Nokia N8 Megathread

Davy · 21-10-2010 7:51pm

jimmynokia wrote: »

seller is amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003ZX7RNC/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1287686743&sr=8-3&condition=new

not 3rd party ive an account with them years

They ship most things, but not phones

jimmynokia · 21-10-2010 7:56pm

f*ck that LOL:D

jimmynokia · 22-10-2010 5:37pm

3 got in the dummy models today so they must be launching soon

donkey balls · 22-10-2010 5:40pm

jimmynokia wrote: »

3 got in the dummy models today so they must be launching soon

Are they in the store now jimmy or just in their distribution centre? might pay a visit over to a 3 store in the morning.

jimmynokia · 22-10-2010 5:56pm

they just got the dummies in so i reckon they will be in next week or the week after im trying to sus out who has them
weather its bpi or radius
these companies distribute nokia here i have account with these myself they are very tight lipped about it

donkey balls · 22-10-2010 6:06pm

I thought bpi did the distribution for 02 i used to collect their products for distribution throughout Ireland a few years ago,And VF had their dist center in sandyford.
If you manage to get a price from 3 for payg will you post it here jimmy going get ready to sell the iphone 4 now:D.

jimmynokia · 22-10-2010 6:51pm

BPI do 02 and now 3
vodas place also called 20/20 LOGISTICS is for voda and CPW
dont worry as soon as i hear a single word you will know

Queerdub · 22-10-2010 7:03pm

Hey guys,

the great announcement yesterday by Nokia that they are moving to update Symbian as on the N8/C7 with new UI, etc. that they were planning for Symbian>4
means getting an N8 is a whole lot better than it was going to be!!

See http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/10/21/nokia-focuses-on-qt-to-extend-reach-for-developers-make-mobile-experience-richer-for-users/

jimmynokia · 24-10-2010 3:27pm

its talk at the moment will it happen.

dr ro · 25-10-2010 7:15pm

in the o2 store grafton st today they have a mock n8 for display. They reckon it's any day now, but it seems to be very one hand friendly. I like. Also, 379 payg, or between 120 - 180 bill.

bogman · 25-10-2010 9:23pm

dr ro wrote: »

in the o2 store grafton st today they have a mock n8 for display. They reckon it's any day now, but it seems to be very one hand friendly. I like. Also, 379 payg, or between 120 - 180 bill.

Tried one out in Vodafone store Cork yesterday, nice bit of kit, they will be on sale tomorrow if they have them in stock

Oafley Jones · 25-10-2010 10:45pm

bogman wrote: »

Tried one out in Vodafone store Cork yesterday, nice bit of kit, they will be on sale tomorrow if they have them in stock

Which store?

elverstown · 25-10-2010 11:55pm

Got one. nice feel to it, first smart fone, dont know how to get the best out of it yet ( previously 5800) feel a bit like the dogs that chase cars; if they caught one , what would the do with it:D
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Kenny Powers · 26-10-2010 2:48pm

Vodafone have it now for 419.99 in the shop and 409.99 Online for the Nokia N8 is it worth it?

Rsaeire · 26-10-2010 3:14pm

Kenny Powers wrote: »

Vodafone have it now for 419.99 in the shop and 409.99 Online for the Nokia N8 is it worth it?

If you're looking for the best cameraphone on the market then yes, but if you're looking for a handset that will do much of anything else then I'd say no. Have a read of the review here to see exactly what the OS is like to work with.

jimmynokia · 26-10-2010 4:19pm

Rsaeire wrote: »

If you're looking for the best cameraphone on the market then yes, but if you're looking for a handset that will do much of anything else then I'd say no. Have a read of the review here to see exactly what the OS is like to work with.

here is link
http://www.vodafone.ie/df/shop/ProductDetails.shtml?handsetselected=497045&offerSelected=prepayupgrade&action=view

there is many issues with this and probs growing by the day
im going to go with the C7

dr ro · 26-10-2010 5:28pm

Rsaeire wrote: »

If you're looking for the best cameraphone on the market then yes, but if you're looking for a handset that will do much of anything else then I'd say no. Have a read of the review here to see exactly what the OS is like to work with.

