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(More customer reviews)I am not an expert, just a regular guy who buys a new phone every year because I like toys.
This phone has all of the important features I need on a phone. I have had other Nokia phones and this combines all of the great features and adds some that were not present. For example:
1. 3.5mm Headphone jack. No more need for an adaptor for a 2.5mm.
2. Bigger screen. I guess 2.6 is not comparable to other phones like the iPhone's 3.5, but this does not have a touchscreen interface. I can still text without looking using the keypad.
3. The AMOLED display is rediculously clear and vibrant. My wife is using my Nokia E51 and the difference is stunning.
4. 8 gb of storage plus microSD. This is more memory than I could fill up right now.
5. This phone is also much faster than my E51. it takes less than 1/2 second to access any application once selected.
6. Scratch resistant screen.
7. The phone is well built, feels solid, a little heavy, but strong.
8. The battery life is exceptional. I have used the camera for three days taking pictures, video, listening to music while I run etc. and still have 2 bars left.
9. The speakerphone is LOUD. I can have my windows down on the BQE commuting to work and still here the callers over the traffic noise.
10. Font sizes are adjustable and can be made noticably larger. I hate phones with tiny fonts.
I can go on and on.
My only concern is the camera. The video capability is great but I have been experimenting with the image quality and I don't think it is as good as Nokia will have you believe. The 8MP camera takes 8MP pictures, but they come out dark indoors even at close range with the flash. Outdoors they are as good as you would expect from an 8MP camera , and hopefully they will release the firmware update enabling face detection that has been rumored.
Also, the notification light for missed calls, messages, and emails is kind of weak. My E51 would scream with vibrancy lighting up my bedroom at night, where the N86 is more of a whisper.
I would reccomend this phone for many reasons.
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The unlocked Nokia N86--the most advanced Nokia imaging device yet--combines a mobile phone and multimedia computer with a true replacement for single purpose point-and-shoot camera. With its 8-megapixel sensor and wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics that are designed to excel in both bright and low light conditions, the N86 offers performance comparable to a standalone digital camera for both still images and video.
The 3G-enabled N86 offers high-speed connectivity for fast and easy upload of your photos and videos to sharing and social networking sites. Featuring Nokia's iconic 2-way slider phone design, the nicely pocketable N86 is also ideal for playing games downloaded from the N-Gage gaming site. The integrated Assisted GPS shows where you are, while the Nokia Maps application and compass help you find where you need to go.
The quad-band Nokia N86 GSM/EDGE phone makes it easy to roam globally and stay in touch with voice and text messaging, and this model is also ready to run on 3G networks here in the US (850/1900 MHz HSDPA) as well as those in Europe and Asia (2100 MHz HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots. You'll also be able to connect to a wide variety of peripherals--including stereo headphones--with the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR capabilities.
It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize the N86 by choosing from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded--including games, navigation, entertainment, and productivity titles. Other features include an internal 8 GB memory, hot-swappable microSD memory card slot (for optional cards up to 16 GB), 2.6-inch display that auto-orients itself depending on how the device is held, and up to 6.3 hours of GSM talk time (3.9 hours on 3G networks).
Unlocked Phone This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features The Nokia N86 has an innovative 2.6-inch AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen that reproduces sharper and brighter colors with better battery consumption. It has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution with support for up to 16.7 million colors for terrific depth when viewing photos or playing immersive 3D games. The screen also offers automatic rotation based on the integrated accelerometer. The innovative 2-way slide concept makes it easy to switch between different modes, going from reading maps to watching a video with a simple slide. A numeric keypad slides out from one end of the device while dedicated media keys slide out from the opposite direction, converting the display into full screen landscape mode. The phone has an internal 8 GB memory, which can be expanded via optional microSD memory cards up to 16 GB in size
Easy enough for a novice to use, the Nokia N86 packs enough punch to impress an experienced photographer. This includes a wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens for panoramic pictures, shorter latencies and variable aperture for super sharp photos in challenging bright and low light conditions. The fast mechanical shutter ensures pictures with less motion blur while the dual LED flash is powerful enough for excellent photography and video capture.
The still camera has a 20x digital zoom, center weighted auto exposure, white balance controls, light sensitivity modes, multiple scene modes (including portrait, landscape, sport, and night). The Carl Zeiss Tessar lens has a 4.61mm focal length and a focus range as close as 10cm. (The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon.) The dual LED flash offers several modes (on, off, automatic, and red-eye reduction) and it has an operating range of 10 feet. Other features include a full-screen viewfinder, dedicated camera key, built-in photo editor, and direct printing to compatible printers. Further, with the integrated A-GPS, you can now geotag pictures with location data and share them with online communities.
The main lens also captures DVD-like quality video at 30 frames per second and VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). It features up to an 8x digital zoom, image stabilization, multiple recording file formats (mp4, .3gp; H.263, H.264), video white balance modes, and a built-in video editor. Clip length is capped at 90 minutes. The lens on the front can capture video at up to 352 x 288 pixels (CIF) and up to 15 fps, and it has a 2x digital zoom.
This smartphone has an integrated Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), enabling seamless connectivity with wireless networks at work, at home, and on the roam via Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and coffee shops. Because the N86 is Bluetooth enabled (with version 2.0+EDR), wireless communication headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP), enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
With A-GPS functionality, you'll be able find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving (A-GPS is a network dependent feature that requires a data plan; additional charges may apply). The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and the ability to search and download information about points of interests, such as restaurants, hotels, companies, travel agencies, airports, and more. It also provides optional upgrades such as City Guides, turn-by-turn pedestrian mode and voice-guided car navigation.
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.
Other features include:
Music playback file formats: .MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+
Synchronize music with Windows Media Player
FM radio with RDS support
Integrated stereo speakers
Email (IMAP, POP3, SMTP supported) with support for attachments and filtering
SMS with support for concatenated SMS for long messages
Windows Live support (requires download of Windows Live Messenger application)
Micro-USB 2.0 connector with mass storage capabilities
Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization
Flight mode
3.5mm stereo headphone jack
Voice recorder (recording formats: AMR, AAC stereo and WMP)
Software platform: S60 3rd edition, feature pack 2; Symbian OS version 9.3
Advanced contacts database: multiple number and e-mail details per contact, contacts with images
Support for assigning images to contacts and contact groups
Calendar with day, week and month view, up to 1500 entries, alarm, reminders
Clock: analog and digital, world clock, clock as a screensaver; alarm clock with ring tones or music files
Calculator, converter, written notes, to-do list
Applications include Adobe Flash Lite 3.1, Adobe Reader, Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet), Nokia N-Gage
Text-to-speech message reader
Pre-loaded try and buy games include: FIFA 09, Monopoly, Tetris, Prince of Persia, World Series of Poker, Star Wars, Sudoku, and more
Vital Statistics The Nokia N86 weighs 5.26 ounces and measures 4.07 x 2.02 x 0.65 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.3 hours of GSM talk time (3.9 hours on 3G networks), and up to 315 hours of standby time (13+ days). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).
What's in the Box Nokia N86 8MP, battery (BL-5K), travel charger (AC-10), connectivity cable (CA-101) video connectivity cable, wired headset (AD-54+HS-83), printed user guide, Ovi Suite DVD 1.1
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