For many of us, the style is the meaning of life. However, very few are ready to spend innumerable amounts of money on its maintenance. Those who find strength and means to spend the enormous share of the cost on purchasing madly expensive devices, which belong to the so-called Premium segment. Among manufacturers, which are well-known to domestic user, the company Nokia dominates sales of this class of phones. Not unknown Nokia 8800 and Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition are still at the top rows of Premium hit parades. However, we hasten to inform you that just recently, there is also appeared another machine of the company, which is a worthy competitor to other decent phones from Olymp. Moreover, the phone is named in honour of an ancient Greek goddess of the Lunar light - Nokia 8800 Luna.

Complete

Our today guest is staffed by becoming its status. Seasoned in the same style with the overall apparatus the box as a way not consistent with the best content. Complete same Luna Nokia 8600 is as follows:

. Phone;
. Battery Pack BP-5M;
. Battery charger, AC-6 (microUSB);
. Stereo HS-47;
. Adapter for Headsets microUSB - 2.5 mm audio connector;
. date microUSB cable CA-101;
. CD-ROM with software (Nokia PC Suite);
. Manual;
. Booklet Nokia 8600 Luna;
. Bag for rubbing display and packaging of the phone;
. Bracelet;
. Leather bag.

As you can see, the company has prepared a good set of enhancements for traditionally Premium segment for phone. To begin with, we have provided a wired stereo headset. Its appearance as a design consistent with the best Nokia 8600. In addition, the headset has a standard for the majority of telephone connector 2.5 mm, while on the phone applied microUSB connector. For a combination of formats there is an appropriate adapter.

Elegant leather case is supplied with impressive magnetic latches. In doing so, he practically doesn’t increase the quantity of hidden in a phone, so that, being a fashionable accessory, it does not chain movements of its owner.

It is by the way to be present a suede bag because you have not only once a day to rub the screen, and the trunk of the phone.

Appearance. Design

A distinctive feature of expensive image models Nokia is the exceptional attention to the design. But at the same time a great role is given to the materials, from which the shell is designed and elements of the design. Thus, from time immemorial have branded the style elite models Nokia has been the availability of the metal in the construction of the shell. Now no one represents Premium model without metal body.

That is, and this time the developers have paid great attention to the materials and finishes. The lion’s share of Nokia 8600 Luna shell is made of stainless steel. At the same time the covering of the back part ( lower part of the trunk, the lid of accumulating battery, upper part of moving slider ) is dull. The interior of the shell slider, which is not seen in a closed condition , is also made of steel. But in this case we have polished to a mirror shine glossy surface.

Finally we arrived at the material that has never been applied in such models of the company. At this time we are dealing with tempered glass. It implemented a lower front portion slider, conceals part of a keyboard. Glass for the sake of design smoke-coloured done. Due to this, under certain terms, it merges with the glossy surface of the steel. No, it is only a deception. Not without reason given in the name of honour telephone moon goddess of light. It is closer, as we saw a picture numeric keypad, a moon-white backlight which slowly fades away or pulsing in the standby mode.

Finally, the last type of plastic material is traditional. But in this case it quite a bit - just a bezel and the upper half of the phone keypad. Assembling the phone is just excellent. Packaging panels fit just perfectly, joints uniform, but the scripts and lufts say simply ashamed.
As you may have guessed, Nokia 8600 Luna implemented in the form-factor slider, which is also a constant feature of Premium Nokia phones. In this digital keyboard hidden in a “beaker” on the one hand formed glass, and the other - the rear of the steel. A similar pattern is observed in the upper part of the phone. It turns out that both halves slider would go from friend to friend. For disclosure bottom of the phone display for a small protuberances Thumb. The mechanism of autodovodka works well and without complaints. At the same time, instead of a metallic clank Nokia 8800 and Sirocco, heard muted click.

In closed user accessible only part of administering the keyboard, which is located in a small deepening. We have traditionally provided contextual keys, as well as receiving and Lights Out buttons call. Structurally, these four keys are one entity. In the center you can find a medium-sized joystick button inscribed with the confirmation of the call. To work with them, even if you close the slider, it is very convenient. Hits on the keys very well recorded, the response felt good. This does not hurt neighboring finger buttons.

At the top of the display is located. He also hidden under tempered glass, which is perfectly collects fingerprints. After some time, the use of enclosed bag must be harnessed in order to return phone pristine purity. On the other peculiarities we will speak later.

