Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Jun 11 '01
Pros: Nice compact Cellular Phone!
Cons: The Price!
Summary: This is a beautiful small cellular phone that weighs only 3.2 ounces (91 grams) with the standard battery in it. It is 3.9 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width and only 5/8 of an inch thick. (10cm x 4.5cm x 1.6 cm) It is not much larger than a credit ... read more
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Jan 20 '04
Pros: Battery life, sleek design, cool blue lights, extremely easy to use, nice size, nice charger
Cons: Display issue, missing features of newer phones
Summary: I bought this phone in 2000 right around when it was first available in the States. I paid roughly $500 for it at the time. The service was Voicestream, which changed to T-Mobile, and then in '03 I moved to Bermuda and switched the service to AT&T here. ... read more
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Apr 27 '03
Pros: Everything!!! It has class, style, function, durability, portability!!
Cons: Accessories hard to find! Replaced LCD screen in november 2001.
Summary: NEW JULY 2003 REVIEW:
***UPDATE: I just replaced the back cover last month and I've tossed my newer Motorola v66 phone aside and went back to my 8890. Nokia phones have a better menu system and far better reception than motorola and sprint (the ... read more
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Jan 29 '03
Pros: Sleek style, intuitive functionality
Cons: LCD lifetime/durability questionable
Summary: I have loved using this phone. Not only is it very intuitively functional - from the menu options to text messaging - but it is very eye-catching. I love people's reaction to first seeing it. Many times they will ask if it's the phone from the Matrix. ... read more
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Jan 25 '03
Pros: TOUGH, beautiful, classy, works great at home (Hawaii) and when I'm in Europe, love it!
Cons: It's (still) pricey...
Summary: This is a true story: I've owned my 8890 for over 2 years now and wouldn't trade it for anything. About 2 months ago, I threw my Levi's in the washing machine without checking the pockets, and when I came back to remove the load of washed clothes, there ... read more
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Jan 17 '03
Pros: SMALL SIZE,COOL BACKLIGHT,NICE ONE HANDED SLIDE,ATTENTION GETTER
Cons: BATTERY COVER VERY LOOSE, SCREEN FLICKERS AND DISSAPEARS, HAD TO REPLACE 4X
Summary: THIS PHONE IS REALLY A GREAT PHONE WHETHER YOU GOT IT BACK THEM OR EVEN NOW. THEY STOPPED MAKING IT BECAUSE OF THE SCREEN PROBLEMS. I HAD TO REPLACE MINE 4X THANK G-D I HAD INSURANCE. STILL I WOULD GET THIS PHONE EVEN WITH THE PROBLEMS ITS PROS OUTWEIGH ... read more
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Dec 22 '02
Pros: Lightweight, can use in 120 countries, voice activated.
Cons: na
Summary: This is a wonderful phone for the world traveler, and if you dont mind spending the money for one a nice toy for anyone who isnt planning on traveling as well. This handset his the newest in the nokia line for the US and is a wonderful addition, when ... read more
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Dec 03 '02
Pros: Infrared features, nice design, nice ergonomics, nice class
Cons: poor sound, below average functions, pricey, delicate, sub-par reception
Summary: This phone has great class. The 8890 has a sophisticated and modern design enhanced with its external antenna, which gives it somewhat of a boost in reception. The titanium alloy casing fits comfortably in your hand giving it an good ergonomic factor. ... read more
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Oct 31 '02
Pros: Elegant design, world phone, solid body feel.
Cons: Lacks durability, expensive, lacks triband.
Summary: ok by now you must have read all the specs on this phone so i'm going to focus on my own personal experience with this phone, which I hope will help you decide whether or not this phone is for you.
(mental note: I'm not a heavy phone user, I value ... read more
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Aug 15 '02
Pros: great UI, tiny size, nice design, internal antenna, infrared, vibrating alert, 2-way SMS/email
Cons: durability, flaky LCD connection, no WAP, can't store email addresses, not a world phone
Summary: With the 8890, Nokia created one of the classic modern cell phone designs. It's simple, elegant, compact, and works in both the US and Europe. Although this design at least 3 years old, I still haven't seen a newer world phone that beats it on my ... read more
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Jul 17 '02
Pros: Very stylish, light weight, durable, external antenna for better signal.
Cons: Poorly made for a Nokia, flawed screen.
Summary: I've had nothing but Nokia cell phones since day one. Starting with the 2160, 6160, then finally the 8860. All were great phones, never had a problem with any of them. About 2 years ago I switched from AT&T to Cingular because the Nokia 8890 was ... read more
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Apr 04 '02
Pros: small, stylish, dualband GSM for world-wide use
Cons: price, not triband, GSM network coverage
Summary: If looks could kill, the nokia 8890 is undoubtedly the king of all cell phones. It is small, the size of a credit card, light (less than 4oz), and extremely stylish. The slide cover and blue/white back light gives it a futuristic look that is bound to ... read more
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Mar 05 '02
Pros: The best looking phone I've seen
Cons: Technical difficulties/price/GSM only/does not work well indoors
Summary: I am a fairly new cell phone owner. I have had one for less than a year. When I started searching for a phone, I wanted the best one I could find. Money was no object. The 8890 had received above average reviews and I loved the way it looked. Unfortu ... read more
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Mar 04 '02
Pros: Light Weight, Stylish, Alluminum paint finish
Cons: Screen Display problems, fragile finish/ screen/ slide mechanism
Summary: In Dec. 2001 i purchased this unit from a reseller of Cingular Wireless USA phones and services. I was happy to get a world cellphone and it had an interesting display in purple compared to my existing Nokia 3290 and Nokia 8290. The first month january ... read more
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Feb 26 '02
Pros: Compact
Cons: Easy to drop
Summary: This phone is awesome. it is very small and is hardly noticeable in a pocket. it has an aluminum case that is very durable and stylish. the only problem that i have had with this phone is that it is so small that if i put it between my legs while i am ... read more
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Jan 16 '02
Pros: Stylish, Small, Comfortable, Professional.
Cons: Expensive, Fragile.
Summary: After tearing away from a horrendous encounter with Verizon Wireless, I decided to look for a new cellular phone company. After viewing the phones and service plans from Sprint PCS and Cingular Wireless, I decided to go with Cingular Wireless due to ... read more
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