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  • 16 May 2010

Tom-Helge, 16 May 2010Sony Ericsson doesn't have plastic screen, it have a scratc... moreI think when we want to use our phone for GPS navigation, OVI rules!!! because ovi maps can be pre-stored on the device.

I can be sure to use ovi maps where there were no phone signal, like in the mountain, on remote island, or on the sea.

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    • KFN
    • 16 May 2010

    Scorpions, 16 May 2010I am not able to understand this. X10 has Li-Po 1500mAh ... moreBut you can carry Nokia Extra Power (forgot model number). Its a pocket friendly device and better option than carry two spare battery.. Google it for more knowledge..

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      • Tom-Helge
      • Srd
      • 16 May 2010

      Sony Ericsson doesn't have plastic screen, it have a scratch proof mineral glass screen.

      SOme guys at XDA-Developers even says that the screen protector that comes with the X10 is pointless because you should be damn good to scratch the X10's screen by using it normally.

      Well atm the X10 is not the best Smartphone to buy. But because it will get really nice later when it's getting the Android 2.1 update and when the battery issue will be fixed, then you have one of the best Smartphones on the market. Even in Q4 this year.

      Yes you have to manually set the light on when you have to take pictures, but that's also getting fixed in Android 2.1.

      Not sure why others says the X10 is out of bad plastic quality, because my X10 (yes i actually owns it) does have very good plastic quality.

      And the thing about the buttons is personal tastes. I have no problems to press the buttons. So they are perfectly fine for me.

      I also forgot to say that when you want to use your phone as a GPS, then 4-inch over 3.5-inch. That's for sure.

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        • Scorpions
        • mp%
        • 16 May 2010

        Triad, 16 May 2010 * Zordick I hope the battery of this phone is powerful... moreI am not able to understand this.

        X10 has Li-Po 1500mAh and its well known for Battery problems.

        Nokia E63 uses Li-P0 of 1500mAh.

        Battery for N8 should have been better. Unfortunately its not.

        Now
        - N8 has AMOLED screen which takes lesser battery power
        - N8 runs Symbian 3. Symbian^3 is a rework of Symbian^1, fixing and improving the OS from the base to the top. Conclusion is Symbian itself takes less battery power.

        Conclusion – Nobody can argue that N8 has lesser battery power than most of its competitive devices. But my belief is it should be enough for a day’s optimum use. And touch devices requires daily charge.

        Disadvantage – You can’t keep a spare battery with you because N8 battery is not easily replaceable. Not quite happy with the N8 Screw approach.

        Source is http://www.unwiredview.com/2010/05/10/chat-with-julien-fourgeaud-about-symbian-symbian3-nokia-n8-and-other-stuff/

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          • Tom-Helge
          • Srd
          • 16 May 2010

          Anonymous, 16 May 2010have you even looked at the specs of SE Vivaz and Xperia X1... moreAnd some few months after Nokia N8 is released, then X10 will get Android 2.1. It will also get HD recording in 720p and most likely autofocus under recording, like Vivaz have.

          And also, you don't buy a Smartphone to just take pictures and record movies with. You use a Smartphones to do alot of things with it. And when it's about that, i'll take a phone with most ram, best CPU, biggest screen then.

          Believe me when i say it, when you surf the web and watch movies, then highest resolution possible is the way to go.

          And if your going to buy a phone like this, your most likely to take alot of pictures outside. And what happens if your outside with alot sun with AMOLED screens?. Yes, they are horrible in sun. You don't see much then.

          I'll take TFT screens way before i even thinks about AMOLED screens if it's about using your phone alot outside.

          Super AMOLED is the way to go if you want a really good screen.

          If there really is a phone from Nokia i want, it have to be the N900.

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            • sEK
            • 16 May 2010

            killaudio, 16 May 20104" super AMOLED display, 480x800 wvga resolution, arm ... morethat's samsung galaxy S spec you're saying....
            for 600 euro.... that's not even close to be called N8 competitor, N8 only priced 370 euro....

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              • Anonymous
              • UiU
              • 16 May 2010

              Epic - Cann't wait for this !!!!!!

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                • Ke1
                • 16 May 2010

                Choosing nokia is the smartest choice

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                  • Anonymous
                  • yyq
                  • 16 May 2010

                  Tom-Helge, 16 May 2010Well first of all, i have been working with mobiles phones ... morehave you even looked at the specs of SE Vivaz and Xperia X10? N8 beats Vivaz hands down. depending on what you use your phone for X10 may be better, but i'd rather symbian^3 than android 1.6, N8 has better camera with xenon flash, 720p video, free gps with voice guidance, more space to store apps (X10 can only have 512 MB for apps!!! ridiculous). only advantage X10 has is more powerful CPU but that *does not* mean it will be faster overall. N8 will be cheaper than overpriced SE. and since its a nokia the N8 is guaranteed to have better after-purchase support in terms of firmware updates etc. OK?

