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Nokia 8800 Review
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 scratch-resistant screen for striking clarity - this phone is a masterpiece. Let the exquisitely composed ringing tones by award winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto evoke your innermost emotions.
Nokia 8800 Review (Expert)
Speech quality is sometimes not ideal; the loudspeaker gives some slight huskiness in addition to a specially created "white noise". The last one means slight hissing indicating a conversation is held. In its absence an impression your interlocutor disappeared and the conversation is interrupted appears. The vibra is not bag though is not extremely high. It is perfectly felt from the shirt or trousers package. The main advantage of the phone is its design. There are no copies on the market now. Considering the price of 850-900 Euro, the device may be named as one of the most expensive on the market (not taking into account the Vertu series)... The Nokia 8800 is ideal to demonstrate personal status, since the principle "the more expensive - the better and more prestigious" is still present on many markets. Reasoning from this, no disadvantages in the software or functionality may be mentioned, the very radio is not interesting to the target group.
What else is there to say? The Nokia 8800 does not have a memory slot and comes with only approximately 48MB of usable memory. This is more than enough for photographs, and many text messages/calendar events/notes, but not for use as an MP3 player. The phone also has a horrible camera at 0.5 Megapixels, I don't even want to post demonstration shots. The picture quality is really quite awful. So is the video recording quality. The audio recording capabilities of the device are actually quite impressive, but a quiet environment is still necessary. The phone is not 3G, and is not quadband. The Nokia 6230i was released before this phone, and has better features, including T9 word completion and a 1.3 Megapixel camera. But all of this is quite secondary. This is not a swiss army knife type of phone. It only works as a very basic organizer and there are only two things that it truly excels at: Being a portable telephone and looking excruciatingly gorgeous. As a side note don't expect this phone to get cheaper. Historically, Nokia has not reduced prices on 8000-series phones appreciably. It is prudent to wait for a month or two after the phone has been released in your home market but after that, expect prices to be mostly stable even until the phone transitions into an old model. The aggregate drop from the initial selling price should be no more than 20%. The bottom line: if all you want is a pretty mobile phone, get this. Now.
Expensive is what it is, and expensive is what it looks. Whatever has been said about Nokia, when it comes to premium phone design, the Finnish company is king. That said, that position is rapidly being usurped by Motorola with its eye-popping RAZR and SLVR handsets. Having learned from past 8000 series models, this one comes slim built with a brushed surface that is more resistant to fingerprints and possibly even scratches. However, the mirror polished edges are still prone to smudges. If money is not a problem, the 8800 achieves what it set out to do--offer a luxury handset that doesn't claim to be anything more than a premium-priced, very desirable handset.
What else is there to say? The Nokia 8800 does not have a memory slot; and comes with only approximately 48MB of usable memory. This is more than enough for photographs, and many text messages/calendar events/notes, but not for use as an MP3 player. The phone also has a horrible camera; at 0.5 Megapixels, I don't even want to post demonstration shots. The picture quality is really quite awful. So is the video recording quality. The audio recording capabilities of the device are actually quite impressive, but a quiet environment is still necessary. The phone is not 3G, and is not quadband. The Nokia 6230i was released before this phone, and has better features, including T9 word completion and a 1.3 Megapixel camera. But all of this is quite secondary. This is not a swiss army knife type of phone. It only works as a very basic organizer; and there are only two things that it truly excels at: Being a portable telephone; and looking excruciatingly gorgeous. (if you need the other information, you could either mail me and I might add it after awhile, or read this mobile-review review. Note that the voice quality issue mentioned in that review is not present in my model; the voice quality is excellent, and the speakerphone works well.) As a side note; don't expect this phone to get cheaper. Historically, Nokia has not reduced prices on 8000-series phones appreciably. It is prudent to wait for a month or two after the phone has been released in your home market but after that, expect prices to be mostly stable even until the phone transitions into an old model. The aggregate drop from the initial selling price should be no more than 20%. The bottom line: if all you want is a pretty mobile phone, get this. Now.
When it comes to Nokia’s premium line of handsets, it’s about the creation of a handset offering its users with a unique level of grandeur and luxury. And for the 8800/8801, its evolutionary change was far greater than what most would have expected – although the timeframe between old and new models was also as significant. This latest implementation wasn’t just a change in the items and materials used for its creation – but the cumulating of methods that resulted in a completely new idea. From the stainless steel panels, to the use of a reinforced glass window, and the adoption of a bi-stable spring mechanism and stainless steel ball bearings that drives the slider setup, it was these various elements – adopted in the production process of other high-quality and durable products – that made this latest premium series the most unique and exceptional of all. On the outside, it has certainly won my vote. But feature-wise, it could probably have done with a better user interface – even though the latest S40 implementation from Nokia has gone through a major enhancement as compared to previously. And no, I didn’t expect it to have the greatest and latest…For a phone that’s clearly in its own class, and being Nokia’s best premium phone so far, I suppose the bigger-than-expected price tag would be well worth it. Remember, you’re not buying technology – but also Nokia’s latest piece of fine art.
