After Nokia N8 was available for preorder in UAE, I had plans of posting a detailed review with videos and pictures. Days after that,  Micky over Nokiausers did an extensive Video roundup of Nokia N8 and Clinton Jeff from zomgitscj posted a handson report of his first encounter with Nokia N8. Do have a look at these articles.

Coming back to the topic, lets try to find out why you should buy a Nokia N8. Shall we ? .. But wait… first have a look at the Nokia N8 official video, and then the reasons after the jump..

(p.s. : This post contains lots of videos, so visit the blog if they are not visible in rss.)

1. Symbian^3

Yeah, Nokia N8 is first Symbian^3 device and a step ahead of Symbian 5th Edition or S60V5 or the OS which run Nokia’s touchscreens currently available in market. To be frank, I was not such a big fan of S60v5 after owning a Nokia 5800, but things got little better with Nokia N97. Symbian^3 comes with around 250 new features according to Nokia.

2. 12 Megapixel camera with Xenon Flash

We all are aware of the outstanding camera phones made by Nokia. Nokia N8 takes it not one but many steps higher. Check out the untouched image samples taken from Nokia N8. If you want more details you can check out all the FAQs  and part1 of Nokia N8 camera.

3. HD video recording

Nokia N8 allows you to shoot HD videos with amazing clarity. Nokia N8 is also being used to shoot videos for Israeli "American Idol" ( Videos can be found at Mynokiablog ). Below is the sample clip from Nokia ( dont forget to play in HD) + you can also check out part2 of Nokia N8 camera regarding video recording.

4. Video and Photo Editor

Nokia N8 comes with inbuilt video and photo editor. You can edit your videos and photos on the go, add effects and also upload them to various video sharing websites. Check it out in the video below.

5. FM transmitter

Just like Nokia N97, Nokia N8 comes with an inbuilt FM transmitter, which allow you to play audio files on your phone, via your car’s speaker without the need of any wires. Check out this cool feature in the video below demonstrating FM transmitter on Nokia N97.

6. Multiple home screens

Nokia N8 comes with 3 homescreens which are highly customizable with live widgets connected to the internet. Each screen can be customized with upto 6 widgets like shortcuts, email, twitter and facebook notificatons etc. Also, each homescreen can have a separate wallpaper. Multiple homescreen was one feature which I always missed in my Nokia N97.

7. Free Voice Guided Navigation

Ovi maps with Free turn by turn voice guided navigation is one among the many features of Nokia N8. Never get lost anywhere around the world with Nokia Ovi maps. Tripadvisor and bookatable.com  are now integrated into Ovi maps. Ovi maps can be downloaded to your device via a desktop computer and can be used offline for navigation, unlike Google Maps and hence you save data charges from your mobile carrier.

8. TV connectivity via HDMI with Dolby digital 5.1 channel Surround sound

With Nokia N8 you have got a home theatre right in your pocket. Nokia N8 can project videos at 720p along with 5.1 channel surround sound via HDMI cable to a compatible HD television set.

9. USB on the go

A very geeky solution you never knew unless you heard about Nokia N8. Now with small adapter provided by  Nokia, you will be able to connect a USB Pen drive, a Mobile phone , Portable Hard disks etc and transfer or play audio and video directly from the device. Thats right, no more need to connect to a computer to transfer media.

10. Amoled Display with nHD resolution

Nokia N8 comes with amoled display which is the best in any Nokia ever.  The screen is bright and very much readable under the sun and consumes less power. With nHD (640X360) resolution the video and photo viewing on phone is such a pleasure.

11. Capacitive touchscreen with Multitouch

After Nokia X6, Nokia N8 sports a capacitive touch screen. Capacitive touch screens are made up of glass are very sensitive unlike resistive screens and provide the usage of multitouch technology. Nokia N8 supports multitouch, so now you have the gimmicky pinch to zoom capability in Web browser, Ovi maps , emails , photos etc.  

12. Hardened Gorilla glass

Since Nokia N8 sports a glass touch screen, the durability becomes a big issue. To address this, Nokia N8 comes with Hardened Gorilla glass which is the hardest glass available in the market till date and hence prevent your glass screen from getting scratched. Why not check out the Gorilla glass below.

13. Integrated Social Networking with phone book contacts

Nokia N8 comes integrated with all the Social Networking tools. The best thing is that these will be built in your phonebook and you will be able to get instant updates on your live home screen. So now you can be in touch with your friends and family with just one click.

