I own a Nokia N80!!!

[osm]

Sorry might seem like bragging but its not supposed to be.

Just got my N80 from speedy and without a doubt - IT ROCKS!

Small, phenomenal functionality, and looks good (I think - alot better in reality).

Purpose of this thread: if you have any questions or requests to test it out please ask - more than willing to help.

Many thanks Speedy - as you know very pleased.

[nokia nath]

Is it as good as all the reports then?

What is the slide function like? and how do you rate the quality of the screen then?

Been waitin on this phone for a while now..what are the chances of testing it?

;)

[osm]

Well, in my opinion it is.

Slide function does not miss anything for not being sprung. The slide is weighted and smoothly opens and closes, snapping into place in the top and bottom. Perhaps 1 criticism is the top half seems a little wobbly to the main body of the phone.

Hard to find faults in the screen, it is near perfect (when looking at the main menu system under very close scrutiny it is just about possible to make out edging on the icons - but this is magnifying glass stuff). With professional photos downloaded to the phone you cant make out the pixels - the photos look as good as they could be.

What do you mean by "...chances of testing it"?

[nokia nath]

Just a joke mate!

You asked if anyone required any tests..and i would be more than happy to test it!

Glad that you reckon the phone is up to scratch..cant wait to get mine.

Sorry for all the questions but are the keys easy to use when the slider is up as this was found to be a bit of a glitch on the prototypes..

and..

Have you tried the universal 'plug n play' yet? you can supposedly send data from the phone to your pc or hi-fi..

Thanks

NN

[osm]

:laugh:

The keys are easy to use if you use the pads of fingers i.e. there is a very specific point on each key that makes contact with the circuitry - so if you press it with your finger nails there is not always contact. But the keys are very functional and quite useable - perhaps not as responsive as some phones.

Do not have any UPNP compatible devices (unless my computer can be setup for this) so have not tried - will look into it if I have time.

[dahis]

Have you had chance to play with the wi-fi yet?

can you pick up wi-fi hotspots and ftp files?

[daverobbo]

How about speed of opening files etc, i have the n 70 and it is ridiculously slow really hope the n80 isnt the same,could you confirm
?

[mels]

what network are you running it on?????

I'm hoping to get it on voda, but want to make sure you can use mp3's as ringtones!!!!:squareeye

[osm]

I have tested it on my wireless network at home and it connects no problem - fine for surfing the web. The wifi has an adhoc mode so I reckon it must be OK for hotspots. As for ftp I tried connecting to my ftp web site and as soon as I put an "ftp://" in front of the address it would not even go to connect and I could not find any other way of downloading ftp files (not sure if this is the correct way to be doing this).

I'm sorry to say that the speed of use is the same as the N70 & 6680 so there is a lag in opening files and small wait times.

Running it on Orange. At the moment the version I have is not letting me play any downloaded sounds (MP3's WAV's etc) - keeps saying "unprotected file - can not play" and also wont let me set as ringtones even though this is an option in the menus of the gallery - I'm hoping it is something to do with the pre-release software - have emailed someone to find out.

[daverobbo]

Very Dissapointing, the lag is around 5 seconds on my N70 not sure i can cope with it again.

[osm]

Well such is the nature of the Nokia smart phones but don't let that detract from its features - its a very smart, functional little gadget - and great phone too!

[sm1thson]

Purpose of this thread: if you have any questions or requests to test it out please ask - more than willing to help.

get tomtom working on it -thats my request, good luck.

[gwappa]

get tomtom working on it -thats my request, good luck.

Won't work until a new version of Tomtom comes out. N80 has a brand new version of Symbian S60, which unfortunately is not backwards compatible.

Edit: Just looked at another post of yours - you should know this already.

[sm1thson]

Won't work until a new version of Tomtom comes out. N80 has a brand new version of Symbian S60, which unfortunately is not backwards compatible.

Edit: Just looked at another post of yours - you should know this already.

haha, yeah i was partly just stiring things, and partly hopeing that somethings (tomtom) would still work on s60 3rd edition as the only way to tell is to try it!

