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Nokia N82 is considered the next N-series bestseller and, guess what, it has already hit the shelves. Following the sweeping success of Nokia N73, it was a pretty sure bet that a worthy successor wouldn't take long to appear. As we see it, Nokia N82 fits that description perfectly and our eagerness to test it for you should come as no surprise. So join us as we explore the world of Nokia N82.
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Key features
- 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and Carl Zeiss optics
- Xenon flash and active lens cover
- 2.4" 16M color QVGA display
- 128 MB RAM
- Wi-Fi with UPnP
- Built-in GPS receiver and A-GPS functionality
- Nokia maps application covering over 100 countries worldwide
- Convenient standard 3.5 mm audio jack on the top
- 3G (with HSDPA), EDGE and GPRS support
- Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 UI
- TV-out functionality
- Automatic UI rotation
- Stereo speakers
- Large capacity battery
Main disadvantages
- Controversial design and questionable ergonomics
- No RDS for the FM radio
- Below average GPS performance
- Extra charges apply for voice assisted navigation
- No office documents editing application
- Doesn't charge off USB
Conclusion
Nokia N82 is the kind of gadget to make high hopes inescapable and it is important to know whether it lives up to the responsible job of being the N73 successor. And here it is: in our view, it carries the burden lightly. N82 has all the premises to become a true bestseller, combining full smartphone functionality with the best camera on the mobile phone market. Upgrading from Nokia N73 seems the definitive choice, if not the only option.
As for the rest, who are considering Nokia N82, we say it's a buy you will hardly ever regret. Looking at your options first won't hurt though. The simple math tells that Nokia N82 with an 8GB microSD memory card costs about the same as Nokia N95 8GB, so the choice between the two is purely a matter of priorities. Whether you prefer larger screen or xenon flash should tilt the scales this way or the other.
As for the cameraphone lovers, the decision is as simple as that - if you want the best camera on a phone and you're willing to pay for it, Nokia N82 is the way to go.
