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Nokia 8801 Unlocked Cell Phone with Camera, Bluetooth Music, Media Player - U.S. Version with No Warranty | List Price: $899.99
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Brand: Nokia
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Release Date: 2008-04-24
Features: - Unlocked for use with tri-band GSM 850 MHz, 1800 MHz, or 1900 MHz service provider and SIM card (Note: phone does not come with service or a SIM card)
- Stylish slider phone with organic flowing lines and dynamic surfaces
- SVGA digital camera also captures video; MP3 and AAC audio playback
- 64 MB onboard memory, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo headphones, EDGE network capability
- Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 190 hours (7.9 days) of standby time; measures 4.2 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (HxWxD) and weighs 4.82 ounces
Sleek yet problematic. [Posted on 2007-01-11]
I purchased the Nokia 8801 simply because I have grown disenchanted with the selection of cellular phones available today. After much searching I had finally decided to purchase the Nokia, and was happy with it at first.
The Pros.
It's a beautifully crafted phone; elegant and sleek, constructed with high quality materials. When you hold the device in your hand it feels substantial, not flimsy and plastic like many other phones on the market. The stainless construction makes not only a beautiful phone, but also something that feels both expensive and durable. Simply put, I bought this phone for its asthetic qualities. The mechanism that allows for the opening and closing of the device is solid. It is quality engineering and the execution is well done, one of the best features of the phone.
The Cons.
As you may have read with other reviews, there is a screen burn-in problem. This happens when the phone activates its power saving function. After two days of use, I began to notice this problem. It is annoying for the first few seconds, but after using other functions of the phone, it is barely noticable. But it is still annoying.
The keypad is an exception to the beautiful and sturdy crafting of the phone. After one week of normal useage, my keypad broke. The bottom left key, the # key, fell off of the phone. It just popped off. The keypad is flimsy injection-molded plastic, and it feels cheap. I don't know why they didn't use metal in this portion as well, as it really lessens the over arching feel of jewelry that the phone has.
Nokia totes that they have an excellent and "special" customer care program for people who buy this phone. This apparently does not cover very much at all. I tried to send the phone back to Nokia for repair hoping that they would remedy my broken key problem. In the warranty information that comes with the phone, which they claim to be "enhanced customer care" they say that they will ship you a replacement phone and then you can then send your phone back at your leisure. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. They have a very finite list of "acceptable" instances that warrants this type of customer care. Everything else you have to ship yourself, paid for by yourself, back to Nokia and their repair department engineers will examine your device and assess whether or not the defect falls under warranty. Mind you, this was a week after purchase, very annoying. I believe that the keypad breaking should be covered by warranty. Nokia thinks otherwise. So after the engineer assesses the situation, they then assess the cost. FOR THE 8801 NOKIA, THERE IS A MINIMUM REPAIR FEE OF $150 DOLLARS. I was informed of this, after spending much money on the phone, thinking I was buying into a premium brand with premium care. So now, I'm out $150 dollars in addition to the money I had just spent to purchase the phone. And this was during the course of one week.
I still think that overall the phone is beautifully built, but I would not buy it again having to go through that experience. The battery life is horrible, which is why they provide you with two. Overall, I had a negative experience with this product. After that week, I went and purchased a Samsung BLACKJACK. I only use the 8801 on special occasions... it's very flashy, but not a great everyday phone.
In conclusion, if you are thinking of buying a sleek, elegant phone that is the envy of all around you...
... wait for the iPhone to come out from Apple in June of 2007.
I hope this review was helpful.
Flawed Phone [Posted on 2007-07-03]
Sadly this elegant phone is seriously flawed. I should have realised this when the package arrived containing two batteries, a clear warning. The battery time is ridiculosly short and will infuriate anyone who uses the phone for business calls or on the road. Sure, there's a spare battery but you have to carry that with you even on personal time.
Another issue is the susceptibility to humidity. Although I never dropped the phone or spilt water on it, there was a gradual deterioation in the key pad response within 3 months. Eventually critical keys stopped responding altogether. I sent the phone back to Nokia fully expecting a refund or replacement but was informed there was water damage. Living in Florida there is a natural level of humidity but Nokia don't consider this to be relevant. The phone is hyper sensitive and should only be used by people who keep it in the little leather pouch they provide for 99% of the time. Anyone who needs a real phone rather than a pure fashion statement should look elsewhere. Similarily it's sad to see the lack of care Nokia demonstrates for key customers who have spent significant funds on their high end range.
blond phone [Posted on 2008-02-10]
nokia 8801 is a very attractive phone, however not very functional. the keys are very small which make it very hard to type text messages. the battery life is a joke, it does not last half a day with normal usage.funtionality does not justify the price.
Fantastic Phone [Posted on 2008-03-26]
Don't listen to the bad reviews, it sounds like some of them don't even own one. I have had mine for 2.5 years now and it still works perfectly. Can you say that with your typical $99 phone? Most of those pieces of junk are broken in a six months.
The good: it looks great, feels solid, is obviously dead reliable (including with worldwide travel), and has so many features, no one could possibly use them all. And if you care, you'll get positive comments from anyone who sees it, but that is no reason to buy it in my opinion!
The bad: yes, the keys are small. But am an average size guy and you will get used to it and be texting super fast in no time. It is certainly no more difficult to text with than an iPhone. And the camera is junk, no question (0.5 MP). But the new Nokia 8800 arte has a 3.2 MP camera.
Overall, I am darn happy with it and I have more than 400 hours of talk time on it.
Even for $400 it is too expensive [Posted on 2008-06-20]
It looks good, have too many issues not worth the price point. When it was $900 it was a bad purchase at >$400 still a bad choice. If this phone goes down to $100 I might buy it as a pretty paper weight.
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