[osm]

Yes indeed no applications yet for the Symbian S60 3rd edition - but when/if TomTom comes out for 3rd ed it will really boost its functionality - although I think it will be a bit of a wait for TomTom! I dont think S60 3rd ed is backward compatible with 2nd ed applications.

[merlin24]

I've read that with the N80 you can update the firmware yourself with over the air updates rather then having to take it to a nokia service point, is this true can you update the firmware yourself? Also where did you get your nokia n80?

[osm]

As it hasn't been released yet theres no way of telling - the phone does not have the update software on it as it is prerelease (as far as I can see - although have not checked but will do)-(only has the core software) and I doubt there are any updates avilable yet. But if you have further info that would be useful!

I got the phone from ebay - from a genuine seller!!!

[scoobystu2]

What happpens if your phone packs up ? Are you still covered or is it tough luck ?

[bavlondon]

one day to go till April. Is the battery life of this better than the n90 ?

[spendy]

I have 2 more Nokia N80's coming to me this week if anyone wants to make any offers. I sold the guy his N80 and as you can see he is very happy with his. Will only accept paypal payment and account has to be confirmed as I will only ship to confirmed address's so that I am covered by seller protection. Have been scammed twice in the last 2 months...Not for the N80's thank god.

[dominicz1010]

How much do you want for the N80 does it come boxed with all accessories etc? Are you selling it via this forum only or are you on ebay?

Thanks

[spendy]

Phone does come boxed but with no Accs apart from Memory Card. I have not put it on Ebay yet. I have not got the phone yet will be this week for sure though so will be able to confirm. Don't really want to put it on Ebay as They charge to much in fees

[spendy]

Make an offer if you like

[sm1thson]

Is the battery life of this better than the n90 ?
according to nokias website:

N90:
# Talk Time: Up to 3 hrs*
# Stand-by Time: Up to 12 days*
N80:
# Talk Time: Up to 3 hrs*
# Stand-by Time: Up to 8 days*

so no!

charging it every night should be enough for most, one thing i have found on my 6680 is it charges pretty quick, so topping up in the car gos a long way. i imagine the batteries batteries not going to cope with the wireless been on all day, but neither does my laptop!

Id rather live with the low battery life and keap the phone smaller, i have plenty of oppetunities to charge it and i keap a spare battery in the car just incase!

[scoobystu2]

Top up charging every night is however a sure fire way of reducing the lifetime of the battery and the abiliity for it to retain charge. Not something I would recommend.

[sm1thson]

Top up charging every night is however a sure fire way of reducing the lifetime of the battery and the abiliity for it to retain charge. Not something I would recommend.
That is true. its not as bad as the nicad days but it still isnt the best for the batteries.

i top up charge and by the time my contract is for renewal the batteries have still always been fine (not diminished too much), I'd rather start each day with a fresh charge and maybe have to buy a new battery now and again than go round with a flat battery.

[scoobystu2]

Certainly as these phones draw more and more on the battery with vidoe, flash camera, mp3, radio we all may have to go back to the days of daily re-charging as specifications keep improving.

[nokia nath]

Spendy

Can you get a black Nokia N80?

Are these the finished articles or prototypes?

What sort of price are you wanting?

Thanks

[spendy]

I cannot get these phones on a Regular Basis but I do have 2 coming my way this week hopefuly but not black they are Silver. They are not prototypes as Oliver who started this thread as he purchased one from me on EBAY and he is very happy with it. I will let you know as soon as I get them so that I can confirm what they will be coming with and then it's up to you guys and girls if you want one. If not I will put on ebay with make me an offer (That is how I sold the last 2)

[abdellatif]

can u please make pictures of ur N 80 so that we see it live because i am exited about that phone and is the slide like samsung with a spring?
thanks

[alkady]

