Nokia has officially announced its new flagship model N8. This new smartphone comes with Symbian OS ^ 3 and a 12 megapixel camera, in the third quarter in stores.As it is now common in the telecommunications sector, the company lost the prototype of handset and then the same prototype caught by the journalist. In Nokia case Russian site Mobile Review, however, made firewood of the device.
The Finnish manufacturer has tried to brush his coat with the announcement that the handset lost a very early prototype and the new Symbian OS ^ 3 the same applies. Mobile Review suggests that the N8 is not faster than its competitors.
The laundry list of features is impressive, however. N8 has a capacitive multitouch screen 3.5 inch and a 12 megapixel camera which can be recorded in HD video. There is also equipped with HDMI video output.
The N8 has standard multitasking and will be available in five colors. The target price is 370 euros.
The Nokia N8 is a robust machine that fits snugly in your hand.
FAQs on Nokia N8:
Social Networks (Facebook, twitter)
What will be the integration with social networks?
It will be possible to update his status, position or share publish photos. We can see the flow of activity directly from the home screen. it will be possible to transfer events of social networks in the mobile calendar. Finally, Facebook profiles can be linked to contacts directory.
SMS
Is it the view SMS conversations?
Yes.
Video
Is there a dual LED for video recording?
No. Xenon only.
How will weigh one minute of HD video taken by the N8?
About 60Mb for 1 minute. The maximum size of a video will be 4Gb (about 1 hour) because of the limit of the filesystem (FAT 32).
How many microphones are used when recording video?
The N8 is equipped with two microphones to record videos. the first is near the sensor, the second is the current location (that is also used for calls.
How to switch off the device when it crashes?
8 seconds by pressing the button “Power”, as on some laptops.
What is the warranty on the battery?
This will be the usual warranty of 12 months. If the problem continues than it requires a change in Nokia Care.
Connectivity
Will be used to connect a USB key USB mobile data transfer?
Yes even if beyond a certain limit, it will be having recourse to an external power supply (eg if you connect some large hard drive above) . If yes, you can tranfer big files without using the PC.
Email / PIM
Can there be hope for innovations in the management of Email and PIM applications (calendar, directory …)?
Application Email has been completely redone. It is very easy to set up multiple accounts without knowing the details of the servers. Compatible with Exchange. Displaying HTML emails with good fonts and images. Simple passage from one box to another menu …
Mac OS
What sync options will be available to Mac users?
Nokia is working on Mac Ovi Suite for some time now and we really want it to be completed before removing.
Multimedia
The N8 Will it compatible with the format. Mkv?
Yes it will
Will it compatible with the offer “Comes With Music?
In some markets, it will be compatible .
Multitouch
The multitouch on the N8 is it fluid? On some promotional videos, you would not think?
It is very fluid. Works in the photos, the browser, email. The video is a bit old so you should be pleasantly surprised at the exit of the mobile.
The multitouch Will it run in the virtual keyboard?
No. Not yet.
Photo
Can t be done by pressing a focus on the screen ( cf. Satio iPhone and Sony Ericsson )?
No.
The N8 he has a mode sequences?
No.
Are there special modes in the camera?
Yes including the detection of faces like the Nokia N86.
What is the size of the photo sensor?
The size of the sensor is 1/1.83
More and more mobile use the screen to take pictures, it will he possible on the N8?
It is something that we really appreciate having a real button to take pictures. This also provides stability so that to tap the screen to trigger the camera to change direction slightly. And this may seem like a detail but the key photo of N8 offers the best sound of “click” we’ve ever seen on a phone. We really feel like using a real camera.
Power
Can you tell us more about the processor?
The N8 has a 680 Mhz processor cadensé coupled to a graphics accelerator that enables the interface to offer up to 60 frames per second.
Network
Will there a U.S. version to support the U.S. networks?
No. The N8 is the first mobile compatible with 5-band 3G (WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100) so the unit will operate both the U.S. and Europe for example.