Nokia 8600 Luna Overview
Expected UK Release Date: AvailableKey Features
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Bluetooth™ Technology
2 Inch TFT QVGA 16.7 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixel)
2 Megapixel Camera with 4 x Digital Zoom
FM Radio
128 Mbytes Memory
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Nokia 8600 Luna Review
The 8600 Luna comes with a well protected camera lens which is situated beneath the smoked glass cover. The camera is a 2 megapixel camera complete with a 4 x zoom feature. The camera feature provides the user with the tool to capture still photos or video footage. The user can select a landscape mode to ensure the best capture or recording is made for those wider shots. The video functions are easy to use & allows the user to get the very best from their mobile phone which include video playback & video streaming capabilities. The user can edit their photos & video recording to ensure they get the perfect finish each & every time. The Nokia 8600 Luna comes with 128 Mbytes of built in memory which provides the user with memory for storing their photos & video recording.



The phone comes with a flight mode feature which allows the user to access certain features on their mobile phone when in restricted mobile phone areas such as in a hospital or on a flight. The phone will turn off all transmission related functions to ensure the Nokia 8600 Luna does not disrupt any of the sensitive equipment in such areas. The phone comes with preloaded games which provide the user with fast moving entertainment ready & waiting to create a challenge. The preloaded games include high roller casino, 3D golf tour & soccer 3D game. The user can communicate with others using the phones messaging service which include text messaging complete with a predictive text feature which supports all major European languages. The multimedia messaging service allows the user to send & receive messages complete with text & sound with either a photo or video to any multimedia messaging compatible contact. The user can enjoy an online chat with compatible contacts that are online at the same time as the user. The Nokia 8600 Luna supports Nokia audio messaging which allows the user to send a voice recording using the multimedia message service. The phones mobile email service supports SMTP, POP3 & IMAP4 which allows the user to enjoy a full email experience complete with email attachments.
The 8600 Luna can be connected to a selection of devices including a PC, laptop or printer to transfer files, download data or to print photos. The user can connect their phone to any compatible device using either a wireless Bluetooth™ connection or a cabled connection using micro USB. The phones battery will provide up to 240 hours of standby battery time from a full charge or approximately 3.7 hours of talk time. The Nokia 8600 Luna comes with a well equipped start up kit which includes the phones battery, charger, headset, adapter, micro USB cable, leather pouch, neck strap, polishing cloth, user guide & CD ROM with Nokia PC Suite software version 6.83. The phone works on a quad band network which will automatically switch between bands & provides the user with worldwide network coverage dependant on the network provider.
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Nokia 8600 Luna Specifications & Features
Screen
2 Inch TFT QVGA 16.7 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixel)
Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Landscape Mode
Photo Editor
Video Record (QCIF)
Video Player (3GPP, H263 & H264)
Video Streaming
Video Editor
Themes Display
Animated Wallpapers
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email (SMTP, POP3 & IMAP4)
Email with Attachments (.jpg, .3gp & .mp3)
Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging
SMS Reader
Text to Speech
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text
Sound
Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, MIDI, AMR & WMA)
FM Radio
Polyphonic Ringtones (64 Voice)
MIDI Ringtones
3D Stereo Ringtones
Video Ringtones
Voice Commands
Voice Recorder
Entertainment
High Roller Casino Game
Soccer 3D Game
3D Golf Tour Game
2 Inch TFT QVGA 16.7 Million Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixel)
Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
4 x Digital Zoom
Landscape Mode
Photo Editor
Video Record (QCIF)
Video Player (3GPP, H263 & H264)
Video Streaming
Video Editor
Themes Display
Animated Wallpapers
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email (SMTP, POP3 & IMAP4)
Email with Attachments (.jpg, .3gp & .mp3)
Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging
SMS Reader
