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  • Ray Hipkiss
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  • 06 Nov 2011

AnonD-7455, 06 Nov 2011 I have to disagree with you on this one Ray. Just an in... more@ martin042068

Thanks for your input but let's face it the N8 is lacking in the hardware department. The biggest drawback being it's low RAM count and slow CPU. I know people keep harping on that Symbian doesn't need a fast CPU or loads of RAM but, the N8 does show signs of strain now and then and there is a definite lag especially with kinetic scrolling.

A lot of Android phones have got 1 GHz + CPU's but not all. The Galaxy Ace has only got an 800 MHz chip and the HTC Wildfire has got only 528 MHz of processing power to play with which proves that Android doesn't necessarily need high speed CPU's to run.

Onto the missing features then. The FM transmitter is a useful function but because the power of the transmitter is so low the actual audio quality is terrible. There's nothing that can be done about this due to legal requirements.
USB-on-the-go is also useful and would be missed, I'll agree. The 12 MP camera I wouldn't miss and would settle for 8 Mega pixels if it meant having a better CPU, more RAM and a better GPU.

When the N8 finally gets Belle it still won't be a competitor to Android due to the distinct lack of third party developer interest. After all, it's still Symbian under the hood and many developers have already abandoned the platform with more to follow.

All this is purely academic now because the N9 isn't being officially sold in my country anyway, so I won't be getting one.

Best regards.

Ray

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    • Ray Hipkiss
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    • 06 Nov 2011

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    @ jbpianist21

    I thought it was common knowledge that the N9 is doomed to failure since it's release. To buy an N9 is to buy a dead platform.

    http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/06/nokias-new-meego-based-n9-is-set-up-for-failure.ars

    In future, if you want to disagree with me then kindly show some respect and watch the attitude.

    Thanks.

    Ray

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      • AnonD-27294
      • vGj
      • 06 Nov 2011

      Ray Hipkiss, 05 Nov 2011@Dj Obviously the N9 is superior to the N8. It's got a ... morehi
      Ray, Martin, Suhanoo and other users out here, I just got a doubt n wanted to share with u.

      1 day before I installed SPB Shell(free) from OVI on my N8. wat i observed?

      1.The UI is super smooth and How Cool IT IS man.
      2. HELL of a Customizable.
      3.Contact n other SCROLLING is a breez like Samsung android bigies out there.
      4.I liked the UI n showed off with my frens.

      Now the doubt is Wat the F______ nokia is doing with Symbian. A thirdParty App can make this much change to exprience then Why Nokia can't.
      Nokia u just Declared Symbian Dead n went on honeymoon with Windows who will take care of ur trusted Symbian users out here. We all have a best Piece of HardWare in our hand that also low RAM,low Processing And Nokia Who take there USers for Granted.
      Thats why Samsung n Google Rocking everywhere.
      Pls do share ur opinions.
      Regards.

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        • AnonD-13383
        • 2CE
        • 06 Nov 2011

        Ray Hipkiss, 05 Nov 2011@Dj Obviously the N9 is superior to the N8. It's got a ... moremay I just correct you there on the nokia n9,
        it will be getting after maket upgrades mr.....
        and nokia will continue to upgade the nokia n9 for a long time..........

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          • AnonD-10880
          • 0Cg
          • 06 Nov 2011

          AnonD-4340, 05 Nov 2011N8 is a 50cc scooter with lots of bells and whistles and st... moreWrong comparison. N8 is like fully load bomber and N9 is like fighter. N8 is slower, but you can do much more with it.

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            • quellie
            • t7Z
            • 06 Nov 2011

            my phne s N8...my problem is it hangs...and dont know what to do...since the bttery is built in...any idea to solve this problem..

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              • YTK
              • 06 Nov 2011

              I'm using n8 and it's rocking...and my dad got that 3rd class n9 and it sucks...main disadvantage is limited set of apps in n9

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                • AnonD-7455
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                • 06 Nov 2011

                Ray Hipkiss, 05 Nov 2011@Dj Obviously the N9 is superior to the N8. It's got a ... more I have to disagree with you on this one Ray. Just an increase in specifications doesn't mean instant superiority. They use different OSs for one, and the hardware dictates speeds and memory demands for another.
                Symbian may not require the RAM and CPU speed to perform as well. Just as you must have much better specifications to run Android and Windows phones because the OS requires it to run efficently.
                Though newer models running Symbian Belle have better specs it doesn't mean they really need them.
                With Belle on the N8, even the UI will (finally!) be competitive as well with N9 and other smarts out there, looking You Tube and reading in the forums.
                My other concern the proclaiming the N9 superior not only NO OS support, but it's a drop in features. No FM transmitter? No FM radio? No USB on the go? No SD card? Flash support? 12MP camera? Screen size is nice I guess but I like the N8s size as I can run it mostly with one hand. All this at double the price of the N8....really Ray?! I respectfully disagree. Thanks, Charles

