Had the N95 since it came out and haven't had any problems yet. Wish the VOIP wasn't locked out (Orange!).
Regarding Maps: The application seems fine, but it's the GPS chip that isn't too great. It's a SIRF II, not a III chipset that you'd find in a Tom Tom or such like. However if you give it say a couple of minutes to get a lock then it's works really really well. The comment regarding data tariffs is crap as Nokia provide an app with the disc to download the maps from a PC before you even set off.
If you're a propper road warrior, then the N95 GPS isn't for you, but for your average Jo that doesn't already have a dedicated GPS then it works fine and saves on having yet another device and a £100+ shell out.
Battery life isn't great. I charge mine overnight every night, but normally stretches to a day and a half / 2 days tops. Whilst not great, it does so much stuff that I don't mind taking a single mini-charger with me in my over night bag compared to 3 or 4 charges and associated devices! (PDA, MP3 player, Camera etc.)
For everything it does, it does it either pretty good, or very good. PDA, Camera, GPS etc - all 'OK'. Won't replace a dedicated device for power users but fine for most people. Phone, MP3 player, portable web-browser - all fantastic.
All this in one device? For me cost wasn't an issue (blagged it free on Orange), so the only negative I have is the battery life, which is the same as the N80 but with 3 times the features and looks stunning in comparision.
All in all, a great handset for any power user of mobile devices.
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It's great - including Maps!
Had the N95 since it came out and haven't had any problems yet. Wish the VOIP wasn't locked out (Orange!).
Regarding Maps: The application seems fine, but it's the GPS chip that isn't too great. It's a SIRF II, not a III chipset that you'd find in a Tom Tom or such like. However if you give it say a couple of minutes to get a lock then it's works really really well. The comment regarding data tariffs is crap as Nokia provide an app with the disc to download the maps from a PC before you even set off.
If you're a propper road warrior, then the N95 GPS isn't for you, but for your average Jo that doesn't already have a dedicated GPS then it works fine and saves on having yet another device and a £100+ shell out.
Battery life isn't great. I charge mine overnight every night, but normally stretches to a day and a half / 2 days tops. Whilst not great, it does so much stuff that I don't mind taking a single mini-charger with me in my over night bag compared to 3 or 4 charges and associated devices! (PDA, MP3 player, Camera etc.)
For everything it does, it does it either pretty good, or very good. PDA, Camera, GPS etc - all 'OK'. Won't replace a dedicated device for power users but fine for most people. Phone, MP3 player, portable web-browser - all fantastic.
All this in one device? For me cost wasn't an issue (blagged it free on Orange), so the only negative I have is the battery life, which is the same as the N80 but with 3 times the features and looks stunning in comparision.
All in all, a great handset for any power user of mobile devices.