Text to Speech
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text
Sound
Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, MIDI, AMR & WMA)
FM Radio
Polyphonic Ringtones (64 Voice)
MIDI Ringtones
3D Stereo Ringtones
Video Ringtones
Voice Commands
Voice Recorder
Entertainment
High Roller Casino Game
Soccer 3D Game
3D Golf Tour Game
Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
To Do List
Alarm clock
Notes
Stopwatch
Countdown Timer
Calculator
Speed Dialing
Call Log
Automatic Redial
Speaker Independant Number Dialing SIND
Handsfree Speaker
Demo Mode
Flight Mode
Connectivity
Bluetooth™ 2.0
Micro USB
GPRS
HSCSD
Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Internet
XHTML over TCP/IP
Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes Memory
3.7 Hours Talk Time
240 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
140 g
107 x 45 x 15.9 mm
Phone Book
Calendar
To Do List
Alarm clock
Notes
Stopwatch
Countdown Timer
Calculator
Speed Dialing
Call Log
Automatic Redial
Speaker Independant Number Dialing SIND
Handsfree Speaker
Demo Mode
Flight Mode
Connectivity
Bluetooth™ 2.0
Micro USB
GPRS
HSCSD
Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Internet
XHTML over TCP/IP
Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes Memory
3.7 Hours Talk Time
240 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
140 g
107 x 45 x 15.9 mm
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Your Nokia 8600 Luna Reviews
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Reviewer: Willian - London, UK
Date: 11th Apr 2008
This is the best phone I have ever had.
Reviewer: Domino - London, UK
Date: 26th Mar 2008
Phone looks good but really doesn't have many features. Not that I ever use them anyway!
Had mine for about 9 months & at random intervals the screen just turns completely white & the phone refuses to respond to you. If you are on a call, the call is just dropped & it has become very annoying.
I have bought exclusively Nokia for the past 10 years & never had a problem. Seriously considering another make due to the problems experienced with this handset.
Reviewer: Claire - Germany
Date: 20th Mar 2008
Good day to all, can anybody tell me who is using this phone whether this phone has a signal reception problem. How is the call & signal quality? Thanks in advance.
Reviewer: Michael Scoble - Oxford, UK
Date: 28th Feb 2008
I bought the Nokia Luna 2 weeks ago & am very pleased with it, the build quality is excellent, the camera is OK, the features are really easy to use, & the battery life is good, I get about 3 to 4 days use from it, worth buying.
Reviewer: Craig - Portsmouth, UK
Date: 8th Feb 2008
I had this phone supplied to me by Vodafone's awful insurance company to replace my damaged 8800 Sirocco. For years I have had Nokia's flagship metal phone & find the build quality of this a substantial letdown.
There are 3 bright faulty pixels on the display & the camera lens is wonky not lined up in its square recess properly.
It is certainly not up to the 8800 Sirocco standards & NOT a good substitute.
All in all a poorly built substitute for Nokia premium Sirocco. Never worth £400 plus.
Reviewer: Jonny Sinbin - Worthing, UK
Date: 26th Jan 2008
Beautiful looking phone. Feels great if you like your phones solid & heavy. Only thing I would say that lets it down is the access to the #, 0 & * keys down the bottom due to the slide being in the way, only slightly though. Almost perfect, but not quite. Buy it.
Reviewer: Nabilah - Cardiff, UK
Date: 26th Jan 2008
This phone is a show stopper, I am the envy of my family & friends.
Reviewer: Corinna - UK
Date: 14th Jan 2008
I have had the phone for just over two months. It has been sent off for repair once & will be going back again. It crackles when trying to make & receive calls. At first, it just crackled for a short time & then was fine. Eventually, it started crackling consistently. They have not repaired it & it is now crackling again (after working for about two days, although I only made short calls during that time). A member of staff at the chain of stores I bought the phone from said Oh! I have that phone, isn't it annoying how it crackles all the time? , even before I mentioned my problem with the phone. My advice, do NOT touch with a barge pole!
Reviewer: Jim - Chichester, UK
Date: 20th Dec 2007
Wicked phone, got for £50 on upgrade (12 month). Is very good for the money, I could have had a 6500 classis or n95 8GB for free, but went for this & glad I did. Its solid as a rock, does what you need it to, & oozes quality. Got iphone theme with nice colour icons, & that nice swish noise when you slide it open. A good phone for 50 quid in my book. Buy one!