I cannot get these phones on a Regular Basis but I do have 2 coming my way this week hopefuly but not black they are Silver. They are not prototypes as Oliver who started this thread as he purchased one from me on EBAY and he is very happy with it. I will let you know as soon as I get them so that I can confirm what they will be coming with and then it's up to you guys and girls if you want one. If not I will put on ebay with make me an offer (That is how I sold the last 2)
WOW I AM so desp to see both the N80 and the N91 i just cannot decide
has the n80 got video calling? can u set it so one ringotone/ video tone per person in your add book like the 6680 or is it group settings? these are not important to some people but I do like to have caller id by ringotne/picture LOL just me :D
any pics offered to show us would be nice too
thanks

[rborhara]

mate does your n80 have infra red and does it still have the vibrate function

[alkady]

Make an offer if you like
geesh would love to :(

[Jayel]

I cannot get these phones on a Regular Basis but I do have 2 coming my way this week hopefuly but not black they are Silver. They are not prototypes as Oliver who started this thread as he purchased one from me on EBAY and he is very happy with it. I will let you know as soon as I get them so that I can confirm what they will be coming with and then it's up to you guys and girls if you want one. If not I will put on ebay with make me an offer (That is how I sold the last 2)

Do you have the phones with you now?

[spendy]

I have 2 black nokia N80's on Ebay just got them today Just as the title says above, Brand new Nokia N80 for sale unlocked in black. comes boxed with USB Data Cable, Wall Charger, Headphones, 64MB Mini SD Card. (No instruction manual or software)

Check nokia postings on this forum I have already sold a silver one to a person who has posted his comments and check photos on my Ebay listing to confrim I actualy have phone to hand. have sold 2 silver Nokia N80's in the last 6 weeks check my feedback on them on Ebay.

will on sell via paypal and address has to be confirmed.(if address is not confirmed will send payment back to buyer -minus my relisting fees)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9127296903

[chaslam]

Ahh your so lucky to have one of these! Im dying to get my hands on one!

[sedambian]

I have 2 black nokia N80's on Ebay just got them today Just as the title says above, Brand new Nokia N80 for sale unlocked in black. comes boxed with USB Data Cable, Wall Charger, Headphones, 64MB Mini SD Card. (No instruction manual or software)

Check nokia postings on this forum I have already sold a silver one to a person who has posted his comments and check photos on my Ebay listing to confrim I actualy have phone to hand. have sold 2 silver Nokia N80's in the last 6 weeks check my feedback on them on Ebay.

will on sell via paypal and address has to be confirmed.(if address is not confirmed will send payment back to buyer -minus my relisting fees)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9127296903

can u send a video and pictures?

[scoobystu2]

Ahh your so lucky to have one of these! Im dying to get my hands on one!
Bid on his auction then :laugh: :laugh:

[E616Vboy]

Bid on his auction then :laugh: :laugh:

Or 'Buy It now'. It's only £750 - you might as well get two while your at it!:p

[spendy]

I can post pics but will only use ones that you have already seen on my listing, Otherwise scammers will try and use pics to sell items they don't have. Check the images of the silver one I posted on here about 4 weeks ago. have had 5 offers highest being £350 and lowest being £100 Cough! So they are still available

[michaelluke88]

spendy - how much are you looking for?? £150? £200

[daverobbo]

LMFAO your having a laugh arnt you?

[scoobystu2]

have had 5 offers highest being £350 and lowest being £100 Cough! So they are still available


spendy - how much are you looking for?? £150? £200


Lol. A tempting offer, not :laugh: :laugh:

[spendy]

Both sold now 2 lucky people will be getting their phones on Friday...Gutted though if I was not so skint would have loved to keep one. Also phone in mu opion looks so much better in black..No finger marks

[michaelluke88]

lol how mcuh they go for??

Durely three guna b givin them away free with selected contracts

[spendy]

Got full asking price for each one

[badboy_tim]

unlucky for them...they got ripped off!

£750 and they are only valued at £500.

Ah well its money in your pocket and some people are mad!

[E616Vboy]

unlucky for them...they got ripped off!

£750 and they are only valued at £500.

Ah well its money in your pocket and some people are mad!

