Nokia N8 Officially Announced!

coolmark18 · 01-05-2010, 01:10

Quote:

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?

Already a thread on the N8 which was alll the way on Page 2:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s....php?t=1251599

prking · 01-05-2010, 07:15

Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor.

BT@home · 01-05-2010, 10:17

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Originally Posted by prking

Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor.

Post #6

prking · 01-05-2010, 12:29

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Originally Posted by BT@home

Post #6

You are a gent, and I'm a fool.

uggla · 01-05-2010, 12:37

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Originally Posted by magnumfinger

Question is, will you get this?

Yes i think i will but will need to see the proper reviews before i decide.

Nokia doesnt have a very good history with smartphone firmware releases so may give it a few months after release.

As for looks i dont care iam not planning on having sex with it

clonmult · 01-05-2010, 20:49

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Originally Posted by 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?

Well, its not got a 1ghz processor, nor is it a snapdragon .... 680mhz arm8 iirc.

clonmult · 01-05-2010, 20:53

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Originally Posted by BT@home

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

Pics looks good quality.

And nokia have handled the stolen proto much better than Apple have ..... no heavy handed tactics at all.

Eldar has lost a huge amount of credibility with that "review".

Couple of mild surprises - no user replaceable battery, and "only" a 680mHz processor.

Definitely liking the look of it, could be good. USB OTG support will be incredibly handy.

legends wear 7 · 01-05-2010, 21:24

A truely hideous looking phone

Also only two OS i'd consider are Android, iPhone in that order

BustedCat · 01-05-2010, 23:12

Did anyone else immediately think of cover flow when he was going through the album covers? Also notice how sluggish the OS is, you would think they would be able to make a fast and snappy operating system by now.

MrSuper · 03-05-2010, 01:54

This phone is certainly getting pretty good pre-release preview right ups. Nothing but positives as per below:

http://mynokiablog.com/2010/04/29/8-...-the-nokia-n8/

Also of note news that the N8 will be released in June on 02.

http://www.worldofnokia.co.uk/2010/0...o2-uk-in-june/

As for Eldar, he stands by his 'review' but he truly has embarrased himself.

MrSuper · 03-05-2010, 01:58

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Originally Posted by prking

Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor.

Here you go mate. First 12mp sample photos shot on Nokia N8.

http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/...-n8-untouched/

mjdj1689 · 03-05-2010, 06:31

Thing is I wonder what the flash with be like the satio one is a bit weak.

imagegrill · 03-05-2010, 12:35

Looks good, and the hardware will no doubt be solid from Nokia.
However, my guess will be flakey software, as per usual.
Got bitten with the N97 so not going back for a while. Also, processor and RAM lesser than rivals (SE xperia, Samsing i9000 Galaxy, HTC Desire to name but a few).

I shall be changing phones in the summer, but it will be for Android OS, that I am certian on!!

coolmark18 · 03-05-2010, 12:51

Imagegrill is right.

Its always the software that tends to let the newer smartphones from Nokia down. I love my Nokia 5800 but all the problems I have are Symbians.

My upgrade is due in October (But I can upgrade from now) and my plan is to wait for the Nokia N8. I saw an image that says 02 may have a release date for the first week of June but I have heard that the release has been pushed back to the end of July/August.

clonmult · 04-05-2010, 09:59

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Originally Posted by imagegrill

Looks good, and the hardware will no doubt be solid from Nokia.
However, my guess will be flakey software, as per usual.
Got bitten with the N97 so not going back for a while. Also, processor and RAM lesser than rivals (SE xperia, Samsing i9000 Galaxy, HTC Desire to name but a few).

I shall be changing phones in the summer, but it will be for Android OS, that I am certian on!!

You can't directly compare the processor/memory of android devices against Symbian. Symbian was always designed for mobile devices, and is relatively efficient in its memory usage.

From a few forum comments I've read by Symbian developers, it does sound like the N8 could well be one of the most stable Nokia Symbian releases for quite some time. Although my 5230 has been my most stable phone by far - and thats only just been updated from its release firmware.

MrSuper · 11-05-2010, 17:31

Hands-on review of the N8 and pics. Only a prototype! Things could still change.

Pics: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news-gall...hoto-gallery/1

Hands on: http://www.mobilechoiceuk.com/News/H...+Nokia+N8/4849

MrSuper · 03-08-2010, 12:02

Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black.

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html

finbaar · 03-08-2010, 12:28

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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.

It's OK it is not an Apple device so you are not stuck with iTunes you can use decent software for sync.

jim_uk · 03-08-2010, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSuper

Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black.

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html

Only £10 cheaper than the Desire, I was expecting them to be a little more competitive with the pricing. I'm not a fan of Symbian but I'll still have a look.

RileyM · 04-08-2010, 16:39

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Originally Posted by MrSuper

Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black.

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html

Some sources suggest a UK release of 25 August.which is just 3 weeks away.

