Nokia N82 Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver)

Cons: Sluggish. Hangs every now & then. Video (movies) does not play 4 more than 10-15 min after that the sound comes but the screen freeze. Even after Xenon flash indoor shoots are hazy. The hands free is weird, it has a button 2 disconnect but it does not redial the last number. Also the disconnect button location inadvertently disconnects the call in the middle of conversation.

Pros: Almost everything in a phone. GPS works fine, only time 2 first connect is long but after that it quickly links & works fine. WLAN connects faster. Camera 4 all cell phone standard is extremely good, I used it on a trip & I am happy with the results. Speakers are good quality

Overall I would recommend this phone but keep in mind that it won't do things as fast as you would like it 2 perform. Forget about watching video as they play only 4 10-15 min. To browse web, you wold need 2 update the flash player & I don't know how 2 update only the flash player, I updated the software from the Nokia website but haven't tried internet after that.

This is the best camera phone I have used. The wifi features are awesome which makes internet calling using Fring & Truphone so easily.
I can even make a sip call with [...].
It is a highly recommended buy.
Thanks.

I take a lot of pictures with my phone as it's always on me. This phone has a camera & flash that are better than anything else out there.

I text a lot & the predictive text is the best I've seen from the factory. Is there a program I can download so it will "learn" words I use a lot that it doesn't recognize?

Keys are small but feel is just right. Much easier 2 text than on an iphone.

When it was over $670 I held off. At under $400 I jumped. Got an 8GB memory card 4 $23. Great setup.

Love this thing.

There few main drawbacks that really should not be there:
1. the battery is really weak: the phone runs out of charge in less than 48 hours with
very moderate usage (no internet, no camera, etc, only talk 15-20 min a day)
2. there are very obvious bugs: Gallery application doesn't work at times (just displays 'no images or videos found'). It seems 2 have problems reading directories with images or videos both in phone memory & on the memory card.
3. GPS application (Nokia maps) seems 2 have problems locating/finding maps, as a result I would have no maps displayed when I need them the most (i.e. when travel & no Internet)
4. Automatic screen rotation really leaves much 2 be desired, & one would think this function should have been solid by this time.

Now, I used Nokia smarphone (Nokia 7610) since 2004, that phone had great battery (7-10 days! with same usage pattern), gallery was working without any problems, & no noticeable bugs, always worked really sharp. When I got this new Nokia N82 I expected same level of quality (seeing that standby/talk time have increased according 2 the specifications). I really have 2 say that the N82 battery is really not up 2 the
expectations. I used 2 not even carry the charger 4 my old Nokia 7610 even when I went 4 4-5 day trips, as the battery was awesome. Basically, I am very disappointed with Nokia N82 as it does not get up 2 quality that you would expect from $400 phone. With short battery life & key functions not working sharp (like Gallery), this phone is a downgrade 4 me, not an improvement compared 2 my old, but sharp Nokia 7610.
Having said all that, phone has lots of functions (Wi-Fi, 5MP camera, GPS, etc), but unfortunately you will not enjoy them much as the battery runs out really quick, or they simply sometimes not function right (eg. Gallery or GPS).

Another thing (may be minor) is that Nokia Maps seem 2 require PC with Nokia Map Loader (and Windows!) application 2 get maps 4 your GPS, as a result the maps cannot be obtained using your phone alone; I must say this is just outright wrong, one would think there will support 4 LINUX users, as this is Symbian, not Windows Mobile.

This is a great phone. I love it. I love that i can take very good quality pictures, most of the time, with it's 5MP camera without having 2 take another device.
I bought it 2 take it with me in a trip 2 South America. I was traveling light & the Nokia N82 was perfect partner. I used it 4 my music, 2 surf the internet at the Hotel via WIFI & using Skype installed in the phone, i could stay in touch with friends & family 4 cheap. Since the quality of the picture was very good i used it in many cases my N82 instead of a regular camera. Another thing is that with a free software that can be downloaded 2 your computer from the internet, linking your ITUNES music playlist 2 your nokia phone is no problem.

OK, the cons: The Battery is week & only last 4 a couple of hours when using WIFI conection & music. The phone is not that slim & it's a little bulky. The keys are small but i find it easier 2 use than the keys of my previous SLVR by Motorola. It has UMTS connectivity but i cannot use it in USA but i bought this phone knowing that.

*pardon my grammar.