A telephone earpiece, covered decorative ribs, arm placed over the manufacturer’s logo. The front part of clay decorative chrome strip, which is under glass. Remarkably, after the disclosure apparatus it is not broken, and duplicated on the inside.

On the brink of the top can be found only abalone for fastening strap. As for the bottom, there is a hole in microphone, as well as phone earpiece covered ribs.

At the bottom of the right side of the phone can be detected no microUSB covered connector port. On the left side, you can find the button latches, the fixing of battery compartment lid, as well as a metal key is the volume, carefully inscribed in the decorative chrome bezel.

Also, the right and left side of the phone visible slots for speakers, covered impressive metal ribs. This suggests stereo dynamics, however, careful consideration innards fleeing for netting , for transmission, said to the contrary – you can see only one earpiece on the right side of the device. This assumption is confirmed by listening to - obviously melody wafting from the right side of the device. As we said, when closed digital keyboard is hidden under smoke- coloured glass. It is almost not visible, and only closely, it is possible to discern the outlines of the keys. Moving apart the slider, you can see all the keyboard entirely.

Its size has not changed since the Sirocco. And the form still remained virtually - ranks close to each other buttons, with little to the bottom of the chamfer. With this figure remains firm, reminiscent traps.

In the use of a keyboard is very convenient - and clearly elastic fixed pressing, short course. In addition, the last several keys are placed slightly lengthened to compensate for close to the location of the closing part of the keyboard slider.

Battery compartment lid is traditionally behind. She sits very firmly and securely. To withdraw, should disclose the slider, to exert pressure on the button on the right side of the device and move up the cover.

It is not difficult to guess that under the cover itself is a battery, as well as a nest for the SIM card. Eye camera appears only when disclosure slider.

Dimensions phone folded in a position virtually unchanged since the Nokia 8800 - only the thickness decreased by a couple of millimetres. This means that the phone will be equally convenient, as in the pocket of trousers, and in the bag, a shirt pocket. HEIs movements, it would not be accurate. Moreover, thanks to successful design of the hull, its smooth outlines telephone equally well as falls in menswear, and the women’s hand.

The overall functionality and communication capabilities

Because the phones for this class of functional equipment issue are not as acute as in other models. People who buy machines of Premium segment are willing to pay for unique design and the status of the phone, and only then pay attention to the availability of additional functions. Nevertheless, the Luna user will be able to please not only the pale moon glow keyboard, but they are acceptable functionality.

To date, the first thing that draws attention to the different categories of users - is the amount of memory. However, “the memory” - this is not quite correct definition. Buyers quickly concern slot for expansion cards, which deals with the existence of every possible problem. But so is that neither the Nokia 8800, Nokia 8800 or Sirocco Edition could not boast of the “luxury”. However, that alone to darken - Nokia 8600 Luna, as well as predecessors have built only memory. Its not so big by today’s standards - only 128 MB. For storage-dozen other tunes, and hundreds of pairs of photographs of this amount should be sufficient. Well, because of the image must be something to sacrifice.

But can we talk about the screen entirely flattering reviews. Meanwhile, Luna Luna much improved display, as compared to predecessors. Now we have a QVGA-screen TFT matrix which can display up to 16 million shades. It is also grown diagonal display and is nothing less than 2 inches. Thanks to anti mirrored surface image reads well, even at the bright sun. Overall, the picture there is not a shred of claims, because juicy, bright shades and produce excellent contrast of the most pleasant experience. Yes and no lead review angles and come close to the maximum.

The multimedia component of the device is slightly pushed his bar, because now we have not only a Bluetooth stereo, but also the usual 2.5 mm stereo connector for connecting complete headset or headphones party. In doing so, I would like to point out that only one in the phone interface connector - microUSB. It is used as a charger for use or interface cable, and for connecting a headset. Only the latter is connected through a special adapter, which is included in the kit. On call melody is written specifically for this model, for once not a speech.

As far as the connector microUSB, in subsequent years it will replace widespread miniUSB and will be standard in the world of consumer electronics. Luna supports information exchange USB 2.0, so no surprise that in the Mass Storage mode, the phone displays the average data transfer speed of 500-600 kilobytes per second.

You can finally say a few words about the battery. Achilles fifth Nokia 8800, and in a way, and Sirocco, was a small battery capacity (600 and 700 mAh), the reason for a short time, the autonomous work of the phone. Apotheosis of history came to the fact that in a package with Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition was still a spare battery. When creating Luna managed to solve the problem in another way. First, the Corps is not all - that enables not wasting energy on the transmission signal. Secondly, the Nokia 8600 bought another battery - BP-5M. Its capacity is 900 mAh. Now, with an average intensity of exploitation phone can work out for about two days. In comparison, the Nokia 8800 SE “hold” one and a half day. However, the potential buyer is, of course, not stop. Time is full charge at around a half or two hours.

