Now, I work in a mobile phone shop and the Nokia 8800 is definitely a phone that gets noticed. It looks a lot nicer than most other phones on the market, and these days comes advertised as "From FREE" on contract. As soon as people ask about it, though, there are a few reality checks:
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Advantages: Stylish; easy-to-use standard Nokia software Disadvantages: Battery life; relative lack of features; price
...mobile phone shop and the Nokia 8800 is definitely a phone that gets noticed. It looks a lot nicer than most other phones on the market, and these days comes advertised as "From FREE" on contract. As soon as people ask about it, though, there are a few reality checks:
- The "FREE" price tag only comes with the highest tariffs, most people on a standard £30 per month price plan will pay more than £150 for the phone. ... ...the (approximate) words of a Nokia rep, the phone comes with two batteries because it's an exclusive, premier handset and it's a little extra touch for the consumer. In truth, you need two batteries because the battery life is absolutely shocking. With normal voice and text usage it'll last about a day, maybe a day and a half. Activate Bluetooth and use some of the features and it's not even that. (I have had reports of it having an "okay" ... more
Now, I work in a mobile phone shop and the Nokia 8800 is definitely a phone that gets noticed. It looks a lot nicer than most other phones on the market, and these days comes advertised as "From FREE" on contract. As soon as people ask about it, though, there are a few reality checks:
- The "FREE" price tag only comes with the highest tariffs, most people on a standard £30 per month price plan will pay more than £150 for the phone. Upgrades and SIM-free's will set you back up to almost £600 on the high street.
- In the (approximate) words of a Nokia rep, the phone comes with two batteries because it's an exclusive, premier handset and it's a little extra touch for the consumer. In truth, you need two batteries because the battery life is absolutely shocking. With normal voice and text usage it'll last about a day, maybe a day and a half. Activate Bluetooth and use some of the features and it's not even that. (I have had reports of it having an "okay" battery life, but this seems to be the exception rather than the norm.) To put it in perspective, if any other phone we sell displays a similar level of battery life, we usually get people in complaining about the handset.
- No, it doesn't have a megapixel camera. The display is very clear, so pictures will look good on the screen, but they're not really print quality. In fact, features-wise the 8800 is just a souped-up 6230 with a higher internal memory (but no means of expanding it).
To be fair, I know several people who are happy with the 8800, but it does have a lot of flaws for a phone with that price tag. What you're really paying for is the steel case and scratch-resistant, diamond coated screen. The sad thing is that Nokias tend to be good phones, and admittedly the reliability of the 8800 (apart from the battery life) pushes my rating of it up to 3 stars, but I was expecting better. There are a lot of better phones out there at a fraction of the cost, so unless you're totally smitten by appearances I'd personally recommend you look elsewhere.
Advantages: large range of features - good build quality - great call reception - polyphonic and MP3 tones - built in radio - excellent picture quality and graphics - battery life Disadvantages: price
I managed to destroy my Nokia 6111 and had to buy another mobile phone for personal use. I am part way through my contract so the opportunity to upgrade was not an option so it was a case of find a nice looking, cheap, reliable phone and quickly. I bought this phone from the Carphone Warehouse for £300 rationalising the price in my head by convincing myself I wouldn't buy another phone for at least 3 years and this time I would insure it against ... ...Nokia 6111, it has a slide screen that partly covers the keypad but the bottom section of the keypad is covered by a magnificent looking metallic cover that slides in the opposite direction. It looks the bees knees. The picture Ciao have is identical to the 8800 I have.
The 8800 is slightly heavier than my previous phone, but I would imagine that this is because of all of the metal Nokia have added to the body and it feels well constructed to the ...
ladyboymondaytofriday 24.03.2006
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Advantages: Looks the part and has a great TFT screen Disadvantages: Expensive and lacks anything of special interest to warrant the price tag
After keeping hold of my Nokia 8310 for well over 12 months it sadly came to the end of its life recently after a trip round the washing machine and tumble dryer and after attempting to convince my daughter she needed a new phone (she is the source of all of my mobile phones) I had to bite the bullet and actually go out and part with some hard earned money.
