Product Reviews
Nokia Nokia 800
Average Customer Rating:
(110 Reviews) 106
Rating Snapshot (110 reviews)
5 stars
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80 out of 105(76%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Nokia 800
Review 1 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
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out of
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Features
( 4
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Battery life
( 4
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Size & weight
( 4
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Reliability
( 5
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WP7 with its(almost) best...
Date:24 April, 2012
By aspot72
from Meath
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:1 month
Have been using Windows Mobile in the past (as no other smartphones were available, except few like SE R380 and some Symbian), but then become an Android fanboy. Had played with WP7 phones but wasn't impressed (early release of WP7 was really bad). Then updates came and with latest version (7.5 Mango) the phones are finally usable.
To my surprise I caught myself using it more than my Nexus. To my surprise, the phone is very smooth and stable. Impressed!.
My only issue is lack of apps, but bear in mind that WP7 phones aren't (and never were) entertainment oriented. It's a business platform with superb support of M$ products.
Regarding battery issues I would advise anybody to check Settings and turn off unnecessary connections (Location etc). Those background processes taking up huge amount of power source thus draining battery...
After proper settings my phone runs 2 days with average usage and few accessories (BT headset).
I would recommend it as this phone is MUCH smoother and stable than other competitors (Android & iOS).
P.S.: The screen should be 4.3", then this phone would be TOP DOG.
To my surprise I caught myself using it more than my Nexus. To my surprise, the phone is very smooth and stable. Impressed!.
My only issue is lack of apps, but bear in mind that WP7 phones aren't (and never were) entertainment oriented. It's a business platform with superb support of M$ products.
Regarding battery issues I would advise anybody to check Settings and turn off unnecessary connections (Location etc). Those background processes taking up huge amount of power source thus draining battery...
After proper settings my phone runs 2 days with average usage and few accessories (BT headset).
I would recommend it as this phone is MUCH smoother and stable than other competitors (Android & iOS).
P.S.: The screen should be 4.3", then this phone would be TOP DOG.
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
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Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 4
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
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Reliability
( 5
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5
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Brilliant
Date:4 April, 2012
By Nokia2012
from Cavan
Age:19-24
Owned this device for:2 months
My first smart phone and i think it's the best phone ever. i have had friends who told me i should buy an iPhone when i was planning to buy this phone but i didn't listen to them and after they used it for a few mins they admitted it is as good, if not better than an iPhone and they would now consider getting one themselves when buying a new phone
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 4
out of
5
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Features
( 1
out of
5
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Battery life
( 3
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Maybe to soon to say
Date:4 April, 2012
By EX Galaxy
from Coek
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
But after changing from Samsung Galaxy, I don't think this is as good a phone, simple things like stopwatch and timer are not there or I can't find them, if I get a text from someone I can't ring them back without going back to phone book, can't send business card like could have been done with old Nokia, and because of the micro sim I can't swap back to my old phone if needed to do so temporarily.
Review 4 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
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Features
( 4
out of
5
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Battery life
( 5
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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Comment about battery life
Date:28 March, 2012
By James
from Dublin
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:2 months
Great phone. My first nokia in a looong time! Apps are a little thin on the ground, but it's early days still and will improve soon, hopefully.
For those having trouble with battery life, I found that after updating the firmware through zune, it needed a factory reset (in the "about" section of "settings") for the improved battery life to kick in. It's a bit of a pain, because it wipes ALL your contacts, apps, music etc. But it was worth it in the end. Brought me from 17hours on a full charge (with no bluetooth or wifi switched on, to over 3days! and that's with the features running.
***Just make sure you're data is backed up before you start!***
11 of 12 found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
)
Features
( 4
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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NIce try from Nokia
Date:22 March, 2012
By Peter
from Dublin
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:1 month
To be honest i had my doubts about a phone with Windows running inside. But it doesnt freeze or crash like its brother on my laptop it works just fine.. So the operating system is ok.
