Nokia 8801 Cell Phone Review

MobileWhack takes a closer look at the Nokia 8801 Cell Phone.

Nokia 8801 Features Include:

Durable stainless steel covers

Fine-pitched screen protected by scratch-resistant glass window

Integrated SVGA camera

Active TFT display with 262,144 colors ( 208 x 208 pixels )

3D image engine for enhanced graphics

Video recording and streaming

Digital music player

Device-to-device synchronization

The Nokia 8801 is expected to begin shipping in select markets during the third quarter of 2005.

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Specifications:

Operating Frequency :	Tri-band operation GSM coverage on up to five continents (GSM 900/1800/1900 networks Automatic switching between bands
Size
Weight:	134 g
Dimensions:	107 x 45 x 15.0-16.5 mm, 67 cc
Display and User Interface	High-resolution TFT display with 262,144 colors, 208 x 208 pixel resolution Exclusive user interface, themes and styles
Imaging	Integrated SVGA camera (0.5 megapixels) Video player Improved video recording quality (QCIF) 3D image engine for enhanced graphics
Messaging	Send and receive messages containing text, an audio clip, and an image or video clip to other compatible devices (maximum message size: up to 300 kB) Email: supports SMTP, POP3 and IMAP4 protocols Predictive text input: support for all major languages for Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas Instant Messaging and Presence-enhanced contacts: check the status of your friends before you call them
Memory Functions	64MB internal NAND flash memory
Connectivity	Bluetooth™ wireless technology stereo, Plug & Play Bluetooth™ SIM Access Profile Device-to-device synchronization
Voice Features	Integrated handsfree speaker
Browsing	Integrated XHTML browser connects over TCP/IP Full OMA Digital Rights Management for content protection Mobile Wallet 2.0 application
Data Transfer	EDGE/ E-GPRS, class 8 GPRS class 8 TCP/IP

Whats in the box?:

2 Battery

AC Adaptor

Headset

Desktop Charger

Carry Pouch

User's guide (English)

One Year Warranty

Nokia 8801 Press Release: Exclusive audio accompaniment, including signature ringtone "Dharma", by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Espoo, Finland - Drawing upon modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques, Nokia has unveiled a truly inspired mobile phone for today's connoisseurs of quality and taste. Encased in a slim stainless steel body, the Nokia 8801 subtly glides open to reveal a number of distinctive details, each meticulously considered and researched to complement the prestige and quality of the device. To heighten the experience, the Nokia 8801 features exclusive audio accompaniment, including all ring tones and alerts, by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. This attention to detail continues Nokia's heritage of premium mobile phones that have set the industry standard for elegance and performance. With a Zen-like goal to balance form and functionality, the guiding principle of Nokia's designers and engineers was to create a truly modern mobile phone, the epitome of style and elegance, which would be a pleasure to use and a delight to behold. The organic flowing lines and dynamic surfaces perfectly complement the stainless steel and resin materials -- steel for its tensile strength and durability, and resin for its organic properties. The result is an elegant, 'human' design, comprised of materials destined to age with grace. Finding inspiration in non-traditional sources, Nokia designers employed modern watch-making techniques, such as the use of metal injection molding on the function keys. A specially reinforced glass used in luxury timepieces provides added toughness and scratch-resistance to the front display, and even the Nokia marque has been chemically etched on the back plate using a process typically used by watchmakers. The 'pop-up' mechanism of the Nokia 8801 is another study in functional design. Using a bi-stable spring mechanism and stainless steel ball bearings, like those used in high-performance automobiles, the keypad of the Nokia 8801 gracefully glides from its protective casing, revealing a hidden camera on the back. The aural accompaniment of the Nokia 8801 is equally inspired. Award-winning composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto was commissioned to compose the ringtones and alerts. Throughout his distinguished career, Sakamoto has crossed musical and technological boundaries, experimenting with different musical styles and making a name for himself in popular, orchestral and film music. Inspired by its modern lines and organic curves, Sakamoto has produced a musical accompaniment for the Nokia 8801 that captures an essence and emotion that touches both heart and mind. His creation draws on his vision of the Nokia 8801 user -- a world citizen constantly on the move, making an impression in a grayscale world and through great cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney and Shanghai. "Subtlety and refinement are requirements of modern high design, appealing to consumers who place a high value in quality and attention to detail," explains Frank Nuovo, Nokia's Chief Designer. "We believe the Nokia 8801 belongs in this pantheon of iconic products - a sophisticated mobile communication device that quietly earns a nod of appreciation and admiration from other connoisseurs of fine taste."

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