Conclusion
While there's no doubt that there is a demand for the 8800, with many retailers reporting it outstripping supply, it has to be said that there is no real technical reason why you should want to own an 8800. Its old technology in a new shell and even that loses its appeal very quickly.Looks aside, there are too many failings with the 8800 to recommend it to anyone who wants a quality all round package. If you just want to show off your apparent wealth, or have something new to talk about with friends, then you have probably decided to buy one, or you have one already.
There is no doubt that Nokia have designed and built a phone of outstanding quality, its just such a shame it is lacking any substance. We can only hope Nokia build on what they have and produce an 8800i version with the features that represent the investment.
Pros
Attractive design
Excellent build quality
Cons
It's nothing more than a 6230i in disguise
Awkward button layout
No external volume control
No expandable memory
Poor battery performance
Poor JAVA application support
Where2buy
Scancom.co.uk have the model in stock at the moment.
