The Nokia N82 continues to extend the line of Nseries devices with another innovation, the Xenon flash. The N82 has all the latest wireless connectivity options, with the exception of the North American 3G networks. The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics takes very good photos and 30 fps video. The N82 is available now in the U.S. from the Nokia site as an unlocked device for US$564.
Opening the top flap reveals the N82 on the first level of the retail packaging.
Can you name all of these Nseries devices currently in my collection?
After lifting up the Nokia promotional photo you can see some of the included pieces secured in plastic.
The Nokia N82 has a decent capacity battery and with the EDGE connectivity it has been getting me through two days with no problem.
A very compact A/C adapter, TV out cable, microUSB to USB cable, and manuals are included in the retail package.
This is the smallest A/C adapter I have seen for a Nseries device and I hope this is the trend for the future.
The device has a glossy black finish, but doesn’t really seem to collect fingerprints.
The keypad appears quite small at first, but after an hour or two of usage it is easy to use and works well.
There are a few buttons above the keypad so you can easily navigate and use the device with a single hand.
You can take a self portrait with the front facing camera, but you cannot use it to make video calls like you can in Europe. The light sensor automatically adjusts the display brightness.
The microUSB port, microSD card slot with cover, and charging port are found along the left side of the device.
The only item on the bottom of the N82 is the microphone opening.
The stereo speakers, volume control buttons, gallery, and camera buttons are found along the right side of the N82.
There is a lanyard loop, 3.5mm headset jack, and power button along the top of the N82.
The 5 megapixel camera (with Carl Zeiss optics) and Xenon flash are located in the upper part of the back with the battery cover along the bottom 2/3 of the device.
I was pleased to see the return of the physical shutter on the N82 since it helps protect the lens from scratches and dirt.
When you slide the shutter open, the camera application launches so you can take photos right away.
The battery has a decent 1050 mAh rating and is easily accessible behind the back of the N82.
The SIM card slot is located beneath the battery.
In closed mode, the N82 is longer than the N81 8GB. As you can see they appear similar in design and appearance.
When you slide open the N81 8GB it is much longer than the N82. I like the slider design since it hides and protects the keypad.
The N81 8GB has a flush keypad while the N82 has raised keys.
This photo was taken with the N95 North American version with the flash and red-eye on.
As you can see the N82 with Xenon flash takes a better photo with the same settings as the N95.
You can see the Share on Ovi notifications on the bottom of the standby screen.
The “Tiles” let you quickly access lots of different data and media content with a single press of the front right button.
While Opera Mini 4.1 is only a Java application, it works almost like a native application and is my favorite way to browse.
You can quickly share/upload your photos to multiple sites with the Share Online application.
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