14. Highly improved Email client : Nokia Messaging

Nokia N8 comes with highly improved Nokia Messaging client with MSExchange and push email support. I think this is the first email client which provide you an option to search the server address book. The client support Full HTML and also multitouch capabilities. You can also configure multiple email widgets on your home screen. Check out below how cool it is

15. New Ovi Store

Nokia N8 will launch with a completely redesigned Ovi Store. The whole look and feel of the Ovi Store is changed and searching and installing application is going to be super fast. You can view more details about the Ovi Store at all about Symbian.

16. Web TV

Nokia N8 is also a portable TV in your pocket. You can watch live streaming (around 30 fps) of many popular channels. Channels like CNN , IBN live etc will come bundled with Nokia N8 along with many local channels. More channels support will be provided in future.

17. Availability in different Colors with full aluminum casing

Are you really tried of those regular phone colors and want something different. Nokia heard you and have provided 5 different colors for Nokia N8. You can now choose among Orange , Blue , Black , Grey and Green color for your phone (personally , my favorite is Blue ). Also the colors are built into the anodized aluminum casing which means that if try to scratch your phone, you can just wipe it off without any evident scratches and loss in color.It even survived a 3 meter drop from a balcony. Aluminum build gives it a really premium look in hand. You can check thehandheld blog’s review about it.

18. Completely reworked Music Player with Cover Flow

Nokia N8 comes with a completely reworked music player. Albums are now present in a cover flow which scrolls super smooth ( at 60 fps) , and let you find the song you are looking for very easily. Check out the first 1 minute of the video.

19. DIVX Video support

Nokia N8 supports DivX codec out of the box. That means you no more need to install any DivX player or Smartmovie to play an avi or any divx file. The video will play directly without any need for conversion, and you can project it on a TV using HDMI cable.Check out Nokia N8 playing .mkv 720p file via usb

20. World phone with Bluetooth 3.0 and Wifi n support

Nokia N8 is a penta band world phone, which means that it will work anywhere in the world. It also comes with latest connectivity options like Bluetooth 3.0 which provide super fast transfer of files via bluetooth and wifi n support for super fast wifi speed.

Ok so this was my list of around 20 reasons for buying a N8 . Do you think I missed out something or you would like to add something ? What’s your reason to buy a Nokia N8, let me know in comments.

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The design allows it to be placed in areas or rooms with limited space. More so, it is compatible with several appliances such as with PCs, gaming consoles, TV’s, and CD/DVD players and therefore gains much wider acceptance.

The XPS speakers were made to achieve outstanding aesthetic effects. The slim design and the black lacquer color tomes provide an ultra modern decoration for the living room. It was made to blend with modern home theater design so that they serve as replacement speakers or extra ones for these systems. Perhaps they were made to save space too. The speakers are made from wood to emphasize an ecofriendly product.

Despite their slim appearance, there is much power in the XPS. Users have a total of 10 Watts power. This makes the system an ideal choice for gamers, home theater enthusiasts and portable MP3 owners who want to play their sound files over an external speaker.

One minus for the XPS Slim is the wired mini remoter. In these days when even CD players have wireless remotes, how can one pardon Hercules for a corded remote? Well, there may be a reason for them doing so. Maybe a wireless remote is easy to lose. Or an advanced remote may have added more cost to the speaker and therefore made the set more expensive.

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HDTVs come and go. So has it been for a while. Consumers are always looking for top quality, and products that deliver. So the likes and dislikes will result in the poor performance as long as sales are concerned. Such may be the problem the new Philips 42PFL7403D/F7 may have. The TV has all the qualities to make it standout amongst its contemporaries but complaints of poor picture quality may cause it to tumble in public ratings. It is a big surprise that a world leader in innovative, durable consumer electronics is suffering from such negative comments.

That aside, it is a great buy. You have USB connectivity to enable you take advantage of other portable media. You have 42 inches of screen space to watch almost every program or play a demanding game.

The audio output on the TV is commendable. As an improvement over previous versions, the 42PFL7403D/F7 delivers near surround sound effect; making it a suitable set for gamers. The set also has a slideshow feature that enables the user to view his pictures or images in a PowerPoint style. It is still unclear why Philips limited the types of pictures to jpeg when there are several other picture files. You can play back MP3 audio from any USB enabled device.

