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Nokia N81 8 GB Unlocked Smartphone with 2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player--U.S. Version with Warranty (Cocoa Brown) | 
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| Brand: Nokia
Category: Wireless
List Price: $529.99
Buy New: $349.99
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 459
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0.1
Model: N81-1
UPC: 411378018489
EAN: 0411378018489
ASIN: B000YUE340
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Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and International 3G compatibility via 2100 UMTS plus EDGE capabilities | | • | 8 GB of internal memory (not expandable); 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; digital audio player; FM radio | | • | Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming | | • | Access to personal email; web browser; SMS/MMS messaging; instant messaging; Symbian S60 operating system | | • | Up to 4 hours of digital talk time and 17 days of standby time; backed by third party 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Offering dedicated music and gaming keys, compatibility with a wide variety of music formats (including Windows Media DRM), and and Wi-Fi connectivity, the Nokia N81 mobile phone is a true mobile entertainment powerhouse. With a sleek, polished surface and keys that light up when you activate them, accessing content on the 3D multimedia menu is fast and intuitive. This cocoa brown version of the N81 comes with 8 GB of flash memory storage. This quad-band GSM phone is great for global voice roaming, and it also provides compatibility with 3G networks in Europe and Asia (WCDMA 2100 MHz). It's based on S60 software operating on the Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize the N81 by choosing from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded--including games, navigation, entertainment, and productivity titles. Other features include wireless Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming, a standard 3.5 mm headphone connector, 2-megapixel camera with video capture, FM radio, and integrated stereo speakers. 
The N81 is a multimedia powerhouse that's compatible with music and games purchased and downloaded from Nokia's Ovi Internet portal. | This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses WCDMA 2100 MHz connectivity (found in Europe and Asia), you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In the United States and foreign territories where 2100 MHz 3G networks are not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility). The N81 features a crisply colorful 2.4-inch QVGA LCD screen (240 x 320 pixels) with support for up to 16 million colors. Designed with a sleek, polished exterior and buttons that illuminates when activated, the N81 offers dedicated music/gaming keys and a smooth slider design. The phone has an 8 GB internal memory for storing hundreds of songs and extra-long video files. (Note, however, that this model does not include a memory expansion slot.) The 2-megapixel camera can also capture video at up to VGA quality (640 x 480 pixels) at up to 15 frames per second (fps). The still camera features a digital zoom up to 20x and integrated flash, and both still images and video can be edited directly within the N81. The digital audio player is compatible with a wide variety of formats (MP3, AAC, eAAC+, AAC+, WMA/M4A, Windows Media DRM). You can synchronize music with Windows Media Player 11 on your PC, and it's compatible with Nokia's Ovi Internet portal, where you can download songs from the Nokia Music Store and games from the N-Gage service. Other music features include a 5-band equalizer and playlist management. An FM radio with Visual Radio client complements the Nokia N81's complete music package. This smartphone has an integrated Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), enabling seamless connectivity with wireless networks at work, at home, and on the roam via Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and coffee shops. Because the N81 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless communication headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP), enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. The N81 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. It also enables you to check your email on the go (supporting POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile text messaging users. 
This slim slider phone offers Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth music streaming, and a 2-megapixel camera with video capture. | Lifeblog
Designed with mobile photographers and bloggers in mind, the Nokia N95's Lifeblog feature lets you view, search, edit, and share your personal digital content with ease. Lifeblog's synchronizing software automatically pulls your media together into an easy-to-browse, searchable multimedia diary: SMS, MMS, images, videos, sounds, and text notes stay organized between the N95 and your PC. Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology means that the Nokia N95 will discover, interact with, and control other compatible home electronic devices. This includes PCs, media centers, home entertainment systems, new smart appliances, home automation systems, networked peripherals, and Web-based services. With compatible equipment, you can stream video from your Nokia device directly to your TV, or hear music tracks stored on your PC through your living room's sound system. RealPlayer Multimedia Playback
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the N95, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. Vital Statistics
The Nokia N81 weighs 4.94 ounces and measures 4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours (240 minutes) of GSM talk time, and up to 17 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as the 2100 WCDMA 3G frequency.
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Nokia N81 8GB Review August 25, 2008
Avraham A. Levian
This is a great phone packed with many features for the price.
A few issues I experience(d) witht he phone however are:
- the jog dial is quite flimsy and even started chipping away on its own during the first month that I owned the phone even though the phone was kept in a protective case and was never dropped.
