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Reviewer: Jmp - Wakefield, UK
Date: 6th Dec 2007

The BEST PHONE IN the WORLD! Just look at it, isn't it HOT!

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Reviewer: Joni - UK
Date: 17th Oct 2007

Phone is good, but expensive & you would get more energy out of rubbing your hands together than the battery. Cuts out whenever you make a call, avoid or upgrade to Sirocco! You get better battery.

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Reviewer: Steve Kent - New York, US
Date: 6th Sep 2007

I loved the phone when it came but when I bought it the features were far less than the price which these guy are charging for it, any camera less than 1 mega pixel is rubbish. Casing is really solid because I have dropped my set many times but it still works fine.

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Reviewer: Arman Ali Ayon - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Date: 15th Aug 2007

I'm using this phone for few months, its a great phone to have.

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Reviewer: Lee Hurrell - UK
Date: 7th Aug 2007

I have had my phone for a few months. Had no problems. Great phone!

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Reviewer: Steve - Huntingdon, UK
Date: 22nd Jul 2007

I've had this 'phone for almost two years now. I was looking at a review for a 'phone my girlfriend wants when I took a look at these reviews to see what others were saying.

The 'phone is probably the best 'phone I have ever had. The battery is fine if you switch off Bluetooth when not in use - that extends the battery life considerably.

Texting is a doddle as is usual with Nokia 'phones.

The camera isn't as good as most others but this is a mobile 'phone not a digital camera.

Works well with the Nokia Connectivity software for backing up or transferring files. I've also used the phone as a modem with my laptop which really got me out of trouble on a couple of occasions.

I don't really use it as a radio or MP3 player much although I have & both of these features work well.

It's a little heavier than most but then I think that it's reassuringly sturdy. My 'phones tend to take a fair amount of abuse & usually end up breaking (usually the screens). This baby looks as good now as it did when I bought it nearly two years ago & I haven't treated it any differently.

I use this in my girlfriend's car with a CK-7W Bluetooth car kit & it works without any problems. I also have the same car kit in my own car but with a modified 3330 cradle & again, it works perfectly but now also charges when on the move!

I've had other 'phones when my contract comes up for renewal but I always end up coming back to the 8800 once the novelty of the new one has worn off, I just prefer it.

This 'phone just oozes style & luxury.

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Reviewer: Lew - Switzerland
Date: 24th Jun 2007

Great look no question there, but as a phone is the worst I have ever owned so it will now go in the bin. Buttons stop working & I would need to own five more batteries to get threw the day, already have four & it doesn't get me very far. I ain't going back to Nokia again, quality is as good as the phone, visual.

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Reviewer: Jamie - UK
Date: 22nd Jun 2007

Great looking phone. Feels quality yet has limited features & keypad is not good. Battery is appalling, but I love it :P

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Reviewer: Baddy - Hyderabad, India
Date: 4th Jun 2007

It is good, stylish & cool phone.

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Reviewer: Mr Niten Ramanandi - London, UK
Date: 10th May 2007

I have had the Nokia 8800 for three weeks now, and so far had no problems with it. As soon as it came out I knew I had to have it. I don't recommend this phone for the types that want all oyha facilities like storing allot of music and taking a lot of pictures. If you want that get an ipod and a camera. This phone is for those who want a phone as a phone to speak on and text off. In my Opinion this phone will have no match for a long time to come. I recently bought a Sirocco housing cover for it, and basically turned into the Nokia 8800 Sirocco. Beautifully phone for the classy type. If you like to style and profile get this phone, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Nokia for producing the most stylish and iconic phone of all time.

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Reviewer: Ash Chehata - Melbourne, Australia
Date: 9th May 2007

Kills me cause am on call in the hospital & it JUST CUTS OUT! WORST BUY SINCE I NEED RELIABILITY. KILLS ME EVERY TIME.

ANY SOLUTIONS!

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Reviewer: Eranjala - New Jersey, US
Date: 30th Apr 2007

The phone is an absolute beauty albeit slightly heavy due to the stainless steel. It is a beauty to look at. But not practically functional. The battery life is extremely bad. If you plan on making a call, don't text! The battery dies down VERY fast whilst still showing a fully charged battery on the display. So you have no idea when the phone is going to die on you. In addition, there is no warning that the battery is low, you hear a beep & the phone dies on you. I believe it has a faulty design. I hope the new stylish Nokia N76 will be like this as it says 2hr 45mins of talk time, which is approximately what this model displays in its description as well. What happened to those phones such as the Nokia 6270 that have all the same features but has a talk life of 5 hours? Is it simply because it is more fashionable & sleeker that the consumer has to give up on the talk time?

