Nokia ships 8800 phone

Nokia started shipping its new Nokia 8800 phone, which has been under development for three years. The company hopes this phone will become the same status symbol like Motorola's RAZR did. The phone has a stainless steel case with a slide mechanism assisted by high-grade ball bearings. Here's a look at the specifications of the 8800:

262K color 208 x 208 pixel TFT display with scratch-resistant glass

Bluetooth

SVGA camera with video capture

EDGE high-speed data

64MB of memory

16mm thick

The Nokia 8800 costs $800. A US version is planned under model number 8801 and should retail within a few months.

Source: Mobiletracker