Nokia Lumia 800 - Review

 

Say hello to the first handset to be released in a collaboration between Nokia and Microsoft - the Nokia Lumia 800. We first heard about this collaboration back in February and it really doesn't disappoint. So let us take a closer look at the newest Windows phone on the block

The Nokia Lumia is a stylish and sleek smartphone with a user interface that is easy to use and attractive and performs along the lines of Windows 8. It utilises ClearBack display whose super bright display makes it perfect for people on the move. This handset is perfect for keeping in touch with friends and family, listening to music, watching movies and surfing the web.

It is also a smartphone made for social media addicts.It comes pre-loaded with Twitter, Facebook and Linked In and you can pin contacts to the start screen to save time and enable ease of use. Perfect for conversing with your closest friends.

GPS is available out of the box as well as Nokia Maps so it is made for the male who'll never ask for directions. At least now he doesn't need to. Internet Explorer 9 ensures surfing the net is a breeze. You'll also have access to XBox Live, Nokia Mix and Mix Radio. So videos, games and music are easy to access.

It also has an extensive app library. It isn't quite as extensive as the Android App Library but they're getting there. This phone is also perfect for the businessperson on the go as it comes with Microsoft Office.

So what are the specs for this little beauty:

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  Seamless design

  
  Curved 3.7" AMOLED ClearBlack glass touchscreen display seamlessly integrated into a smooth one-piece body


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  People Hub

  
  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, Chat, SMS


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  Internet

  
  Bing, Internet Explorer 9, HTML5, Wi-Fi


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  Camera

  
  8 MP Auto Focus with Carl Zeiss Optics, 2x LED Flash and HD Video

 

Overall

The Nokia and Windows collaboration have managed to produce an extremely beautiful and good quality handset. The WP UI experience is fully integrated with your apps. The camera produces great quality sharp photos and is very user friendly even allowing you to snap pics while the phone is locked. The video produces high quality HD video footage. This phone does pretty much everything you'd expect from a smartphone and more and it isn't overly expensive either. It isn't the lightest handset out there but its smooth curves make it a joy to hold. I think Nokia & Microsoft can be very proud of their first offering and if your after a smartphone that allows you to easily surf the net, take & store photos, play games, listen to music, watch videos & work on the go then this phone will be perfect for you.