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Reviewer: Sean - Manchester, UK
Date: 24th Apr 2007

This is the best phone I have ever had I just sold my w950i so I could get an 8800 & I was surprised at how good the phone is.

There is nothing at all wrong with this phone it is superb & it looks great too! I advise anyone to buy one of these phones!

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Reviewer: Yogi - UK
Date: 23rd Apr 2007

This is the only phone I have ever had for over 1 year & still love. My only gripe is poor battery life. I have tried replacement 1000 Mah batteries but found them a fake as they last less longer than original.

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Reviewer: Praveen Sharma - Gwalior, India
Date: 19th Apr 2007

It's a luxury phone, so it has royal style, descent features & good enough usability.

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Reviewer: Abhishek - Jodhpur, India
Date: 18th Apr 2007

Good phone, main problem less battery backup, only 64 mb inbuilt. Stylish phone keeps impression.

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Reviewer: Becky - Felpham, US
Date: 17th Apr 2007

It is a nice looking phone, all the fashion at the moment but is rubbish for texting! XXx

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Reviewer: Justin Neill - Wreham, Bangladesh
Date: 16th Apr 2007

I just bought one too I think its great the design is fab & it feels great in my large hands the radio is good & the MP3 is fantastic the screen is great too all my mates will be jealous of my new 8800.

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Reviewer: Bongi - UK
Date: 15th Apr 2007

If you want to stand out in the crowd buy Nokia 8800 it can never be missed.

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Reviewer: Helen - Bristol, UK
Date: 13th Apr 2007

Looks cool & sleek certainly, & flip protects from accidentally dialing previous dialed nos etc. But it does not have the advertised battery life. I have the same experience as others because the battery when fully charged (overnight) at 7am, will only last until 5pm standby. & this was the same for the battery supplied, & for the replacement battery & handset I tried. Between Bristol & Bath on the train (@15mins) battery goes flat from fully charged according to battery indicator. Seems to be a fault with the design of the indicator, as well as the short battery life probably due to leakage because of badly designed display that lights up regularly for no apparent reason (& the weight of the phone). Also same problems as others reported such as phone just switching off when answering calls. Bad design Nokia not fit for business purpose!

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Reviewer: William - Croydon, UK
Date: 3rd Apr 2007

I think that the Nokia 8800 is the best looking phone & is pretty impressive. I think that the people that knock this handset is rather wrong. People who have brought this handset didn't buy it for its gadgets! If you want a good music player buy an IPOD! If you want a good camera buy one! This is a phone & does it purpose well! You moan about the weight but it is made of stainless steel unless you cannot read when you try purchasing this! You complain about the battery life, I mean have you tried running it down (I.e. Draining it)! I've no problems! You buy this phone for its class & status symbol, I mean don't tell me that any of you that had responded to this review, I am sure that someone has an Omega, Tag or Rolex out there. So you're trying to tell me that your expensive watch is better or does more functions than my 100 quid watch! Of course not. It's just a status symbol! Well that goes for this phone as well. ! Well done Nokia & I give FULL marks! Keep up the good work!

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Reviewer: Juline Thomas-dixon - Edmonton, UK
Date: 18th Mar 2007

Been going crazy over this phone for months at last I got it on a twelve month contract for £75 & to be honest I don't see what all the fuss is all about one its too heavy & two the battery is no good to say the lease.

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Reviewer: Asif - Croydon, UK
Date: 16th Mar 2007

This phone is sik. Its propa gezzy the features are sik and the usability is grezzy I don't care what other ppl say bout it because to me it's the best in the world ! Bang bang! When ppl say that it has low battery life they chat rubbish because they can't take it that the Nokia 8800 is the best phone in the world.

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Reviewer: Moheen - Manchesta Longsight, UK
Date: 5th Feb 2007

I am getting a w850i after buying a sirrocco 8800 on pay & go it is a bad phone & I love muzik that's why I am getting this phone can someone please tell me if you get a free memory stick in the pack with it & what mb/ gb is it?

I bought a w800i then w900i then w810i I didn't like anyone of those but I have still got them you get a free 512 or a 1GB memory stick with them then what do you get with the Sony Ericsson w850i?

