Nokia 880

Product Description Released in 2005, the Nokia 8800 sat at the top of Nokia’s premium range of phones, with a launch price of about $900. The device lacked 3G, its relatively low-resolution camera had no flash, and its Series 40 operating system did not allow users to load apps. But it sported a scratch-resistant screen, an attractive stainless steel casing, and, at a time when sliding keyboards were all the rage, a finely constructed opening mechanism with ball bearings crafted by the same firms that made components for high-performance cars. Its ringtones were composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and it came with a suede carrying pouch. The device was, in many ways, a triumph of form over function: the precision-engineered casing slid open to reveal a cramped keypad with poor ergonomics, the phone’s diminutive size resulted in a very small battery that rarely lasted a day, and the stainless steel case was a notable fingerprint magnet. Key Features Premium stainless steel casing Scratch-resistant screen Ball-bearing slide mechanism Ringtones composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto Includes suede carrying pouch Series 40 operating system Technical Specifications Brand: Nokia | Model: 8800 Slide | Released: 2005 Launch Price: Approximately $900 OS: Series 40 (no app support) Network: No 3G support Category: Feature Phones, Collectible/Vintage