Nokia 8800
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- Peter
- Y7S
- 31 Jul 2005
The BLACK version of this phone sounds cool... any pics?
- L
- Liew
- TST
- 31 Jul 2005
This phone is something like a flagship for Nokia... Maybe the most expensive phone right now.... It really represents wealth! It's stylish cause of the rolling mechanism... The Nokia 8800 don't a lot of function... You may get bored of it fast... With 64MB of internal memory and 64 channel for sound is the best function for this phone... Actually you are paying for the design... It also comes with a 2 years warranty!!
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- michael
- I78
- 30 Jul 2005
it's not that difficult to text on. personally i don't find the *0# buttons that much of a problem to use. but it's just a case of getting used to it. i'm completely content with it, and text entry is instant, which is a great relief when compared with motorola.
- r
- ray
- PGH
- 30 Jul 2005
anyone has any website for the black verson of nokia 8800?
- d
- dav
- Sw0
- 30 Jul 2005
thanx michael for the long post ... I have one more question , how good is phone for writing sms messages..I've read reviews about how hard is to press some buttons and the keypad is not to ergonomic and it is uncomfortable to work with. My only concern now is battery and high price:)
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- Anonymous
- P%E
- 29 Jul 2005
According to my reliable source, the BLACK version of this 8800 will be available for sale in Hong Kong around mid-August.
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- michael
- I78
- 29 Jul 2005
the main differences (in which the 8800 obviously outperforms) are: build quality, display and software speed.
firstly, my v80 joystick fell off after only a few months of use (it also happened to at least 3 other users i know). the silver bits on the edge of the screen and the phone itself were getting a bit scratched by the end of the year's usage, and with the joystick now left as a stump with nothing to cover it, that too often didn't work too well (i.e. i had to really press for it to register). although i've had the 8800 for only a week or so, it's obvious that the build quality is far superior; the phone feels very solid.
in terms of the display (and also quality of camera images on the screen), the 8800 is unbelievable. the nokia website claims it has the resolution of a laptop display, and it really looks like it does. while the v80 one was never bad, this nokia one is just exceptional.
one of the most annoying things for me was the speed of the software on the v80. i'm quite a fast typer when i text, and sometimes i'd be sitting for around 10 seconds just waiting for my message (already typed out) to be completed on the screen. also, taking and storing photos took ages on it. now back with nokia, the whole menu system and every button press is more or less instant. this is what phones should be like.
also, whenever i felt my pocket from the outside (still somewhat expecting to feel my v80 there),it was really surprising to feel this 8800, because it's significantly thinner than the v80, thus actually feels like less of a lump in the pocket, despite its weight of 134g (which i havn't even noticed - it just feels like a naturally suitable weight).
also, the battery life issue isn't as bad at all as some people have made it out to be, especially when compared with a v80. i was having nightmares with that motorola phone by the end; it wouldn't charge properly unless i had it positioned on its side, and even then that didn't work. after 12 months of usage, the battery would run out in less than two days. i'd guess the 8800 can at least match that, but the fact that you've got the desktop charger and a spare battery really does make up for any inconveniences you'd have.
one last thing is that for the first time in ages, i actually want to have my new phone ringing loud. before, i both never felt it necessary and was embarrassed by motorola's ringtones. the 8800 ones aren't to everyone's taste, but i really like them. sorry for such a long post, but email me if there's anymore you want to know.
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- blakrazr
- NCa
- 29 Jul 2005
is it a makeover of the 8810 3 yrs ago????honestly,, i love it...stylist and .....words cant explain my thought. i ll get it when they drop the price down a bit.
- d
- dav
- Sw0
- 29 Jul 2005
hey michael , can you make some more comparison between v80 and 8800,(using phone, battery etc). I have v80 for a year and I am planning to buy N8800.
regards
- R
- Rog25
- Sns
- 29 Jul 2005
I've had the 8800 for a short while now and I can honestly say it is a great phone. Nokia are attempting to keep the handset exclusive by (a) restricting supply and (b) resisting price drops, something I hope they continue to do: When a phone is this good I don't mind paying a little extra for exclusivity! I work hard for my money It's good to spend it on something which exudes quality!
The dummy phones in shops don't do it justice: The phone is weighty but as it's still small it just adds to the well built feel. The screen is amazing quality, and although the supplied ringtones are pretty dreadful (doesn't even have "Ring Ring"!) That's easily fixed as you can use any MP3 of AAC file instead.
