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(More customer reviews)So... I waited for the iPhone to go 3G. I was even willing to pay for a data plan I did not need, then I found out it's going to cost even more. I bought this unlocked Nokia instead and kept my cheap voice plan only. So far I'm very happy with my decision.
This phone had built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth; but it does not have 3G coverage in the US. Being a smart phone it has robust calendar and contact applications. It also has a great 5-mega-pixel camera with auto focus and a powerful Xenon flash that really does light up your subject. The pictures are comparable to an average compact point and shoot camera. Moreover, it geo-tags your photos so you can see where you took the photo on a map. You can also upload your photos to the web, although I have not used that feature. The music player is robust as well and since the phone has a 3.5mm headset jack on the top it's easy to use your favorite headphones. Lastly, it is very attractive in black, and feels, for the most part, solid and well constructed but also lightweight.
I have not used the software that came with the phone since it is not for MACs. Nokia has a plug-in you can download on their website to use the phone with a MAC's iSync software and it works seamlessly. The phone also works well with the HandsFreeLink Bluetooth in my Acura. You can download MSN Messenger and Hotmail for the phone, as well as check your POP-3 based e-mail. The web browser works well and most pages display fine, if a little slowly (even over Wi-Fi). The map program is accurate as well, although you have to subscribe to a service for voice guided turn-by-turn directions. If you don't pay for that you just get the directions displayed on the screen all at once.
Battery life and call quality are great. The phone lasts me about 4 days before it needs to be recharged. I am by no means a power-user though.
The negatives I have is that the keys are way to small for the phone. I am an average sized male and my hands are not huge, but I have some issues with hitting the wrong keys. Additionally, the keyboard area of the phone is very creaky; when you press the keys it makes creaking sounds. The phone can be slow with some operations, specifically zooming into pictures and opening the picture gallery. Lastly, the built-in accelerometer is finicky and often the screen will switch from portrait to landscape when you do not want it to, but NOT when you actually want it to.
All in all, it's a great phone with lots of features (and a phenomenal camera) and well worth the asking price. Sorry for the long review, but it's got a lot of features to discuss.
8/1/08: Two more things: I downloaded Opera Mini and it is far superior and faster then the built-in web browser. Secondly, you can take the phone off the cell network and just use Wi-Fi, which is great when I am home because the cell signal is weak in my house.
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Optimized for photography, navigation, and Internet connectivity, the Nokia N82 smartphone enables you to travel the globe with its quad-band GSM connectivity and easily stay connected with friends and business colleagues. It features a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and built-in GPS and Nokia Maps software for easy spelunking wherever you may find yourself. The phone also offers Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at home or on the road at hotspots as well as compatibility with 2100 MHz 3G networks (in Europe and Asia). Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets, 100 MB of onboard memory, MicroSD expansion, FM radio, digital audio player, Symbian OS, and up to 4.3 hours of GSM talk time.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe and Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States and foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features The Nokia N82 has a large 2.4-inch screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 16.7 million colors. It comes with a new content driven 3D multimedia menu and includes a convenient orientation sensor that rotates the user interface automatically between horizontal and portrait mode. It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize the N82 by choosing from the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games and Nokia Maps. The phone has a 100 MB internal memory, and it's expandable via MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size).
The Nokia N82 actually has two cameras, a high resolution camera on the back of the device (the main camera in landscape mode) and a lower resolution camera on the front (CIF resolution, 352 x 288). The main 5-megapixel camera on the back of the N95 supports an image capture resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels, and it features a focus range of 10cm (4 inches) to infinity, up to a 20x digital zoom for still images, and a Xenon flash. (Note that the low-resolution camera on the front can provide two-way video calling; however, at this time no U.S. carrier offers this service.)
Fast camera activation, autofocus with a dedicated autofocus assist lamp, fast reloading between shots and DVD-like quality video capture make it a truly convenient and credible tool for capturing and telling your life stories. You can also capture crisp videos at up to a 640 x 480-pixel resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) in 24-bit/16.7-million colors. Images are saved as JPEG files while videos are recorded in the MPEG-4 file format with the .mp4 file extension, or in the 3GPP file format with the .3gp file extension (sharing quality). Photos and video clips can be enjoyed on a compatible television thanks to the device's TV out feature and support for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology.
With high speed Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click upload to online communities, the N82 makes sharing your experiences and discoveries easy. When viewing a picture or video, simply one press of a button starts uploading it while you carry on using the other phone functions.
The integrated A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps help you explore and locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. With access to more than 15 million points of interest, you can locate and navigate to the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants wherever you are. You can also send map excerpts and routes to friends by MMS or save map screen shots to the gallery.
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the N82, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC, WMA, and secure WMA). You can listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, and the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists.
This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology means that the Nokia N82 will discover, interact with, and control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, and Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly to your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system.
Other features include:
Voice dialing with speaker independent name dialing (SIND) and voice commands
Messaging: email (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS
Full web browser support (HTML)
USB 2.0 connectivity with mass storage capability
PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list and PIM printing
3.5 mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector)and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)
Vital Statistics The Nokia N82 weighs 4.02 ounces and measures 4.41 x 1.98 x 0.68 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time, and up to 225 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 2100 MHz 3G HSDPA frequency.
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