Viewed from one side, the Nokia N80 looks like a typical slider phone. Turn it around and it 
resembles a compact pocket camera. And with a camera resolution of 3 megapixels, it’s no mere facade. Add in 3G, WiFi, EDGE, and quadband connectivity, along with music and video playback, and the nearly $600 list price seems almost palatable.
The 4.7 ounce device (available in silver or black) is light enough to slip in a pocket, but if you’re used to a svelte flip phone phone, the N80’s dimensions (3.8 x 2.0 x 1.0 inches) will seem bulky. That said, it’s certainly less cumbersome than carrying a separate phone and camera.
The 2.1-inch high-res (352 x 416 pixels) screen is sharp and colorful, and Symbian OS puts it to good use. The phone’s main UI screen has a clock and quick links to the contact, calendar, messaging, Web, music, and image gallery (still and video) functions. You can access more detailed settings, including those for connectivity, by hitting the dedicated menu key. Our only complaint here is the phone’s slow boot-up time. From off, it takes more than 30 seconds for the OS to load-an eternity if you’re in a hurry to make a call or snap a picture. :: LAPTOP Magazine • Nokia N80 ::