[MrSuper]

Nokia today introduced their first Symbian^3 device, the Nokia N8. It is a web aware, content creation and consumption smartphone flagship in a monoblock touch form factor. It features a 12 megapixel camera with Xenon flash and the ability to record 720p (HD) videos, a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen with support for multi-touch gestures, 16 GB of mass memory, microSD card slot, HDMI out, FM transmitter, integrated GPS and comprehensive connectivity options (3G, Bluetooth, microUSB and b/g/n WiFi).

The phone will ship with a full range of Ovi services (Maps, Music, Messaging and Store) and marks the debut of Web TV and Social Networking integration service. With Symbian^3 comes a number of changes both to the platform and the UI. Among the highlights are support for multi-page homescreen, re-written graphics architecture, a renewed music experience with cover flow and easier access to albums, visual task switcher, streamlined menu structure with Direct UI single tap paradigm and performance improvements across a broad range of areas.

The Nokia N8 will be available in Q3 2010 at a cost of €370 before taxes and subsidies.

The N8 marks a number of important firsts for Nokia: it is their first Symbian^3 device (latest version of the Symbian platform), their first 12 megapixel camera, their first HD video recording phone and their first phone using third generation mobile processor architecture.

A key promise of the Nokia N8 is HD video consumption and creation. The camera shoots 720p video at 25 frames per second, which can then be played back on the device (down-sized) or via the HDMI out port (using the supplied cable). Nokia is also introducing the Web TV service, which delivers content-on-demand from local and global TV favourites (e.g. CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic; with additional 'channels' via Ovi Store). This content can also be played back via the HDMI out functionality, which includes support for Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. Together this ensures both high quality video and audio play back.

For what is clearly a high end specification it also breaks new ground on price. At €370 / £320 / $499 it will be significantly under cutting many devices with similar or higher specifications; consider that the Nokia N97 had a launch price of €550.

Key hardware features:

113.5 x 59.12 x 12.9 in dimensions, 135g in weight; monoblock touch form-factor, with predominantly metal materials with some plastics (edges).

3.5 inch, capacitive screen; 640x 320 pixels resolution

12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash; video recording at 720p resolution (1280×720) and 25 frames per second. Camera aperture of F2.8, focal length 5.4.

Integrated A-GPS with location support for GPS, A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID.

HDMI out (via Nokia Adapter Cable for HDMI CA-156).

3.5 mm Nokia AV connector for audio in/out and TV-out

FM transmitter and FM Radio (with RDS)

MicroUSB (USB 2.0) for file transfers and charging

BL-4D (1200mAh) Li-Ion battery, possibly non-removeable by user (awaiting confirmation)

WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (exact bands depend on market variant)

WiFi; WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n
135MB of internal memory, 16GB mass memory and microSD card slot (supports sizes upto 32 GB)

256 MB RAM; 512 MB ROM

Initially available in five colours: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue and Orange

Capacitive stylus for select markets (e.g. China to allow handwriting recognition).

In box contents: Nokia N8 mobile computer, Nokia Battery BL-4D, Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-179, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-701, Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-15, Nokia Adapter Cable for HDMI CA-156, Nokia Adapter Cable for USB OTG CA-157, Nokia Stylus SU-36 (selected markets only), Quick start guide


http://www.forum.nokia.com/devices/N8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Thu8...layer_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrXHX...layer_embedded

[mrvgarg]

Looks like a nice phone.

[uggla]

looks like my next phone

[coolmark18]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uggla

looks like my next phone

Thats my plan hopefully!

[acoolwelshbloke]

Well the new flagship N8 seems to have had it's first bad review http://www.techtree.com/India/News/N...10807-893.html

[mrvgarg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by acoolwelshbloke

Well the new flagship N8 seems to have had it's first bad review http://www.techtree.com/India/News/N...10807-893.html

Link dosen't work. Also this is not the flagship phone apparently...the flagship phone is still to come (rumored to have 4 inch screen).

Sample photo taken from N8:
http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/...-n8-untouched/

[acoolwelshbloke]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvgarg

Link dosen't work. Also this is not the flagship phone apparently...the flagship phone is still to come (rumored to have 4 inch screen).