My first complain is that i play an online browser game and for some freaking reason my Lumia doesnt want to open the page. Ridiculous that my old Nokia C7 could do it with Opera inside. Unfortunatly and sadly Opera is not compatible with Lumia at the moment. But that could change in the future hopefully they will fix it.
My next problem, if someone calls me and i am not able to see or hear it ,for example i left the phone in my car, it doesnt signal the missed call. It should flash or something but nothing. Everytime your phone is not nearby you just have to push buttons to see if someone called. It is little thing but very annoying for me.
For some reason you can not time a profile. It should be simple isnt it. Again little thing but annoying.
My biggest issue with Nokia Lumia is the battery. For what this phone was made can only do for a couple of hours. If you are on the net often or just make lots of calls it wont even last a day so make sure you have a car set. The battery needs to be improved. Nokia say there will be updates coming to solve the problem but right now it is just not good enough.
After these coments i may sound like i dont like my Lumia. But nothing could be further from the truth. I in fact love it. The design is beautiful. Web pages come up in no time. Never looses signal. Easy to use like any Nokia. Zune is a great place to download updates and some of the best apps are actually free. Thats the problem, i just dont want to put it down.
So overall i am happy and hopeful that Nokia will fix my problems.
My first complain is that i play an online browser game and for some freaking reason my Lumia doesnt want to open the page. Ridiculous that my old Nokia C7 could do it with Opera inside. Unfortunatly and sadly Opera is not compatible with Lumia at the moment. But that could change in the future hopefully they will fix it.
My next problem, if someone calls me and i am not able to see or hear it ,for example i left the phone in my car, it doesnt signal the missed call. It should flash or something but nothing. Everytime your phone is not nearby you just have to push buttons to see if someone called. It is little thing but very annoying for me.
For some reason you can not time a profile. It should be simple isnt it. Again little thing but annoying.
My biggest issue with Nokia Lumia is the battery. For what this phone was made can only do for a couple of hours. If you are on the net often or just make lots of calls it wont even last a day so make sure you have a car set. The battery needs to be improved. Nokia say there will be updates coming to solve the problem but right now it is just not good enough.
After these coments i may sound like i dont like my Lumia. But nothing could be further from the truth. I in fact love it. The design is beautiful. Web pages come up in no time. Never looses signal. Easy to use like any Nokia. Zune is a great place to download updates and some of the best apps are actually free. Thats the problem, i just dont want to put it down.
So overall i am happy and hopeful that Nokia will fix my problems.
.
6 of 6 found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 4
out of
5
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Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 4
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 4
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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awesome
Date:21 March, 2012
By shadoy
from bray
Age:25-34
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
this phone is amazing. since i bought it there have been a few updates. the battery life is now much better, nokia maps has been updated so you no longer need to go online to use it, i.e. its 100% free to use. anyway, the phone looks, feels and preforms brilliantly, i cant fault it. get one now. r.e battery life, if you set the screen brightness to medium, location to off untill you need it, you will easily get a full day out of it, i've gotten 30 hours out of my last charge which is great for a smartphone
Review 7 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 1
out of
5
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Features
( 2
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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Don't buy it!
Date:18 March, 2012
By BM
-couldn't even copy my contacts from another Nokia phones!!!
-lack of customization (Microsoft knows better than I what I want), no background image, terrible looking tiles etc
-using bluetooth it's too restricted
-horrible Zune software
-data connection needed to use GPS, I was thinking that Nokia Drive is free? what should I do when travel abroad?
-hard to close mini usb cover
-useless extra 'button' to attach file to message but nothing handy to delete message
-and much much more
-lack of customization (Microsoft knows better than I what I want), no background image, terrible looking tiles etc
-using bluetooth it's too restricted
-horrible Zune software
-data connection needed to use GPS, I was thinking that Nokia Drive is free? what should I do when travel abroad?
