Smartphones evolve and develop at an unbelievable pace. Manufacturers are forced to stay ahead of the curve or get lost in the shuffle. Nokia has released their new smartphone, the N8, and erased any thoughts of the company being shoved aside. The N8 has not only avoided being placed at the back of the pack, it is one of the leading lights in the industry. The handset combines the latest in functionality and entertainment abilities, making for an experience like no other.

Cell phones are no longer used simply to call grandma, especially smartphones. They now perform the tasks of computers, televisions, and daily organizers. These duties require a screen that ensures that the results of the task are seen clearly and capably. The Nokia N8 has this under control with a 3.5-inch OLED touch screen display. A beautiful image is created because it supports over 16 million colors. There is nary another phone available that presents photos, wallpapers, and videos so brilliantly. A 12-megapixel camera takes photos worthy of the display in quality that mirrors that of high-end point-and-click cameras. 16 GB of installed storage provides plenty of room to store photos. This can be enlarged to 48 GB with a micro SD card. There are no worries about being stuck without enough room for just one more picture.

Videos look equally breathtaking on the Nokia N8 with 720p recording in high definition. The phone comes complete with an extensive editing suite that enables the user to conform the footage to whatever standards he sets. Any piece of recording equipment that is worth its weight should also offer competent playback controls. With its large touch screen, the N8 performs playback quite accurately.

Applications abound for the N8. Among them is a dedicated WebTV application that allows the consumer to watch everything from the latest Hollywood happenings to the world news. These shows sound terrific in Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. If this still isn’t enough, the N8 can connect to a home theater system for audio and video that is second to none.

Entertainment is all well and good, but it should be noted that the Nokia N8 performs practical jobs better than many other smartphones as well. The N8 operates on the Symbian^3 platform which brings to the table such functions as multi-touch that can be used for pinch-to-zoom. Also available is walk and talk navigation to aid in the use of OVI Maps that are free to download. Better yet, they are free for life and are supported in over 70 countries. The chances of getting lost while using the N8 are slim.

The Nokia N8 has made quite an impression on the smartphone field. The phone has set the bar quite high for other manufacturers and models. The N8 is a success story with which more and more consumers are becoming familiar.

Tags

Mobile & Cell Phones