Out of the entire diversity of wireless interfaces will only have Bluetooth version 2.0 with EDR. It is quite extensive support for profiling. We have at our disposal are:

. Dial-Up Networking Profile;
. Generic Access Profile;
. Generic Object Exchange Profile;
. Object Push Profile;
. Serial Port Profile;
. Handsfree Profile;
. Headset Profile;
. Synchronization Profile;
. Basic Image Profile;
. File Transfer Profile;
. HID (host) Profile;
. Stereo Advanced Audio Distribution Profile;
. Advanced Audio / Video Remote Conference Profile.

The “blue tooth” works stable and well, so we can nothing to add.

Camera

The presence of cameras in the model, such as Nokia 8600 Luna is a tribute to the fashion and nothing more. That is why the digital module is only nominal, cheap compared to other phones companies, and does not purport to be good quality survey.

Luna is on board 2 - megapixel CMOS sensor. Of the possible options are only available the following options:
. The quality of the image. The high, conventional, low;
. The size of the image. 1600h1200, 1280×1024, 1280×960, 800×600, 640×480, 320×240, 160×120;
. Running time video. By default, the maximum.
. The quality of the video. The high, ordinary, basic;
. Permission video. 176h144, 128 h96.
. Times photo. Without the viewer, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, not limited.
. White balance. Auto, daylight bulb, the light bulb day, the horizon.

Besides, we can turn off the sounds that simulate actuation shutter cameras, as well as to choose one of the standard effects (normal, false colors, shades of gray, sepia, negative, over-exposure .

As you can see, settings are not expensive, however, we are not dealing with. Nokia N93i. While surveying the whole area of the screen acts as a viewfinder. At the same time the screen to the landscape mode of operation.

What is for the obtained images, that in the absence of adequate lighting and the image produced vague, explicit noise. Transfer of colours and transitions are also not at altitude. In addition, the camera does not have sufficient dynamic range, and withdraw objects with contrasting coverage is not worth it.

If Generally speaking, we are once again faced with the result of a clear product positioning. If you want an excellent camera, you should pay attention to the most technologically advanced N-series company. Luna is not set up for this, so the camera it solely for “ticked”. And every so, and to make claims, it would be silly.

Menu. Inside

Now it is time to “dive deeper” and find out what is a goddess Selena in terms of functional equipment. But nothing here you will not find unique. To begin with, the phone is based on the platform of the third edition of Series 40 Feature Pack 1. Well, if there be absolutely accurate, the functional machine has no differences from the widely known Nokia 6233. Of course, there is a change, but they pertain solely to design the interior furnishing phone. Incidentally, in comparison with Nokia 8800 SE, Luna from the screen more permits acquired additional features. For example, became available Active Standby mode, in which at the main screen shows information on upcoming meetings and events, as well as launch applications labels.

The focus is aimed at the main screen wallpaper. To do this, the default Active Standby disabled. Similarly, disabled by default icons applications can be run with disapproval joystick. Everything else - unchanged. When you click on the right soft button contacts we execute, and when you click on the left - fall into a “Active” menu, where you can quickly get to the desired menu item.

Now, look at all the menu items to create a final image of the phone. By the way, the menu may be represented by a matrix of icons or signatures or list, or signatures without badges or tabs.

Messages

Working with the message has always been the strength of Nokia phones. Therefore, claims to the Finns on the handling of communications, we never in - quite the contrary. As for Luna, the standard for all of this platform. We can create SMS / MMS and voice messages, as well as e-mail messages (client opportunities built quite well ); store incoming and sent mail, receive and store records of the delivery and receipt of messages, etc.

Contacts

Is not difficult to guess that by this point in hiding the address book. The names can be displayed as from memory or SIM phone or from both sources simultaneously. There are several options for displaying contact. In the first case, the user sees only the name of the subscriber, and to view the phones and additional information click on the center of the joystick. In the second case, shown next to the name and telephone number or even a picture. It may be created before 1000 contact phone book. The user can add a lot of additional information about the subscriber. Overall, the functional address book is very high.

Journal

By this point focused on by all the information and the call of the received / sent information.

Preferences

Is not difficult to guess that here we will find all the options that will help us to customize your device.

