Nokia N85 Unlocked Cell Phone with 5 MP Camera, 3G, GPS, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot - U.S. Version with Warranty (Copper)
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Customer Reviews
Great Features but Plastic housing is flimsy
Got the Nokia N85 sight unseen from amazon as an X-Mas present to myself. I have had it for 2 weeks and the battery life is great. Reception and call quality are excellent. AM-OLED screen is terrific. The phone came with 8gb microSDHC pre-installed which was a nice surprise because this was not apparent from the Amazon descriptions. Pictures are good for a cell phone digicam. I used the GPS once and it locked down the Sats plenty fast from a cold start but I haven’t tried turn by turn directions yet. MP3 player outputs nice and loud by selecting headsets option when plugging in my AUX jack for my car stereo.
So far am very happy with the phones swiss army knife options lists and performance except that (and I am not sure how the other amazon reviewers missed this)the N85’s plastic housing is very cheap and flimsy. The battery compartment lid is loose and rattles like a cheap dollar store toy made in dime store factory. The plastic finish also scratches very easily. I am very afraid of dropping this phone and so immediately ran out to get a good snug case and belt clip for it. My last phone was an all metal Motorola SLVR L7 which was built like a Sherman Tank though options wise and call quality cannot compare to the N85 but in contrast the N85 falls way short of the outstanding build, materials and finish of my old SLVR L7.
Lessons learned is that this is the last time I will buy an expensive unsubsidized phone without seeing it in real life first. Had I done that I would of passed on the N85. My advise to Nokia is to go back to tight fitting aluminum or any other high quality metal casing builds and keep plastics for the $200 and under phone lines or I will not be a repeat customer for their $400 and over smart phones ever again.
Btw, Amazon was great with their overnight shipping and I had the N85 in my hands the day I had to fly out of country just before the holidays. Amazon did not dissappoint me but Nokia kinda did.
N85
I purchased this phone for my girlfriend for x-mas. The previous reviews have gone into depth with the features and what is possible.
From both of our experiences, S60, the phone’s OS, does have a learning curve, but offers up more options than any previous phone we have owned. This phone makes me want to get rid of my iPhone because of everything it does, let alone not have to pay to add on third party apps because everything works out of the box.
The camera takes excellent pictures and does well in and outdoors.
File transfers are easier on a Mac, but if you have Windows, do not fret as it is not too terribly difficult. Nokia’s website is extremely helpful for trouble shooting and learning how to make things work.
If you are looking a new nokia phone, purchase this one. It will not disappoint.
Because of this phone, I am patiently waiting for the N97.
brilliant product for the right consumer
First and foremost, Nokia phones have the BEST reception of all phones on the market. In addition, the call quality is exceptional. This is one key reason I bought this phone. Tried the iPhone….amazing gadget but mediocre reception (do a google search on the topic) and lousy camera. Tried the Samsung Eternity…also a really nice gadget but so-so reception and call quality.
I have a house in Boston and Vermont. The house in VT is in the mountains and the n85 is the first cell phone that my wife and I have ever used that worked at the house….3 bars. Moto razor, 2 Blackberrys, Sony Ericcson 810i, the iPhone and Samsung Eternity…none had reception…the n85 is a standout in that department. Also love that the n85 is a slider and a fantastic 5MP camera w/flash. The browser is pretty quick, screen flips from vertical to horizontal smoothly and there is a 3.5mm jack for std headphones. Previously had tried the Nokia n78….loved the phone but found it a tad long (like the form factor on the n85 better) and really did not like the n78 keyboard (needed to type using my nails). I like the form of the n85 much more than the n78/n82n95/n96. Do feel that if you do alot of texting, the n85 might not be for you, you may be happier with a full keyboard. One problem I have is that the phone is so striking looking that when I use it (especially as a camera) people want to check it out…..a striking nice piece of equipment.
Overall, if you care most about phone reception and quality of calls…buy a Nokia….the n78 was amazing…I had one a few years ago (3000 series), also amazing….does not have to be something as expersive as an n series phone. Nokia makes the best phones in the world….may not make the best gadgets (the iPhone definitely has the wow factor)….but their ability to make a phone is amazing
Pros:
Amazing reception, don’t have to worry about losing/dropping calls like with other brands (particularly an issue if reception is not strong)
Solid product, feels high quality and great form factor
Great camera! Love that it has a slider lens cover that activates camera when opened
FM radio, FM transmitter (use it more than I thought I would)
Wifi and bluetooth (very easy to make connections)
Unlocked 3G (use ATT)
GPS (tried the n78 GPS, assume the n85 is the same)
3.5mm headphone jack, great quality loudspeaker (for receiving calls)
Fast browser
Love the 2 direction slider (keyboard, mp3 controls)
Brilliant display
Cons:
Keyboard not ideal if texting frequently
Price may not be what some are willing to pay
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