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Chanaka
16. Nokia N8
If you've been a Nokia fan for years, then you'll have noticed that the Finnish firm hasn't been competing at the sharp end of the game for a while now.It hoped to change all that with the N8, and on the hardware side it triumphed, at least: 12MP camera with Xenon flash, HD video recording, reams of internal storage and a high end media player, as well as the new Symbian^3 OS.It's not an expensive device either. With it available on an 18-month deal at only £25 a month, we're getting back to the days when you could have a high-end smartphone and not be locked into a contract until you start drawing a pension. (Unless you're reading this and are 64 years old - those days are gone for you).However, the user interface still needs a lot of work in our opinion - the new Symbian Anna update goes a long way to fixing the laggy issues and poor internet browser, but it still needs a few more updates to even think about rivalling the slickness of the Android brigade.
Quick verdict -This is hardware at the sharp end of many categories, which is sure to bring a smile to tech-lovers' hearts. It's a phone that polarises opinion though - some people prefer a snazzier user interface, which the Nokia N8 fails to deliver, even with the Anna update. Others love the power of Symbian^3, and can see past the slight lag in the ageing UI - and for them this phone is without compare.
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