Cell phones evolve at a rate matched only by the personal computer. Because of this, manufacturers must remain at the forefront of the industry or be trampled underfoot. With the new N8, Nokia has not only chosen to stay near the front, they have become one of the industry leaders. The device easily handles a large number of media, equally adept at entertainment and functional tasks.
Cell phones are no longer used simply to call grandma, especially smartphones. They now perform the tasks of computers, televisions, and daily organizers. These duties require a screen that ensures that the results of the task are seen clearly and capably. The Nokia N8 has this under control with a 3.5-inch OLED touch screen display. A beautiful image is created because it supports over 16 million colors. There is nary another phone available that presents photos, wallpapers, and videos so brilliantly. A 12-megapixel camera takes photos worthy of the display in quality that mirrors that of high-end point-and-click cameras. 16 GB of installed storage provides plenty of room to store photos. This can be enlarged to 48 GB with a micro SD card. There are no worries about being stuck without enough room for just one more picture.
The Nokia N8 also capably handles shooting movies in 720p HD. Users can further their moviemaking desires with an extensive editing suite. Of course, recording devices need to provide quality playback controls, and the N8 certainly does. Featuring the large touch screen, these controls are accurate and responsive.
Applications abound for the N8. Among them is a dedicated WebTV application that allows the consumer to watch everything from the latest Hollywood happenings to the world news. These shows sound terrific in Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. If this still isnt enough, the N8 can connect to a home theater system for audio and video that is second to none.
Entertainment is handled beautifully by the Nokia N8, and practicality is as well. Operating on the Symbian^3 platform, the N8 presents new features like multi-touch for functions such as pinch-to-zoom. Walk and talk navigation is also available on the handset which can be used with free OVI Maps to keep you on track. The maps are free forever and are supported in over 70 countries which makes for peace of mind while traveling away from home.
The Nokia N8 has made quite an impression on the smartphone field. The phone has set the bar quite high for other manufacturers and models. The N8 is a success story with which more and more consumers are becoming familiar.
