Nokia N82, anyone?

spindoc · 30th March 2008, 14:44

I checked out the N82 and N95 8gb at the Nokia Experience Centre yesterday. Must say the N82's keys are damn small, though they are well spaced apart. Texting was a bit inconvenient to my (slightly large) fingers, but IMHO folks that aren't much into texting wouldn't have any issues with it.

The display is considerably smaller than the N95 8gb, but not "noticeably" smaller than the regular N95 (2.6"). I may add here that the N95's keypad didn't feel significantly more comfortable to type with too, as the keys have no spacing whatsoever between them. Can any N95 users here shed some light on their experience with its keypad?

Interestingly, the folks at the store told me that the regular N95 is no longer in production and Nokia is simply selling from its existing inventory. Since this is a company operated store, I guess the info is likely to be true.

gopz · 30th March 2008, 23:49

So finally after a lot of comparison, reading reviews and evaluating my requriements, I settled with E51.

I must say its real VFM and nothing comes close to it for a business user for around Rs.12.5k

I am really impressed with the handset and it serves my purpose. I did not need a great camera, but what I needed was Symbian OS, WiFi and quad-band with 3G. I know that the screen size might be a small for a few, but the resolution is the same 240 x 320 pixels so its not really an issue for me.

Also, it comes with licenced versions of Advanced Call Manager, SMS Spam Manager, WorldMate etc. I am glad I did not buy the bulky N82 or N95 just for the camera and xenon flash.

Thad E Ginathom · 1st April 2008, 19:05

A point I like, but forgot to mention, about the N82, is the sliding lens cover. Keeps the lens safe from other pocket contents.

It is an easy way of switching into camera mode too.

MC Mayank · 6th April 2008, 18:59

Is the black n82 out yet in India? Would anyone know a store in Bangalore that has it?

extreme_torque · 31st July 2009, 17:24

Anyone updated their N82 to the latest V31.** firmware.... everything is fine but the battery life has dropped down considerably.

NetfreakBombay · 31st July 2009, 17:36

when was it released? I updated my phone few months back.

Thomas8700 · 31st July 2009, 17:53

i bought one on day one. for some 26k rs roughly. just a month before 07 X'mas.

i havent still updated the firmware

but yes have a lot of advantages for that. i cracked the phone too. all softwares are installed. cracked and unsigned, i actually dont need a computer when i am out.

any queries just post in this thread i will answer if my phone has it.

DerAlte · 31st July 2009, 19:51

I updated, but don't know the version. How does one find out? Battery life didn't go down, but odd random hanging once in a blue moon (every thing off, but LCD backlight faintly on, like a moment before it goes off while normally powering off).

@thomas, I tried too but didn't succeed in cracking it completely. I still cannot create directories in root or move a directory. What route did you follow? Any pointers?

BTW, where in Stuttgart do you live? Uni der Stuttgart or some other institution? Fond memories - I lived in S-West (Forst Str.) a long time back.

Thomas8700 · 31st July 2009, 21:44

lolz. i didnt update my firmware. heard that the new firmware doesnt allow hacking. i guess now your cell wont be able for hacking. i havent updated since i bought in it 2007 the very first batch.

Jebs · 9th November 2009, 16:57

Hi,

Did anyone update the firmware (V31...) for N82? Is it advisable to update it now? Heard that it has lot of advantages (and fast too) any suggestions/concerns ??

shankar.balan · 9th November 2009, 21:23

I bought a black N82 about 5 months ago at Xcite Koramangala. Its a first class phone. I especially love the quality of photos iam able to get because of the 5MP Camera with Carl Zeiss lens. It even has macro lens function - as good as a mini camera in your hand. the voice clarity is great it is easy to use. and basically it is a very good phone. GPS function is good. I am very happy with it and would certainly recommend the same for anyone who likes having a great camera on his/ her mobile phone.

Ajaybiz · 10th November 2009, 10:05

Bought this few months back for bottom down price at 16K the black one along with one basic bluetooth free, i preffer to buy old products which are about to discontinue to get maximum advantage of low rates and mobiles are not my passion and this was my 3rd mobile in past seven years.
Happy with camera video recording is simply awesome, plays MP3's very well, initially keyboard was bit pain but now got use to it.This i am sure will be keeping for another 5 years.Got 2GB free SD card and still its hardly used some 200 MB no time for putting MP3's.
I think now you wont get this model as when i was buying this model the sales person told me that Nokia is phasing this model out better buy some other one, but i preffer my own choice and dosent care whether its running in market or not.

livyodream · 10th November 2009, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas8700

i bought one on day one. for some 26k rs roughly. just a month before 07 X'mas.

i havent still updated the firmware

but yes have a lot of advantages for that. i cracked the phone too. all softwares are installed. cracked and unsigned, i actually dont need a computer when i am out.

any queries just post in this thread i will answer if my phone has it.

Can you explain what do you mean by cracked ? Can you give me some names of cracked apps? i mean ive been using N82 from more than a year and i havent cracked anything

, but for application i use mobile9 dot com website where you get all the freeware apps.

livyodream · 10th November 2009, 16:44

Guys,

Has anyone changed the complete panle of N92? have been using this since a long time and got lot of scratches everywhere. Thinking of changing to Black (mine is silver) just for a change. Any experience on this? any idea about the cost?

