First Impressions on your new Nokia 800

arkedk · Feb 7, 2012

dk_iceman said:
Hey build issues did you have with the first two devices ??

I'm also still waiting for the last firmware 11500 update, and the four devices i sold today didn't get the 11500 update either when i updated them in the shop.

The first one I got was not properly seated in the casing on the right side of the screen, so when using the phone it had an annoying click sound when using the touchscreen.
The second one had a scratch on the inside of the screen.
And this third one has bad battery. Now the release of the firmware update is going to be during next week according to a Danish Nokia technician.

Alfi91 · Feb 8, 2012

Brilliant.

After being a user of android for the last 3 years since the release of samsung i5700(iv changed around 5 phones on the way all of them android) and the iPod Touch 4g for the last one year, the lg optimus 7 I got as a second hand phone was a breath of fresh air. I couldnt believe how a phone with a first generation snapdragon could be smoother than my desire s or my friends Galaxy S2. I used it for three weeks and decided I needed to upgrade to the best WP7.

Nokia lumia 800 was even better than I expected. Picked one off ebay for half the price it was on the highstreet. And it has really blown me away. The screen is fantastic. The device itself is the most beautiful object iv ever seen. Perfect in every detail. Its design puts every device iv used to shame (yes even the white iPhone).

The functionality of the phone is top-notch. It fast, blazing fast, and works perfectly out of the box. It may be my luck but the phone i got 4 days ago had the latest firmware and OS. So things just worked. And IE on WP7 is the smoothest mobile browser in the market right now.

And the screen, its definitely on par with the best. The other choice I had was an HTC Titan and using both phones in carphone warehouse i felt like the lumia edged out on the titan because of its screen. And I'm not particularly interested in mini tablets (the titan is huge).

If you are thinking of getting a new phone and are not particular about operating systems or are not tied down ridiculously to an ecosystem then do give this phone a try. Ill be keeping this as long as a front facing camera doesn't become an absolute necessity.

Gnarfsan · Feb 8, 2012

I'm back to using my SGS 2. I can't work with the screen size and I find myself considering battery life whatever I do on the Lumia. My SGS 2 on the other hand is like the bloody Duracell bunny in comparison.

malefix · Feb 9, 2012

really the battery is so worst??

fletcher1989 · Feb 9, 2012

The time has come, I have called up vodafone today and asked them to exchange my Lumia for a new one. New ones comes tomorrow.

The reason for this is because the device today died while at college. Now you will never guess how long my device lasted, after being on an 8-9 hour night charge.

It lasted a total of 5 HOURS!

5 bloody hours......this is not right. Nokia better get there finger out and get these updates rolling.

So now im am back to my trusty iPhone 4s.

Boburto · Feb 9, 2012

fletcher1989 said:
It lasted a total of 5 HOURS!

I'd be curious as to why it only lasted 5 hours.

Pdauser92 · Feb 9, 2012

dk_iceman said:
Hey build issues did you have with the first two devices ??

I'm also still waiting for the last firmware 11500 update, and the four devices i sold today didn't get the 11500 update either when i updated them in the shop.

My phone prompted for an update to 11500 as soon as it connected to Zune. I then used the files from the thread below to force the 8107 update, which went smoothly with no issues. The phone I have is locked to Orange UK.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1306415

fletcher1989 · Feb 9, 2012

Boburto said:
I'd be curious as to why it only lasted 5 hours.

Well i should have my replacement tomorrow. So will try that and see what happens. but Nokia better get these issues fixed asap.

johnsies · Feb 10, 2012

I haven't been able to put it down because I've been too busy admiring it's beauty. Battery life hasn't been great just enough to last from 7AM to 8PM but hopefully in the next few days, it'll show it's worth.

prjkthack · Feb 10, 2012

Beautiful phone. Impeccable build quality with a beautiful screen. I wish I had this screen on my Titan. Still, a really great phone with the solid Windows Phone 7.5 platform.

sendark · Mar 5, 2012

Hey i like the phone. My only concern is that i'm a headphone freak and switching over from Apple, all my headphones (AIAIAI TMA-1) with volume control and mic dont work, and nokia suggests that i buy a pair of their horrible 'pure' headphones.

Do you think this will be fixed in the future? I clearly see no reason why the software can't handle apple-style remotes, especially when the long-middle-button-press does bring the speech recognition window up.

That's the only concern, if they get that fixed (which they really have to) then the lumia becomes a serious contender.

surferjox · Mar 5, 2012

arkedk said:
The first one I got was not properly seated in the casing on the right side of the screen, so when using the phone it had an annoying click sound when using the touchscreen.
The second one had a scratch on the inside of the screen.
And this third one has bad battery. Now the release of the firmware update is going to be during next week according to a Danish Nokia technician.

I had the same problem with the screen not proper attached on my lumia 800, making clicking sound when pressing the middle of the screen. Got a new lumia same day, no problems with that one

Just love the phone. My previous phone where a Htc Hd2 running wp7 mangoo.. But what an improvment with a "real" wp7 device. My smile is still there 3 weeks using the phone

newabv · Mar 5, 2012

I am coming from BlackBerry, iPhone and Android.
Nokia Lumia with WP is fantastic!
Probably there are some issues but compared with others... oh LUMIA is my choice.
I am just unhappy about people who buying what is "number 1" - here in Bulgaria everybody want iPhone or SGS2

I remember the times when I start to use BB, people in Bulgaria wanted only Symbian and wandered what stupid phone is mine

Now is like as it was before

WP needs some support to prove its advantages.

jambo89liam · Mar 6, 2012

Just got my new phone loving it. Tho there's one problem: when its on low brightness and you look at the screen at certain angles the colours get discoloured, has anybody noticed this?

arkedk · Mar 6, 2012

jambo89liam said:
Just got my new phone loving it. Tho there's one problem: when its on low brightness and you look at the screen at certain angles the colours get discoloured, has anybody noticed this?

Probably the PenTile display.

danisoufi · Mar 6, 2012

Sleek, great device with a unique design. Extra ordinary OS, everything is there where you expect it and need it. Simply adorable.

Greycloud · Mar 7, 2012

@Lumia 800 Owners : Out of 16GB how much storage space is available for users for storing music/apps?

anseio · Mar 7, 2012

Greycloud said:
@Lumia 800 Owners : Out of 16GB how much storage space is available for users for storing music/apps?

It's actually about 14.9GB and there's about 13GB or so that you can use.

Rusty! · Mar 7, 2012

In addition to that, you can adjust how much of the space is reserved for apps and that with Zune.

Rare Earth · Mar 15, 2012

I bought a Lumia 800 yesterday and I love it. My only gripe is the blockyness of the PenTile display. But I'll learn to live with that.

First Impressions on your new Nokia 800

How good is the Lumia 800?

Fantastic phone - get one now

Its good but better phones available

Really shouldn't have upgraded; disappointed.

Not enough differentation; will keep what I have

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