Nokia Announce New N Series Handsets

darkjedimaster · 26-08-2008, 20:25

We all know about the long awaited N96 but Nokia have announced 2 other handsets which are due in october.

The N79 & N85

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/08/26/nokia_n79_n85/

These look quite nice & are bound to be cheaper than the N96 because of the less storage & no useless TV tuner.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 26-08-2008, 20:40

N85 is much nicer out of the two. I really like the shape and design of it. Might have to pick up one of those

darkjedimaster · 26-08-2008, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez

N85 is much nicer out of the two. I really like the shape and design of it. Might have to pick up one of those

Same here, the only thing that is stopping me from getting a Nokia in my upgrade is the quality of video record. I am not sure if there is much difference between mp4 capture & divx capture.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 26-08-2008, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkjedimaster

Same here, the only thing that is stopping me from getting a Nokia in my upgrade is the quality of video record. I am not sure if there is much difference between mp4 capture & divx capture.

Im not really bothered about that myself. I have an N95 and it takes great pictures and videos are fine to me. I'd probably have to buy a sim free one though as my upgrade isnt for 11 months yet

I cant wait that long

darkjedimaster · 26-08-2008, 21:01

I can upgrade from 17th september & now the choices are really annoying

.

Nokia N85
Samsung I8510
LG K910

Bugger lol.

Bluenile · 26-08-2008, 21:12

I wish they'd sort their keypads out. The last Nokia to have a decent keypad was the 1100

MGS4SnakeRulez · 26-08-2008, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluenile

I wish they'd sort their keypads out. The last Nokia to have a decent keypad was the 1100

I like the N95 keypad.

darkjedimaster · 26-08-2008, 21:36

It looks as thou the N85 is better than the N96

http://thenokiablog.com/2008/08/26/t...han-nokia-n96/

brittonc · 27-08-2008, 16:10

I think I'll be getting this rather than the N96!

skimminstones · 27-08-2008, 16:16

details here

http://www.nokia.co.uk/A41199566

Im getting confused over these phones now. Ive got the original n95 and due an upgrade in October so was going to get the n96 but now i see this n85. Im also struggling to see any real, big differences in either of them. The things i use most is the 5mp cam, HSDPA internet browsing and satnav. I cant see either of the new ones doing it differently. Might just stay with what ive got and get cheaper line rental instead.

flagpole · 27-08-2008, 16:26

The big news here for me is the OLED display. afaik that's a first.

Gormond · 27-08-2008, 17:30

Certainly seems better than the N96, surprised Nokia haven't moved to a 8MP camera.

flagpole · 27-08-2008, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gormond

Certainly seems better than the N96, surprised Nokia haven't moved to a 8MP camera.

there's really no point, it's not about the mega pixels so long as you have 'enough' you don't need anymore.

it's a shame that peopl edon't realise that because if they did they ight make phones with better sensors rather than more MP.

darkjedimaster · 27-08-2008, 17:56

As I was the bugger responsible for this thread, I thought that I should do a little bit more investigating as I have way too much time on my hands

.

Here Are The Results

N85 VS N96

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2496

N96 VS I8510

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2253

N85 VS I8510

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2496

Gormond · 27-08-2008, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

there's really no point, it's not about the mega pixels so long as you have 'enough' you don't need anymore.

it's a shame that peopl edon't realise that because if they did they ight make phones with better sensors rather than more MP.

I doubt you will ever see a decent sensor in a mobile phone, certainly not enough for it to be a replacement for a decent camera, and more MP generally helps make up for the poor sensor somewhat.

brittonc · 27-08-2008, 20:00

I know this is a trivial thing in the scheme of things but can the Samsung icons and menu be made to look more the the Nokia? I like the colourful 3D look of the Nokia icons and the way it is set out. I've only seen pics of the Samsung but it looks all 2D and dull in comparison. I know it has nothing to do with the functionality...but I just like the way the Nokia meanu looks.

I use my phone mainly for pics I am taken with the Samsung...not just for the 8mp camera but for the face, smile and blink funtion...if it's any good. It's gonna be a tough choice!