- The "C" drive on the phone has very little space allocated to it. Considering the fact that the phone registry resides in that portion of memory, I would have preferred having more memory allocated there to prevent memory full errors.
- Playing games with sound on this phone is absolutely horrible. I recommend turning off sound to prevent glitchy gameplay. It seems like the sound is off-sync from the video anywhere between .5 to 2 seconds during games.
- The digital camera is nothing special, but that what I expected from a 2MP.
- not compatible with high-speed USB 2
- no expansion memory card slot on the 8GB edition of the phone
- the music player is always in memory
There are also many pro's to counter the above cons for this phone, such as:
- huge, bright, sharp, and brilliant high-resolution screen
- really loud and amazing built-in stero speakers (this is an amazing music phone and it's ringers are very loud)
- massive 8GB of space
- really cool landscape gaming controls
- convenient key lock switch at the top of the phone.
- sleek and stylish slider design
- wireless-g/b wifi connectivity is very good on this phone compared to many others int he same areas such as the iPhone
- really good battery life for this type of smartphone
- out-of0the-box, the phone is packed with tons of features and there are literally millions of software applicationa nd game titles that are compatible with this phone
U.S. Version August 15, 2008
Krasimir Hristov Zlatev (usa)
hello.so what means us version,can i use that in Europe for example ?
thank you
 Nice Phone July 31, 2008
Adalberto Suarez
This is a really cool phone... And the price was great... I received it really quick, I actually wasn't expecting to get it that fast!
So far so good! July 26, 2008
Vegas Dave (Chicago, IL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I wanted an all-in-one gadget and after researching a bit this one looked like the best price to feature ratio.
It's probably not as cool as an iPhone, but I have a personal bias against Apple products and I hate being tied down to a long contract with AT&T with an expensive data plan. The unlocked phone was the best option for me.
The WiFi connection is huge for me. I'm able to get away without a data plan from my provider and just leech off WiFi hotspots.
The MP3 player is awesome, Camera is adequate, web browser is fast (although navigating full web pages can be a hassle- full pages don't scale down very well.- .mobi sites are fine.)
One frustration I found was the video playback. I found out that it only comes with the ability to play videos in Real Player format out of the box- which is terrible. Luckily I soon discovered you can download a mobile version of the Divx player from Divx and now it will play .avi files fine so you can rip and encode movies from DVD for it fairly easily.
Also, text input via the phone keypad is tedious. If you're doing anything like blogging or email you may want to get a bluetooth keyboard. I have an ThinkOutside Stowaway that works great.
Another plus is the availability of applications for the Symbian s60 OS.
Overall it's a very good quality full featured phone.
AWSOME PRODUCT July 22, 2008
Pablo Linares (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have just bought my N81 GB a feew weeks ago and I really have to say it has exceded my expectations. What a wonderfull gadget!
Every single minute I'm learning more how to exploit it the most.
From the design to the look and feel of the interface. Everything is almost perfect.
Before buying this product I was evaluating other possibilities, as an HTC Touch. But the requirement of having to use stylus to type SMS decided me to go for this one. The overall build is quite robust, considering it is a device that needs to be handled appropiately.
Will resume some CONS and PROS:
CONS (most of them S60 related)
-Music Player always running on background (since it is always sensing the multimedia keys - can be solved by using an external task manager app for Symbian)
-Alarm Snooze time: the default is 5 minutes and was not able to find how to change it. Nokia 6131 on the other hand has this feature)
Sure, you can get another Alarm application for Symbian.
-Music Files: When you upload them, no matter what specific folders you enter them, Music PLayer will show the entire list (this would include MP3 ringtones and funny sounds you might have uploaded!), unless you create specific Playlists or rely on the ID3 MP3 tags.
-Contacts Syncronization: Default Nokia PC Suite for N-Series will only syncronize with any contact management application in place (Outlook / Outlook express / etc) but will not give the chance to use a Nokia one. This can be solved anyway by using the standard Nokia PC Suite.
PROS:
-Design
-Features
-Cost/Benefit ratio
-Gaming Platform
-Sound quality (built in stereo speakers)
-OS (Symbian) and all related Custom Apps
-Divx Playing
-Most of the CONS can be overcame
In conclusion, this little gadget has everything a phone with the same characteristics should have and even more, with a great potential of expansion due to the Operative System type. I really recommend it.
I suggest for a Nice review (which helped me a lot) to take a look at the Nokia N81 8GB Review by Nokiaduck on Youtube.
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