Yes but people will pay over the odds to get a phone that is genuine and not yet released to the UK market

[spendy]

It's alot of money but you will not get one sim free for £500 not for a while anyway. And yes it is a very smart looking phone, I have been told by my contact that Vodafone will not be rolling these phones out for another 2 months so ignore their website.

[chaslam]

It's alot of money but you will not get one sim free for £500 not for a while anyway. And yes it is a very smart looking phone, I have been told by my contact that Vodafone will not be rolling these phones out for another 2 months so ignore their website.

Yes but it depends on who your contact is. Its unfortunate, but its the truth, that people in the vodafone store dont acually know anything about release dates. Its the same with orange, 3, o2 and all the UK networks. Its like going into PC world last year and asking when they would have got a xbox 360 coming out. Most of them would have just guessed saying that they would have them in within x weeks or months. Its the same with phone shops. They are only told a short while before hand what phones they are getting in.

In sure if you dont want to be paying that much for one, then it wont be long to wait. Im sure that nokia and all the phone networks know that there is a demand for this phone, so they will try to bring it out asap. On the o2 website, it says may 06, so it probably under a month away.

[scoobystu2]

On the o2 website, it says may 06, so it probably under a month away.
Beware of website promises. Orange said at end of Feb 2006, 6280 was coming soon.:D :D

[E616Vboy]

orange have been saying "coming soon" for the 6280 for about six months!

[nokia nath]

Spendy

Please can you let let us know if you can get anymore black N80 phones..im dying to get hold of one.

Cheers!!!!

[rborhara]

expansys are doing n80 for £550

[E616Vboy]

expansys are doing n80 for £550

£615 actually and you cannot buy it yet - you have to preorder it and there is no official release date http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=127499

thats why spendy got so much for them as they arent available

[spendy]

Getting one more next Tuesday not sure if it will be black or Silver won't be getting anymore after that. The black is 100% better looking than the silver one thats for sure and it has an amazing version of the old Nokia game Snakes it is all in 3d rather than the old versionw which was an overhead view

[candyman39]

I gather from reviews that the n80 will only play drm protected mp3's or wma files if your having difficulty playing these this may be the reason can anybody confirm this. i am due a new phone on contract but wont be getting myself an n80 if this is the case.

[candyman39]

what about the lack of auto focas what are you supposed to do when you just want to point and shoot.

[spendy]

I can confirm it would not accept any Ringtones via Bluetooth as they were un protected pics were fine though

[candyman39]

If this is the case and the phone wont accept non drm material, does any body know if theres a hack to dissable this feature

[nokia nath]

Spendy

If you do get a black Nokia N80..Let us know before it goes up for auction..I WILL BUY IT!!!!

Thanks Again

[FilleMo]

I have read that much of the delays with these phones was caused by problems with DRM. It is being said DRM is meant to enable handling of such protected files on the phone, and not to limit use of any other formats. The fact that unprotected files were not accepted via bluetooth doesn't prove they won't play on the phone. Get them on the mem. card and tell me they don't work! :D

-Mo

[alkady]

I can confirm it would not accept any Ringtones via Bluetooth as they were un protected pics were fine though
so does this mean i would be able to transfer files from my pc via blue tooth but will it by memory card let you do it or usb?

[candyman39]

if the phone will only play drm protected files this means that you will only be able to use mp3 or wma files you downloaded from nokia or off pay sites. music downloaded using " peer to peer " will not play no drm information in the file. correct me if i'm wrong. i would think the same goes for vids youve converted to mp4 using various tools on the net.

[alkady]

if the phone will only play drm protected files this means that you will only be able to use mp3 or wma files you downloaded from nokia or off pay sites. music downloaded using " peer to peer " will not play no drm information in the file. correct me if i'm wrong. i would think the same goes for vids youve converted to mp4 using various tools on the net.

hmmmmmmmmmmmm that is a shocker! will change my mind about getting one of the two if this is the case :( shall make sure i look into it before i jump in as Mp3s are a important part of my phones use stupid as it sounds :D

[alkady]

erm the 6680 is listed with Digital Rights Management:
OMA DRM v1.0 but i can still blue tooth and send use mp3 and video files ffrom my pc what will the difference be?

