Nokia N8 Review
Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:02Smartphones evolve and develop at an unbelievable pace. Manufacturers are forced to stay ahead of the curve or get lost in the shuffle. Nokia has released their new smartphone, the N8, and erased any thoughts of the company being shoved aside. The N8 has not only avoided being placed at the back of the pack, it is one of the leading lights in the industry. The handset combines the latest in functionality and entertainment abilities, making for an experience like no other.
Contemporary smartphones are much more than telephones. They are now mini computers, televisions, and daily planners. Because of their versatility, it is necessary for the handsets to possess a screen that presents the best possible view to the user. The Nokia N8 succeeds admirably in this regard with a 3.5-inch OLED touch screen display. It supports more than 16 million colors, creating wallpaper, picture, video, and widget images more vibrant than almost all other phones on the market. Included with the N8 is a 12-megapixel camera which will please even the most demanding photographer with capabilities not unlike the most expensive point-and-click cameras. The N8 contains 16 GB of installed storage which can be expanded to 48 GB by way of a micro SD card. Being caught without enough memory to capture the perfect photograph is not an issue.
Videos are sharp and clear on the Nokia N8 with the help of 720p, HD recording. An expansive editing suite is included so that the user can do whatever he needs to add a professional touch to his movies. Effective playback controls are a necessary aspect of any recording equipment. On the large touch screen, the N8’s controls handle playback more capably than most.
The N8 furthers the popular idea that there is an app for that. On Nokia’s new handset, there is a dedicated WebTV application on which one may view all sorts of news and entertainment programs. Viewing never sounded so good as on the Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. If you want to experience the programs on something a little more ambitious than a cell phone, the N8 may be connected to a home theater system for the ultimate audio and video.
Entertainment is handled beautifully by the Nokia N8, and practicality is as well. Operating on the Symbian^3 platform, the N8 presents new features like multi-touch for functions such as pinch-to-zoom. Walk and talk navigation is also available on the handset which can be used with free OVI Maps to keep you on track. The maps are free forever and are supported in over 70 countries which makes for peace of mind while traveling away from home.
The Nokia N8 has made quite an impression on the smartphone field. The phone has set the bar quite high for other manufacturers and models. The N8 is a success story with which more and more consumers are becoming familiar.



