Nokia 5800

[Big Black Stilo]

anyone using one of these? whats it like? any issues?

my last nokia was was an N80 and before that was a 6680, both were full of bugs and made me look at sony, as people i know got the N95 and had nothing but problems with it

have things got better?

 

[adz182]

I got one on tuesday and after lots of ****e nokias the n95 was shocking !!!
and after sonyericssons it was hard to beat it ! but i can honestly say its a brilliant phone !!!

Cheers
Adz

 

[Big Black Stilo]

i just been to shops on my dinner and had a play with one and im quite impressed after past experiences of Nokia N series phones.

this is my wildcard now. i was torn between the X1 and the iPhone, but i think the 5800 works better than the X1, but as only plastic, it lacks a quality feel.

whats the web browsing like on it?

 

[+1.]

Nice handset! One of the only Nokias that I like the look of.
The big brother the N97 is coming out in June.

 

[Big Black Stilo]

the N97 looks ok to but my dilema is my p1i is doing my nut in because the back key has frigged i need one now.

now i seen the n97 i would feel a bit peeved with myself if i got the 5800 now

i want the iphone more than the others but the tarriffs and handsets are a bit steep.

 

[+1.]

Thats the problem when a phone like the iphone is exclusive to a network I know what you mean though it still is pretty steep esp because it been out for a while now

In the long run though its cheaper to get a £35 contract and pay £155 for the iphone (on a new contract) than pay £55 on a £45 contract. Surely they would be able to discount the handset for you since your upgrading??

 

[Big Black Stilo]

nope. upgrading tariffs are same as new customers on the iPhone.

unless you get a refurbed one, which they dont have at the minute. changing phones is such a ball ache

 

[adz182]

The web browsing is very good . Im on my wifi on the phone now and the forum looks as is should and its very quick . I would recommend this phone ! I dont like the iphone a few guys a work have it and they just fill it with apps . Who needs a zippo lighter on a phone . . . . ? Adz

 

[Big Black Stilo]

a zippo lighter?

 

[adz182]

yea the most pointless thing ive seen .....

 

[Rich_65402]

yea the most pointless thing ive seen .....
YouTube - Virtual Zippo® Lighter, Demo

i agree most pointless thing i have ever seen, what goods that gonna do, the aim is for fat old bald men sitting in a bar... oh look what my phone can do.. :shakehead:

 

[claymore]

Got a 5800 myself, I wonder where it's been my whole life. I'd say no to the lack of quality feel but I'm not harsh with my tech anyway.

 

[C17MGO]

I've had my Nokia 5800 for 3 months now. Brill phone for web browsing. Loads of apps (Lightsabre one is great with mates to settle differences) I wouldn't have an iPhone and this is a great phone.


Music: Top Quality from speakers

Screen: Visible in direct light and crystal clear.

Touch Screen: I use my finger rather than the pen and i have no trouble txting or touching the icons. Txting is easy with the full qwerty keyboard.

Calls: Quality is great and no crackle when speaking like i did with previous Nokias.

Build Quality - Feels rock hard and aint gonna break easily. No visible scratches to date.

Battery - Looking at getting about 3 days with normal use. (2-3 hours calling each day, few txts and web browsing with 3G and Wifi)

Thanks

 

[Big Black Stilo]

hmm.... quite stuck now.

get the 5800 or the iphone or wait for the n97.

tbh i cant see their being much difference features wise between the N97 and 5800. The 5800 is the cheaper option but i still like the iPhone

 

[StevenRB45]

yea the most pointless thing ive seen .....
YouTube - Virtual Zippo® Lighter, Demo

I just thought of a use for it...annoying chavs...when they come up to you and ask if you've got a light try to attempt their cigarette with it! Might be counter-productive though they may just nick your phone and leg it.

 

[Big Black Stilo]

zippo lighter is for muppets in pubs who dont know how to do proper stuff with phones

 

[lil miss saund]

if your thinkin of gettin an n97 you are bes tof watining untill they have been out for a few months as any potential problems with softwear ( as the N series are prone to) should ahve been resolved! worked in a phone shop for ages and every N series phone we sold came back with in weeks if not days of bein sold! id just avoid them

 

[Chas Uno]

zippo lighter is for muppets in pubs who dont know how to do proper stuff with phones

:yeahthat:

I assume as well you have to buy it as an "apps"? If so, the expression "A fool and his money are easily parted" springs to mind

if your thinkin of gettin an n97 you are bes tof watining untill they have been out for a few months as any potential problems with softwear ( as the N series are prone to) should ahve been resolved! worked in a phone shop for ages and every N series phone we sold came back with in weeks if not days of bein sold! id just avoid them

The exact same thing could be said about the iphone on its release. Overpriced, underspecced and riddled with bugs/ problems. In fact the same could be said of most newly released phones these days.

 

[Big Black Stilo]

what is so hard about getting things right before you launch it

 

[arc]

it's cheaper to get the users to beta test it, like what microsoft do - Windows 7 RC 1 is out free atm.