Reviewer: Ayman - England, UK
Date: 20th Dec 2007
Awesome phone for doing basic stuff, which is what it was made for! I gave up my N-Series for a nice, good looking weighty fashion phone as I just didn't use all the features enough.
I'd much rather have this phone with an ipod & 7MP camera separate as phones still don't come close to a standalone camera & prob won't for a few years. This phone does all the basic things you need extremely well & looks stunning, perfect!
Reviewer: Mike - London, UK
Date: 6th Dec 2007
An absolutely perfect phone, much better battery life than 8800 & 8800SE, superior design & elegant touch. Nokia's operating system is as best & smooth as ever, nothing more needs to be said, GET IT.
Reviewer: Ross - Huddersfield, UK
Date: 5th Dec 2007
Hectic Phone.
Reviewer: Amjad Hussain - Leeds, UK
Date: 25th Nov 2007
Totally amazing phone.
Reviewer: Paul - Poole, UK
Date: 18th Nov 2007
Dreadful battery life, phone freezes & a very expensive piece of rubbish.
Reviewer: Ali - Bangladesh
Date: 17th Nov 2007
Wicked Phone. Get it.
Reviewer: Slavik - Yzgorod, Ukraine
Date: 12th Nov 2007
This phone is really nice, Nokia still the best.
Reviewer: H K - Manchester, UK
Date: 10th Nov 2007
An amazing phone! I love it.
Reviewer: Ivan - Manchester, UK
Date: 6th Nov 2007
Perfect phone, I think this is enough.
Reviewer: David - London, UK
Date: 2nd Nov 2007
Not a bad phone. Looks nice. Feels a bit cheap when compared with my old Nokia 8800 & Sirocco. The glass front looks cool but feels like plastic.
Much better than the sirocco in terms of usable buttons & bigger better screen. Some issues with usability with regards the slide mechanism. Going back to the N-Series mobiles from Nokia have shut everything off when you close the slide. This one doesn't making it a bit of a tuff to lock the keypad etc. Also useless ringtones included. Want my old ones from the sirocco or even the 8800. Can't have everything.
I would still recommend this phone to anyone. Less compromised than the old Nokia flagships, but in doing that they've also made it just that little less special.
Reviewer: Chandra - London, UK
Date: 31st Oct 2007
It's a very nice handy phone. The only drawback is that it does not take memory card & camera is not that happening. But after all it's a classy phone & not a camera.
Reviewer: Sara - Surrey, UK
Date: 31st Oct 2007
Looks good, is heavy & I had 2 phones within 2 weeks. Both broke. Keyboard too small & to try & use the buttons at the top where the glass slides up is virtually impossible. I really don't like this phone.
Reviewer: Atta - Egypt
Date: 30th Oct 2007
It is not such a good phone as it doesn't have enough memory for me to pay such price.
Reviewer: Slimmonty - Portsmouth, UK
Date: 18th Oct 2007
The Luna is built to a very high standard, they are N-Series Nokias. The Luna is a phone that makes calls & does it very well, it's a nuisance having to open the slider to achieve best coverage, but you can live with that.
I have had all the phones that offer all the features but I adore the Luna & think I will have it for a long time. Oh by the way Sony Ericsson P1i is far better than N95 for build & features.
Reviewer: George - UK
Date: 17th Oct 2007
Good to own. I have had it for two weeks now & there has been no cause to feel otherwise.
Reviewer: Ugochi Bernard - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Date: 11th Oct 2007
It's a great phone.
Reviewer: Ian - Manchester, UK
Date: 3rd Oct 2007
Fantastic phone. Nokia's best yet. I am your typical Nokia snob & wouldn't entertain any other make. This phone will last years in terms of looks & features. Nokia's Department have really pulled one out of the bag this time!
