Comments on: Reflections - Nokia N82: Usability, Multimedia and Performance http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/ All things symbian and then some more! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:16:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: A Real World Review Of The N82 - II « The Symbian Blog http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1330 A Real World Review Of The N82 - II « The Symbian Blog Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:51:55 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1330 [...] friends and family after they used the N82. My review of the N82 can be found in parts here, here, here & here. Jump over for the second review in this [...] [...] friends and family after they used the N82. My review of the N82 can be found in parts here, here, here & here. Jump over for the second review in this [...]

]]> By: Vaibhav Sharma http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1327 Vaibhav Sharma Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:16:40 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1327 The N81 is the best when it comes to headphones, followed by the N82 and N95 respectively. Loudspeaker wise N95 8GB wins hands down and its close between the N82 & N81. The N81 is the best when it comes to headphones, followed by the N82 and N95 respectively.

Loudspeaker wise N95 8GB wins hands down and its close between the N82 & N81.

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1329 SiDG Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:07:00 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1329 Can you pls. tell me if the n82 is higher in volume when playing music thorugh headphones. Also if possible can you compare the n81, n82 & n95 in the Sound Quality through headphones. Thnx. Can you pls. tell me if the n82 is higher in volume when playing music thorugh headphones. Also if possible can you compare the n81, n82 & n95 in the Sound Quality through headphones. Thnx.

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1328 SiDG Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:03:56 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1328 Thanks for the reply but I already know how to control the brightness. I was talking about the maximum brightness being capped by the software as compared to the n95/n81. I understand that this may help in increasing battery times but still I hope Nokia will address this in future FW upgrades. Waiting for the article. Thanks for the reply but I already know how to control the brightness. I was talking about the maximum brightness being capped by the software as compared to the n95/n81. I understand that this may help in increasing battery times but still I hope Nokia will address this in future FW upgrades.

Waiting for the article.

]]> By: Vaibhav Sharma http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1316 Vaibhav Sharma Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:57:28 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1316 You can still control the brightness from the Tools>Settings>Personalisation options. Plus Nokia's implementations works way better than any 3rd party application anyday, I'm sure you will agree. There is absolutely no problem in the keys or the Dpad's operation, in fact I quite like it. The Softkeys could have been better but usability is not impacted. To upgrade or not is subjective depending on how old is the N95 i.e. if you are bored and have to get a new phone or the battery makes you want to get one then the N82 is a good option, specially if you are not into video playback much. I'm writing a comparison that'll be online tonight. You can still control the brightness from the Tools>Settings>Personalisation options. Plus Nokia’s implementations works way better than any 3rd party application anyday, I’m sure you will agree.

There is absolutely no problem in the keys or the Dpad’s operation, in fact I quite like it. The Softkeys could have been better but usability is not impacted.

To upgrade or not is subjective depending on how old is the N95 i.e. if you are bored and have to get a new phone or the battery makes you want to get one then the N82 is a good option, specially if you are not into video playback much. I’m writing a comparison that’ll be online tonight.

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1315 SiDG Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:00:52 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1315 Since you have used both N82 and N95, do u feel any problem in the soft keys, d-pad operation in n82 as compared to the n95. Would you suggest a n95 owner to go for n82 or advise to wait for the next flagship ? Since you have used both N82 and N95, do u feel any problem in the soft keys, d-pad operation in n82 as compared to the n95. Would you suggest a n95 owner to go for n82 or advise to wait for the next flagship ?

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1314 SiDG Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:57:24 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1314 ignore the first part of the comment about the battery life, actually the times were mixed up. Please read the second part about the screen. ignore the first part of the comment about the battery life, actually the times were mixed up. Please read the second part about the screen.

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1322 SiDG Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:54:24 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1322 Not to be picky about this but I believe that the n81 is equal/better than n82 in some departments. N82 lasts upto 10 hrs. in music playback while n81 lasts 30 mins. longer. In video Playback n82 lasts 200 mins. while n81 lasts 240 mins. Both the phones last 2 days in regular use. Source :- mobile-review. Also the screen the n82 is software controlled to enhance the standby times. It is not a major problem for me but I will still want to have the option to control the brightness myself rather than Nokia do it for me. Auto Rotation is coming to N95-8GB also and there's rotateme also for that. Other than that a good review. Not to be picky about this but I believe that the n81 is equal/better than n82 in some departments. N82 lasts upto 10 hrs. in music playback while n81 lasts 30 mins. longer. In video Playback n82 lasts 200 mins. while n81 lasts 240 mins. Both the phones last 2 days in regular use. Source :- mobile-review.