Someone please tell me as soon as you can.

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Reviewer: Tash - UK
Date: 22nd Jan 2007

This phone really looks & feels amazing, no doubt about it. If are looking for something that you can just text & make calls with, then this is the one for you. But, I have had it a year now & yes the battery is baaaaad but it comes with a spare so no big hassle there. Pictures are OK, screen is a little small, but its all clear. It's given me nothing to moan about really, just fancy a change!

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Reviewer: Amir - London, UK
Date: 5th Jan 2007

Just looks good, but don't turn it on.

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Reviewer: Lynne - Essex, UK
Date: 4th Jan 2007

I was desperate to get this phone - wow what a conversation starter had it now for one year & have just stopped using it. As previously said it looks great can't fault it but the battery is pathetic I too have bought new batteries. It is temperamental as when you slide it up to answer sometimes it cuts off - & its quite heavy. SOoooooooooo I have just bought the Nokia 7373 - yep more girly in pink soooooooooo light & easy to use & very stylish watch this space for how I like it. I do like Nokia though & always stick to them still never seem to get loyalty bonus hey ho.

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Reviewer: Louise - Merseyside, UK
Date: 4th Jan 2007

This phone looks very good but the battery is not GOOD, its cuts people off in conversation & sometimes even with a full battery. I would not recommend this phone at all!

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Reviewer: Jake - Birmingham, UK
Date: 22nd Dec 2006

Your first impression of this phone is 'wow!' & yes, it does have the wow factor. But as soon as you slide it up (after you find out how) things start to go wrong. It has hardly any memory (50MB) so the MP3 player is practically useless. The battery life is a joke & it just shuts itself off even when it has full bars in the indicator. The 0.5 mp camera is o.k. but nothing special. & it is VERY fragile. I slided it open & the mechanism internally broken. I now have the amazing Samsung e900 which does the same things but a lot better.

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Reviewer: Sally - Nottingham, UK
Date: 13th Dec 2006

This is the sleekest, but worst phone I have ever owned. I have had it nearly a year now & thankfully I am now at the end of my contract. I had 6 replacements by June this year & then just found it easier to not really use it much. When I opened it to answer, it turned off. When I was texting, it turned off. The battery life is rubbish too. Nokia have sent me 2 more replacements since September but I have now given in & upgraded as these don't work either. When I decided last year I wanted the 8800 Orange said they didn't stock the 8800 as there was a problem with the software so chose not to have it as one of their Nokia phones so I went with Carphone Warehouse to get the Nokia 8800. This time I have listened to Orange & only gone with the phones they stock.

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Reviewer: Ryan - Perth, Australia
Date: 27th Nov 2006

Great looking phone. But for the price really not worth it. Less than a full days battery life & who wants to carry around the second battery they give you. Bought it & regretted it ever since. Threw it out the window of the car at 100kph yesterday because it died once again while talking to someone.

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Reviewer: Michael - Cornwall, UK
Date: 16th Nov 2006

I have had every Nokia Smartphone the minute they came out, sometimes even leaving contracts to rot because I wanted the newest & most up-to-date handset & then I got bored, because in essence, everything was the same - & everybody got one sooner or later.

The best thing about the 8800 is that you just don't see many about. Even now you have to work hard to find one for free on a 12 month contract, it can be done though.

The fact that it captures the attention of anyone who sees it is great, just watch out for people looking to pocket it! It is also incredibly hard not to pick it up, comment on the weight & keep sliding the screen up - although practically everyone who picks it up will think that the silver panel slides down!

Great design, I now fully recognise that gimmicks are for the bored & the drunk! So a step up in the world with a very stylish handset that cannot be rivaled, my next upgrade will probably be another one!

The functions are fairly basic, but people will undoubtedly not give a toss when they look at it. The first question is always - 'had a pay rise?! '. You don't always have to tell the truth!

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Reviewer: Patrick Poreh - London, UK
Date: 14th Nov 2006

The only bad about this phone is that it's a scratch resistant! But I really haven't seen a sleeker phone, except the Sirocco edition.

People are always looking at me while talking on the phone. Can't wait till I'll get the Nokia N95!

GREAT SITE!

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Reviewer: Ben - Walsall, UK
Date: 13th Nov 2006

Looks good, just don't turn it on!

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Reviewer: Martyn - Stoke On Trent, UK
Date: 31st Oct 2006

I recently tried the N91 & N80, then the latest K series & W series Sony Ericsson's but they lack the style & grace of this phone. As mobile phones go, for use as a mobile phone, there's no match in my opinion going into 2007.