Reviewer: Jamie - Plymouth, UK
Date: 2nd Oct 2007
Am only able to comment on the design & looks so far as not charged. Looks amazing, 10 times better than what it looks like on the web. Good solid feel & solid closing mechanism.
In brief pictures the keypad cover looks transparent, it isn't its solid stainless steel as is most of the phone. Very happy so far. (Ignore the 100% features & usability review).
Reviewer: Al - Edinburgh, UK
Date: 16th Sep 2007
Sensational phone. That is all.
Reviewer: Kamal - Seremban, Malaysia
Date: 12th Sep 2007
Oh come on guys. This is a just typical Nokia phone. Features nothing much different than Nokia 6233. Maybe it's just the sleek design only. Otherwise. I strongly suggest you to choose other phones.
Reviewer: Neil - Liverpool, UK
Date: 9th Sep 2007
Really hot, best Nokia by far, never mind N95 has sat nav, it's like my omega watch class. N95 loads more stuff like a watch from Argos, cheap in all departments. 8600 Luna is a omega.
Reviewer: Sanj - UK
Date: 7th Sep 2007
I love my 8600!
Reviewer: W.g - Essex, UK
Date: 5th Sep 2007
Brilliant Phone. Probably the best one Nokia has come up with in ages.
Reviewer: Raul - Manila, Philippines
Date: 2nd Sep 2007
I love this phone the looks are fantastic, features are OK, I just wish my brother in UK will send one again.
Reviewer: Gulsun - London, UK
Date: 1st Sep 2007
WIcked mobile.
Reviewer: Jamal Khanoom - Tehran, Iran
Date: 30th Aug 2007
The phone is happening! Very nice!
Reviewer: Liam - Coventry, UK
Date: 28th Aug 2007
Brilliant, had the phone two weeks & can't fault it apart from on the Nokia website say you can expand the memory but baffles me can see where there should be a slot but not one there? Otherwise well worth the cost? Battery is lasting me 5 days maximum but still I didn't expect more?
Reviewer: Mubs Dipoti - Blackburn, UK
Date: 25th Aug 2007
I love my 8600 Luna.
Reviewer: Zaid - Beirut, Lebanon
Date: 23rd Aug 2007
I have been using this phone for the past couple of weeks & I believe it's a piece of heaven. Brilliant. In every single aspect.
Reviewer: Sultana - Huddersfield, UK
Date: 21st Aug 2007
VERY good phone. But me myself I wouldn't spend more than £200 on it! It's a shame eh! But I got it for my birthday from my boyfriend! Bless him cost him a bomb.
Reviewer: Alonso - Manchester, UK
Date: 20th Aug 2007
B-E-A-UTIFUL
IT HASNT GOT the FEATURES OF OTHER PHONES, SUCH AS 5 MEGA PIXEL CAMERA OR HOLDS A MILLION SONGS! BUT WHO CARES, THIS PHONE IS CLASS!
eBay £300 BRAND NEW, SIM FREE, THEN GO O2 MONTH BY MONTH SIM CARD--£15 & ITS GOT A POKER GAME!
Reviewer: Amar - Rochdale, UK
Date: 16th Aug 2007
Just recently purchased the phone, battery life is disgraceful also putting the phone on & off takes time, other times hardly comes on after a long while. Other that it's a cool phone!
Reviewer: Jo - Shanghai, China
Date: 6th Aug 2007
Well I never! I love this phone. I want to have it so bad. But I can't believe it is so expensive. I read that it was just released in Hong Kong on the 12th of July, Which is just about a month ago & it is just so expensive. I would love to have this phone. It's just that I do not think that I will ever be able to afford it. Or make my parents believe that this is my love. Keep it going Nokia! X
Reviewer: Bakone - GZ, China
Date: 3rd Aug 2007
I have sold my N95 & now I am looking for 8600 Luna, but I am not sure about the battery.
Reviewer: Anon - UK
Date: 30th Jul 2007
Very very good phone!
Reviewer: Anon - New York, US
Date: 28th Jul 2007
Me no like, the phone is not good.