[candyman39]

the latest version of windows media player has drm in it as part of the software but you are not foced to use it by default, it is an option you can enable. this might be the case for the 6680 aswell. drm is becoming more common as a way of manifacturas protecting there products if the n80 has drm in the phone software and you are forced to use it? you can bet the next version of windows when it is released will use it. i am going to look into it closely before i get a n80

[spitfire123123]

hi
i was wondering what the visual radio is?
how far is the bluetooth able to go?
cheers

[spendy]

Getting a Silver N80 this week, No more black ones anyone interested?

[alkady]

Getting a Silver N80 this week, No more black ones anyone interested?
again "I WISH" cannot afford one :(

[daverobbo]

Where you getting them all from spendy

[amit_govind]

can you tell me what the wifi is like? does it drop connection? how far can it connect from the wireless signal?
also, a generic question, can you use the radio as an alarm at all rather than an alarm tone?

[Opportune]

Hey spendy!

I'm interested...

Is it the full release model yet?

Let me know...

[SimUK]

£615 actually and you cannot buy it yet - you have to preorder it and there is no official release date http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=127499

thats why spendy got so much for them as they arent available

Seems the price is dropping every few days - £615, then £599, then £549 last night when it was showing as "sold out", and it's £529 now with "1 day". No doubt it'll keep dropping as the initial rush passes and they become more "in stock" all of the time and other retailers announce their pricing.

I definitely want one, but not at those prices.

[chaslam]

HomerJ, I moved your post about you having a N91 into a new thread called I have a N91! (can be found here: http://www.3g.co.uk/3GForum/showthread.php?p=210905#post210905) just to keep this on topic about the N80.

[badboy_tim]

I dont get it how do http://www.mobiles4everyone.com/display.asp?hs=n80&network=&tariff=&gift= have the N80 and how can they search deals and give it a price? I suppose its a pre-order, its just they dont have anything about stock levels.

I would be tempted if i wasnt going for the student deal.

[alkady]

Getting a Silver N80 this week, No more black ones anyone interested?

hey can i ask?
a couple of questions about this phone> the DRM on it, does it stop you from bluetooth or pc adding of normal music/ video files as some one some where said might be a problem is there the function for image on caller id is there video ringtones or at least one person per ringtome ie can u asign each caller thier own ringtone?

[fdxd]

MP3 doesnt fall under DRM so that should be fine.

[mels]

mp3 DOES fall under the catagory of DRM

i have a seV800 and it does not play any tracks unless downloaded from the voda site with the drm in place!!!!!!



the DRM is implanted into the phones software, so if a track does not have it, the phone will not play it .......regardless of the file type!!!!

[ralph.holmes]

Vodafone: 12 May, Orange taking orders now

[alkady]

mp3 DOES fall under the catagory of DRM

i have a seV800 and it does not play any tracks unless downloaded from the voda site with the drm in place!!!!!!



the DRM is implanted into the phones software, so if a track does not have it, the phone will not play it .......regardless of the file type!!!!
the 6680 has DRM but i can play all my media files whether mp3 or wmv etc and as far as iam aware this is the same software in the n80

[maxpp]

Does anyone know out of the main bunch of network operators, who will be branding the n80 with their corporate logo?

[mels]

the 6680 has DRM but i can play all my media files whether mp3 or wmv etc and as far as iam aware this is the same software in the n80




what network are you running the phone on???????????????

[spitfire123123]

it can play wmv?
what about .rm?

is there any other stuff it can play?
cheers

[alkady]

what network are you running the phone on???????????????
3 why does this make a difference?

[bavlondon]

That is true. its not as bad as the nicad days but it still isnt the best for the batteries.

i top up charge and by the time my contract is for renewal the batteries have still always been fine (not diminished too much), I'd rather start each day with a fresh charge and maybe have to buy a new battery now and again than go round with a flat battery.

