Comments on: Nokia relaunches the N86

By: k

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:47:58 +0000

It is just an n85 rehash – there are loads of solid, reliable nokia models.

It’s not just about pushing the specs – having an n82 successor and xenon flash is not a big ask. We should have seen this ages ago.

It is disappointing because we know Nokia can make amazing phones and they are resting on their laurels. Fans are usually harsh on companies (like Nintendo) because they don’t meet the high standards they themselves set.

Like Wesker from Resident Evil 5 says – Poor performance indeed!

By: Alex Gajano

Alex Gajano — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:46:44 +0000

What a tough crowd at BGR! So it’s not exactly an Earth-shattering design, but the value proposition for this price tier & spec is extremely attractive. Nokia was a trailblazer a few years ago pushing the envelope of the specs, and now others seem to be carrying that flag (perhaps that’s why some of the die hard fans are disappointed). Remember, not every single new model needs to rock the world- some are just there to make money.

By: k

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:58:55 +0000

As a nokia fan, I’m sure I’m not the only one, to say – WTF?!!!

This should have been the n85 – what a joke, no xenon and 8gb is standard – we should be looking toward 32gb. Nokia is really lagging behind.

I won’t be upgrading to a Nokia anytime soon.

I can only hope they sort out their act and have a surprise on the way, but I highly doubt it.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:51:58 +0000

Ha ha!

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:21:57 +0000

I’m with JP. The company didn’t leak the phone, they just didn’t make a gigantic announcement the first time they showed it.

Michael must have wanted to create some drama to keep it from just being another announcement.

By: JP

JP — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:00:47 +0000

I don’t see what the big deal is about announcing a handset a day after press images and slides are shared.

Who cares? This is not news, nor is it a leak. Its not like its material information either.

Additionally, this is going to be the new handset to f*** with. Naysayers will balk and bitch but when its out, they’ll get in line. There’s nothing else sans-touchscreen in this realm. Not even the Samsung Innov8 which has great hardware but no services.

By: AC

AC — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:31:17 +0000

Is Nelson snickering at that porno kickstand? I know I am! http://is.gd/jQWY

By: aggie99

aggie99 — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:17:02 +0000

i agree cbrines, build quality is the main reason I ditched the N85. I like the added touch of it being a glass front. I suppose, if this is out soon it could tide me over till I get an N97.

By: cbrines

cbrines — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:40:53 +0000

Interesting that the press shots show email on the active standby screen. If Nokia can clean up their build quality issues, I’ll pick this one up.

By: Ricky Cadden

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:17:28 +0000

LMFAO. Quite possibly one of the most well written, funniest opening paragraphs I’ve read in a long, long time. Job well done, sir.

By: Dan L

Dan L — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:15:45 +0000

I am getting ready to jump the Nokia ship too…they make great phones but I am still waiting on my N95-3 firmware update and it is ridiculous already and I am sick of Nokia’s mistreatment of the North American markets.

By: jonathan p

jonathan p — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:11:13 +0000

To me, this phone is ugly. I never liked the n81 design, and to resurrect that design in more modern handsets just does not appeal to me. It doesn’t matter, nokia has some competition that they need to match now. I am getting ready to jump ship very soon.