Comments on: Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte Review http://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peter Vatanasanhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-42414 Peter Vatanasan Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:29:32 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-42414 I am wondering that SonyEricsson Watch Bluetooth MBW-100 could be used with Nokia 8800 Arte or if there is any program for because I have tried it could not be paired. Peter I am wondering that SonyEricsson Watch Bluetooth MBW-100 could be used with Nokia 8800 Arte or if there is any program for because I have tried it could not be paired.
Peter

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36477 TrvlngDrew Tue, 20 May 2008 22:13:42 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36477 A couple of notes.. I did find that the Nokia corded headset HS-802 will work with the 8800 Arte, it is distributed with the Nokia 6500 which also uses the micro usb connector. The 6500 is the next step down from the 8800 and is actually pretty nice Series 40 phone. Have ordered a couple from EBay at a great price Also this was a bit of a suprise, I was reading the 8800 manual last night (Okay so its part of the fun of the initial purchase finding all those little fun things you can do with your new gadget!) and the manual mentioned that I could use the Nokia Software Updater! I was shocked, amazed, and amused at the thought of updating a Series 40 via NSU! So of course I had to try it.. Hooked it up and found that my 8800 was up to date, but very nice to know that Nokia is making the Series 40 phones available to NSU :-P A couple of notes.. I did find that the Nokia corded headset HS-802 will work with the 8800 Arte, it is distributed with the Nokia 6500 which also uses the micro usb connector. The 6500 is the next step down from the 8800 and is actually pretty nice Series 40 phone. Have ordered a couple from EBay at a great price

Also this was a bit of a suprise, I was reading the 8800 manual last night (Okay so its part of the fun of the initial purchase finding all those little fun things you can do with your new gadget!) and the manual mentioned that I could use the Nokia Software Updater! I was shocked, amazed, and amused at the thought of updating a Series 40 via NSU! So of course I had to try it.. Hooked it up and found that my 8800 was up to date, but very nice to know that Nokia is making the Series 40 phones available to NSU :-P

]]> By: Judie Lipsetthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36441 Judie Lipsett Tue, 20 May 2008 05:03:46 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36441 Awesome. :-D Awesome. :-D

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36440 TrvlngDrew Tue, 20 May 2008 04:55:01 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36440 Well, long story, but I sold a couple of watches.. (Another horrible hobby) and had a swag of cash in my pocket and walked into my other hobby! Doh! :-) Well, long story, but I sold a couple of watches.. (Another horrible hobby) and had a swag of cash in my pocket and walked into my other hobby! Doh! :-)

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36438 Mitchell Oke Tue, 20 May 2008 04:51:22 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36438 I envy you :P I envy you :P

]]> By: Judie Lipsetthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36436 Judie Lipsett Tue, 20 May 2008 04:50:04 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36436 Of course you did. ;-) Of course you did. ;-)

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36434 TrvlngDrew Tue, 20 May 2008 04:48:28 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36434 He He went and bought one.. ;-) He He went and bought one.. ;-)

]]> By: Geardiary reviews the Nokia 8800http://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36223 Geardiary reviews the Nokia 8800 Thu, 15 May 2008 14:49:19 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36223 [...] Check out the review over at Geardiary [...] [...] Check out the review over at Geardiary [...]

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36211 Mitchell Oke Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:24 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36211 Thanks Drew! As David said, using macro mode helps a lot, as does manual white balancing. I also use manual exposure to get that saturated look. On auto everything looks horribly over exposed, and crap. I always take my photos during the day so I can take advantage of the natural light on the balcony. Gives me both a nice table to shoot on, and a nice background for device-holding shots ;) Thanks Drew!

As David said, using macro mode helps a lot, as does manual white balancing. I also use manual exposure to get that saturated look. On auto everything looks horribly over exposed, and crap.

I always take my photos during the day so I can take advantage of the natural light on the balcony. Gives me both a nice table to shoot on, and a nice background for device-holding shots ;)

]]> By: David Goodspeedhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36209 David Goodspeed Thu, 15 May 2008 12:53:54 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36209 Great thing about shiny objects. In a couple of pics you can see Mitchell's camera (and fingers). Use macro mode and a great looking outdoor patio set. The latter part allows for indirect lighting to eliminate shadows. Then just watch your color balance if you have something that needs true color reproduction. Indirect outdoor lighting usually needs a bit of "warming" help. Set camera to shade or cloud setting, and try not to use flash. As for battery life on Nokias, My new n82 black did not last unplugged overnight and I charged it when i pulled it out of the box yesterday. Dang... Great thing about shiny objects. In a couple of pics you can see Mitchell’s camera (and fingers).
Use macro mode and a great looking outdoor patio set. The latter part allows for indirect lighting to eliminate shadows. Then just watch your color balance if you have something that needs true color reproduction. Indirect outdoor lighting usually needs a bit of “warming” help. Set camera to shade or cloud setting, and try not to use flash.
As for battery life on Nokias, My new n82 black did not last unplugged overnight and I charged it when i pulled it out of the box yesterday.
Dang…

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36208 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 12:39:47 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36208 Roll on Judie! I'd be doing the same thing! Roll on Judie! I’d be doing the same thing!