Not sure that I completely understand the above sentence, but the link is just one site's review. Obviously you'd need to check out a couple more to ensure you're not just reading insular, pro american device/software websites. For example read the comments attached to the linked site. The second comment links to another very different review, by an american reviewer. Symbian is different to ios and android. That doesn't make it bad. Many people prefer it because it's customizable, unlike other op systems. I can't really think of many things it can't do that other smart phones can, maybe except bluetooth to iphone!

bogman · 26-10-2010 6:15pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Which store?

Sorry for the delay, Vodafone Wilton, didnt see ur post, the manager was surprised at how fast it was but seems it still has a way to go

jimmynokia · 26-10-2010 6:37pm

meteor have said they will have it this week:)

dr ro · 26-10-2010 6:43pm

did they say how much

jimmynokia · 26-10-2010 6:48pm

no tryin to find out that now also if its going to be available for billpay and payg

bogman · 26-10-2010 9:18pm

http://www.whatmobile.net/2010/10/nokia-n8-review/

Very fine review here, most flattering ive seen

Summary

As a result, the N8 will still do better for those people who aren’t worried about apps or games. As a self-contained phone, the N8 is class-leading, but until we see Symbian^4 devices in the middle of 2011, Nokia still has a way to go.

Rsaeire · 26-10-2010 10:48pm

dr ro wrote: »

Not sure that I completely understand the above sentence, but the link is just one site's review. Obviously you'd need to check out a couple more to ensure you're not just reading insular, pro american device/software websites. For example read the comments attached to the linked site. The second comment links to another very different review, by an american reviewer. Symbian is different to ios and android. That doesn't make it bad. Many people prefer it because it's customizable, unlike other op systems. I can't really think of many things it can't do that other smart phones can, maybe except bluetooth to iphone!

To clarify, the N8 appears to be the best camerphone on the market but, in comparison to other smartphones, it doesn't do so well. The OS is the main issue, which I've read about from more than one review site, and the touchscreen functionality is lacking. This and the woeful web browser certainly indicates that while the N8 might excel when it comes to its photographic credentials, it certainly isn't going to be a handset that will compare to best smartphones currently available. Given the prevalence of successful Android handsets, e.g. Galaxy S, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid etc, and the likes of the iPhone 4, the N8 will have a hard time winning over users who are accustomed to a more functional user experience.

In addition, I've never heard of GSMArena being accused of being biased or "pro american", but of course the user who I replied to should read more than one review if they're interested in buying the N8. I merely linked to the GSMArena review as I've found them to be unbiased in their reviews over the last six or seven years that I've been visiting their site.

long_b · 27-10-2010 6:41am

Rsaeire wrote: »

To clarify, the N8 appears to be the best camerphone on the market but, in comparison to other smartphones, it doesn't do so well. The OS is the main issue, which I've read about from more than one review site, and the touchscreen functionality is lacking. This and the woeful web browser certainly indicates that while the N8 might excel when it comes to its photographic credentials, it certainly isn't going to be a handset that will compare to best smartphones currently available. Given the prevalence of successful Android handsets, e.g. Galaxy S, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid etc, and the likes of the iPhone 4, the N8 will have a hard time winning over users who are accustomed to a more functional user experience.

In addition, I've never heard of GSMArena being accused of being biased or "pro american", but of course the user who I replied to should read more than one review if they're interested in buying the N8. I merely linked to the GSMArena review as I've found them to be unbiased in their reviews over the last six or seven years that I've been visiting their site.

In fairness there's at least 4 very good free browsers available for it so I don't think the native browser is an issue.

My main issue would be the screen resolution but even that isn't any worse than the iPhone 3GS.

kmart6 · 27-10-2010 11:37am

jimmynokia wrote: »

here is link
http://www.vodafone.ie/df/shop/ProductDetails.shtml?handsetselected=497045&offerSelected=prepayupgrade&action=view

there is many issues with this and probs growing by the day
im going to go with the C7

What issues and problems are you talking about Jimmy?

KrisW · 27-10-2010 12:02pm

Vodafone: *pre-pay €409, 18-month post-pay contract: €49 to €109 (with online signup), was quoted "around €100 to around €180" in store.
Black only at first, Silver and Green to follow.