Thanks

Nokia N82 epitomizes the convergence of mobility & life. That's where one is dependent on the other. If you're having trouble finding your way, use the built-in GPS capabilities that this unlocked N82 offers. EGPRS & 4-band GSM provide cell communication with virtually no boundaries in most of our planet. Take hi-res pictures, shoot video, listen 2 music, watch videos, browse the web, send emails, & enjoy the freedom that Bluetooth delivers. All on a pocket phone with a bright 2.4" color screen. It turns the world into your mobile home! N82 is 4 active life. Digital music player - supports MP3/AAC/eAAC/eAAC+/WMA/M4A with playlists Integrated GPS - Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS); Pre-installed Nokia Maps application & free downloadable maps Easy-to-use e-mail client with attachment support 4 images, videos, music & documents; Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (sold separately) Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) & UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) Bluetooth wireless technology with A2DP stereo audio USB 2.0 via Micro USB interface Integrated stereo handsfree speaker Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz) with Visual Radio support

Optimized 4 photography, navigation, & Internet connectivity, the Nokia N82 smartphone enables you 2 travel the globe with its quad-band GSM connectivity & easily stay connected with friends & business colleagues. It features a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics & built-in GPS & Nokia Maps software 4 easy spelunking wherever you may find yourself. The phone also offers Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) 4 accessing open networks at home or on the road at hotspots as well as compatibility with 2100 MHz 3G networks (in Europe & Asia). Other features include Bluetooth connectivity 4 communication headsets, 100 MB of onboard memory, MicroSD expansion, FM radio, digital audio player, Symbian OS, & up 2 4.3 hours of GSM talk time.

The pictorially oriented N82 features a 5-megapixel camera, powerful Xenon flash & Carl Zeiss optics.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider & it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, & it requires that you provide a SIM card 4 usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe & Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up 2 384 Kbps--from data connectivity 2 your office 2 multimedia streaming, & take advantage of simultaneous voice & data services. In the United States & foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue 2 receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

Phone Features
The Nokia N82 has a large 2.4-inch screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution & support 4 16.7 million colors. It comes with a new content driven 3D multimedia menu & includes a convenient orientation sensor that rotates the user interface automatically between horizontal & portrait mode. It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you 2 personalize the N82 by choosing from the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games & Nokia Maps. The phone has a 100 MB internal memory, & it's expandable via MicroSD memory cards (up 2 4 GB in size).

The Nokia N82 actually has two cameras, a high resolution camera on the back of the device (the main camera in landscape mode) & a lower resolution camera on the front (CIF resolution, 352 x 288). The main 5-megapixel camera on the back of the N95 supports an image capture resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels, & it features a focus range of 10cm (4 inches) 2 infinity, up 2 a 20x digital zoom 4 still images, & a Xenon flash. (Note that the low-resolution camera on the front can provide two-way video calling; however, at this time no U.S. carrier offers this service.)

Fast camera activation, autofocus with a dedicated autofocus assist lamp, fast reloading between shots & DVD-like quality video capture make it a truly convenient & credible tool 4 capturing & telling your life stories. You can also capture crisp videos at up 2 a 640 x 480-pixel resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) in 24-bit/16.7-million colors. Images are saved as JPEG files while videos are recorded in the MPEG-4 file format with the .mp4 file extension, or in the 3GPP file format with the .3gp file extension (sharing quality). Photos & video clips can be enjoyed on a compatible television thanks 2 the device's TV out feature & support 4 Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) technology.

Find your way with navigation & routing thanks 2 built-in A-GPS & Nokia Maps.

With high speed Wi-Fi connectivity & one-click upload 2 online communities, the N82 makes sharing your experiences & discoveries easy. When viewing a picture or video, simply one press of a button starts uploading it while you carry on using the other phone functions.

The integrated A-GPS & preinstalled Nokia Maps help you explore & locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. With access 2 more than 15 million points of interest, you can locate & navigate 2 the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants wherever you are. You can also send map excerpts & routes 2 friends by MMS or save map screen shots 2 the gallery.

Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream & download your favorite content onto the N82, giving you access 2 the latest news, sports, & entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC & play the music & movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC, WMA, & secure WMA). You can listen 2 your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, & the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), & includes profiles 4 communication headset, handsfree car kits, & audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music 2 a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) technology means that the Nokia N82 will discover, interact with, & control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, & Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly 2 your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system.

Other features include:

• Voice dialing with speaker independent name dialing (SIND) & voice commands
• Messaging: email (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS
• Full web browser support (HTML)
• USB 2.0 connectivity with mass storage capability
• PIM features including calendar, contacts, to-do list & PIM printing
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector)and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images 2 another device), BPP (basic printing profile 4 text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support 4 mice or joysticks), OPP (object push 4 business cards, calendar items, & pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Nokia N82 weighs 4.02 ounces & measures 4.41 x 1.98 x 0.68 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up 2 4.3 hours of talk time, & up 2 225 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 2100 MHz 3G HSDPA frequency.