Nokia N8 gets lots of stick in early reviews, we wonder why

03 October, 2010
The Nokia N8 started shipping this week and reviews of the Finnish company's latest flagship are spreading like wildfire. Checking out the first batch of those we noticed a certain trend, which we cannot...

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  • 04 Oct 2010

Anonymous, 04 Oct 2010I dont think so,Samsung has worst support among smartPHONES.You have a point there. It's kind of a Fire and Forget tactic they use.

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    • 04 Oct 2010

    Anonymous, 04 Oct 2010samsung WaveI dont think so,Samsung has worst support among smartPHONES.

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      • Anonymous
      • p7a
      • 04 Oct 2010

      Anonymous, 04 Oct 2010how do you think forecasts are predicted brother???? think... moreIn such a fast evolving space as mobile phone market? Yeah, sure, why not. Did you read what I wrote in the end of my last message: Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, is set in stone. What if Oracle wins its little lawsuit? Suddenly Google has problems with licensing Android forwards. What if Nokia suddenly decides to take on Android (not going to happen though)? What if *gasp* S^3/4 and MeeGo take some wind under their wings and actually retake market?

      Analysts offer their future predictions on current events, yes, but the situation is everchanging. Is it not?

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        • Anonymous
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        • 04 Oct 2010

        Anonymous, 04 Oct 2010the best smartPHONE with the best features for the money yo... moresamsung Wave

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          • W. Al Hakeem
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          • 04 Oct 2010

          [deleted post]My friend, if we took your argument in the same way about the iPhone 4, none of us would have got it... I have read so many reviews about the signal issue with the new iPhone 4, so I guess by your terms, it should be considered as a bad product?
          I don't think that even you would agree to that, and as it turned out, yes there is an issue with the signla reception of the iPhone, those who claim it is solved are only kidding themselves. I have the device and I know it. But, does that make it a bad choice? Absolutely not ! it is a very nice device, even though I was personnaly expecting more form Apple as I have also used the 3GS for more than a year. I had several expectations from it when I was waiting to receive it, these were mainly related to the media influance abot the iPhone 4, when I got it, I can't claim that I didn't love it, but honestly, not even close to what I expected. Going back to your argument, fair is clear to everyone, even when many were attaking the signal issue of the iPhone 4, I clearly recall reading the review at gsmarena which pointed out that the issue is there for real, but it's not as critical as many other reviews made it look like; to be honest, that was the only reason for me to go and actually get the iPhone 4, just because I know by now that gsmarena are giving facts alngside stating their personal preference, but they make sure to tell the difference between a fact from a responsible reviewer and their own personal liking.
          The likeliness of dropping a call on an iPhone 4 is very very low, and the phone case that was circulated few time after the issue broke does a great job in preventing that issue.
          Relax my friend and no need to get picky over something that is not worth getting angry about. :-)

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            • Anonymous
            • 0x7
            • 04 Oct 2010

            the best smartPHONE with the best features for the money you pay is =??

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              • 04 Oct 2010

              Anonymous, 04 Oct 2010I don't see companies listed there with their profits, now ... morehow do you think forecasts are predicted brother????
              think about it...
              hint... current trends

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                • 04 Oct 2010

                [deleted post]Wait, what? They can question the integrity other sites are showing towards a certain product. Now they themselves just have to deliver a honest, unbiased report.

                Are you calling upon other sites on their bias?

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                  • 04 Oct 2010

                  ALonZo, 04 Oct 2010Lol and what have you observed thats so true? GSMArena ... morethe whole story is true, those review sites stated by gsmarena were obviously overkilled the n8 without giving it a fair chance, take for example the camera showdown, the n8 clearly trumps the ip4 by mile but theres an evidence of irregularities in the pictures taken with n8, now can we still call it balance wherein in the first place its unfair to compare 5mpx to 12mpx?...
                  cheers mhen ;)

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                    • 04 Oct 2010

                    Chamu, 04 Oct 2010After the horror of using a Nokia N97,I will only use anoth... moreWith that attitude, none would have used Windows 7 after Vista.

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                      • 04 Oct 2010

                      W. Al Hakeem, 04 Oct 2010Your point is very valid. But let's at the same time consid... moreWell Said!

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 04 Oct 2010

                        I am really disapointed. Those reviews looked like someone paid them to bash nokia. I hope gsmarena gives a real review.

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                          • 04 Oct 2010

                          After the horror of using a Nokia N97,I will only use another Nokia product if I am handsomely paid for it! I was growing bald from pulling my hair. A touch screen that worked sometimes,freezing unexpectedly you name it. That phone raised my blood pressure to dangerous levels. Good luck to those who dive,hope you have medical insurance!

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                            • 04 Oct 2010

                            W. Al Hakeem, 04 Oct 2010Your point is very valid. But let's at the same time consid... morebest comment so far!

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                              • 04 Oct 2010

                              Mdfirerz, 04 Oct 2010LOL, everyone is entitled to their own opinion... stop at... moreLol and what have you observed thats so true?

                              GSMArena need to be told mate!

                              You know its like a News Channel having breaking news and another major news channel not liking the fact they havent done the breaking news, so they come out with something like "its not proven, give that person a chance".... :)

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                                • ukamyu
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                                • 04 Oct 2010

                                No one is truly unbiased because its the very nature of human emotions. But nothing's wrong with that, either! So, Nokia is still my favourite inspite of the trump cards that iOS and Android hold.

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                                  • 04 Oct 2010

                                  ALonZo, 04 Oct 2010LOL Hang on a minute! Is GSMArena unhappy that other review... moreLOL, everyone is entitled to their own opinion...
                                  stop attacking gsmarena for they are just being honest for what they have observed, same with us... =p

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                                    • 04 Oct 2010

                                    Abhi24, 04 Oct 2010Totally agree with u. If u dislike steve jobs, that does no... moreThats true. Every person has a favourite brand and will obviously do their best to stick up for it. I stick up for Apple. I dont hate Nokia at all - it was the only brand I used from 1999 up to 2009. But the N series has always been frustrating, therefore my points are based on experience and competition. But some people hate Steve Jobs, then hate Apple, then hate the iPhone. Its crazy!!!!

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                                      • 04 Oct 2010

                                      Eldar is one delusional person. He thinks he can single handedly bring Nokia down by making negative review after negative review and writing negative articles about Nokia in his spilikins. Whatever Eldar says has to be discounted because he is a discredited blogger. How can a person have such an obsession with a company like that. He behaves like a spurned lover....

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                                        • 04 Oct 2010

                                        GLOBAL - Our new pals
                                        from irkafirka found lots of
                                        fresh meat in the torrent
                                        of comments surrounding
                                        the eagerly anticipated
                                        shipment of the Nokia N8.
                                        Clinton Jeff (AKA. the
                                        author of ZOMGitsCJ) was
                                        delighted enough to
                                        exclaim, “I said it before
                                        and I’ll say it again:
                                        “Bonerific”. Dang I cant
                                        wait to get my hands on
                                        one. ” Happily, our
                                        cartoonist collective
                                        avoided any possible
                                        unsightliness in their
                                        illustration.