-hard to close mini usb cover
-useless extra 'button' to attach file to message but nothing handy to delete message
-and much much more
I will never again buy any Nokia phone with Windows phone on board
btw Nokia N9 with MeeGo is much better option!
2 of 6 found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
)
Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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Battery life
Date:13 March, 2012
By DEVTO
from Offaly
Age:45-54
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
Got new nokia 800 two weeks ago. Nice phone but very poor battery life. I have had nokia for so long & never found this before. Low to medium user & can only get half way through day on battery. Dissapointing from previous Nokia standards. Will need to get 2nd charger for car/workplace. Are there some features I can disable during day to save on battery life ?
Review 9 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 4
out of
5
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Features
( 4
out of
5
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Battery life
( 4
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 4
out of
5
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Reliability
( 4
out of
5
)
Hello gorgeous
Date:9 March, 2012
By Stuart
from Meath
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
As a long time Apple user an upgrade gave me the opportunity to try something new. Say hello to the Lumia 800 from Nokia.
Out of the box first impressions were good, the sleek curved screen, chunky and angular feel suggest a quality product. Fitting the micro SIM is straightforward although I had to ring Vodafone to get them to activate the new SIM and for some reason my phone number routed me to Pay as You Go support....I'm Bill Pay!!
That all done the good impressions continued, a fairly quick set up and I was ready to play....
Setting up my gmail account proved less than easy, selecting 'gmail' when adding an account simply did not work, test emails sent from the iPhone and PC did not reach the inbox on the Nokia....deleting the account and creating a new one using 'Google Mail' worked...don't ask me why I can't fathom it either.
New apps for Twitter and other services were added, some of the default services/tiles were removed from the home screen and a change to the display colour resulted in satisfactory personal look.
So far so good.....
Out of the box first impressions were good, the sleek curved screen, chunky and angular feel suggest a quality product. Fitting the micro SIM is straightforward although I had to ring Vodafone to get them to activate the new SIM and for some reason my phone number routed me to Pay as You Go support....I'm Bill Pay!!
That all done the good impressions continued, a fairly quick set up and I was ready to play....
Setting up my gmail account proved less than easy, selecting 'gmail' when adding an account simply did not work, test emails sent from the iPhone and PC did not reach the inbox on the Nokia....deleting the account and creating a new one using 'Google Mail' worked...don't ask me why I can't fathom it either.
New apps for Twitter and other services were added, some of the default services/tiles were removed from the home screen and a change to the display colour resulted in satisfactory personal look.
So far so good.....
But wait, where's the battery power icon? Answer: there isn't one or at least not one I can find or an option to display it. When charging it's there otherwise it appears you have to dive into settings to view the battery status....ho hum.
A quick search online shows a host of issues reported regarding battery life, the most recent f/w upgrade appear to have addressed these and time will tell in this regard but why oh why no battery icon on the home screen? One word about the f/w version shown on my phone differs slightly from that shown on the Nokia support pages - I'm guessing these version differences relate to the carrier, the phone says no updates available so this seems to be the case.
A quick search online shows a host of issues reported regarding battery life, the most recent f/w upgrade appear to have addressed these and time will tell in this regard but why oh why no battery icon on the home screen? One word about the f/w version shown on my phone differs slightly from that shown on the Nokia support pages - I'm guessing these version differences relate to the carrier, the phone says no updates available so this seems to be the case.
Now for the downside....
Charging the phone is via USB, the socket is hidden beneath a very flimsy hinged cover on the top edge - how long this will last before it breaks is anyone's guess.
Moving on to Zune, the PC based s/w tool used to manage music, photos etc. and download new f/w updates, is enough to make a grown man cry, it is awful - it's clunky, clumsy and unintuitive and it crashed my Windows 7 PC. A subsequent uninstall and install seemed to work but a quick Google of the problem uncovers a raft of dissatisfaction amongst Win7 users and not too much in the way of praise from everyone else.
Charging the phone is via USB, the socket is hidden beneath a very flimsy hinged cover on the top edge - how long this will last before it breaks is anyone's guess.