Also the screen the n82 is software controlled to enhance the standby times. It is not a major problem for me but I will still want to have the option to control the brightness myself rather than Nokia do it for me. Auto Rotation is coming to N95-8GB also and there’s rotateme also for that.

Other than that a good review.

]]> By: Vaibhav Sharma http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1321 Vaibhav Sharma Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:20:36 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1321 After having used both I am led to the conclusion that the N82 has better battery life than than the N81 whatever be the reason. I say screen because of the rotation, watching videos you just took with the auto orientation is neat. As far as brightness goes I'm usually happy with the default setting or a step lower, anything more and it will impact standby time! Moreover the N82 has GPS too. There are no two ways about the N82 being a better phone. @ Siraj yes, the loudspeaker volume could have been better, but still you won't miss a call because of the volume! ;) After having used both I am led to the conclusion that the N82 has better battery life than than the N81 whatever be the reason. I say screen because of the rotation, watching videos you just took with the auto orientation is neat. As far as brightness goes I’m usually happy with the default setting or a step lower, anything more and it will impact standby time! Moreover the N82 has GPS too. There are no two ways about the N82 being a better phone.

@ Siraj yes, the loudspeaker volume could have been better, but still you won’t miss a call because of the volume! ;)

]]> By: SiDG http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1320 SiDG Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:15:26 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1320 Quote : "The N81 is, but when it boils down to a comparison between the two the N82 wins easily owing to the Camera, even better battery, screen and build quality." The N82 and N81 use the same battery and screen tho the N82 screen is less bright. Quote :
“The N81 is, but when it boils down to a comparison between the two the N82 wins easily owing to the Camera, even better battery, screen and build quality.”

The N82 and N81 use the same battery and screen tho the N82 screen is less bright.

]]> By: siraj http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1323 siraj Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:31:39 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1323 great thought vaibhav somehow i found the device a bit uncomfortable wen it comes to pressing keys and secondly low volume of its loudspeaker nevertheless with a few cons the is one of the best candy bar phone ....... nice post bro .. great thought vaibhav somehow i found the device a bit uncomfortable wen it comes to pressing keys and secondly low volume of its loudspeaker nevertheless with a few cons the is one of the best candy bar phone …….

nice post bro ..

]]> By: Vaibhav Sharma http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1319 Vaibhav Sharma Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:30:31 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1319 Kirollous, no I was reffering to the N95 8GB itself, like a comparison. Malerocks, Thanks pal. The N82 made me mention it, the difference was huge between it and the others. Kirollous, no I was reffering to the N95 8GB itself, like a comparison.

Malerocks, Thanks pal. The N82 made me mention it, the difference was huge between it and the others.

]]> By: malerocks http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1317 malerocks Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:56:00 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1317 Great article. I especially liked the reminder about it been a "phone" :) Great article. I especially liked the reminder about it been a “phone” :)

]]> By: Nseries WOM World » Blog Archive » The Nokia N82, a right little performer http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1318 Nseries WOM World » Blog Archive » The Nokia N82, a right little performer Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:05:07 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1318 [...] a good look through the main features of the N82 with comments on the performance of the device when using GPS, the music player, [...] [...] a good look through the main features of the N82 with comments on the performance of the device when using GPS, the music player, [...]

]]> By: Kirollos Fares http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1326 Kirollos Fares Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:03:29 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1326 I think you mean the N82 in the last line of this post I think you mean the N82 in the last line of this post

]]> By: Vaibhav Sharma http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1324 Vaibhav Sharma Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:29:17 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1324 Hmmm.. Thats true sometimes. But since I have fairly large hands I got a good grip. But that being said it has slipped outta my hand on a couple of occassions. So yes, thats a thing to consider, very rightly pointed out! Thanks. Hmmm.. Thats true sometimes. But since I have fairly large hands I got a good grip. But that being said it has slipped outta my hand on a couple of occassions. So yes, thats a thing to consider, very rightly pointed out! Thanks.

]]> By: Ravindra@Symbian-Life Blog http://thesymbianblog.com/2008/04/13/reflections-nokia-n82-usability-multimedia-and-performance/#comment-1325 Ravindra@Symbian-Life Blog Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:14:36 +0000 http://vaibhavsharma.wordpress.com/?p=648#comment-1325 Great post,But,though it fits well in your hand,It is very likely to be slipped off from your hand due to its surface material.Didn't you experience it? Great post,But,though it fits well in your hand,It is very likely to be slipped off from your hand due to its surface material.Didn’t you experience it?

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