Why Nokia E65? Mobile Google Maps replaces GPS

When I first bought the Nokia E65, I was contemplating forking out the extra $500 for the N95 which came with the GPS. After weeks of contemplation, I decided the GPS was not worth it, would be a drain on the mobile’s battery life and adds to the weight of a phone. Good move! Because Google Maps has just unveiled new mobile phone software that can calculate where you are (see this article from news.com.au http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,22841712-462,00.html ) I haven’t tried it out but maybe there are other E65 users out there that have already downloaded the latest update to google maps for E65.

Why Nokia E65? Video

The video feature of the Nokia E65 is quite impressive. The frame rate is 30 frames per second which is pretty high for a mobile phone and comes out quite well on the computer when replayed. The videos can be recorded in 640x480 mode which is VGA mode. Also a handy feature is the PAUSE button for the video mode, which allows you to temporarily pause your recording and restart it when you have something else to record. With the NOKIA Bluetooth sync enabled, you will see the video played back when you go near your computer as the computer detects the new video file and sets out to download and play the file. On holidays this can be quite useful (no need to carry an extra cable) and surprising when you suddenly hear your laptop playing your video file without your prompting.