Sample photo taken from N8:
http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/...-n8-untouched/

Sorry i have edited the link, working now!

[BT@home]

The famous man from Mobile Review .... using stolen proto with old software.

Pics looks good quality.

[gavo360]

Looks quite good and has all the right features. But after owning a 5800 for a while now im not really impressed with symbian and cant see myself buying another nokia unless symbian is hugely improved.

[coolmark18]

The bad review says the software isnt great - but says that it gets better with the proper up-to-date software.
It says the camera is 12mp - the same as other cameras (not that the picture quality is bad, just that it isnt anything new)
It says it has HD but this isnt new.
The only real negitive in that review is that it gets slow with full memory and it uses an odd HDMI cable

..... I can probably put up with that.

[skimminstones]

When nokia stick android on a phone i may go back to them, until then no amount of the same phone with better camera each time is going to get me buying

[MrSuper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by acoolwelshbloke

Well the new flagship N8 seems to have had it's first bad review http://www.techtree.com/India/News/N...10807-893.html

I'd take what Eldar says with a pinch of salt. I think it's pretty fair to say it isn't even a proper review, just initial thoughts from a biased mind of an unfinished prototype. How anyone can give a balanced review of the phone when it isn't even officially released is ridiculous. Plenty of time from here until release launch for things to change.

[gavo360]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSuper

I'd take what Eldar says with a pinch of salt. I think it's pretty fair to say it isn't even a proper review, just initial thoughts from a biased mind of an unfinished prototype. How anyone can give a balanced review of the phone when it isn't even officially released is ridiculous. Plenty of time from here until release launch for things to change.

I dont really understand his comment about the HDMI cable. I presume its one of those mini cables that come with flip style video camera's. They work fine on tv's ive used.

[technoflare]

it looks very good, a big step from the N97 in my pocket. My contract is up at the end of 2010 so it will be out by then....still tempted by the iphone and android though....the video on web brousing didnt look that good..and pinch to zoom action?

[fmradiotuner1]

Looks Great but I just got an N900 a few weeks ago.

[cfc86]

Seems like a good phone but I'm unsure whether I'd buy it. What's the N900 like? Haven't been with Nokia for over 6years so don't know if they're decent or still crappy.

[technoflare]

its the playing of HD with DD to a TV that looks interesting...keep a few films on your phone to play at a mates with a HD system.....sure beats 100s of stupid apps....`

[Quackers]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gavo360

Looks quite good and has all the right features. But after owning a 5800 for a while now im not really impressed with symbian and cant see myself buying another nokia unless symbian is hugely improved.

Nokia 5800 runs Symbian S60v5, this runs Symbian ^3, completely different OS.

[Pencil]

I want this phone already.

But what to do with my £500 iPhone 3GS?

[technoflare]

im sure you will get a good price on ebay or one of the 2nd hand phone companies....

[croyde]

So this is maybe why Apple pulled that lost phone stunt. Keep us interested especially with stuff like that N8 around the corner.

BTW can these phones sync with iTunes or do you have to drag and drop everything in your collection, plus convert it back to MP3.

[mrvgarg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by croyde

So this is maybe why Apple pulled that lost phone stunt. Keep us interested especially with stuff like that N8 around the corner.

BTW can these phones sync with iTunes or do you have to drag and drop everything in your collection, plus convert it back to MP3.

You can use Doubletwist with iTunes to synch phone with music.

[magnumfinger]

Packing with 12mp camera and a 1GHZ snapdragon procs -- this new smartphone is the latest that Nokia has to offer.

Price: Around 370 Euros/ Will land on July -- Question is, will you get this?

[Haruhion]

For the 999th time, Nokia fail in the looks department. I don't really like Symbian, even with my spare n95, I just never "got it". Last Nokia I liked the look of was the n91, and last Nokia I really liked was the 7210i. :|

[Knighton]

As long as the Symbian 3 doesn't screw up, that could be a true iphone killer. On paper it looks like it could blow anything Apple could offer out of the water.