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Reviewer: Imran - Birmingham, UK
Date: 27th Oct 2006

This is a slick phone & it has a sleek design. I would recommend this phone to business people because it will make anybody look posh & rich.

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Reviewer: Bob - Fulham, UK
Date: 28th Sep 2006

Battery life is pathetic. Often freezes, cuts off people. Exquisitely made & certainly looks the dogs, but it!

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Reviewer: John - Mons, France
Date: 23rd Sep 2006

Great phone, but it is a pity the camera has only 0.5 Mpix. The battery life is very poor. Nokia does not make a higher capacity battery than the 600 mAh supplied. Does someone have experience with the 1000 mAh compatible batteries on the market?

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Reviewer: Sabs - UK
Date: 18th Sep 2006

This fone does not have a gr8 battery life, which means u wont b able to talk on the fone long or even play the mp3. I had this fone for about 3 weeks, but all you r paying 4 is the quality & feel of the fone it is a gud fone just for the looks, perfect for a person hu wants a fone just for calling & wants it to look nice.

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Reviewer: Martyn - Alsager, Cheshire, UK
Date: 3rd Sep 2006

What a lovely phone - all steel construction makes it heavy but the feel is so solid it is a positive advantage. For a lot of people like me who started out with Nokia, it is a welcome homecoming with the usual & easy to follow menus. It is true that the batteries do not last long enough, so it is worthwhile picking up a 1000mah replacement - there are plenty about.

The phone oozes quality & refinement - big on style, low on gimmicks. Who needs GPRS, Wi-Fi, MP3 players, huge memory etc? If you need a PDA, buy one. If you need an iPod Nano, buy one. If you need a big megapixel camera, buy one. For making & receiving calls, the Nokia 8800 is in a class of its own.

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Reviewer: Alex - London, UK
Date: 13th May 2006

I bought my Nokia 8800 a couple of weeks ago & this phone is excellent, A+. I'm 100% happy so far & all my mates are looking to get one too. Great looking, easy to use, & really well built. Girlfriend bought me a goldplated mobile phone cover for the Nokia 8800 & it now looks super cool!

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Reviewer: KW CHAN - Bristol, UK
Date: 2nd May 2006

I've had the Nokia 8800 for a week & I'm very impressed. I normally prefer functionality over form - my previous phone was a K750i with 2 megapixel camera. I was initially worried that it would be a big downgrade. But when you hold the 8800, you forget about everything else. It is so elegant & beautiful! like a designer watch. The camera & media player is average - but who cares? This is the ultimate mobile.

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Reviewer: Nathan - Canada
Date: 2nd Apr 2006

8800 has an outstanding look & as soon as it was available I had to get it. I am so pleased with my phone although initially it was a bit pricey but then you pay for what you get. The 8800 is totally unique in design & the opening system is so sexy. The 8800 is heavy to hold but I like a heavy feeling phone & think the lighter phones feel to plastic & cheap. The camera is very good & the messaging is over worked by myself. Great & the best looking phone for a long time.

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Reviewer: Bev Lloyd - Heston, UK
Date: 1st Apr 2006

I would not swap my 8800 for any other mobile phone even if I was offered a huge amount of money to use another phone. I love this phone & will struggle to beat it in design & mainly in looks. It is fabulous & gorgeous & mine. Well done Nokia. Full marks.

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Reviewer: Nick - Redhill, UK
Date: 30th Mar 2006

Screen is great, slide opening is good, very sleek & individual design concept. No faults found & that makes a change for me, keep search for the phones flaws but it genuinely is a good phone.

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Reviewer: Lorna Grafton - UK
Date: 29th Mar 2006

Beautiful, sexy, stylish, smooth, classy, elegant, luxurious, gorgeous, slim. What a phone...

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Reviewer: Glen Moore - Camberley, UK
Date: 23rd Mar 2006

Expensive phone when you realise what else is available at the same price. You will be paying for the looks & the looks alone. Saying that the features work very well but you can get many more features for your money.

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Reviewer: Frazer - UK
Date: 20th Mar 2006

Had the 8800 for about 6 weeks now & it is good. The call reception is very clear & the sound quality from the fm radio & ring tones are idea. I am extremely happy with my buy & the picture quality is great. Battery life is longer than my previous phone. Good buy.



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