Nokia 8801 Review
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September 14th, 2005
Summary
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.
Specs
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| Voice |
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Integrated speakerphone for multitasking even while chatting |
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Voice dialing |
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Voice recording |
| Messaging |
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Send and receive messages containing text, an audio clip, and an image or video clip to other compatible devices1,14 |
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Text messages1 |
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Predictive text input |
| Display and User Interface |
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Stunning 265K color (208 x 208 pixels) TFT display |
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Specially reinforced glass over screen for toughness and scratch resistance |
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Ergonomic 5-way navigation key |
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3D animated Nokia theme menu icons |
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Slim, sleek stainless steel cover |
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Smooth slide mechanism |
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Laser-cut keymat |
| Camera & Video |
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Integrated SVGA camera and video 19 |
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Image quality up to 600 x 800 pixels |
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3D image engine for enhanced graphics |
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Improved video recording quality (QCIF) |
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Video capture up to 1 hour in length† |
| Connectivity |
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XHTML browsing for richer mobile Internet1,2,12 |
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High-speed data and video streaming via EDGE and GPRS15 |
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Bluetooth wireless technology for seamless connectivity22 |
| Organization |
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64 MB of internal memory† |
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Nokia PC Suite and OMA Data Synchronization for synchronizing data (calendar, to-do lists and contacts) between phone and PC with Bluetooth wireless technology or infrared5 |
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Nokia Collector for transferring and storing images, video or music files between phone and Mac |
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Calendar with reminders |
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To-do list |
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Alarm clock |
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Calculator |
| Personalization & Fun |
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Digital music player (AAC/MP3) |
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FM radio (headset required, available in box) |
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Downloadable Java™ games and personal applications |
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Up to 64 polyphonic ring tones, plus support for AAC and MP3 ring tones |
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Themes including animated wallpapers, animated screensavers, color schemes and polyphonic ring tones |
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Java MIDP 2.0 |
| Specifications |
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Weight: 4.73 oz. |
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Dimensions: 4.21 x 1.77 x 0.74 Inches |
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Internal antenna |
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Vibrating alert |
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GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz |
| 8801 Battery Life |
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Standard Li-Ion Battery 600 mAh |
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-- Digital Talk Time up to 3 hours |
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-- Digital Standby Time up to 8 days | |
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