I'm actually considering buying an N8...

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I know I've said that I'll be upgrading to a Galaxy S come November, but the N8 is seriously starting to win me over...

Oi, this is going to be a difficult choice!
 
Droid >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Symbian

I would buy N8 only for the camera. Everything else is just a souped up 5800...
 
IIRC, the N8 will be the last Nokia N-Series phone to run the Symbian operating system. All new N-Series phones will run Meego OS. So I wouldn't count on getting a great range of apps for the phone. Developers are likely to concentrate more on developing apps for Meego (bigger client base) than Symbian 3 (which is what the N8 runs on). Also, I have a feeling that firmware updates for this phone won't be released very often, and very far into the future.

If you are really keen on a Nokia, wait for Meego to become more widespread. Else get an Android phone, or even the iPhone. Whatever you do, don't be another Zombie and get a Blackberry.
 
Have had a Samsung Wave (Bada) for two months and absolutely loving it. Skip Symbian go Android if Bada isn't for you.
 
The thing is, I love the hardware on this phone. FM transmitter, awesome camera (the best I've ever seen on a phone) and HDMI out makes it a great gadget.

The only thing holding me back is Symbian... But heck, my last 3 phones were Symbian, so it's not that big a deal.
 
I got Samsung Galaxy S as home phone, still looking for one for work. Been trying to decide between Nokia N8 or Samsung Omnia 7 :(
 
Also can plug in external usb storage ;) - that coupled with the HDMI out, HD video recording, FM transmitter and 12MP camera + real flash (xenon) makes this a truly great multimedia phone


Want apps? Go for Android or iPhone. Want a simpler phone that’ll play your vids and music, and do a fab job of making its own vids and snaps? Give the Nokia N8 some serious consideration.
 
No doubt the Nokia N8 has some awesome hardware and specs, in fact it is probably the best specs you'd find on any phone currently. I'd also be torn between choosing this phone and an Android. It's a pity that it is still tied down to the horrible Symbian OS. Even Symbian 3 still sucks compared iOS and Android.

Like others have said, if you want added functionality and features from 3rd party apps (which you will LOVE, no doubt), then Android/iOS is the way to go. If you don't mind being restricted to the out-of-the-box apps and features, then why not.

Best you goto Vodaworld or another Cell shop that has real devices you can play around with - then you can decide for yourself.

GSMArena have also just added their review of the N8 - http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n8-review-523.php
 
the problem I find with Android is that it lives on the net. Now we all know that our fantastic service providers in this country are at least 10 years behind overseas suppliers wrt data bundles. Some overseas providers provide 500 to unlimited mb bundles, that include unlimited texts & 500 anytime minutes for like 30 pounds.

take the Galaxy S for example : MTN offers at R 279 with R100 airtime and 25 sms's (no inclusive data) : http://www.mtnsp.co.za/shop/RetailSpecials/Pages/Specials11.aspx
Orange offers the Galaxy S : 300 minutes, unlimited sms's & 500mb data for 25 pounds = R270. : http://mobilementalism.com/2010/09/...s-and-htc-desire-at-the-same-super-low-price/


If we really want to use Android to is full potential, then we have to add on a data bundle, which then starts getting really expensive.

IMO Android is not suited to our market...yet, until the SP's come to the party.
 
I had an upgrade in July, i was a huge Symbian S60 fan, and was coming from a 5800, and i was prepared to wait for the N8, but after reading and watching many reviews of the NexusOne, Desire, Milestone, Hero, and X10, i asked myself; wtf am i waiting for the N8? USB-OTG requires always carrying an adapter, HDMI also required the same, S^3 didnt look promising, old 640x360 res display like my 5800, an old ARM11 CPU with only a good GPU, inconsistant UI, hardly any dev support etc....whilest Androids are getting it all, plus have huge displays, fast CPUs with GPUs etc... I stopped waiting, went to Vodashop fourways, picked me up a gorgeous Sensuous Black Sony Ericsson X10 on a TopUp500 with 2GB monthly bundle, and never looked back. Android is just a whole new world, customizability is incredible, its stable, doesnt require RAM monitoring, or pulling batteries, apps are of great quality, etc... I simply cannot go back to Symbian, with Android1.6 , its far ahead of Symbian.
Get the Galaxy-S, once the novelty wears off atleast in Android there's still tons you can do.
 
Tsepz_011 said:
I had an upgrade in July, i was a huge Symbian S60 fan, and was coming from a 5800, and i was prepared to wait for the N8, but after reading and watching many reviews of the NexusOne, Desire, Milestone, Hero, and X10, i asked myself; wtf am i waiting for the N8? USB-OTG requires always carrying an adapter, HDMI also required the same, S^3 didnt look promising, old 640x360 res display like my 5800, an old ARM11 CPU with only a good GPU, inconsistant UI, hardly any dev support etc....whilest Androids are getting it all, plus have huge displays, fast CPUs with GPUs etc... I stopped waiting, went to Vodashop fourways, picked me up a gorgeous Sensuous Black Sony Ericsson X10 on a TopUp500 with 2GB monthly bundle, and never looked back. Android is just a whole new world, customizability is incredible, its stable, doesnt require RAM monitoring, or pulling batteries, apps are of great quality, etc... I simply cannot go back to Symbian, with Android1.6 , its far ahead of Symbian.
Get the Galaxy-S, once the novelty wears off atleast in Android there's still tons you can do.
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The Galaxy S doesn't have a flash at all, let alone a xenon one. The N8's camera is what won me over, so I'll be upgrading to it when my contract is up for renewal later this month.

I too have considered the Galaxy S, and eventually conceded that while the OS may be superior and more widely supported, the novelty of it all may wear off after a while. I will however be using my camera for the duration of the two years as I do not want to carry a digicam around for those nights out.

Keep in mind that's just my opinion, as I have considered what I'll be using it the most for. If an endless library of apps means more to you than a great camera, then you'd be better off with the Galaxy S.
 
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