Nokia N81 (8GB, Unlocked)
Cellphones Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
THE GOOD
The Nokia N81 supports the Nokia Music Store and N-gage gaming platform and features a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers, and dedicated gaming keys. The Symbian smartphone also offers a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and e-mail capabilities.
THE BAD
The N81's controls are cramped and hard to use. The smartphone doesn't support the U.S. 3G bands, and performance can be sluggish and buggy. The Nokia Music Store and N-Gage gaming platform have not officially launched in the United States yet.
THE BOTTOM LINE
We had high hopes for the gaming- and music-centric Nokia N81, but it ultimately disappoints with a bad design and buggy performance.
CNET Reader Reviews
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March 16, 2008 03:25
3.5/5
i sort of agree with bonnie cha's review but its not as bad as she claims it to be, with regards to the phone having cramped keys, true, but the more you understand the phone's design assuming at least 3 weeks of heavy use, i think this is something... read more » -
October 19, 2008 08:35
5.0/5
very nice phone and i think is a very good alternative for those who cant afford the n96 -
June 29, 2008 02:43
3.5/5
People wanting a slim N-series, take this, cause this the slimmest N-series Nokia has.
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