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Nokia 8890

March 7th, 2003 | by Aaron Lee

Downside

I know I mentioned up front there are some trade-offs to get all this cool stuff, so here they are:

- No wireless Web

Since the US is still way behind in the wireless Web adoption curve compared to the rest of the world, this may or may not matter to you, but for those who like to surf the net through their cell phone, the Nokia 8890 is not Web enabled.

- Difficult keypad entry

The Nokia 8890 sports some good looking, very small, chrome keys. They take some getting used to, and make text entry challenging.

- Different headset jack

If you are using a headset with another Nokia phone, it probably will not be compatible with the 8890.

Bottom Line
The Nokia 8890 is packed full of features. If you are willing to forego mobile Internet, and don't mind the small keys, you will be amply rewarded. The 8890's styling alone is enough to make it worth the sacrifice. Couple this with a 120 country roaming zone and infrared data transfer and you have an irresistible phone that fits cleanly in your pocket or small purse.