Moving on to Zune, the PC based s/w tool used to manage music, photos etc. and download new f/w updates, is enough to make a grown man cry, it is awful - it's clunky, clumsy and unintuitive and it crashed my Windows 7 PC. A subsequent uninstall and install seemed to work but a quick Google of the problem uncovers a raft of dissatisfaction amongst Win7 users and not too much in the way of praise from everyone else.
The 'Find My Phone' option is another concern, on the Apple products this is a godsend and accurate to a few metres, on the Nokia I'm apparently in a field about 6 miles from my actual location....!
That all said, don't be discouraged by the above - sure the iPhone is top notch and the Nokia aint no iPhone but for me that's no bad thing. The recent hysteria over the 'new iPad' is reason enough to ditch Apple and try something else, the Nokia has it's flaws but if you forget all that was familiar on the iPhone and give the gorgeous Nokia a chance you won't go far wrong.
Review 10 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
)
Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 5
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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A true Nokia
Date:2 March, 2012
By Navigator
from Tyrrellspass
Age:55-64
Owned this device for:1 month
As usual Nokia always turn out top quality phones and the Lumia 800 is as always top class. It took a small bit of getting used to but I wouldnt go back to my old 7230 now.
For personal or business use you wont find much better
or in my opinon wont need any better. I always thought this type of phone was for the younger generation but have now seen the light.
For personal or business use you wont find much better
or in my opinon wont need any better. I always thought this type of phone was for the younger generation but have now seen the light.
Review 11 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 3
out of
5
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Features
( 3
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 3
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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Disgraceful Battery Life
Date:2 March, 2012
By M McK
from Dublin
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
I love this phone but the battery life is simply disgraceful! I remove the phone from its charger at 6.30am, I have to keep the WIFI and blue tooth turned off to simply try make the charge last until I get home at 7.00pm. I am a very light user and would spend very little time (15 mins) talking on the phone during the day and I only send the odd text. I only got this phone because I wanted the WIFI and I cant even use that as I never have any battery left.
4 of 5 found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 3
out of
5
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Features
( 3
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 2
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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overrated nokia lumia
Date:26 February, 2012
By lorkie
from sligo
Age:25-34
Owned this device for:1 month
This is a nice phone for anyone who is buying for the social network aspect but does not even come close to the n8 for features and apps and general useability
2 of 4 found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 3
out of
5
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Features
( 4
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 2
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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battery life
Date:25 February, 2012
By Bridget
from Limerick
Age:45-54
Owned this device for:1 month
My biggest problem with this phone is the battery life
I am not even getting 1 day from this and then the battery goes dead without any warning
Can anybody give me some advice or help as to what to do
Cheers
I am not even getting 1 day from this and then the battery goes dead without any warning
Can anybody give me some advice or help as to what to do
Cheers
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
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Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 4
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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the return of Nokia
Date:24 February, 2012
By jstar
from Balbriggan
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:2 months
This phone is the best phone on the market.
Much better than the over hyped iphone.
At lest you have a radio and you can share photo and info with friends with bluethoot. 10/10
Much better than the over hyped iphone.