26-08-2008, 20:25	#1
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Nokia Announce New N Series Handsets We all know about the long awaited N96 but Nokia have announced 2 other handsets which are due in october. The N79 & N85 http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/08/26/nokia_n79_n85/ These look quite nice & are bound to be cheaper than the N96 because of the less storage & no useless TV tuner.

27-08-2008, 17:56	#14
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	It's Time To Compare As I was the bugger responsible for this thread, I thought that I should do a little bit more investigating as I have way too much time on my hands . Here Are The Results N85 VS N96 http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2496 N96 VS I8510 http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2253 N85 VS I8510 http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2496

26-08-2008, 20:40	#2
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	N85 is much nicer out of the two. I really like the shape and design of it. Might have to pick up one of those

26-08-2008, 20:50	#3
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	Quote: Originally Posted by MGS4SnakeRulez N85 is much nicer out of the two. I really like the shape and design of it. Might have to pick up one of those Same here, the only thing that is stopping me from getting a Nokia in my upgrade is the quality of video record. I am not sure if there is much difference between mp4 capture & divx capture.

26-08-2008, 20:53	#4
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by darkjedimaster Same here, the only thing that is stopping me from getting a Nokia in my upgrade is the quality of video record. I am not sure if there is much difference between mp4 capture & divx capture. Im not really bothered about that myself. I have an N95 and it takes great pictures and videos are fine to me. I'd probably have to buy a sim free one though as my upgrade isnt for 11 months yet I cant wait that long

26-08-2008, 21:01	#5
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	I can upgrade from 17th september & now the choices are really annoying . Nokia N85 Samsung I8510 LG K910 Bugger lol.

26-08-2008, 21:12	#6
Bluenile Inactive Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wigan, Lancashire. Posts: 11,428	I wish they'd sort their keypads out. The last Nokia to have a decent keypad was the 1100

26-08-2008, 21:32	#7
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by Bluenile I wish they'd sort their keypads out. The last Nokia to have a decent keypad was the 1100 I like the N95 keypad.

26-08-2008, 21:36	#8
darkjedimaster Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Deathstar Posts: 15,398	It looks as thou the N85 is better than the N96 http://thenokiablog.com/2008/08/26/t...han-nokia-n96/

27-08-2008, 16:10	#9
brittonc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 360	I think I'll be getting this rather than the N96!

27-08-2008, 16:16	#10
skimminstones Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,186	details here http://www.nokia.co.uk/A41199566 Im getting confused over these phones now. Ive got the original n95 and due an upgrade in October so was going to get the n96 but now i see this n85. Im also struggling to see any real, big differences in either of them. The things i use most is the 5mp cam, HSDPA internet browsing and satnav. I cant see either of the new ones doing it differently. Might just stay with what ive got and get cheaper line rental instead.

27-08-2008, 16:26	#11
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	The big news here for me is the OLED display. afaik that's a first.

27-08-2008, 17:30	#12
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Certainly seems better than the N96, surprised Nokia haven't moved to a 8MP camera.

27-08-2008, 17:51	#13
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Gormond Certainly seems better than the N96, surprised Nokia haven't moved to a 8MP camera. there's really no point, it's not about the mega pixels so long as you have 'enough' you don't need anymore. it's a shame that peopl edon't realise that because if they did they ight make phones with better sensors rather than more MP.

27-08-2008, 19:57	#15
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole there's really no point, it's not about the mega pixels so long as you have 'enough' you don't need anymore. it's a shame that peopl edon't realise that because if they did they ight make phones with better sensors rather than more MP. I doubt you will ever see a decent sensor in a mobile phone, certainly not enough for it to be a replacement for a decent camera, and more MP generally helps make up for the poor sensor somewhat.

27-08-2008, 20:00	#16
brittonc Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 360	I know this is a trivial thing in the scheme of things but can the Samsung icons and menu be made to look more the the Nokia? I like the colourful 3D look of the Nokia icons and the way it is set out. I've only seen pics of the Samsung but it looks all 2D and dull in comparison. I know it has nothing to do with the functionality...but I just like the way the Nokia meanu looks. I use my phone mainly for pics I am taken with the Samsung...not just for the 8mp camera but for the face, smile and blink funtion...if it's any good. It's gonna be a tough choice!

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