I was very excited when I was offered a Nokia N8 device for a two week trial. I couldn't contain opening the DHL package when it finally reached me. The device comes neatly packed in a dark blue sleek box which I first saw when we reviewed the Nokia Booklet 3G.
Opening the lid reveals the Nokia N8. My trial device was dark gray which would definitely have been my choice if I were to have purchased this device. The device looked beautiful shining back at me. I quickly realized that the N8 does not have a external/removable battery, which I am used to finding and slipping into my Nokia Phones, so I can get straight to using my new toy.
It was late evening so i decided to put the Xenon flash to work, my wife became my first victim as I snapped away indoors. Our room lighting is not the best and the N8 did a marvelous job, as I proudly showed by photos to my wife.
This reminded me of a test I loved to do with the N82: photos in pitch darkness... The Xenon flash on the N82 has enough power to light up a small room, so I was curious to see how the N8 would compare. Here is the result of that:
The N8 coupled with Xenon flash is probably the best camera phone out there, the only device I know I would like to put it up against is the Sony Ericsson's Satio and know that I will get better photos from a camera phone, no matter the time of day.
Leaving the device aside I was curious to see what the N8 package has to offer. The box has a flurry of cables:
- The HDMI cable allows you to connect your device to your HD TV.
- A USB adapter which allows you to connect a USB device and enjoy USB OTG.
- A small easy to carry power adapter.
- The Standard micro USB cable for charging and Syncing.
- N-Series, 3.5mm headset with remote.
Over the next few days the Nokia N8 will join me on our journeys in and around Baltimore. I look forward to testing the camera to it's fullest. I am skeptical of Symbian^3 as a serious mobile OS, and keen to match it against it's competition. I can't help secretly wish Nokia makes a Windows Phone, which to me will be the true iPhone killer.
I look forward to sharing my findings with you in my Nokia N8 review and my review of Symbian^3. Does the N8 truly provide a superior camera experience? You will find out as soon as I do :)
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