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- michael
- I78
- 29 Jul 2005
i've got the 8800 sitting next to my v80 about a metre away on my bedside table, and its with that as a comparison that the phone doesn't look too "bling" or "chrome". the top part of the phone, and infact the keypad is black basically, and that really helps create some kind of balance. my v80 has the silver thing around the edge for the lights, and some kind of shiney finish around the screen.
in real life, the 8800 actually looks quite quiet in some ways. another favourite thing about the phone actually is the bit at the top of the back of the phone (antenna). it's covered in the same plastic material you used to get on the older nokias, like the back of the 7650 sort of, or even the 8850.
anyway, it definitely is a personal thing and to be honest, maybe the exact design of a previous 88/89xx phone with a better screen etc and all the modern updates would have looked nicer. but this phone looks so much nicer in real life than in internet pictures.
- c
- communicator 8800
- Ec7
- 29 Jul 2005
Lets face it for y'all that aint got the phone keep hatin for y'all that got it keep shining!!!
Hey!!!!!!!!!!
- T
- TLTB
- Mqa
- 29 Jul 2005
This infact is a good phone, for those who don't like this phone can easily stay away from it. But there are some few bad point to this phone, like using the louder speakers is pretty or infact is crap, make lot of hessing noise and blue tooth connectivity is bad too doesn't connect well with other brand. But on the whole the design and popularity rules.
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- Alex
- TkJ
- 29 Jul 2005
I try and I try. But as a loyal fan of the 88 series, i still think this phone is hideous!
I don't know what the designers were thinking when they decided on the 80s style, chrome/bling look, but frankly it makes want to cry.
- s
- s
- Mx@
- 28 Jul 2005
you people do my head in i want i want wow you spend £30 a month on your contract and want the world threating to leave and been rude does nothing but get peoples backs up so you have even less change of getting the phone get a life
- c
- communicator 8800
- Ec7
- 28 Jul 2005
sorry ss housain
it was for PAUL's attention
- c
- communicator 8800
- Ec7
- 28 Jul 2005
Attn SS Hossain
Pay attention before laying down the law & recognise the fact that your not paying my bills.
O2 didn't cater for the service which I am used to & your defending them as probably work for them.
This is the reasons why I took it another level;
1.Insurance didn't go through & I was left to have a Nokia 8850 which had no screen or Sound
2.Called o2 the operators didn't even know what day it was or when the order is coming in. even an operator had to take on the duty herself as she advised that I was given WRONG information.
3.Supervisors didn't call me back & I had to escalte the matter to OFCOM.
4. Order on the Delivery was not done & they lied to say mine never went through to dispatch when i chased it up.
5. Delivery address was at home when I asked it to got to work.
I pay my bills & if I didn't they would cut me off but it's ok to just treat a VALUED customer(as what O2 keep saying) left in the lurch I dont think so. People have to take responsibility for their errors & that's it.
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- Lg Hooker
- RKh
- 28 Jul 2005
This phone is a complete waste of time and money. It has bugger all features and your only paying for looks. utter crap
- M
- Moe
- 4uZ
- 28 Jul 2005
Whats wrong with nokia. They have such overpriced fones. They are losing fans like crazy. It is not a joke. Nokia fans are either moving to SE or Samsung. I dont hate Nokia but Nokia can do better. This fones is how much $800. Hahahahaha that is a joke. Hahahahah
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- Paul
- mXQ
- 28 Jul 2005
In reply to - Communicator 8800 - 2005-07-26 14:12
Thats bang out of order, demand to speak to a supervisor and threatening to leave. Saying you have had conflicting stories from different advisors. I work in for a major network as one of the supervisors that has to 'deal' with people stamping their feet and spitting their dummies until they get what they want! Doesn't sound too far from the play ground does it! Don't you realise that people actually get disciplined and taken to task when people like you complain? You may have cost some one there pay rise or their next promotion, or even worse their job!! Lets keep it in perspective - Its a phone, 15 years ago you wouldn't have worried about it!
The 8800 is a fantastic phone, very popular, most of the availibility issues have been created intentionally by Nokia, similiar to Samsung (the old D500 hype) the shorter the supply, the longer the phone will stay popular. Lets face it is we are honest if everyone could get one, we probably would be looking at the next thing by now!!! Clever people these phone manufacturers!!!