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Art
Meets
State-of-the-Art:
Exquisite
Materials,
Distinctive
Details
Unite
to
Create
a
Mobile
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the
Nokia
8800
Exclusive
audio
accompaniment,
including
signature
ringtone
"Dharma",
by
award-winning
composer
Ryuichi
Sakamoto
Espoo,
Finland
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Drawing
upon
modern
watchmaking
and
jewelry
techniques,
Nokia
has
unveiled
a
truly
inspired
mobile
phone
for
today's
connoisseurs
of
quality
and
taste.
Encased
in
a
slim
stainless
steel
body,
the
Nokia
8800
subtly
glides
open
to
reveal
a
number
of
distinctive
details,
each
meticulously
considered
and
researched
to
complement
the
prestige
and
quality
of
the
device.
To
heighten
the
experience,
the
Nokia
8800
features
exclusive
audio
accompaniment,
including
all
ringtones
and
alerts,
by
award-winning
composer
Ryuichi
Sakamoto.
This
attention
to
detail
continues
Nokia's
heritage
of
premium
mobile
phones
that
have
set
the
industry
standard
for
elegance
and
performance.
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a
Zen-like
goal
to
balance
form
and
functionality,
the
guiding
principle
of
Nokia's
designers
and
engineers
was
to
create
a
truly
modern
mobile
phone,
the
epitome
of
style
and
elegance,
which
would
be
a
pleasure
to
use
and
a
delight
to
behold.
The
organic
flowing
lines
and
dynamic
surfaces
perfectly
complement
the
stainless
steel
and
resin
materials
--
steel
for
its
tensile
strength
and
durability,
and
resin
for
its
organic
properties.
The
result
is
an
elegant,
'human'
design,
comprised
of
materials
destined
to
age
with
grace. |
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Finding
inspiration
in
non-traditional
sources,
Nokia
designers
employed
modern
watch-making
techniques,
such
as
the
use
of
metal
injection
molding
on
the
function
keys.
A
specially
reinforced
glass
used
in
luxury
timepieces
provides
added
toughness
and
scratch-resistance
to
the
front
display,
and
even
the
Nokia
marque
has
been
chemically
etched
on
the
back
plate
using
a
process
typically
used
by
watchmakers.
The
'pop-up'
mechanism
of
the
Nokia
8800
is
another
study
in
functional
design.
Using
a
bi-stable
spring
mechanism
and
stainless
steel
ball
bearings,
like
those
used
in
high-performance
automobiles,
the
keypad
of
the
Nokia
8800
gracefully
glides
from
its
protective
casing,
revealing
a
hidden
camera
on
the
back. |
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aural
accompaniment
of
the
Nokia
8800
is
equally
inspired.
Award-winning
composer
and
musician
Ryuichi
Sakamoto
was
commissioned
to
compose
the
ringtones
and
alerts.
Throughout
his
distinguished
career,
Sakamoto
has
crossed
musical
and
technological
boundaries,
experimenting
with
different
musical
styles
and
making
a
name
for
himself
in
popular,
orchestral
and
film
music.
Inspired
by
its
modern
lines
and
organic
curves,
Sakamoto
has
produced
a
musical
accompaniment
for
the
Nokia
8800
that
captures
an
essence
and
emotion
that
touches
both
heart
and
mind.
His
creation
draws
on
his
vision
of
the
Nokia
8800
user
--
a
world
citizen
constantly
on
the
move,
making
an
impression
in
a
grayscale
world
and
through
great
cities
such
as
New
York,
Paris,
Sydney
and
Shanghai. |
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"Subtlety
and
refinement
are
requirements
of
modern
high
design,
appealing
to
consumers
who
place
a
high
value
in
quality
and
attention
to
detail,"
explains
Frank
Nuovo,
Nokia's
Chief
Designer.
"We
believe
the
Nokia
8800
belongs
in
this
pantheon
of
iconic
products
-
a
sophisticated
mobile
communication
device
that
quietly
earns
a
nod
of
appreciation
and
admiration
from
other
connoisseurs
of
fine
taste."
The
Nokia
8800
is
expected
to
begin
shipping
in
select
markets
during
the
second
quarter
of
2005.
Estimated
retail
price,
before
subsidies
or
taxes,
is
expected
to
be
750EUR.
Also
Nokia
introduced
the
Nokia
8801
in
New
York,
a
new
device
that
shares
the
same
premium
design
details
and
features,
but
is
designed
expressly
for
the
Americas
market.
The
Nokia
8801
is
expected
to
begin
shipping
in
the
third
quarter
of
2005.
The
Nokia
Wireless
Stereo
Headset,
introduced
today,
is
expected
to
begin
shipping
in
the
third
quarter
of
2005.
About
Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving
the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility
industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the
information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and
solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses.
Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for
network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com.
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