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The Nokia N8 has started shipping in other countries and though there’s no specific date for local release, Nokia Philippines has put up an email alert for those interested to get the news as soon as it’s out.
The Nokia N8 is supposed to revive Nokia’s strength in the smartphone market and the upcoming release will finally hand down the verdict.
Much of the reception will ultimately be based on how much the retail price will be once the Nokia N8 arrives in the country. And while the RRP during the announcement is in the Php22k (before taxes and tariffs), we estimate it will be in the Php25 to Php30k range (definitely under 30k since the the N900 was around 29k when it was first released).
Based on ad bookings by Nokia to promote the N8, we estimate the release date will be last week of October to 1st week of November.
Can I can get a show of hands who among you here are waiting for the Nokia N8 and buying one?
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PICTUREISTA says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
NOT buying. :)
slighmd says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
nope. not giving it an effing chance
Geekpapa says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
Why bother?
sky says:
💎 Platinum🏆1
if i had the money, i would. maybe if it proves to be nice, i’ll get it during the holidays. :]
Jamoy says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
what is nokia?
JunAlquis says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
i would have given the new Symbian^3 the benefit of the doubt but just plain No! to the 600mhz Arm11 processor that’s where it failed for me
Manny says:
🥇 Gold🏆1
Have to pass. I heard specs are good, but they havent put in place yet the new os/ui they’re working on.
And nokia will be hard hit by the fact that most people just got their phones upgraded to either iphone, BB, or android, especially those tied up to plans.
Manny says:
🥇 Gold🏆1
@Jamoy, you’re cruel. **wide grin**
mike says:
🥉 Rookie🏆2
Nokia has just lost its luster and charm. tsk-tsk. Too bad for the Finnish firm. It’s Finnish for them.
guyrony says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
maybe the E7 would be my better option.
Jiro Yan says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
NOT Buying…
loadex says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
might be if justt 20k per unit. the 600mhz processor is just the same with the 10-15k android phone.
gringo says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
not buying..
jepoy says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
i want one, but no 20K to burn T_T
Denkidenks says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
I’m opting for the E7 unit ;-)
zer0ice says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
happy owner of galaxy s…
1 ghz processor vs 600 mhz
android market vs ovi apps
custom roms vs fixed rom
replacable battery (if ever) vs non-replacable batt
guess not..
bing says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
600mhz + dedicated GPU is better than 1 GHz running in bloated android. Idiots
Hihey says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
@abe
Definitely yes!!!
I even compiled reasons why i selected n8 over iphone and other smartphones out there.
http://hiheygaler.blogspot.com/2010/09/nokia-n8-powerhouse-device-why-i-chose.html
Maybe the guys who judge n8 by its “600 mhz” proc should read my article first.
Anyway, just to give them an idea, n8 doesnt need ghz grade proc because it already have top of the line graphics processor that takes most load from the CPU. and with 600 mhz, they(nokia) manage to maximize battery life(at only 1200mAh) without compromising hardware capabilities (awesome connectivity and camera etc). Nokia dont need to use battery that’s almost 2/3 the size of the handset (guess what phone have that).
Anyway, this is not a fanboy biased opinion.
Thanks,
Whatif says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
Maybe for 8k. Dedicated gpu? Symbian has crappy games lol
Wakocoke says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
the OS is great but it looks crap when compared to iOS or Android. Maybe Nokia is just for middle-low end phones
jan says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
the only redeeming feature of this phone is the camera but even that isn’t good enough as a deciding factor in choosing a mobile phone. it might have a faster GPU but the awful lag in its OS doesn’t do it justice. i have yet to see multi-tasking implemented well in symbian despite how “true” users claim it to be. webos takes the crown in this department, IMHO.
one need not to be a fanboy to see such shortcomings. personally, i’m more excited of WP7 than any offering from nokia.
bruns says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
not buying as well.
im a big fan of nokia and im disappointed.
for the same money, i have already decided which phone to replace my xm5800 and that would be an android phone.
either HTC Desire (22-25k) or Samsung Galaxy S.
better yet, wait for the soon-to-be released HTC Desire HD or Z.
N8 leans toward teenage-stereotypes / college buddies.
and its UI is still the same boring type. sorry, not just for me.
Joey says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
I’m done with Symbian. I think I just got burned really bad with the N97 – that it will be a long while before I pick up a Nokia Symbian device.
Jay says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
No, thank you.
Megapixel war is over.
I’d rather buy an entry level DSLR or any point and shoot.
Bryan Veloso says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
is that a phone? O__O
Cheftonio says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Not buying…
My new phone would either be
1. BB8720
2. SE X10 Mini Pro
3. iPhone 4
Cheftonio says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
^
*1. BB Curve 8520
'drin says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
Nope. Until Symbian UI gets matured.
Bakamoo says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
No, after seeing the comparison. Iphone4 has better autofocus during proper lighting conditions. only good thing bout this phone is the flash
Alexei Rivera says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
If it hits at 25k I cannot possibly think it can compete with all the smartphones that live in that price range. We’re talking HTC Desire, Galaxy S and even Xperia 10.
It should be sold for 20k max.
mousephotato says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
only iOS or Android
JKisaragi says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
Nope. Fed up with Nokia.
I mean, for a touchscreen phone? I’d look elsewhere.
