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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.
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
Nokia N73 is said to be the most successful Nseries handset to date, with monstrous sales figures compared to the rest of the N-series lot. N82 comes to succeed it and become the most affordable of feature-loaded Nokia cameraphones. The Finns quote its price at 450 Euro pretax, which sounds reasonable, given the included features and the 2GB of memory card supplied in the package.
Nokia N82 review photos
The almighty Nokia N95 8GB should probably also feel threatened for the lack of the sweet Xenon flash and the auto UI rotation of its N82 sibling. We still believe though the extra 0.4-inch difference in the display size will also play a major role in choosing between these two devices.
Another potential rival is the Sony Ericsson K850 although being a non-OS device actually puts it in a different market niche. Still, it would be wise of cameraphone lovers to carefully consider both devices before purchasing their next handset. So, to them, and any other interested in the qualities of Nokia N82 for whatever reason, our review takes off after the jump.
