I owned a Motorola V325i. It was primarily used for making phone calls and that was it. It was durable but it wasn’t a looker nor did it do much.
But now all that’s changed. After using the Nokia N82 for two months, I have gotten really comfortable with using it. Time to rant my thoughts.
Hardware
The candy bar design is a first for me and it feels comfortable and sturdy. I was surprised by how small the phone was when I opened the box. For a phone so expensive, it sure is made out of a lot of plastic. The quality and weight feels solid but I can’t help but notice the creaking when pressing a button.
No need for a headphone adapter is a plus. Removable memory is also a plus.
Small keys were a worry at first but I got used to it eventually. Center keypad paint is coming off though.
Perhaps my most coveted feature of the N82 is its 5 megapixel camera. Compared with my old Samsung DuoCam SC-D6550, it captures much better photos and video. Granted, the camcorder was manufactured 2 years before the N82 but the fact that a phone outperforms a standalone camcorder is evident that technology is improving at a rapid pace. I doubt it can keep up with the current generation cameras but for a camera phone, the pictures sure are crisp and the flash sure is bright.
Software
I had never even touched a phone running the Symbian operating system before I bought the N82. Now I understand why it has such strong support from mobile users. There are so many applications that you can get that it can be a bit overwhelming. You can even view documents and .pdf files if needed.
I think the menus look great and I don’t really have to press too many buttons to get what I want done.
Music playback, voice recording and video recording are there if you need them, but don’t expect it to replace your dedicated multimedia device.
Going to a website works well, but can be slow (when loading flash) and cramped (when viewing a full web page) on such a small device.
I haven’t used the GPS yet. Maybe sometime in the future I will attempt to use it.
Conclusion
Pricey but well worth the money. It feels great to have such a good quality device in your pocket.
[...] used to be a Motorola V325i owner, but a few weeks with the N82, and he’s definitely a member of the Nokia camp now. The device felt ‘comfortable and sturdy’ [...]
Enjoyed reading that my friend. I too have just invested in a Black N82. Im no stranger however when it comes to S60 devices, owning a few devices such as N95-1, N95-2, N81 8GB, and currently trialling a N96, which has FP2.
I went for the N82 mainly because of the Xenon flash, and was a little uncertain about the key type on the front, but they are actually a breeze to use.
Conclusion – Loving it.!