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                  • celladik
                  • 9FM
                  • 05 Nov 2011

                  AnonD-397, 05 Nov 2011Ofcourse WAVE 3 Bada OS is MUCH better than crappy SYMBIAN!how could you say wave3 is beTter?
                  Even iM using both android and n8 at the same time i still prefer n8. So do you think bada is better than android? I dont think so.

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                    • MdN
                    • Mtr
                    • 05 Nov 2011

                    AnonD-5400, 05 Nov 2011Is there any way left to install unsigned apps except hacki... moreNot really, unless you do the trick with changing the year in the phone settings, but that's only for "certificate expired" stuff... but: http://digipassion.com/2011/09/latest-2011-symbian-hacking-method-dr-web-anti-virus-app-workaround.html
                    You can safely hack it in 5 minutes now, I did it to my E51 and it should be even easier for N8.

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                      • AnonD-4340
                      • nbb
                      • 05 Nov 2011

                      Dj, 05 Nov 2011I lyk diz fon.. Bt, i wanna knw wheather n8 is btr dan n9N8 is a 50cc scooter with lots of bells and whistles and stickers saying GTXi and MUGEN RACING

                      N9 is the real thing, not so many gimmicks or cheap marketing tricks but clean and powerful

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                        • Ali Abdulla
                        • nCN
                        • 05 Nov 2011

                        Ray Hipkiss, 05 Nov 2011@Dj Obviously the N9 is superior to the N8. It's got a ... morenot in every way.
                        camera of the N8 is ALOT better. not to mention the Xenon flash.

                        i have the N8, but im not planning to upgrade to the N9, since many features are missing(sadly). such as swype, whatsapp joikespot .. dlna(play to) or HDMI out. fm transmitter. google latitude(gmaps)..
                        just naming a few of the stuff that "i" use..
                        not to mention the insane price difference(N8 costs half as much)

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                          • Ray Hipkiss
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                          • 05 Nov 2011

                          Dj, 05 Nov 2011I lyk diz fon.. Bt, i wanna knw wheather n8 is btr dan n9@Dj

                          Obviously the N9 is superior to the N8. It's got a better CPU, more RAM, a bigger screen and a better GPU.

                          However, that being said there is no official after market support for MeeGo but there is for Symbian so you would be buying into a dead platform if you got the N9.

                          Ray

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                            • Dj
                            • fCJ
                            • 05 Nov 2011

                            I lyk diz fon..
                            Bt, i wanna knw wheather n8 is btr dan n9

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                              • AnonD-397
                              • srp
                              • 05 Nov 2011

                              furan, 04 Nov 2011what is the best nokia n8 or samsung wave 3 plz guys answer me?? Ofcourse WAVE 3
                              Bada OS is MUCH better than crappy SYMBIAN!

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                                • AnonD-5400
                                • tE{
                                • 05 Nov 2011

                                Is there any way left to install unsigned apps except hacking? Any working web who produces certificate & key?

                                Help...!!!

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                                  • Maria Frial
                                  • K7g
                                  • 05 Nov 2011

                                  It is really amazing when you know how to maximize it! i like N8! :)

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                                    • AnonD-29076
                                    • uWJ
                                    • 05 Nov 2011

                                    go to this link and find great smart phone

                                    http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n97-reviews-2615.php

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                                      • AnonD-13383
                                      • 2CE
                                      • 05 Nov 2011

                                      skitso, 03 Nov 2011OFFICIAL BELLE ALREADY BEING TESTED ON N8,E7 X7 AND C7........ moreI heard this on n8fanclub.com
                                      believe it is going to be december, thats not far away.....

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                                        • Mtr
                                        • 05 Nov 2011

                                        tao, 03 Nov 2011Although it's not the most powerful device, the 600 mhz pro... moreI was just playing with someone's N8 and reading your post. Suddenly I fell in love with it as this is exactly the way I would use it (no data plan, wi-fi, and I have free Facebook Zero anyway). 3-5 days? Awesome! And i like the software too, it's more serious and less "video game" than the other 3-4 operating systems... yeah, I'm 37 so that might be why I prefer it like this. :-) Thanks for posting this, now I just need a pile of cash, haha.

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