I need to replace my E51, so am really thinking of going with the N8. For me it's between the N8 or the HTC Desire HD/Ace.

MrSuper · 04-08-2010, 17:32

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Originally Posted by RileyM

Some sources suggest a UK release of 25 August.which is just 3 weeks away.

I need to replace my E51, so am really thinking of going with the N8. For me it's between the N8 or the HTC Desire HD/Ace.

August 25th, really? In that case i'm surprised the N8 isn't already up for pre-order on the Nokia UK website with a price tag. Personally i don't think it will be that date.

mikey86uk · 04-08-2010, 20:19

another Nokia?

N9 to be released next week?

RileyM · 04-08-2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by MrSuper

August 25th, really?

Yes, i found more than one link last night stating a UK release of 25 Aug with some other country (i think it was another European country) set for 24 August). Can't seem to find that link now though (well...can't find the one mentioned both the UK date of 25th and the "other country" date of 24th).

EDIT: Come to think of it, the "other country" may be Germany, can't be sure though

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSuper

In that case i'm surprised the N8 isn't already up for pre-order on the Nokia UK website with a price tag. Personally i don't think it will be that date.

Yes, does seem strange. I don't get why it's been on pre-order on Nokia Italy's website for about a week now, but no sign on Nokia UK. Nokia Italy lists a release date of the End Of Septermber, which appears to be a whole month later than the UK (whether the UK release is 25 August or 31 August as suggested on Play.com)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey86uk

another Nokia?

N9 to be released next week?

N9 is scheduled for early 2011 apparently. Could be delayed, especially seeing as the N8 was originally set for April.

clonmult · 05-08-2010, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey86uk

another Nokia?

N9 to be released next week?

If you're talking about the keyboard, 4" screen "variant" of the N8 thats been announced, its probably not going to be an N-series model.

BT@home · 05-08-2010, 08:18

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Originally Posted by RileyM

N9 is scheduled for early 2011 apparently. Could be delayed, especially seeing as the N8 was originally set for April.

where did that come from? Never seen anything saying that from Nokia before ... and any other place is just a unfounded rumour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

If you're talking about the keyboard, 4" screen "variant" of the N8 thats been announced, its probably not going to be an N-series model.

When did it get announced? Link please as I can;t find the info and I'm interested in reading about it.

01-05-2010, 01:10	#26
coolmark18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,141	Quote: Originally Posted by 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? Already a thread on the N8 which was alll the way on Page 2: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s....php?t=1251599

01-05-2010, 07:15	#27
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor.

01-05-2010, 10:17	#28
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by prking Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor. Post #6

01-05-2010, 12:29	#29
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home Post #6 You are a gent, and I'm a fool.

01-05-2010, 12:37	#30
uggla Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: merseyside Posts: 1,063	Quote: Originally Posted by magnumfinger Question is, will you get this? Yes i think i will but will need to see the proper reviews before i decide. Nokia doesnt have a very good history with smartphone firmware releases so may give it a few months after release. As for looks i dont care iam not planning on having sex with it

01-05-2010, 20:49	#31
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by 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? Well, its not got a 1ghz processor, nor is it a snapdragon .... 680mhz arm8 iirc.

01-05-2010, 20:53	#32
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home The famous man from Mobile Review .... using stolen proto with old software. Pics looks good quality. And nokia have handled the stolen proto much better than Apple have ..... no heavy handed tactics at all. Eldar has lost a huge amount of credibility with that "review". Couple of mild surprises - no user replaceable battery, and "only" a 680mHz processor. Definitely liking the look of it, could be good. USB OTG support will be incredibly handy.

01-05-2010, 21:24	#33
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	A truely hideous looking phone Also only two OS i'd consider are Android, iPhone in that order

01-05-2010, 23:12	#34
BustedCat Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,140	Did anyone else immediately think of cover flow when he was going through the album covers? Also notice how sluggish the OS is, you would think they would be able to make a fast and snappy operating system by now.

03-05-2010, 01:54	#35
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	This phone is certainly getting pretty good pre-release preview right ups. Nothing but positives as per below: http://mynokiablog.com/2010/04/29/8-...-the-nokia-n8/ Also of note news that the N8 will be released in June on 02. http://www.worldofnokia.co.uk/2010/0...o2-uk-in-june/ As for Eldar, he stands by his 'review' but he truly has embarrased himself.

03-05-2010, 01:58	#36
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Quote: Originally Posted by prking Can anyone point me to a link of sample photos? I've heard good things about the camera due to the big sensor. Here you go mate. First 12mp sample photos shot on Nokia N8. http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/...-n8-untouched/

03-05-2010, 06:31	#37
mjdj1689 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,470	Thing is I wonder what the flash with be like the satio one is a bit weak.

03-05-2010, 12:35	#38
imagegrill Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 307	Looks good, and the hardware will no doubt be solid from Nokia. However, my guess will be flakey software, as per usual. Got bitten with the N97 so not going back for a while. Also, processor and RAM lesser than rivals (SE xperia, Samsing i9000 Galaxy, HTC Desire to name but a few). I shall be changing phones in the summer, but it will be for Android OS, that I am certian on!!