Choosing which phone to buy is an absolute nightmare. There are so many functions, gadgets ... ...my eye was the stylish Nokia 8800 and after I had seen the £275 price tag I decided this would be my treat and make my daughter positively green with envy.
Unlike my other Nokia phones the 8800 oozes quality with a stainless steel body with a slide mechanism to cover the keypad. The screen is scratch resistant with reinforced glass making the phone on the whole very durable and hard wearing.
The display is a TFT screen which supports 262,144 colours ...
DMC1 15.09.2005
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Advantages: Sleek and stylish and very slim, with a sliding keypad cover Disadvantages: heavy, poor battery life
That's it my Nokia 6600 was on the verge of dying, I needed to use the loudspeaker when i was making a call because I could not hear a thing!! So I was due for an upgrade and I chose the Nokia 8800.
If there's one thing I've learned it's that some people will always like shiny metal objects. Whether it's a pen, a toaster, a fridge, shiny and metal are good. I have a few metals things at home may be that's why I chose that phone..
Weighing in at ... ...the Nokia 8800 is both heavy and sleek at the same time but I don't mind really , my Nokia 6600 was a bit heavy too.
Features
The prestigious Nokia 8800 has a large 262,144 colour screen with special, scratch-resistant glass and a state-of-the-art sliding keypad cover that opens to reveal a 0.5 megapixel camera. Other features include Bluetooth, an FM radio, video and music players, exclusive 3G graphics and ringtones (including MP3), Java games, ...
londoniese 15.08.2005
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Advantages: 2 Batteries bundled, Great screen, Sleek and Exclusive Disadvantages: Poor battery life
:::The Nokia 8800: (revised)
The predecessor of the 7000 series nokia mobiles, again focuses on the higher price range of the mobile market, featuring a good level of functionality but also with above average build quality. The popular 7000 series mean the 8800 has a lot to live up to.
Ok, so everyone knows the 8800 has poor battery life, which is undoubtedly its main disadvantage. If you can live with this, then the 8800 and the lifestyle that ... ...600mah
:Operating System: Series 40 Nokia (improved)
:Java Operating Limit: 100kb :Memory: 64mb Internal
:Screen: Larger than average and made of glass, is resistant to scratching and rivals laptop screen technology in clarity, the screen is an excellent high quality component of this mobile. Finally, to clarify a few things I have seen said about this mobile that are not completely accurate, but seem to be well believed. -Volume Button-
Firstly, ...
h4moh4mo 18.02.2006 (21.06.2006)
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Advantages: Very aesthetically pleasing Disadvantages: Poor features and easily marred case
Admittedly the Nokia 8800 is one of the best looking phones currently available. However, having used this phone, I have to say I am appalled by Nokia's effort this time; and being a very big Nokia fan this is something I have trouble saying.
The Nokia 8800's main drawback is its camera. With such a flashy appearance and a price tag to go with it, you would expect the camera to be remotely useful and of good quality. This, however, is not the case. ... ...the batteries quickly wear out. Nokia have covered for this by providing an extra battery in the box.
Overall I have to say that even though it often requires a quick wipe, the phones look is excellent. Its quality however, is pulled down by the poor features of the phone. A simple phone, but when the price is considered, this reason, I believe does not justify buying it. A great posers' phone but appalling if you want a phone to actually use. ...
samhankinson 17.09.2006
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Looking for Class? Originality? this is the right phone for you, Outer casing made from stainless steel and is laser-cut for precision!!
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Discover the new Nokia 8800 phone. Created for your ultimate pleasure, its graceful looks and seamless functions will leave a lasting impression. Every aspect has been meticulously considered and precisely engineered; from the laser-cut curves of its steel-clad body to the state-of-the-art slide mechanism and fine-pitched screen with reinforced glass - this phone is a masterpiece. Let the exquisitely composed ringing tones evoke your innermost emotions.