]]> By: Judie Lipsetthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36206 Judie Lipsett Thu, 15 May 2008 07:56:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36206 Drew, it is almost 3am at home. I am trying to get the Advantage unboxing pictures up so that I can use it tomorrow guilt-free. ;-) Drew, it is almost 3am at home. I am trying to get the Advantage unboxing pictures up so that I can use it tomorrow guilt-free. ;-)

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36204 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 07:25:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36204 BTW Mitchell.. I want picture taking lessons.. Yours are absolutely gorgeous! BTW Mitchell.. I want picture taking lessons.. Yours are absolutely gorgeous!

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36203 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 07:23:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36203 He He! And here I thought you were exhausted in WA! (Not Western Australia!) I will be in Melbourne next week and have my favourite supplier down there.. Still having a chortle over you using a corded headset! LOL :-) He He! And here I thought you were exhausted in WA! (Not Western Australia!) I will be in Melbourne next week and have my favourite supplier down there..

Still having a chortle over you using a corded headset! LOL :-)

]]> By: Judie Lipsetthttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36202 Judie Lipsett Thu, 15 May 2008 07:18:45 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36202 Drew, if I know you, you'll have a new one of these in a week. ;-) It does look sweet... Drew, if I know you, you’ll have a new one of these in a week. ;-) It does look sweet…

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36199 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 07:11:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36199 I would buy one tomorrow if it was! Ditch the Vertu! I know that is saying a lot, but a corded headset is the only way for me.. Maybe I'll do it anyway.. :-) There is the cheaper version too, you got the deluxe package.. :-) I would buy one tomorrow if it was! Ditch the Vertu! I know that is saying a lot, but a corded headset is the only way for me.. Maybe I’ll do it anyway.. :-) There is the cheaper version too, you got the deluxe package.. :-)

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36198 Mitchell Oke Thu, 15 May 2008 07:06:24 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36198 It's ridiculous a phone like this isn't quad-band GSM. It’s ridiculous a phone like this isn’t quad-band GSM.

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36197 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 07:03:19 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36197 Just checked its only Tri-Band 900/1800/1900! Need that 850 band for the US.. Looks like they are going to do the same as the original 8800, release an 8801 for the 850 band.. :-( Just checked its only Tri-Band 900/1800/1900! Need that 850 band for the US.. Looks like they are going to do the same as the original 8800, release an 8801 for the 850 band.. :-(

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36196 Mitchell Oke Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:39 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36196 Drew, Thanks for picking up those points. Battery life was pretty good, with heavy use of Opera Mini and Gmail during the day, I could go 2 days before charging. That was with the phone locked onto 3G, no GSM roaming. I agree that battery life really makes or breaks a phone, that's one of the main reasons I disliked the original N95. It does use the new microUSB plug, which means the vast majority of Nokia chargers are incompatible. I forgot to mention that the included BT headset (which is really small and light) uses the same microUSB, but only one charger is included. I had to disconnect the charging dock to connect the power cable to the headset, that was annoying. Everything is integrated into the microUSB jack, so no simultaneous charging and corded headset. The fact that they include a nice BT headset negates this problem somewhat. Drew,

Thanks for picking up those points.

Battery life was pretty good, with heavy use of Opera Mini and Gmail during the day, I could go 2 days before charging. That was with the phone locked onto 3G, no GSM roaming.

I agree that battery life really makes or breaks a phone, that’s one of the main reasons I disliked the original N95.

It does use the new microUSB plug, which means the vast majority of Nokia chargers are incompatible. I forgot to mention that the included BT headset (which is really small and light) uses the same microUSB, but only one charger is included. I had to disconnect the charging dock to connect the power cable to the headset, that was annoying.

Everything is integrated into the microUSB jack, so no simultaneous charging and corded headset. The fact that they include a nice BT headset negates this problem somewhat.

]]> By: TrvlngDrewhttp://www.geardiary.com/2008/05/15/nokia-8800-sapphire-arte-review/#comment-36195 TrvlngDrew Thu, 15 May 2008 06:54:27 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=7060#comment-36195 Hi Mitchell, A couple of thoughts.. I had the predecessor Nokia 8800 and found that the battery life was abysmal. An extra battery was included but who cares when the batter dies in the middle of a call! How did it perform? In terms of the Nokia accessories like chargers and headphones, is it compatible with the run of the mill or does it use the new microusb connections like the Nokia 6500? Also, does is it have separate jacks for power, headset and synch? Love that about the N/E series because I rack up about 6-7 hours a day and its nice to be able to charge and use a headset at the same time, unlike so many of the other handsets these days that have one do it all port (Like my HTC TyTN II!) I've also had several Vertu phones and use one a lot for my day to day phone and SMS requirements. Battery is great! But have to use BT with it and prefer a chorded headset, The weight is huge on these too but then again for the $$s feels like you're actually getting something! Glass and Stainless Steel! Says it all :-) Hi Mitchell, A couple of thoughts..

I had the predecessor Nokia 8800 and found that the battery life was abysmal. An extra battery was included but who cares when the batter dies in the middle of a call! How did it perform?

In terms of the Nokia accessories like chargers and headphones, is it compatible with the run of the mill or does it use the new microusb connections like the Nokia 6500?

Also, does is it have separate jacks for power, headset and synch? Love that about the N/E series because I rack up about 6-7 hours a day and its nice to be able to charge and use a headset at the same time, unlike so many of the other handsets these days that have one do it all port (Like my HTC TyTN II!)

I’ve also had several Vertu phones and use one a lot for my day to day phone and SMS requirements. Battery is great! But have to use BT with it and prefer a chorded headset,

The weight is huge on these too but then again for the $$s feels like you’re actually getting something! Glass and Stainless Steel! Says it all :-)

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