Whats the offical recommendation in this ? Because battery life will be an issue with this phone. But is it really true that if you top up charge it every night you will affect the batterys ability to retain charge ?

[michaelluke88]

how many texts will it be able to store. For all the tym i had the Sendo X (RIP) it never once said that my inbox, or outbox, was full

[sm1thson]

how many texts will it be able to store. For all the tym i had the Sendo X (RIP) it never once said that my inbox, or outbox, was full
this is currently under discussion in this link (http://www.3g.co.uk/3GForum/showthread.php?t=37168), no point discussing it in this thread aswel

[badboy_tim]

Vodafone: 12 May, Orange taking orders now


WHAT! Where are Orange taking orders? In Store?

Edit: http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handsets/pay_monthly/nokia/all?offset=8 - woo its on the Orange website...i wanna pre-order it telll me how!

[bjh_101]

Wow thats great. I only checked the Orange site a couple of hours ago and nothing there! lol.

I've also phoned them again today, and still saying "sometime in May".

[candyman39]

does anybody out there with an n80 fancy putting some pics on the forum for us all to get a look at

[badboy_tim]

Vodafone: 12 May, Orange taking orders now


I need to know...where do you pre-order it. I went into the Orange shop and all they could say was probably the second week of May but couldnt promise anything, or pre-order one.

Is it over the phone?

Does anyone know if we are going to be able to ask for black handsets over the silver ones?

Tim

Edit: Slightly worried that on the Orange website they do not show the N80 having WiFi connectability....lets hope they havent been silly and disabled it. In fact dont really matter as its getting flashed ASAP anyway :p

[spitfire123123]

too the guy who owns it

have you tried all the drm settings on the n80
like getting mp3s on a it and various video files?
what about bluetoothing some of the above files?
cheers

[spendy]

I have one last Nokia N80 in Black sim free unlocked,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9131320527

I sold my second one to the Oliver who started this thread.

[SimUK]

Does anyone with an N80 know if you can sync with your PC via the WiFi?

I had previously understood this to be possible (and one of the videos shown in the webcast when the N80 was announced seemed to suggest it too, from what I remember) but the list of "features supported by your phone" for the latest PC Suite on http://europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,,75883,00.html suggest only USB, Bluetooth and Infrared.

Surely it should be able to Sync via wifi too? Even the "next generation of wireless connectivity" feature on the N80 page (http://www.nokia.com/nseries/index.html?loc=inside,main_n80&lang=en&country=R1) makes it look like your N80 can talk wirelessly (and not just Bluetooth) with your PC.

Can anyone confirm this either way please?

[maxpp]

Mobileshop.co.uk are quoting that they receive shipment on the 2nd of May. My question is; does anyone know where (other than a physical shop) i can specify the colour? I've asked mobileshop and onestopphoneshop and they are both useless telling me i can specify all i want, but they cant guarantee anything.

[SimUK]

Expansys also have the black one listed (http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=136174), but it's only available "on request".

[alkady]

too the guy who owns it

have you tried all the drm settings on the n80
like getting mp3s on a it and various video files?
what about bluetoothing some of the above files?
cheers
right here is a thing i went to York today and went into a shop and asked the silly question any n80's or 91's and i was shocked he had the N91 there i saw it played with it even took a couple of pics LOL and i did want to know re the DRM thing myself and there phones are unlocked and suprise they do play MP3s and videos i bluetoothed a tune from my phone to the N91 and it played fine :D

[mels]

right here is a thing i went to York today and went into a shop and asked the silly question any n80's or 91's and i was shocked he had the N91 there i saw it played with it even took a couple of pics LOL and i did want to know re the DRM thing myself and there phones are unlocked and suprise they do play MP3s and videos i bluetoothed a tune from my phone to the N91 and it played fine :D



it may play them ok but.........can you SET THEM as ringtones?????????

there is a total difference between the phone playing them and the phone using them as a ringtone!!!!!

[spendy]

Mine Has just sold not bad only on Ebay for over an Hour. There are already pics of the N80 listed on the forum posted by myself.