Typical price: £700
What is it: Premium-priced style phone with limited high-tech features
What we think: Superb build quality alone can't justify a stratospheric price tag. More style than substance
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 July 2007
Tags: Nokia, Nokia 8600, SIM-free, songs, media player
We like:
Stylish smoked glass slider; crisp 50mm screen; nice 2-megapixel snaps; approachable media player
We don't like:
Crazy price; no memory card; no LED light; weak videos; not 3G
CNET UK judgement:
They say that style never goes out of fashion -- but unfortunately technology does. This underpowered and overpriced handset looks and feels fantastic now, but hasn't got the mobile muscle to outlast its first flush of fame
Full review:
Nokia continues to court well-heeled customers with another painfully expensive (around the £700 mark, SIM-free) handset aimed squarely at the luxury market. Continue Reading...
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Posted by: RJE -
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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