The Philips TV does well to show users how much power their TV uses when in a particular mode. This is a big plus for a company that is at the forefront of energy conservation. It also helps users know the various options as regards their energy use.

In contrast to these captivating features are the poor descriptions provided on some of the menus. The system assumes that the terms are familiar to many users but not rightly so. For example few TV users have every heard of or know about Digital Natural Motion.

It is anticipated that Philips will make a sequel to the 42PFL7403D/F7 and correct most of the dislikes that consumers have noted. That done, the 42PFL7403D/F7 HDTV will stand tall in the home entertainment segment of consumer electronics.

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To appreciate the power this Notebook and its suitability for graphics, let’s examine the prime feature – the Intel Core i7 processor. This ultra fast CPU enables users to process very demanding software. With the upcoming Windows 7, this laptop is going to leverage on super programs that will be released to work on this new Windows platform.

The Qosmio can be considered a classy laptop for use by professional. It is backed by Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology. This technology is quite sophisticated. In simplicity, it will allow the computer to keep working at optimal performance when negative conditions such as high temperature, over burdened CPU or diminished RAM sets in. So it serves to assure the user of full computing power at all times.

Toshiba worked very hard on the video definition for the Qosmio. Users have 1GB of GDDR5 video memory to play around with. This is the ideal state gamers will want as it assures ultra fast display of graphics and images.

It appears for the first time in decades, Toshiba has produced a truly aesthetic laptop. Previously it had concerned itself with functionality more than design. The Qosmio has a trendy black finish with red accents that adds to the decor of the users’ office table.

Two weeks from now, this Notebook must be on the market so gamers should be on the look out.

If you observe any stylish red chrome laptop somewhere in the park with the user ardently playing an opponent, it may probably be a Toshiba Qosmio X500 notebook.

Quoting Toshiba :

Get the advanced performance you crave, with our new Qosmio® X500 series laptops. Delivering inspired engineering and maximum processing power so you can fly through everything you do —from playing intense 3D games to creating and editing HD video, music, photos and more.

• Supercharge everything—with the high performance Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M graphics
• Feast your eyes on a stunning 18.4” HD diagonal widescreen display
• Ignite your hi-def life with Blu-ray® disc player technology
• Treat your ears to booming harman/kardon® speakers plus Dolby Home Theater® audio for full surround sound

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Have a look at the amazing video hands on review of this device and I am sure you will be left impressed.

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One thing stand clear with the sequel product – routing and data update had been tremendously improved. Of course, many of the users will not know that the information or traffic data offered is downloaded from an external source. The new TomTom XL adds more for driver convenience – you can obtain a real time update of fuel prices, weather and even the QuickGPSfix helpline. In this product, TomTom collaborated with Google in delivery local searches which help to enhance the information and services available to the driver as he goes through unfamiliar areas.

As usual the TomTom LIVE Services is loaded with the critical data that drivers need to manage their driving and traffic with the utmost ease. You will therefore find the TomTom weather services that provide constant alerts and the QuickGPSfix that allows quick satellite connection.

The most outstanding feature in this release is the ability to program destinations for small roads. The system is so detailed that you are able to get traffic conditions even lesser known destinations that do not feature on other GPSs.

If you needed to save money on gas, the fuel prices update is one reason you will want to buy the TomTom LIVE. You do not necessarily have to go from station to station reading notices. Again, the wireless connectivity makes the system easy to use in remote areas. Additionally, drivers will benefit from the incident report as they drive along the way so they know whet is ahead of them. One worry about the product is that it has come too soon. Many are still hearing about the LIVE Services (introduced three months ago) and it may take some time for drivers to appreciate and buy the product.

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This novel projector was specially designed to handle high resolution graphics. It has the capability to show in vivid colors, PowerPoint slides, charts, video and diagrams in outstanding clarity.

InFocus improved on the connectivity too. You can connect two computers to the projector. This means two people can use the system for presentation. This is a time saving feature and one that will also let small to medium sized businesses save money on new projector investments.

If you need to travel with the projector you can cut down on luggage cost by using the DisplayLink feature that works by transmitting the data in a compressed form from the PC to the projector; helping you do away with the VGA cable.

It is not understood why a projector of this capability is unable to project DVD images so well. The output is so poor at times you may have to decipher what is been projected.

