| Nokia's new N8 smartphone is providing users with | | | | Users can enjoy live chats over a number of clients |
| choices straight of the shelf; it comes in a wide range | | | | including Ovi Chat, Yahoo!, MySpace and Gtalk. IM is |
| of vibrant colours and Nokia have hooked it up with a | | | | not the only thing which the N8 covers though as |
| number of messaging options and social networking | | | | users can also integrate their e-mail inboxes with the |
| tools. The device is application based and access to | | | | phone so they are never far away from their |
| the Ovi Store allows users to build up there own | | | | incoming mail. SMS can be viewed as a conversation; |
| collection. | | | | MMS is also supported along with audio messaging. |
| The most prominent feature is the very bright 3.5 | | | | Social networking is a big part of the N8 experience |
| inch AMOLED screen which can re-produce over 16 | | | | with integrated feeds streamed direct to the home |
| million colours in a pixel resolution of 360 x 640. The | | | | screen and dedicated apps for handheld account |
| scratch resistant screen is capacitive so it utilises the | | | | management. |
| multi-touch input method and has an in-built | | | | The 12MP camera is one of the best in its class and |
| accelerometer for UI auto-rotate. The phones main | | | | boasts some pretty classy Carl Zeiss optics for good |
| components are protected by anodized aluminium | | | | measure. A Xenon flash and AF have been thrown |
| casing which is both smooth and strong. | | | | into the mix to give users the best opportunity to |
| The new Symbian ^3 OS runs perfectly smooth on | | | | capture some truly great imagery. Video can be |
| the N8 and provides a gorgeous interface to interact | | | | filmed in 720p HD quality while sharing your work is |
| with. The home screen is packed with information | | | | possible with the likes of Facebook and YouTube |
| and can be customized to feature shortcuts in the | | | | being compatible. |
| form of animated widgets. | | | | Nokia have equipped the N8 with a highly capable |
| The Nokia N8 is loaded with connectivity, you get; | | | | multimedia player which is adept to playing numerous |
| Class 33 EDGE/GPRS for data network coverage, 2G | | | | types of video and audio files, on top of the already |
| and 3G network coverage and 802.11b/g/n Wi Fi | | | | impressive 16GB of internal memory, users can |
| technology. So accessing and surfing the web is | | | | upgrade to an additional 32GB via microSD card. A |
| generally a speedy process and with the browser | | | | 3.5mm audio jack makes headphone use possible |
| supporting multi-touch and bookmarks it is a very | | | | while the phone is Flash Lite 4.0 compatible so basic |
| pleasant experience too. | | | | flash media will not trouble the N8. |
| Nokia has also allowed the N8 to communicate with | | | | Nokia have impressed with this phone; it is their |
| compatible hardware devices via Bluetooth or | | | | highest spec effort so far, but you get the feeling |
| microUSB. A built-in A-GPS is supported by Ovi Maps | | | | this is just the beginning of a new era for the Finnish |
| and additional maps can be downloaded via the Ovi | | | | communications giants. The Nokia N8 is the best |
| Store. The phone has some pre-loaded games, but | | | | handset currently in Nokia's stable, but I am sure |
| more can be downloaded and support for FM radio is | | | | there will be more on the horizon. |
| standard. | | | | |