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                    • vj1
                    • 16 May 2010

                    4" super AMOLED display, 480x800 wvga resolution, arm cortex a8 hummingbird processor, android OS..this are the high-end specs of the new generation phone..

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                      • Triad
                      • iA4
                      • 16 May 2010

                      * Zordick
                      I hope the battery of this phone is powerful, cause its useless if its not?
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                      Just to reply to you! Have you seen info about that battery up there pall??? It says Li-Po 1200 mAh (BL-4D) ...
                      It's Lithium Polymer, Lithium Polymer have much lesser power dissipation! It's used as next gen in electric vehicles dude!
                      That phone will not be under 750 Euros!!! Here you go
                      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_polymer_battery

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                        • Anonymous
                        • w7n
                        • 16 May 2010

                        This phone remind me of good price 5800
                        then nokia released n97 with slight better spec

                        i am still think that we will see better spec symbian phone than this phone in nokia world and n900 successor


                        cheer

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 16 May 2010

                          Scorpions, 16 May 2010This is INSANE. U R talking exactly the same thing but i... morethe problem with dedicated cam/camcorders is that they are never there when we need them. Its better to settle for slightly lower quality photos than to bring a digi-cam wherever we go. The lack of optical zoom on cellfones is the biggest problem, but for regular ppl taking occasoinal photos it really doesnt matter much. And for a pro, he would not use any of the consumer level digicams anyway, right? So i think camphones are good enough for 95% of us, the other 5% have special ionterest in photography and would not settle for anything less than a SLR where each of his lenses alone would cost more tha N8.

                          Still, that doesnt make N8 a good smartphone, hi res cam and low res display sums it up, those are the big advantage and the big disadvantage.

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                            • 16 May 2010

                            Nokia finally made it to 12 megapixels!!!

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                              • mp%
                              • 16 May 2010

                              Mihai, 16 May 2010LOL, guys! I did not lost my mind nor I see everything thro... moreThis is INSANE.

                              U R talking exactly the same thing but in other words.

                              No one expects/believes/think that they can replace their dedicated camcorder or Camera with a mobile device.

                              What we expect is an option of clicking a photo or shooting a video clip in the best quality an Mobile device can offer.

                              So I agree with you that Mobile device cannot replace dedicated devices but then here we are comparing Mobile devices and I just want to make a point.

                              N8 is the best a mobile device in terms of Camera. offer. Again somewhat made a point about Samsung with true optical zoom but thats not released everywhere and I don't have access to it.

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                                • Tom-Helge
                                • Srd
                                • 16 May 2010

                                Anonymous, 16 May 2010Are you some kind of "expert" or just anopther LA... moreWell first of all, i have been working with mobiles phones for many many years. So i kinda know what i'm talking about.

                                Secondly. Tell me why i should buy a Nokia N8 over a Sony Ericsson Vivaz or XPERIA X10?.

                                I can't find ANY reasons at all to buy a N8 over the 2 SE phones. The SE phones takes pretty good pictures already.

                                So i rather have a phone with way way better specs and with a good camera already than this Nokia phone.

                                So until someone gives me some VERY good reasons to buy this phone over other phones with better specs and that, then i wont buy this phone.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • m{0
                                  • 16 May 2010

                                  I have seen the Symbian^3 demos. It is not a game changer like Meego...nor is it intended to compete head to head with Apple OS4 or Android 2.2, like Symbian^4. HOWEVER, it does address key problems in the Synmbian^1 UI and will likely appeal to a much larger audience as a result. Given its marriage to the N8 hardware, I think we will all be pleasantly surprised by the new user experience. For sure, it will not compete on eye candy and yes, it's screen resolution is not for a flagship...but then again...it is NOT meant to be Nokia's next flagship. Actually, at its price point, I am sure the competitors are worried about their flagship sales. The N8 is a game changer...nothing compares in terms of total VALUE in this market and for the next 12, maybe 18, months. Nokia's scale is demonstrating benefit to the consumer.

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                                    • 16 May 2010

                                    koko, 16 May 2010no infrared port :((((((((((((((Come on Koko who uses infra red anymore, bluetooth has been invented you know.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Kec
                                      • 16 May 2010

                                      Tom-Helge, 16 May 2010The only good thing i can find with this phone is the camer... moreThere must have one nokia phone that can suit you

                                      looking forward to nokia world 2010:

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Kec
                                        • 16 May 2010

                                        Can apple offer these spec for this good price

                                        no way, maybe in 2015