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6.7
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Engadget Mar 30, 2009

We've had a chance to put the North American version of Nokia's latest touchscreen device and its first to run S60 5th Edition -- the 5800 XpressMusic -- through its paces over on Engadget Mobile, and let's put it this way: if you're thinking about taking the plunge on this bad...

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CNET Feb 27, 2009

Nokia's first outing with the S60 5th Edition platform and unlimited music download service proves to be very compelling. It just needs to address the inconsistencies in the user interface.

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Engadget Mobile Mar 30, 2009

It's not the company's first touchscreen device, but the 5800 XpressMusic is the first touchscreen device that Nokia has designed to appeal to the masses, and as such, there are certain expectations. By even the most forgiving of standards, Nokia is now officially late to this game -- all...

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Pocket-Lint Nov 28, 2009

The phone might have the consumer in mind, but the stylus interface means it’s unlikely to appeal to anyone other than a Windows Mobile user looking to get a bit of street cred without losing the safety blanket of the pen

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9.0
montesac montesac

This device is quite plasticky. though the screen is highly resistant to scratches. the graphical user interface is straight up classic s60 with higher ceiling for icons resolution. within strictly s60 apps. items in menu lists require a double tap. this is decidedly pc like functionality...

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8.0
adicahya adicahya

Ok, this phone may not be as cool as Cupertino's one. But in the real world situation, my experiences tells that 5800 can be more usefull with all the included feature sets. I had an experience that i should selecting something that need agreement with the rest of the group. At first i want...

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6.0
NikolaL NikolaL

Operating system: The major flaw of this phone, symbian v5 is really inconsistent and feels sluggish. Buttons and menus are really small and unless you constantly use a stylus it gets irritating real fast. Build: The phone feels solid in your hand but has a bit of "give" on the battery...

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3.0
polter polter

I bought this phone a couple of months ago. At first I was really happy with it, but as time went by it became slower and slower, and harder to use. Applications stopped working and after a while I couldn't seem to install applications through the Ovi application. I don't really...

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8.0
Sandwarrior Sandwarrior

Nokia Just added free navigation and updated the firmware to make more appealing to users. I had this phone for about a year and it keeps getting better. I have tried the GPS in the united kingdom and south Africa the reception was fine and I found that using a car charger improves the SAT...

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5.0
sunilrshenoy sunilrshenoy

after reading hundreds for hours, the reviews on nokia 5800 on mouthshut.com and few other review sites and after watching all the video postings on youtube on n5800, i finally took the plunge. bought myself a nokia 5800 from Girias who happened to give me the best price for my phone. spent...

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8.0
gundamf90 gundamf90

OK performance with quite good battery life for a smartphone. The interface is simple and clear enough that even my mom know how to use it as this is her first smartphone. Have enough software selections on OVI store to keep this smartphone interesting. If Nokia keep updating the firmware like...

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6.0
ksiddaba ksiddaba

I bought this with great hopes about a year ago. I did not want to get locked into a contract with ATT for the iphone and the Tmobile G1 was the only legitimate alternative to the iphone back then. I also wanted to keep my ATT medianet data plan. I sincerely regret my decision now. First the...

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7.0
Mosse Mosse

I've had this phone for a few years now - finally had to buy another phone as the battery wasn't really up to par anymore. It started out as a good phone, but after the first firmware update it turned into a great phone! It's been called an iPhone-killer by some - I...

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7.0
Kherlen Kherlen

This is my 2nd Nokia phone, my first one was Nokia N-Gage. I really eyed on this phone since it's first appearance as concept device. I bought is for $400 and I completely loved it at first. But after 1 year of usage I found these: Good: Touchscreen just works Nokia makes updates to...

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