Nokia Shows Off New Smartphone

The 9300i, expected sometime early next year, offers a wide array of features and is targeted towards high end business users.

Cell phone manufacturer Nokia today expanded their business-device smartphone line with the unveiling of the new 9300i. This phone should be available sometime early next year, with a tri-band version optimized for mobile networks in Europe and Asia and capable of operating in compatible GSM networks in the Americas.

The 9300i offers a host of features, including WLAN connectivity, a full keyboard, 65,536-color screen, support for a broad range of enterprise email solutions and an attachment viewer, which Nokia feels will satisfy even the most discriminating business users.

Other features will include 80 MB of memory capacity (expandable up to 2GB with an optional MMC card), five party conference calling via an integrated speakerphone, support for multiple email clients (with attachments), including BlackBerry Connect, Nokia Business Center, IBM WebSphere, Oracle Collaboration Suite, Seven Always-On Mail and Visto Mobile and integrated infrared and Bluetooth capabilities.

“Nokia continues to offer more choices for individuals looking for fully featured smartphones built specifically for business use,” said Niklas Savander, senior vice president of Nokia’s business device unit for the Enterprise Solutions business group. “Our business customers want continuity as well as a constant stream of improvements in our products. The Nokia 9300i delivers just that as it combines WLAN and other features with a suite of powerful applications and email solutions.”