Any successor to 8890?

[the*saint*]

Personally, I have become quite attached to my series 60 phone for it's data connectivity... but I do recall a brief stint I had with an 8890. I'm envious of those people "across the pond" because they have the 8910i, 8910 and 8855.

Does anyone know if a successor is planned for the 8890?

[Sid]

Nokia will release more luxury phones, but they have not announced any successors to the 8910 series yet. Its likely that when they release a new platform for their next generation phones, the next 8xxx series phone will also be announced.

[Naveen]

Originally posted by the*saint*
Personally, I have become quite attached to my series 60 phone for it's data connectivity... but I do recall a brief stint I had with an 8890. I'm envious of those people "across the pond" because they have the 8910i, 8910 and 8855.

Does anyone know if a successor is planned for the 8890?

I have heard that something is coming because the 8800 series phones were a big hit around the globe!

[the*saint*]

Sid, that makes sense. From a business perspective, I suppose it would be a bit late to introduce new product offerings (with GSM1900 support) for a somewhat aging platform. With the growing trend of tri-band handsets, I'm looking forward to the next-generation 8xxx.

There's just a big void in "finely crafted" Nokia handsets for Canada and US. As much as I'd like an entry-level Vertu, I can't afford one.

[Naveen]

Originally posted by the*saint*
Sid, that makes sense. From a business perspective, I suppose it would be a bit late to introduce new product offerings (with GSM1900 support) for a somewhat aging platform. With the growing trend of tri-band handsets, I'm looking forward to the next-generation 8xxx.

There's just a big void in "finely crafted" Nokia handsets for Canada and US. As much as I'd like an entry-level Vertu, I can't afford one.

it seems all of the nokia handsets that are coming out are all the same looking and are being poor in comparison to the competition.

[Sid]

They look the same because they are the same internally. The 6100,7210,6610,7250,6800 etc. are ALL built on the same platform - making them virtual clones of each other. There are very small difference between each phone (eg, the 7250 has camera software), but otherwise they are alike.

[Tenoq]

Personally, I think Nokia needs to rethink their business strategies. At the moment, they're miles behind in technology, and the only thing really keeping them afloat is styling.

And in a technological world, that will only work for so long!

[Michael]

I disagree. For one, there are in the first position in the world, so they can't be making that many mistakes.

Also, I believe that Nokia deals with technology fairly well, from a business side.

Their timing is very good. They release the next big thing only when the time is right, only when it is truly needed to maintain forward momentum.

Basically, they don't waste technology just to say "we're first."

They bring out the new tech devices just when the mass market is ready to buy them. And that is smart.

Not something I like, but it is a good business practice. At least it has been so far.

[Sid]

Michael is right - look at the release of the 7650 and 7250 phones. They only released them when MMS messaging had become popular and there was a market for camera phones.

Personally I wouldnt buy any phone in the Nokia luxury range. They use the same technology as the much cheaper ones (with the exception of BT support) and you are basically paying 3 times the money for a titanium casing.

[dc_in_sf]

I love my 8890, as far as I am concerned it is a near perfect phone - and one that still garners complements from folk who see it.

However it is missing one feature that I would like - bluetooth. There is a bluetooth carkit available for my car that integrates with the steering wheel controls that I would love to get.

So I am actively looking for a replacement for my 8890 and would love to hear suggestions. I'd like to get a phone at least as small as my 8890, with bluetooth, only US gsm required.

Any suggestions?