

This smooth-operator is uniquely designed to help set the Surge apart from the crowd. Its full slide-and-hide QWERTY keyboard makes typing easy and allows for quick messaging on the go. Users can also access school, work and personal accounts from one device in the palm of their hand.

In addition to its messaging and email capabilities, the Nokia Surge offers a powerful browsing experience that lets users see their online content just like they do on a PC. Also, flash support allows users to view most sites in full HTML and video comes to life thanks to the colour display, clear and crisp graphics and auto screen rotation.

The Nokia Surge has a Symbian S60 FP2 operating system that makes multitasking on its 2.4-inch display easier than ever. Multi-taskers will love how they can have IM running in the background while composing a message, watching a video or playing music at the same time.

“This phone is ideal for socially-connected consumers who are looking for a great email solution on their mobile device. The full QWERTY keyboard and 3G provide users with the ease of use and speed they crave,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “This is the first quick messaging device of its kind to hit the market – it is aimed at youth and is a great example of how Nokia is able to bring sophisticated mobile features to the masses at affordable price points.”

Other features of the Nokia Surge include:

Navigation
Know your way just about anytime, and virtually anywhere, with the help of pre-loaded Ovi Maps with Drive and Walk navigation. The system offers the option to license voice guided and visual turn-by-turn navigation to help you to get to where you need to be and even offers traffic updates and restaurant, hotel and other recommendations on points of interest along the way. You can also create and share your favourite locations with maps.ovi.com.

Photo
The Nokia Surge offers a 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x zoom and a dedicated camera key. The device also has video recording and sharing capabilities.

Share
Canadians can keep in touch with friends and family by sharing photos taken on the Nokia Surge. Share your photo-worthy moments with picture and video messaging or by using Nokia’s free media sharing community, Ovi Share. It is simple to upload, organize and share photos and videos with social networks from the device to a desktop.

The following original accessories from Nokia help create the ultimate Surge experience:

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-103 – With this headset users can switch automatically between favourite tunes and important calls with the push of a button and enjoy wireless music and conversation in clear stereo sound.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 – Nokia’s smallest wireless headset in the size of a piece of gum and boasts a discreet design, lightweight feel and a stylish aluminum cover. Enhanced audio quality with DSP makes it easy to keep conversations going while on the run.

Nokia Mobile Charger DC-6 – This lightweight travel charger plug allows you to charge your phone’s battery the conventional way – in your car. It is compatible will all phones with a micro USB charging connector.

Nokia Speakerphone HF-310 – This stylish speakerphone can be connected to your mobile phone wirelessly with Bluetooth so you can accept handsfree calls in the car. For convenience, it can be positioned anywhere in the car by using the suction-cup mount, clip mount or dashboard mount.

The Nokia Surge quick messaging phone is available from Rogers Wireless for $29.99 with three year voice activations at participating retailers and Rogers.com.

For more information on the Nokia Surge, please visit www.nokia.ca or www.rogers.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Demo handsets are available upon request.

Nokia and Rogers Wireless play a new tune with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0400

Toronto, June 22, 2009 – Nokia rocked the nation today by announcing the Canadian availability of the eagerly anticipated Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, available exclusively at Rogers Wireless. The innovative mobile device supports Nokia’s vision to provide consumers with the ultimate music experience and features the urMusic service from Rogers Wireless, giving Canadians access to well over a million songs.

“Music can be a great connecting experience, one that we are proud to support at Rogers Wireless through our innovative music services such as urMusic and Wireless Box Office,” said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. “The touchscreen Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, the latest addition to our extensive lineup of music capable devices, is sure to appeal to music lovers who want access to the latest tracks, ringtones and tickets to exclusive Live Nation concerts, along with the ability to keep in touch with friends on the go.”

Music at your fingertips
When it comes to enjoying music, consumers are looking for a superior experience - more memory, loud and powerful speakers, easy synchronization and ease-of-use. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on all counts by giving consumers a tool to quickly and easily access and share music and content.

“The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic gives consumers the opportunity to customize their music experience and listen to the songs they love on the mobile device that’s always at their side,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “This device is convergence at its best and provides music enthusiasts with everything they need to make music a bigger part of their day.”

Touch
With Nokia’s resistive touch enabled 5800 XpressMusic, consumers can feel the device respond to each touch with instant vibration feedback and enjoy a high-resolution 3.2” display screen on one of the widest Nokia display screens to date.

Play
The device provides fun at your fingertips with easy access to music, pictures and more with one touch from the home screen. Consumers can also listen to their favourite songs again and again, play music for friends with built-in stereo speakers and download videos to watch in stunning quality on the widescreen display.

Rogers urMusic™
The urMusic application allows you to discover, browse and download songs from all your favourite artists. urMusic also gives you access to the best Live Nation® concerts with Wireless Box Office™, a mobile ticketing service where Rogers pays the service charges.

Explore
The enhanced navigation experience on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic includes rich, easy-to-use maps with urban detail as well as satellite views. Try out three months of free voice guided turn-by-turn navigation** - for walking or driving - along with the new City Guides that offer a great way to explore undiscovered places.

Share
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic helps consumers keep in touch with friends and family by enabling the sharing of photos and online content. Users can take photos with the device’s 3.2 megapixel camera then simply upload, organize and share their photos and videos with social networks from the device to a desktop.

Mobile Music Enhanced
The following music accessories from Nokia help create the ultimate mobile music experience with phone functionality:

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-103 – With this headset users can switch automatically between favourite tunes and important calls with the push of a button and enjoy wireless music and conversation in clear stereo sound.

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-503 – This cool looking wireless stereo headset helps users listen to music and stay connected. It provides crisp, high-quality audio and has the ability to pause advance or rewind tracks with a touch of button.

Nokia Portable Speakers MD-8 – These small, sleek and portable speakers have a cool, crisp design and pack plenty of power. Users can enjoy up to 40 hours of music playtime and an FM antenna is built-in to support the FM radio on a compatible handset.

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is now available at Rogers Wireless for $199.99 on select 3 year terms and will be available online at www.rogers.com starting tomorrow. For more information on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and related music accessories, please visit www.nokia.ca. For more information on Rogers urMusic, please visit www.urmusic.ca.

** Nokia navigation service is free for 90 days from service activation. Mobile data charges may apply when using Nokia Maps and turn-by-turn navigation.

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