March 9th, 2010 | 
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Drawing upon modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques, Nokia has unveiled a truly inspired mobile phone for today’s connoisseurs of quality and taste. Encased in a slim stainless steel body, the Nokia 8801 subtly glides open to reveal a number of distinctive details, each meticulously considered and researched to complement the prestige and quality of the device. To heighten the experience, the Nokia 8801 features exclusive audio accompaniment, including all ring tones and alerts, by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. This attention to detail continues Nokia’s heritage of premium mobile phones that have set the industry standard for elegance and performance.
With a Zen-like goal to balance form and functionality, the guiding principle of Nokia’s designers and engineers was to create a truly modern mobile phone, the epitome of style and elegance, which would be a pleasure to use and a delight to behold. The organic flowing lines and dynamic surfaces perfectly complement the stainless steel and resin materials – steel for its tensile strength and durability, and resin for its organic properties. The result is an elegant, ‘human’ design, comprised of materials destined to age with grace.
Finding inspiration in non-traditional sources, Nokia designers employed modern watch-making techniques, such as the use of metal injection molding on the function keys. A specially reinforced glass used in luxury timepieces provides added toughness and scratch-resistance to the front display, and even the Nokia marque has been chemically etched on the back plate using a process typically used by watchmakers.
The ‘pop-up’ mechanism of the Nokia 8801 is another study in functional design. Using a bi-stable spring mechanism and stainless steel ball bearings, like those used in high-performance automobiles, the keypad of the Nokia 8801 gracefully glides from its protective casing, revealing a hidden camera on the back.
The aural accompaniment of the Nokia 8801 is equally inspired. Award-winning composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto was commissioned to compose the ringtones and alerts. Throughout his distinguished career, Sakamoto has crossed musical and technological boundaries, experimenting with different musical styles and making a name for himself in popular, orchestral and film music.
Inspired by its modern lines and organic curves, Sakamoto has produced a Musical accompaniment for the Nokia 8801 that captures an essence and emotion that touches both heart and mind. His creation draws on his vision of the Nokia 8801 user – a world citizen constantly on the move, making an impression in a grayscale world and through great cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney and Shanghai.
Product Specification :
Carrier :Not specified
Cell Phone Type :Video, Bluetooth, MP3, Camera, Digital Player, FM Radio
Cell Network Technology :GSM
Wireless Technology :Bluetooth
Weight :4.7 oz
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the one i bought did not come with any ear peice enhancesment for the radio the dealer said that how he got it . However if i can get one at no charge it would be good ,i really love the phone just let me know please
Pro : size
Con : cost
i have had the phone for less than a week and it is great. everything about it is cool and fun. i love the easy slide open and close screen…like i said in the cons..i love cameras and for the price of this phone it should have at least 1.3 mega pixels… the phone is not too heavy, it is 4.7 oz. but its better than the little phones that are lighter because you can actually feel it in your hands…i think that makes it harder to drop…the stainless steel design is great, but i am affraid to drop the phone and get it dirty. its like the Bentley of cell phones…but get it on ebay…its not worth $650
Pro : cool, sleek design with lots of features
Con : price, price, price and the camera is ok, but it should be better
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wow i cant believe i got it for 800 dollars sicne i got it the day it got released. its a great phone but people always ask to see it. i find myself wiping it a lot because it always gets finger prints on it becuase it is stainless steal. also it straches easy, dont drop it.
Pro : looks amazing,
Con : scratches often, fingerprints, bad camera
40000
Pro : shoghi
Con : 123
I purchased the 8801 after seeing in in Hong Kong. Bought directly from NOKIA, I have Cingular service. Nokia has replaced the phoned three times. Phone blanks out, doesn't recognize my service provider, asks to please input information (when all information is inputed already) asks to input sim card (that is already in and was replaced three times thinking it was the sim card, NOT),
Nokia failed to recognize the phone had issues, tried for days to get to someone to replace the phone with another model and would not get returned phone calls nor anyone that cared. All they could say was we will send you a replacement.
Do not buy this phone for any reason, if there are no other phones on earth, smoke singles will be less frustrating than the 8801 and having to deal with NOKIA. I have loved NOKIA phones and use to call them the work horses, well those days are gone.
Pro : feels good in your hand
Con : Poor connectivity, dropps calls, blacks out of service