Alexei Rivera says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
Continuing my previous point, N8 should be 20k max because even the Samsung Wave offers a better value and the Bada OS looks like its much better than Symbian.
tantra2gadget says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Yes i would buy it if its only in the price range of 23k and lower
neverforget says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
nope! never! had enough of symbian s**t! will try windows phone 7 or stick with android.
ferdie says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
No. I got the 7610, 6630, n82 and now the e52. Time to ditch the whole symbian thing and go android. :)
Its bye bye time.
Jay says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Hey Yuga why not update the poll?
“Nokia N8 is coming, you buying?”
Can I can get a show of hands who among you here are waiting for the Nokia N8 and buying one?
We definitely would love to see that!
raymond says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
Nokia N8 is the most awaited smartphone in the world, basing it on gsmarena’s statistics on Daily Interests. I have seen the photos taken by the N8 and I was quite impressed by them. Never have I chanced upon any cellphone camera shots that are already DSLR-like in quality. The “bokeh” and the details are really incredible.
Now, if I’m on a trip to Europe, I’ll never use just any cellphone, or any cheap digicam. Would you? I’ll use a high quality camera. But the N8 allows me to replace that BIG equipment, and at the same time, upload the pictures directly to Facebook in an instant. To share the views with my contacts.
I can imagine such great mobility advantage if I need to carry only one small device on my vacation.
poche says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
good specs and hardware but still poor os and software support.
so nope wont buy it.
if i ill go to a foreign country ill probably get a dslr lol. an entry level dslr is much cheaper than this n8.
also nokia ceo also said that they will be only competitve with apple and google probably by 2012 only when another new os arrives. for short they will drop support with this os again when a new one comes hence poor apps support.
gerald2122 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
n8 s good but… iPhone4 s veryyyy goooodddd!!!*_*
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kannuchi says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
If I want a simple life with not much eew gayish UI transitions, Nokia N8 is one of those that are considerable to buy.
No one knows here about Qt developments behind Symbian^3, but in fact, this will unleash what it’s meant for against those Android and iPhone OSes. Just wait and see.
Cliff Rosario says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
I go for Nokia only for the Basic Bar Phones due to their great connectivity and reception. For an entry level 2730 Classic I can browse the web with Opera Mobile quite seamlessly. I can even connect to my MS Outlook Web Access and read/send mails without fail with such a small phone.
BUT for Smartphones………. Coming from HTC Desire and on Monday about to get an iPhone 4 through Globe (reserved)….
I guess … Nokia already lost most of it’s Market Share in the Smartphones sphere..
Mike says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
C’mon C’mon! it has 12mp cam, xenon flash 720p HD video recording. So, smartphone, digital camera & camcorder all-in-one at a price lower than overpriced iphone 4. Multi touching & multi tasking are also available in Symbian 3. Everybody abled to catch up in terms of touch interface nowadays. Don’t be stupid people.
Gams says:
🥉 Bronze🏆1
Another Symbian-powered smartphone from Nokia? I heard Samsung and Sony Ericsson will terminate all their Symbian applications this year.Tsk..tsk..
Teknisyan says:
🥈 Silver🏆1
since you can buy an unlock phone.. then I might consider getting one.. not unless someone gives me one!! :)
they did have a good marketing event in Rosengard, Sweden by playing a Prince of Persia using N8 on the largest cinema screen.
http://www.teknisyan.net/2010/09/nokia-n8-plays-video-on-worlds-largest.html
It’s still not yet available here in KSA!!
intersectRaven says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
The hardware looks good but the OS sucks. If ever I get one, I’ll immediately look for a way to get Android running on it. :)
jepe says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
uhmm. am seriously considering it. i really like the cameras on nokia phones–started with n73. now n86. very clear movies and pictures. i don’t carry my sony handycam anymore. i also have the nokia 5800 as my music player/phone—nothing beats its stereo speaker with good low-level/bass sound. i listen to it while driving. i hope n8’s speaker is as good so i’ll just have one device for the camera and music player that i can carry around in my pocket all the time.
finally–at first, i was disappointed with the nokia 5800 interface because it hangs a lot and was laggy–but its most recent update (version 50) was great! and I am now very satisfied. i hope nokia will continue this support for their phones.. as I can wait for the improvements rather than not havnig one.
i never really liked the form factor of the iphone or many of the copy-cat androids–too wide and hard to handle and use single handedly. and obviously lacks the nice features i like: the camera and the on-board stereo speakers.. and oh, i just learned the n8 has dual stereo mic for its HD video.
miki says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
i think Nokia N8 has been over rated smartphone for the price of 25k above. i agree that if ever the price exceeded 22k, i rather choose SGX or Omnia.
I am planning to buy N8 but not this year, i need to do so some research first about its new OS Sym^3 and its bugs.
Perhaps some answers of bugs will be release at Q2 of 2011, and the price will become less.
just my 2 cent.
miki says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
well those who wants to buy Nokia N8 here in the Philippines, uhmm got a crazy suggestion/idea,if we boycot the phone in its release here for about half a year maybe they will lesser the value of the phone. hehehehe.
and i think only those celebrity and corrupt politicians will buy first the Nokia N8 in its 25k price. As usual because of the fad and new tech in their hands but they don’t even know what the real issue is.
Epstein says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Hmm… I do not know how to answer… I have the Nokia N8 here beside me in the office everyday.