Nokia N81 Review - Podcasting, Radio and Conclusion

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In the final part of his review of the Nokia N81 Ewan looks at two applications that add a little something to the multimedia and music credentials of the N81: Podcasting and Visual Radio. Ewan then brings us some thoughts about the positioning of this music and gaming orientated Nseries device before coming to an overall conclusion.

 

 
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While not at the top end of the Nseries range, the N81, just as the N91 before it, is aimed not at the power users, but just below them. While not a mass-market device, the more boxy styling, the 2 megapixel camera, and the absence of a GPS chipset. It allows it to be addressed at those looking for both a good smartphone and top of the line music device, while remaining stylish and appealing. While I could argue that this is a fully converged device, the regular user (and the marketing) is going to focus heavily on the music playing abilities of the device.

Read on in the full review

See also 

Nokia N81 Review Part 1 - Hardware, Naviwheel and Carousel

Nokia N81 Review Part 2 - Listening to Music

Nokia N82 Review Part 3 - Microsoft Music Window

Nokia N81 - Initial Gaming Impressions on All About N-Gage