03-05-2010, 12:51	#39
coolmark18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,141	Imagegrill is right. Its always the software that tends to let the newer smartphones from Nokia down. I love my Nokia 5800 but all the problems I have are Symbians. My upgrade is due in October (But I can upgrade from now) and my plan is to wait for the Nokia N8. I saw an image that says 02 may have a release date for the first week of June but I have heard that the release has been pushed back to the end of July/August.

04-05-2010, 09:59	#40
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by imagegrill Looks good, and the hardware will no doubt be solid from Nokia. However, my guess will be flakey software, as per usual. Got bitten with the N97 so not going back for a while. Also, processor and RAM lesser than rivals (SE xperia, Samsing i9000 Galaxy, HTC Desire to name but a few). I shall be changing phones in the summer, but it will be for Android OS, that I am certian on!! You can't directly compare the processor/memory of android devices against Symbian. Symbian was always designed for mobile devices, and is relatively efficient in its memory usage. From a few forum comments I've read by Symbian developers, it does sound like the N8 could well be one of the most stable Nokia Symbian releases for quite some time. Although my 5230 has been my most stable phone by far - and thats only just been updated from its release firmware.

11-05-2010, 17:31	#41
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Hands-on review of the N8 and pics. Only a prototype! Things could still change. Pics: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news-gall...hoto-gallery/1 Hands on: http://www.mobilechoiceuk.com/News/H...+Nokia+N8/4849

03-08-2010, 12:02	#42
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black. http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html

03-08-2010, 12:28	#43
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	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. It's OK it is not an Apple device so you are not stuck with iTunes you can use decent software for sync.

03-08-2010, 13:29	#44
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford Posts: 12,961	Quote: Originally Posted by MrSuper Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black. http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html Only £10 cheaper than the Desire, I was expecting them to be a little more competitive with the pricing. I'm not a fan of Symbian but I'll still have a look.

04-08-2010, 16:39	#45
RileyM Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ely (CB6 - Sandy Heath TX) Posts: 1,623	Quote: Originally Posted by MrSuper Play.com has N8 on their website. End of August is looking likely for release who have the N8 up for pre-order from 31st August which is only 4 weeks away. If not then, it could be 1st week of September. Their N8 is the one in black. http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...k/Product.html Some sources suggest a UK release of 25 August.which is just 3 weeks away. I need to replace my E51, so am really thinking of going with the N8. For me it's between the N8 or the HTC Desire HD/Ace.

04-08-2010, 17:32	#46
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Quote: Originally Posted by RileyM Some sources suggest a UK release of 25 August.which is just 3 weeks away. I need to replace my E51, so am really thinking of going with the N8. For me it's between the N8 or the HTC Desire HD/Ace. August 25th, really? In that case i'm surprised the N8 isn't already up for pre-order on the Nokia UK website with a price tag. Personally i don't think it will be that date.

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Nokia N8 Officially Announced!

04-08-2010, 20:19	#47
mikey86uk Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 5,525	another Nokia? N9 to be released next week?

04-08-2010, 21:50	#48
RileyM Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ely (CB6 - Sandy Heath TX) Posts: 1,623	Quote: Originally Posted by MrSuper August 25th, really? Yes, i found more than one link last night stating a UK release of 25 Aug with some other country (i think it was another European country) set for 24 August). Can't seem to find that link now though (well...can't find the one mentioned both the UK date of 25th and the "other country" date of 24th). EDIT: Come to think of it, the "other country" may be Germany, can't be sure though Quote: Originally Posted by MrSuper In that case i'm surprised the N8 isn't already up for pre-order on the Nokia UK website with a price tag. Personally i don't think it will be that date. Yes, does seem strange. I don't get why it's been on pre-order on Nokia Italy's website for about a week now, but no sign on Nokia UK. Nokia Italy lists a release date of the End Of Septermber, which appears to be a whole month later than the UK (whether the UK release is 25 August or 31 August as suggested on Play.com) Quote: Originally Posted by mikey86uk another Nokia? N9 to be released next week? N9 is scheduled for early 2011 apparently. Could be delayed, especially seeing as the N8 was originally set for April.

05-08-2010, 07:28	#49
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by mikey86uk another Nokia? N9 to be released next week? If you're talking about the keyboard, 4" screen "variant" of the N8 thats been announced, its probably not going to be an N-series model.

05-08-2010, 08:18	#50
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by RileyM N9 is scheduled for early 2011 apparently. Could be delayed, especially seeing as the N8 was originally set for April. where did that come from? Never seen anything saying that from Nokia before ... and any other place is just a unfounded rumour. Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult If you're talking about the keyboard, 4" screen "variant" of the N8 thats been announced, its probably not going to be an N-series model. When did it get announced? Link please as I can;t find the info and I'm interested in reading about it.