At lest you have a radio and you can share photo and info with friends with bluethoot. 10/10
Review 15 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 1
out of
5
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Features
( 1
out of
5
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Battery life
( 3
out of
5
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Reliability
( 1
out of
5
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lumiia 800
Date:23 February, 2012
By paddy rose
from co cork
Age:45-54
Owned this device for:1 month
cuts out midway through calls with full battery
poor bluetooth,poor reception using parrot car kit
no pc suite which is even with the most basic nokia phone
not able to personalise own ring tone, zune not easy to use, poor responce from nokia, biggest disaster of a new product launch, turned mine off the other day went back to a basic phone
do not buy this phone
poor bluetooth,poor reception using parrot car kit
no pc suite which is even with the most basic nokia phone
not able to personalise own ring tone, zune not easy to use, poor responce from nokia, biggest disaster of a new product launch, turned mine off the other day went back to a basic phone
do not buy this phone
0 of 1 found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 4
out of
5
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Features
( 3
out of
5
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Battery life
( 3
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 4
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
)
Luma 810
Date:19 February, 2012
By nokia fan
from dublin
Age:35-44
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
Changed from N8 and noticed big differences between phones. Maps fuction very basic not half as good as stated above, you can't select a place on the map and navigate to it like N8, you need to search the server to select destination. Can't be used as a PC modem and Sport tracker App doesn't support connect to bluetooth heart monitor. Any App downloaded for N8 onto SD can't be transfered over. Still hasn't crashed and very fast, need a lot of time to get used to how the program works. Zune is harder to work with than Nokia Suite. Can't use mini opera on it either. Phone seems to suit those who are used to Iphones, etc not long time Nokia users
Review 17 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 4
out of
5
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Features
( 4
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 4
out of
5
)
Good phone
Date:19 February, 2012
By sophie lanning
from limerick
Age:25-34
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
I've had this phone less than a month its a great phone has taken a bit of getting used to but getting there with it. saying that there are some BAD points!! the battery life is very very bad not lasting even a day and im considering getting an i phone instead as no they last a long time, plus you are very limited on apps as most good ones are for the i phone althought there are 100's for this phone not the ones i want like my bank AIB Donedeal etc!!!
i would recommend it to a friend but would tell them there is issues with it!
abit dissappointed really
Review 18 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 5
out of
5
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Features
( 5
out of
5
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Battery life
( 5
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 5
out of
5
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@we$0me
Date:16 February, 2012
By Buck Rodgers
from Malibu
Age:Over 65
Owned this device for:I don't own this phone
This phone is very sophisticated and has great applications...ITS AWESOME MAN
Review 19 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 3
out of
5
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Features
( 3
out of
5
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Battery life
( 4
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 4
out of
5
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Reliability
( 3
out of
5
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complicated
Date:15 February, 2012
By ben
from lucan in dublin
Age:45-54
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
phone seems ok but needs some flexibility in operation. ie sound control ie internal volume and social networking logoff.
Review 20 for Nokia 800
Overall
Ease of use
( 3
out of
5
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Features
( 3
out of
5
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Battery life
( 1
out of
5
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Size & weight
( 5
out of
5
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Reliability
( 4
out of
5
)
Date:9 February, 2012
By stoner
from longford
Owned this device for:Less than 1 month
Hav dis phone a week now,and not very happy with it.
BAD POINTS
Poor quality sound on loudspeaker
Ring volume is not loud enough in noisy areas
Cannot accept music / ringtones via bluetooth
Not customisable enough
Camera is very bad compared with my N8
Having to use zune is a pain and it does not display contacts in phone
Not able to copy number from received text to create new contact or add to existing one
GPS wont work without data connection turned on
Battery life is not very good and will not last a full day
The flap covering the usb connection is rubbish and will surely get broke off
Unlocking phone involves pushing side button and then swiping up on screen -- double tap would be a better option
The screen does not display network signal strenght or battery level
Radio will not work without headset attached
BAD POINTS
Poor quality sound on loudspeaker
Ring volume is not loud enough in noisy areas
Cannot accept music / ringtones via bluetooth
Not customisable enough
Camera is very bad compared with my N8
Having to use zune is a pain and it does not display contacts in phone
Not able to copy number from received text to create new contact or add to existing one
GPS wont work without data connection turned on
Battery life is not very good and will not last a full day
The flap covering the usb connection is rubbish and will surely get broke off
Unlocking phone involves pushing side button and then swiping up on screen -- double tap would be a better option
The screen does not display network signal strenght or battery level
Radio will not work without headset attached
GOOD POINTS
Fast internet browsing
Good quality display screen
Fast internet browsing
Good quality display screen
Go ahead make your own mind up !!!!!!!!!!
7 of 11 found this review helpful.