O2: pre-pay €479, 18-month post-pay contract: €289 :eek:
Silver only at first. No info on other colours. No, I did not mis-type that figure, by the way - O2 really are charging €30 more for this handset than for an iPhone 4 (SIM-free from Expansys, the N8 is actually €180 cheaper than the iPhone 4).

eMobile (and so, probably Meteor): Not in stock yet, so no pricing yet, but they are going to carry it in Black and Silver. They also said that it "shouldn't be a problem" to special-order the other coloured models once supplies get going. (I am sceptical)

Three: Couldn't tell me if they were going to carry it or not, but "probably will".

I'm an O2 customer since the day Digifone launched thirteen years ago, but there's no way I'm going to give them an extra €180 for this phone... might look into e-Mobile's offers.

donkey balls · 27-10-2010 2:36pm

KrisW wrote: »

Vodafone: *pre-pay €409, 18-month post-pay contract: €49 to €109 (with online signup), was quoted "around €100 to around €180" in store.
Black only at first, Silver and Green to follow.

O2: pre-pay €479, 18-month post-pay contract: €289 :eek:
Silver only at first. No info on other colours. No, I did not mis-type that figure, by the way - O2 really are charging €30 more for this handset than for an iPhone 4 (SIM-free from Expansys, the N8 is actually €180 cheaper than the iPhone 4).

eMobile (and so, probably Meteor): Not in stock yet, so no pricing yet, but they are going to carry it in Black and Silver. They also said that it "shouldn't be a problem" to special-order the other coloured models once supplies get going. (I am sceptical)

Three: Couldn't tell me if they were going to carry it or not, but "probably will".

I'm an O2 customer since the day Digifone launched thirteen years ago, but there's no way I'm going to give them an extra €180 for this phone... might look into e-Mobile's offers.

I was in one of their stores today and they had a dummy N8 have to say i like the feel to it,also on their website http://www.three.ie/shop/nokia-n8-black-classic-max.htm only problem is on payg it is 499e the same price of a sim free one direct from nokia:eek:. they also had the htc hd in as well (dummy one) jesus it is huge.

kmart6 · 27-10-2010 2:40pm

Ah yeah but you can't exactly get one direct from Nokia in Ireland which is exceptionally gay!!!

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 2:59pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Ah yeah but you can't exactly get one direct from Nokia in Ireland which is exceptionally gay!!!

how is that gay? Phones on line now has it in stock in blue for a whopping 549 euro

donkey balls · 27-10-2010 3:02pm

How can the likes of Three charge 500 quid and yet VF charge 410 for the same handset,Anyone know do you get free credit with payg phones these days on the networks as it would be of no use to me as im a bill customer.

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 3:09pm

donkey balls wrote: »

How can the likes of Three charge 500 quid and yet VF charge 410 for the same handset,Anyone know do you get free credit with payg phones these days on the networks as it would be of no use to me as im a bill customer.

you would need to register the phone

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 3:11pm

i rhink o2 will be selling the n8 at 379 payg

donkey balls · 27-10-2010 3:16pm

I got an iphone4 as my upgrade used it for less than a week and went back to my nokia,What i want to know is if three sell you the phone and include credit on it could they take the cost of the credit of the handset as i have a contract with them on bill.

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 3:25pm

you would need to get a new number for that

KrisW · 27-10-2010 3:29pm

jimmynokia wrote: »

i rhink o2 will be selling the n8 at 379 payg

€479 was what I was told this morning; €289 on contract (!!)

Those are the prices that were shown on their computer system - I thought the contract price was the PAYG price quoted by mistake, so he showed me both prices on the screen (In fairness, he didn't believe it either).

Expansys.ie sell the hanset SIM-free for €529. If you know someone over the border, with the current exchange rate you could get it for €480 or thereabouts SIM-free from Nokia UK, in any colour you want.

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 3:38pm

some difference on price between networks all the same id rather buy sim free as its no operator junk on it.

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 4:31pm

jimmynokia wrote: »

how is that gay? Phones on line now has it in stock in blue for a whopping 549 euro

price has dropped to 519 and coming soon whats this lad at still way overpriced

Queerdub · 27-10-2010 7:31pm

KrisW wrote: »

Vodafone: *pre-pay €409, 18-month post-pay contract: €49 to €109 (with online signup), was quoted "around €100 to around €180" in store.
Black only at first, Silver and Green to follow.