Reviewer: Charlie - UK
Date: 25th Jul 2007
Love this phone, only complaint so far is when you take it out of your pocket to answer a call, if the magnetic fastener for the case slides across the case downwards the phone drops the call.
Reviewer: Paul - England, UK
Date: 22nd Jul 2007
This is a good phone yes you buy it for the spec, yes you buy it for the looks & the poser factor, & yes it is cheaper than a sports car.
Reviewer: David Chiu - Kowloon, Hong Kong
Date: 12th Jul 2007
I've been using the Nokia 8600 Luna for a week now. It was a tough decision changing from a Nokia N80 & debating between this phone or the N95. I know most people would think that I am crazy for choosing for 8600 over the N95. But in fact, I am not regretting it at all.
After 1 week use, the design is really elegant & clean maybe not better but definitely stereo Bluetooth headset.
Hey at last it's user friendly too. If people that think this phone is garbage or not worth it, you're simply looking at the wrong market for phones.
Overall I love this phone over my N80.
Reviewer: Phone Designer - San Diego, US
Date: 11th Jul 2007
Someone commented in this thread that the Luna is nearly identical to Nokia's 6233.
Not true.
6233 is a totally different phone that was designed in a Nokia R&D center on a different continent. 8600 Luna was designed out of Nokia San Diego off a completely different platform from 6233. I am a Nokia R&D guy & was involved with the design of Luna.
Reviewer: Al Amin - Islamabad, Afghanistan
Date: 9th Jul 2007
It is very bad.
Reviewer: Beano - Glasgow, UK
Date: 1st Jul 2007
For me the most important factor on any phone is the battery life more than does it have sat nav? & has it got toothbrush & shaving razor, pen knife attachments etc. I also have the 6230i which I rate high-resolution & the battery life holds out very well approx 8-11 days on average. Also if you get a hold of the phone unlocked you will notice an immediate shut down & start up without all the network software installed & that is a great reason to grab this phone now as I would worry that perhaps when you wait for the likes of Orange to release the phone it will have slightly longer shut down & start up times. I use Orange & this is the first time I have had a software free phone. Love it!
Reviewer: Stevo - Manchester, UK
Date: 27th Jun 2007
In all essence it's the same phone as the 6233 but with more memory, a fancy shell & a hefty price tag. It's the perfect phone for people who are desperate to impress or pretend to have status & it's cheaper than buying a sports car.
Reviewer: Behram - Pakistan
Date: 27th Jun 2007
Good phone & super design.
Reviewer: North Nine - London, UK
Date: 12th Jun 2007
The BEST PHONE anyone CAN HAVE FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY, ONE LOVE.
Reviewer: Kish - Leicester Uk, UK
Date: 11th Jun 2007
I have had the phone since it came out. It is a really good phone. But the cover keeps getting fingerprints everywhere when you touch it, which really annoys you as you have to keep cleaning it. Otherwise wicked phone! £500! Worth it;)
Reviewer: Anon - Belize
Date: 9th Jun 2007
As you can see from the overview this phone is amazing.
Reviewer: James - UK
Date: 7th Jun 2007
The 8600 Luna is not good I am afraid.
Reviewer: Ali - Cardiff, UK
Date: 7th Jun 2007
Hey guys, I don't know much about this phone now, I just wana buy it. Its impressive. Took my heart away at first look, but that's not all I want, I wana know about the battery point of view. How long its battery last? I make calls & receive a lot in a day. Would it stay like the other old Nokia phone or new phones like n95 with such a bad battery life, if yes then I am outa here, cheers guys, let me know.
Reviewer: Thomas - Ascot, UK
Date: 3rd Jun 2007
I got the Nokia 8600 Luna a few days ago from the Carphone Warehouse & it is simple superb, easy to use & looks absolutely brilliant. Everyone who see's it wants to have a closer look, but to be honest a had the same thing happen with my previous phone, the Nokia 8800 Sirocco which again was really excellent.
Well done Nokia, 2 great phones in a row.
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