Nokia 6800 – Truly one of the best
Written: May 13 '04
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Pros: Full QWERTY keyboard w/minimum size. Tons of customization options.
Cons: No possibility of custom faceplate options & limited accessories.
The Bottom Line: As a writer the flip open full QWERTY keyboard was the biggest selling point. All around this is truly the best phone I have ever seen.
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| therustybrain's Full Review: Nokia 6800 |
After 4 years with the same phone I finely decided to upgrade. AT&T was offering the 6800 FREE to upgrading customers, so that convinced me the time was right. I have been with AT&T for 5 years, happily so the 2 year contract I had to sign was not an issue. Set up was a breeze. The learning curve for the menu options and features was small but I was coming from a Nokia 6100 series and the two have similar setups. If you’re upgrading from another brand of phone you may find it a little more difficult.
As a writer the flip open full QWERTY keyboard was the biggest selling point. It is easy to use and I was able to type a full 2000+ character text doc in just a few minutes. I'm looking for some java app that will give me a slightly more robust word processor.
Java apps are out there and I assume there will be more to come but it does raise one question. Will I need virus protection for my phone now, too? With this being a web enabled phone, what about a firewall? I suppose that’s just the world we live in now, sigh.
Uploading to the PC couldn’t be easer. Creating ring tones and custom wall paper is also a plus and quite addictive. Being able to have 5 caller groups means that I can have six active ring tones (5 for the caller groups and one default) so making several ring tones is more fun and practical. Without the caller group option no matter how many ring tones you make only one will be usable at a time.
Battery is shorter than my old 6100 despite having similar, but unfortunately not compatible, batteries. In defense of the 6800, look at what its being used for and how long. I would never have even tried to type a 2000+ document on the 6100 even if it would allow me to. On the 6800 I have spent hours just typing. The bright easy to read screen is a battery drainer. Not to mention the very useful option to turn the backlighting on for the whole keyboard. Very useful for typing in dim restaurants or bars, you never know when the inspiration will hit you.
For the gamers this is a must have. Though I have not tried any of the many available games they do look well done, all things considered. There also appears to be a way to have group games either phone to phone or over the web. I can’t say much more because I just tried the two games that came with the phone once and then forgot about them. The default games do seem a bit forgettable. If you’re a gamer you will want to immediately get more games and there are a lot available.
For those that want Bluetooth and a built in camera there is a 6820 model available, not for free, with AT&T. (other providers may vary) I had little need for the Bluetooth and I bought the headset camera off ebay for under $40, NEW.
The pictures are what one might expect from a camera the size of a volume control on a headset. Anything short of a sunny day or a well lit interior will cause your pics to be dark and unusable. A half decent flash would be nice on future models. (Anyone from Nokia listening?) Transferring them to the computer is easy. This is important because I am using them on a website and time is money.
I have yet to utilize even 1/3 of the functions this phone has to offer so there are many more months of experimentation for me to have fun with. All around this is truly the best phone I have ever seen.
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Recommended for: Professionals On-the-Go - Internet and Email is a Must!
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Member: Joshua Evans
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