. Profiles. In the phone comes with a standard 4 profile Flight mode (mode “in the plane” when deactivated GSM module), and 2 personal. For each profile can be customized startup, the style of call volume melody, headband, melody for communications, keyboard sounds, the volume of sounds in the annexes. In general setup profiles very extensive.
. Themes. The existence of such a discharge order phone - a real need. However, the Luna slightly decreased their number - there are only 4.
. Sounds. Personalization sound design phone (keyboard tones, messages, etc.).
. Display. Here the settings screen. These include the choice of wallpaper, color and font size, the inclusion / disconnection operator logo, information network, the choice of screensaver. Moreover, the available options on / off mode to conserve energy and sleeping regime. Preferences brightness not.
. Time and date.
. Shortcuts. Access to the most frequently used functions with the help of deviations softovyh joystick and buttons.
. Plug the device. Setting compounds Bluetooth, GPRS and synchronization with the PC.
. Challenge. Setting refusing calls, answer any button, automatic dialing, quick dialing, call waiting, the amount after the call, the call acceptance opening slider, etc.
. Tel. Setting language menus, automatic keyboard, telephone code, and its welcoming saver melodies, and the choice of operator prompts for the inclusion of menu items.
. Accessories. Headsets configuration and customization mode backlight when connected charger.
. Configuration. Configuration provider, personal preferences packet data.
. Protection. Request PIN, call blocking, a private group of subscribers, lock code telephone access codes (change phone code, PIN, change the lock code calls used codes, certificates).
. Restoring factory installations. When you enter a code before the phone settings dumped factory values and cleaned memory device.

Gallery

All that relates to a multimedia phone contents can be found at this location. All files in the following folders are sorted out .

. Photo. The following operations on graphic files: You can download, deleting, sending, moving, renaming,
editing (box text, frames, pictures, cutting edges), setting as wallpaper or screensaver. Moreover, we can
know the details of the image, change the style of display (the details of the list, the list, table), do sorting pictures, run
viewing in slideshow mode. We are also able to create your folders learn filling memory, as well as all or selected images
. Clips. All of the above apply to the video files with the only difference that they can not be edited.
. Music. It’s similar to the video.
. Themes. All the same (deleting, moving, renaming, details, the type of display, sorting, additive folders, memory, etc.)
. Graphics. There are wallpapers, screen savers (swf format), Kits and scope. Background saver, by the way, are neither quantity nor diversity.
. Tones. Melodies for the calls are stored here.
. Recordings. Record voice recorder placed in the folder.
. Action files. All files taken from external sources are here.

Media

Now turn to deal with multimedia functions Luna. Here, we get access to the camera, radio, voice recorder, as well as musical and mediapleyeru. Nothing much in these applications do not - their ability to standard platforms and has been described on the pages of our newspapers.

Organizer

Organizer contains everything necessary for the time businessman. In this respect, Nokia 8600 Luna vary a good position.

. Alarm clock. Maybe as a one-time or multiple. Choose a melody, repetition days, re-call time.
. Calendar. The standard viewing modes calendar with a day, week, month. Adding events are drawing up a timetable - nothing
special.
. Dela. Also nothing special - a list of cases that must be met.
. Notes. Short text notes.
. Calculator. Excellent engineering calculator with multiple functions.
. Countdown timer.
. Stopwatch.

Attachments

All Java games and applications can be found here. In addition, the manufacturer has already taken care of buyers and discovered something important.
. Games. The phone, we find the following games, which are varied and many will be able to hit on the soul. This “Golf Tour”
“Highroller Casino,” “Soccer 3D” and “Sudoku”.
. Collection. By this point collected “brand” software to help the business person. These include Nokia values converter, world time and the manager presentations. And if the first two are clear, the latest tool allows you to manage
PowerPoint presentations and other Windows applications. To do this on a PC must be installed Bluetooth adapter and annex Nokia Wireless Presenter.

WEB

Finally, the last paragraph of our review hiding WAP browser version 2.0.

Conclusions

Summing up, one can say only one - the developers managed to create a unique phone designs, and which way you want to enjoy while still. At the same time, one can not help but admit that Luna stepped far in terms of functional capacity. Now, we are no longer slim-down version of Series 40 3rd Edition, a full-fledged version programmatic platform, with all its useful options, which you will find sufficient. Based on this, it may be assumed that Luna is definitely waiting for great success, not unless buyers will confuse positioning on the phone rung below Sirocco. But if to get rid of prejudice, you have at its disposal just wonderful machine.