I used to have a Nokia 8260 but got this one to replace it. The Nokia 8890 is smaller than the 8260, and is about the same size as the Nokia 8290.

I'll spare you all the technical reviews since you can read about them on other people's reviews. Instead I will give you a look at how the phone has server me for my lifestyle.

SHOCK FACTOR TO WOW OTHER PEOPLE

First off, this phone gets a lot of attention. Everytime I whip it out to answer a call it captures someone's attention. I was shopping for a new BMW and even the salesperson there (drives a 70k M roadster) asked to see my phone and was impressed.

The backlight is also very nice. My old 8260 was 'souped' up before with custom superwhite lights. When people see the white lights in my 8890, they think I changed them too and are very surprised when I tell them they are stock and came with the phone.

DAILY USE

The menu and interface is alright, you can store numbers on the phone's own memory and the SIM card. I find that very handy because you can transfer information from phone to phone. It is also 'classic' Nokia, so if you have owned a Nokia phone before you will know how to use this phone.

This little Nokia is also fairly durable. I put it in the Nokia leather case even though everyone says it looks like a makeup case (i'm a guy too) so that keeps it well. I just don't like how dust gets inside the screen behind the glass and I can't clean it like the 8260 where I can just take it apart. I only have two little scratches on the back where they probably came from friction when I placed my phone on the table during dinners and such.

Battery life is great as other Nokias. Reception really depends on your provider, but because of the silver case, it is a tad bit worse than the plastic 8-series. I also like how I can use this GSM phone almost anywhere in the world.

CONCLUSION

Buy this phone if you like to get noticed. If not, just get the 82xx series. They will serve you just as well and honestly are more practical and you will save a lot of money.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 600