For such a fine appliance, you will be surprised that the audio is very poor. The projector has a 1 watt sound output and even that you can hardly hear what is been spoken because the sound is delivered in the mono format. When you take this negative feature out, all you have is a top notch projector suitable for both home and business use.

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One other useful feature about this recorder is the ability of the user to record in stereo or mono as required. This way, you are able to save some disk space for other recordings.

The MP3 playback feature also makes the device quite portable as there are many devices that are able to play this file easily including PCs.

The Panasonic recorder introduced another feature that is less seen on other similar appliances. You are able to zoom in the microphone. In practice, this means the user can stand afar off from the speaker or sound source and still record minutest details. This is a helpful capability that will serve journalists who for various reasons cannot get so close to the speaker to record.

Panasonic designed the recorder so that when you plug it up the PC, it only displays as storage media similar to what one finds with USB Drives. Thus, the PC is able to integrate it easily into its operating system and will result in less interruption with other programs.

With 45 hours of recording, the device is more than a journalist or investigator will need for his average job. Aside that, the recorder has an inbuilt security mechanism that requires a password to activate. This means, if you lose it, you are still assured of the protection of your sound.

Following the style of MP3 portable players, you can save your sound files in folders. This brand can carry as many as 3996 files.

The Panasonic portable recorder is the ultimate choice for long version interviews or dictation.

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It looks like it will. The PC features the works first wireless and advanced charging system. It also has spacious touch pad and a glowing backlit keyboard for use in areas with poor illumination. Another interesting feature is the EdgeTouch functionality which allows the user to work on several commonly used programs and media functions from mere touch of a systems screen. Another innovative features the ability of the PC to scan documents and save to the PC. You can even export the output to MS Outlook contacts. For people who need a touch of class, the laptop has a specially designed bag from Cole Haan.

Another function that deserves a special mention on the Z is the level of security Dell gave the Z series. Users have the opportunity to install optional enterprise level security on their machines; providing them with extra security and safety of documents and programs. This option does not burden the CPU such that the system runs slow. You can turn it off anytime you want but is specially recommended for businesses that need to protect customer data or for people working on sensitive documents.

Dell is adding value to the laptop. It gives users the options to subscribe to a 3G broadband internet service if they so wish. Such connectivity will deliver outstanding fast downloads for users and allow users to play multiple player games whilst on the go.

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It appears that this GPS was developed to provide allow cost solution to GPS users as it does not feature some of the advanced configurations that is seen on other systems like those from Garmin and TomTom. For example you do have a limited 22 channel and a few POIs whereas TomTom features hundreds of thousands of them.

But Pioneer has a different commercial goal from that of mainstream manufacturers – it intends to offer consumers a digital product that can do many things. So when you buy the GPS you also have an MP3 player and Bluetooth which are undoubtedly two of the most commonly used devices today.

It was made for the high tech driver too. The design is such that you do not have to mount any installation – you simply fix into the space allotted for car stereos.

This device will suit users who will want to take their music experience outside the home. It has been specially designed to allow playlist, quick browsing songs and album details display with ultra simplicity. To add to the amazement, you can even select which songs to ply from your iPod independent of the GPS controls.

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For fact, this is a fully working quad band GSM watch that can receive calls or make calls. It has a 1.5 touch screen interface so you save yourself some effort and time when typing on this small screen. But that is not all – you also have a camera that can shoot as many as 104 videos. The lens for the camera is discreetly concealed at the side of the watch so you have to look hard to observe it. Video and game enthusiasts will like the MicroSD slot that comes with it as well as the whopping 100 hours of use. With this duration, one can be able to play as many MP3 files as possible without losing power. Also, it comes with wireless headset, so all the headache while pairing the device, is taken care of.

It appears that the Kempler and Strauss was made to give users the full functionality of a phone but strapped to the wrist instead carried in the hand or in the bag. It makes a good companion for people who will like to use phones without been noticed or take pictures without much fuss of holding and pointing with the bulky camera.

The hi tech world awaits this brilliant item. The company has not set a release date yet. If the product is finally out, the entire computing and horology industry will be eager to see how two dissimilar technologies could be finally merged into one workable product. This may be the bringing of even more innovative merger of technologies.

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Have a look at the full video of this watch here. I am sure you would be left impressed.

However,  this phone watch is not waterproof as M500.

via : K&S

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