O2: pre-pay €479, 18-month post-pay contract: €289 :eek:
Silver only at first. No info on other colours. No, I did not mis-type that figure, by the way - O2 really are charging €30 more for this handset than for an iPhone 4 (SIM-free from Expansys, the N8 is actually €180 cheaper than the iPhone 4).

eMobile (and so, probably Meteor): Not in stock yet, so no pricing yet, but they are going to carry it in Black and Silver. They also said that it "shouldn't be a problem" to special-order the other coloured models once supplies get going. (I am sceptical)

Three: Couldn't tell me if they were going to carry it or not, but "probably will".

I'm an O2 customer since the day Digifone launched thirteen years ago, but there's no way I'm going to give them an extra €180 for this phone... might look into e-Mobile's offers.

I'm thrilled if eMobile offer the silver one as I want to go with them given that Vodafone has reduced the amount of data available on their plans to a measly 500mb. Steve on the eMobile forum today said "I may have an update on this handset for you later in the week... I'll keep you updated."

While Caitiona on the Meteor forum yesterday said "We heard a whisper today that the Nokia N8 should be available this week."

Queerdub · 27-10-2010 7:35pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Ah yeah but you can't exactly get one direct from Nokia in Ireland which is exceptionally gay!!!

I don't appreciate your use of gay, above. It's a very immature use which has had an awful effect on gay people in schools in Ireland recently and still does I am sure. I am not in school anymore so I would ask that you refrain from using the word gay in such a fashion on forums and in your day to day life with others. Thanks.

jimmynokia · 27-10-2010 7:46pm

Queerdub wrote: »

I don't appreciate your use of gay, above. It's a very immature use which has had an awful effect on gay people in schools in Ireland recently and still does I am sure. I am not in school anymore so I would ask that you refrain from using the word gay in such a fashion on forums and in your day to day life with others. Thanks.

well said i could not understand that either what does his point even mean and wtf makes the conversation or phone gay ,what ever rumbles his tummy ???

yeah i mailed back C from meteor and it will be like the rest of the little forum they have it will be months or maybe never before somebody replies.......

who_ru · 27-10-2010 11:03pm

expansys.ie - the most expensive online retailer of phones in the known universe?

as with most things in life it seems if you want to buy an N8 or anything else for that matter you will get it cheaper outside of ireland.

seriously if some clever clogs finds a reputable online retailer of the N8 at a decent price sim free then please please post it up here.

over & out.

long_b · 27-10-2010 11:14pm

Three have their pricing up
www.three.ie/shop/nokia-n8-black-classic-max.htm

kmart6 · 28-10-2010 4:49am

Queerdub wrote: »

I don't appreciate your use of gay, above. It's a very immature use which has had an awful effect on gay people in schools in Ireland recently and still does I am sure. I am not in school anymore so I would ask that you refrain from using the word gay in such a fashion on forums and in your day to day life with others. Thanks.

I'll use the term as I wish...how you are makng a connection between my statement and what has been going on in schools(whatever that is)is beyond me!

Thats my last point on the 'issue' since the PC brigade are out in force here!

Back to the N8....

kmart6 · 28-10-2010 4:50am

jimmynokia wrote: »

how is that gay? Phones on line now has it in stock in blue for a whopping 549 euro

It is extremely disappointing that Nokia Ireland don't feel the need to have an online store, therefore forcing people who want a certain device to either buy it off a network or source it online somewhere sim free!

jimmynokia · 28-10-2010 10:51am

yep i started a thread on this very issue

long_b · 28-10-2010 5:12pm

Meteor confirmed N8 available today from 49.99

jimmynokia · 28-10-2010 5:23pm

what about payg every network if offering in payg

kmart6 · 28-10-2010 5:34pm

long_b wrote: »

Meteor confirmed N8 available today from 49.99

Where did they confirm this?!

jimmynokia · 28-10-2010 5:43pm

yeah it aint on website,and what makes a company decide sell a phone at this time of day lol

kmart6 · 28-10-2010 5:46pm

Wouldn't really surprise me with Meteor though...they are pretty backwards!!

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