The Nokia N8 is a new smartphone from the mobile giants, which is their new flagship unit for 2010. With stunning features such as a fabulous 12 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi internet access and the Symbian 3 OS, it has caught a lot of media attention since its release, and has proven popular.
With competition from the likes of Apple, Blackberry and HTC amongst others, the Nokia N8 is exactly what the manufacturer needed to show it is still an innovative and forward thinking company.
Measuring 113.5x 59.1x 12.9 mm, the handset is similar in dimensions to many other smartphones, with an appearance that conveys both durability and style. It is also lightweight at a mere 135 grams, making it a comfortable unit to hold and operate with one or two hands. There are a number of colour variants available ranging from dark grey, silver white, green, blue and orange, adding to the aesthetic appeal, a smart move in an age where mobile phones are also viewed as a fashion statement.
Navigation of the Symbian OS 3 user interface is achieved thanks to a generously proportioned 3.5 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. This does a great job of displaying images and videos thanks to a pixel resolution of 360x 640, which is capable of displaying up to 16M colours. The screen features both accelerometer and proximity sensors as well as multi touch input method and is manufactured from scratch resistant materials.
Vibration and ringing are both utilised to alert users to incoming calls and messages along with the added bonus of being able to assign MP3 and WAV music files as ringtones. Handsfree communication is a breeze thanks to a built in speaker phone system, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack.
A generous 16 GB of internal storage is provided for storage of all your data and files such as music tracks and video files. Although this is sure to prove adequate for most users, the Nokia N8 also features an integrated micro SD slot which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB, meaning there is the potential to achieve up to 48 GB of storage!
Class 33 GPRS and EDGE provide the Nokia N8 with connection to its appropriate mobile networks, whereas the handset relies on 3G coverage to gain internet access at speeds of up to a respectable 10.2 Mbps via and HSDPA connection. Wi-Fi is also included meaning users can enjoy a faster internet connection when local wireless networks are available.
One of the most outstanding features of the Nokia N8 is its 12 megapixel camera. This has an operating pixel resolution of 4000x 3000 pixels, meaning the images are of stunning quality, even when zoomed in. Of course, the camera can also shoot video, and this is in no less than 720p HD quality. By utilising the HDMI port, the handset can be connected to and HD TV to enjoy the footage in all its glory.
There are so many reasons to love the Nokia N8. Whether you are looking for an advanced camera phone, a powerful web browser, portable multimedia player, or even a productivity tool for the office, the Nokia N8 ticks all the boxes. The added bonus of a variety of colour schemes means that this is one of the most comprehensively appealing handset currently available.
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