30th March 2008, 14:44	#46
spindoc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 356 Thanked: 293 Times	I checked out the N82 and N95 8gb at the Nokia Experience Centre yesterday. Must say the N82's keys are damn small, though they are well spaced apart. Texting was a bit inconvenient to my (slightly large) fingers, but IMHO folks that aren't much into texting wouldn't have any issues with it. The display is considerably smaller than the N95 8gb, but not "noticeably" smaller than the regular N95 (2.6"). I may add here that the N95's keypad didn't feel significantly more comfortable to type with too, as the keys have no spacing whatsoever between them. Can any N95 users here shed some light on their experience with its keypad? Interestingly, the folks at the store told me that the regular N95 is no longer in production and Nokia is simply selling from its existing inventory. Since this is a company operated store, I guess the info is likely to be true.
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30th March 2008, 23:49	#47
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	So finally after a lot of comparison, reading reviews and evaluating my requriements, I settled with E51. I must say its real VFM and nothing comes close to it for a business user for around Rs.12.5k I am really impressed with the handset and it serves my purpose. I did not need a great camera, but what I needed was Symbian OS, WiFi and quad-band with 3G. I know that the screen size might be a small for a few, but the resolution is the same 240 x 320 pixels so its not really an issue for me. Also, it comes with licenced versions of Advanced Call Manager, SMS Spam Manager, WorldMate etc. I am glad I did not buy the bulky N82 or N95 just for the camera and xenon flash.
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1st April 2008, 19:05	#48
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,004 Thanked: 26,428 Times	A point I like, but forgot to mention, about the N82, is the sliding lens cover. Keeps the lens safe from other pocket contents. It is an easy way of switching into camera mode too.
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6th April 2008, 18:59	#49
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Is the black n82 out yet in India? Would anyone know a store in Bangalore that has it?
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31st July 2009, 17:24	#50
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Anyone updated their N82 to the latest V31.** firmware.... everything is fine but the battery life has dropped down considerably.
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31st July 2009, 17:36	#51
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	when was it released? I updated my phone few months back.
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31st July 2009, 17:53	#52
Thomas8700 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: back in gods own country :) Posts: 118 Thanked: 0 Times	i bought one on day one. for some 26k rs roughly. just a month before 07 X'mas. i havent still updated the firmware but yes have a lot of advantages for that. i cracked the phone too. all softwares are installed. cracked and unsigned, i actually dont need a computer when i am out. any queries just post in this thread i will answer if my phone has it.
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31st July 2009, 19:51	#53
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	I updated, but don't know the version. How does one find out? Battery life didn't go down, but odd random hanging once in a blue moon (every thing off, but LCD backlight faintly on, like a moment before it goes off while normally powering off). @thomas, I tried too but didn't succeed in cracking it completely. I still cannot create directories in root or move a directory. What route did you follow? Any pointers? BTW, where in Stuttgart do you live? Uni der Stuttgart or some other institution? Fond memories - I lived in S-West (Forst Str.) a long time back.
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31st July 2009, 21:44	#54
Thomas8700 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: back in gods own country :) Posts: 118 Thanked: 0 Times	lolz. i didnt update my firmware. heard that the new firmware doesnt allow hacking. i guess now your cell wont be able for hacking. i havent updated since i bought in it 2007 the very first batch.
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9th November 2009, 16:57	#55
Jebs BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 66 Times	Hi, Did anyone update the firmware (V31...) for N82? Is it advisable to update it now? Heard that it has lot of advantages (and fast too) any suggestions/concerns ??
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9th November 2009, 21:23	#56
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	I bought a black N82 about 5 months ago at Xcite Koramangala. Its a first class phone. I especially love the quality of photos iam able to get because of the 5MP Camera with Carl Zeiss lens. It even has macro lens function - as good as a mini camera in your hand. the voice clarity is great it is easy to use. and basically it is a very good phone. GPS function is good. I am very happy with it and would certainly recommend the same for anyone who likes having a great camera on his/ her mobile phone.
	() Thanks

10th November 2009, 10:05	#57
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Bought this few months back for bottom down price at 16K the black one along with one basic bluetooth free, i preffer to buy old products which are about to discontinue to get maximum advantage of low rates and mobiles are not my passion and this was my 3rd mobile in past seven years. Happy with camera video recording is simply awesome, plays MP3's very well, initially keyboard was bit pain but now got use to it.This i am sure will be keeping for another 5 years.Got 2GB free SD card and still its hardly used some 200 MB no time for putting MP3's. I think now you wont get this model as when i was buying this model the sales person told me that Nokia is phasing this model out better buy some other one, but i preffer my own choice and dosent care whether its running in market or not. Last edited by Ajaybiz : 10th November 2009 at 10:07.
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10th November 2009, 16:44	#59
livyodream BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: blr-manipal Posts: 557 Thanked: 151 Times	Panel replacement Guys, Has anyone changed the complete panle of N92? have been using this since a long time and got lot of scratches everywhere. Thinking of changing to Black (mine is silver) just for a change. Any experience on this? any idea about the cost?
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