Abstract: A very expensive stainless-steel shelled cell phone, the Nokia 8801 packs quite a punch - at least to your wallet. At eight hundred dollars, you will be emptying your pockets on this luxury slider. Can a cell phone really be worth the extreme blow to y...
Abstract: Ah, the highly-coveted and much-anticipated Nokia 8801 cell phone. How sweeeeeet it is – truly a head turner. But is the Nokia 8801 worth its high price tag? It all depends on what you value in a cell phone. This one has decent call quality, a pleth...
Abstract: Features - 7.5 - My favorite thing about this phone is the radio that you can listen to. It’s simple for someone who doesn’t want to spend time adding mp3 files from their computer. Just use the keys to get to your favorite local FM station an...
Offers impressive sound quality, Brushedaluminum case feels solid
Keypad is difficult to use, Camera is difficult to access
This phone boasts a sleek design, but lacks the usability to justify its high price.
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Published: 2006-06-14, Author: Kent , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Quick Take: The Nokia 8801 for T-Mobile is similar to the Nokia 8800, except it supports different GSM bands. The Nokia 8801 is a triband (GSM 850/1800/1900) handset, while the 8800 is a triband (GSM 900/1800/1900) world phone. For our full assessment ...
Gorgeous stainless-steel shell; eye-popping display; excellent connectivity and synchronization; strong music player with FM radio
Heavy for its size; no external volume rocker; middling messaging options; short standby time; so-so camera quality; no memory expansion; pricey
There’s no doubt that the Nokia 8801 is one of the most elegant handsets we’ve ever tested, and we love its impressive syncing options, robust music player and bright display. But this stainless-steel gem is starting to show its age, especiall...
Unique design features such as stainless steel shell, ballbearing sliding mechanism, Scratchresistant glass
Lack of mega pixel camera, Problematic keys
The whole uniqueness of the phone is pretty much its design – true stainless steel shell, scratch-resistant glass, ball bearing slide mechanism. Aside from the super-premium (and price) Vertu series, currently there is no other device on the market to ...
Abstract: Despite its good looks and ability to stream stereo music over Bluetooth, Nokias luxury phone costs too much for what you ge Specs: Camera: Yes, Service Provider: Cingular Wireless, Service Provider: T-Mobile
Abstract: In a world of cellphones marketed to 12-year-old girls, the Nokia 8801 is the kind of phone you can picture in the well-manicured hands of Catherine Deneuve. The phone, marketed as a "premium" design, is a sleek, luxe phone made of high-polish, stainle...
