We are impressed of how Nokia has focused on luxury models the past year. Nokia has just recently introduced another addition to their luxury line – the 8800 Carbon Arte to continue this rather extravagant tradition. The 8800 Carbon Arte has a fraternal twin sister, the 8800 Sapphire Arte. Besides these two, we still find the model to have a similar feel with the earlier Sirocco series.
So what can we expect from this new member of the 8800 family? Well, there is not much. In fairness though, Nokia did upgraded the handset platform to a newer series and added in some great refurbishments. In terms of design, what we liked most about the 8800 Carbon Arte is its slightly bigger, more tactile Keypad and a control keypad accessible even if the phone is closed. However, the original sapphire D-pad first found on the Sapphire Arte was replaced by carbon and titanium which make up most of its body. The 8800 Carbon Arte is the sexiest model of the 8800 family. It has a compact weight of 150g, which we find good or else you might think you have wasted too much money on a plastic model. In keeping with the tradition of the Nokia 8800 Arte range, each detail of the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte phone is carefully considered to enhance the premium value and quality of the device.
Engineered from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte mobile phone is for individuals who appreciate uncompromised high performance. Carbon fibre is an ultra light and strong material that expresses a woven pattern that is both high-tech and sensuous. Custom built to ensure the precision engineering that these materials require, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns that express the inherent performance and lustre of carbon fibre. But with Nokia’s anti-fingerprint coating, smudges on metal and glass reduces and unsightly outer seams are hidden by a unique all-in-one microUSB connector. Their living wallpaper feature is very interesting, where background images organically change during the day, giving a unique appearance to the display.
The enhancements of the Series 40 3rd edition platform include 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera that can shoot 2048×1536 pixel stills and VGA videos and high quality audio, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte boasts a stunning OLED technology display and built-in memory that has been expanded to 4 GB.
Combining timeless style with superb functionality, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte offers the unique tap-for-time feature – consumers can tap the steel surface below the display twice and a clock appears on the screen. The turn-to-mute silencing mechanism allows individuals to silence incoming calls in a discrete manner by turning the phone over, screen-side down. What we find most notable with the 8800 Carbon Arte is its increased battery capacity. It has an estimated talktime of 3 hours and 20 minutes and can last 300 hours on standby. However, despite its 3G, we found it frustrating that this model does not support video calls.
Though the 8800 Carbon Arte is much like all the rest of the luxury 8800 models from Nokia, this addition to the family definitely is an improvement of the race. With its elegant and intuitive interface, its luxury build and material, the 8800 Carbon Arte is truly another masterpiece, a symbol of success for today’s mobile elite.
Specifications:
Size
* Form: Slide
* Dimensions: 109 x 45.6 x 14.6 mm
* Weight (with battery): 150 g
* Volume: 65 cc
Display and 3D
* Size: 2.0″
* Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
* Up to 16 million colors
* OLED technology
Keys and input method
* Numeric keypad
* User configurable right soft keys
* Voice commands
Colors and covers
* Available in-box colors:
- Titanium / carbon fibre
Connectors
* Micro-USB connector, USB 1.2
Power
* BL-4U 1000 mAh Li-Ion standard battery
* Talk time (maximum):
- GSM 3 h 20 min
- WCDMA 2 h 45 min
* Standby time (maximum):
- GSM 300 h
- WCDMA 300 h
Memory
* 4 GB internal memory
