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5800 a N95 replacement (and browsing experience with touch UI)

1 replies · 3,514 views · Started 28 January 2009

Would people regard the 5800 a good replacment for an aging N95?
My current usage of my N95 is in order of greatest use;

- Voice
- SMS
- Music player
- Browsing
- Maps
- Camera

Also how are people finding the browsing experience on the 5800 in comparison to non-touch S60 interfaces?

Thanks

Voice (if you dont get the earpiece problem) then its fine.

Sms, fine. Better, if you prefer the inputs of the 5800.

Music, vastly superior.

Browsing, lovely!

Maps, Nokias Map offerring is as bad as ever, but its identical to Maps 2 bar its got touch support, which makes it slightly easier scrolling around maps. Garmin and copilot are set to release updates that will support the 5800. Google maps already have a client, which is a dream to use.

Camera, meh. Not as good as the N95's, but still passable. Im expecting it to get better with firmware updates.

My recommendation is to go somewhere it's on demo, because if you like the touch interface, then chances are your going to love the phone.