Yet another fashion entry from Nokia, the Nokia 8800 offers a luxurious alternative to ye olde chatterbox. Its stainless steel cover and sliding mechanism ooze of quality and style, with a high-resolution screen topping off an excellent first impression. Its 0.5 Megapixel camera and digital music player are both letdowns, but the inclusion of Bluetooth and EDGE should place the 8800 firmly in the sights of those who fancy exclusivity mixed with good connectivity - and don't mind the so-so battery life. What's positive: Stylish looks; crisp and clear display; spare battery bundled What's negative: A tad on the heavy side; poor battery life
The Nokia 8800 has a lot of things going for it that will make it desireable. For one, it is going to be exclusive. By virtue of the extreme cost, very few people will own one. Its spring loaded slider design and stainless steel body are very good looking, and will ensure that the 8800 will never be mistaken for any other handset. It also has a great display, a great Bluetooth system, and some beautiful ringtones that you won't find anywhere else. But it is heavy, very hard to keep acceptably clean, has only an average quality 800x600 camera, and lacks a memory card slot that would enable the user to take real advantage of its stereo music abilities. Let's not forget its dreadful standby battery life performance, either, even though it does manage a good solid 6.5 hours of talk time. If you can ignore the price of the device, all of this averages out to an average quality phone. For every strong positive reason to want the 8800, there is a matching strong reason to not want it. I give it a "Recommended" rating because there is much to like about it, but I would hope that potential buyers do their research to make sure that they can live with the 8800's shortcomings - and massive price tag.
Nokia 8800 Review (User)
I have had my Nokia 8800 now for about 2 months and i bought it second hand at a very good and cheap price.Only 2 problems i have with it are the fact the Battery is really bad and after buying a brand new Nokia battery even that will only last a day which is rather bad.Only other problem i have is that teh center button is way too small and that it shoudl have been made alittle bit bigger.
the nokia 8800 aint nothing but a modified/glorified 6230i & with an exorbitant price tag the sirocco is definitely sheer waste of money
Hi Mar001,Whats the Battery life like on the nokia 8800 sirocco edition?Have they improved it since the original 8800my upgrade is due in a couple of months and would love to upgrade to this version!also have they added any new features?QUOTE(mar001 @ Jan 2 2007, 01:17 PM)well i got my new nokia 8800 sirocco edition just 3 months ago and i love it to bits. it set me back a fear bit but in the end i believe it is the best phone i have purchased yet! i was thinking of getting just the original 8800 but then i saw the Sirocco Edition and its butiful curves and desighn i feel in love with it. Every one that has seem my new phone has commented on it saying it looks sexc and it also looks expensive. I beilve that if you are looking for a good phone that is reliable then this is the one for you the only draw back would be the huge price tag on it but in the end it is worth every penny.
well i got my new nokia 8800 sirocco edition just 3 months ago and i love it to bits. it set me back a fear bit but in the end i believe it is the best phone i have purchased yet! i was thinking of getting just the original 8800 but then i saw the Sirocco Edition and its butiful curves and desighn i feel in love with it. Every one that has seem my new phone has commented on it saying it looks sexc and it also looks expensive. I beilve that if you are looking for a good phone that is reliable then this is the one for you the only draw back would be the huge price tag on it but in the end it is worth every penny.
I really don't know why people are moaning and slating this phone, I've had mine for a week and was an upgrade (some say downgrade) from Samsung D500, which is very common nowadays but think the Nokia 8800 is far far betterYes have to admit the battery life is pretty poor but hey they give you 2 and can charge them at the same time! but seriously if people want to listen to music get an MP3 player (not ipod buy the way) over rated is that (but that's a different issue) if people want to take pictures buy a digital camera 5MP or 6MP they take far better photos (why would someone want to take a picture with a phone????) all grainy etc, if people want to play games buy a PSP, this is a Phone false stop. and a very good one at that, it's classy, sexy, stylish and call quality by my experience (spend alot of time on the phone) is clearer and more crisp than the D500 (had a serious hearing problem with the D500) must of sounded deaf 'what' 'what did you say' all the time...it has great features too (alot the D500 hasn't) this is a must have phone if you want style, class and be noticed, i highly recommend the Nokia 8800 if your thinking of getting it, do it...do it now...go get it quick you won't regret it, don't listen to all the slatting and moanning about it (just bare in mind the battery life) Lovin it!!!!
It's a really PRETTY phone and I'm thinking of getting it..
I have a friend using this phone... but the battery life is bad... He gotta charge the batt every 2 days or so...Anyone has similar occurrence?
its a good looking phone with a lot to offer......its a good phone for casual users not heavy users...
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