Today, Nokia announced two new handsets to add to their brand new luxury line up. Today in Finland, Nokia revealed the new Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte luxury handsets. These handsets feature 3G capabilities, they both have Bluetooth support, a 2.0" OLED display with 240x320 pixel resolution, and they feature the classic Nokia Series 40 3rd Edition operating system. Elegance and sophistication is the thinking in the design theme, and I must say that they do look first class. There hasn’t been any release dates yet, but it is thought to be sometime in Q2 2008.

UPDATE 24/01/08

The Nokia 8800 Arte is now availble to order. Compare deals with leading UK online retailers

Nokia Press Release

The Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte combine elegant appearance and uncompromised functionality. On the surface, the seamless metal and glass body gives the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte an incomparable sense of style, while under the skin their hearts are driven by pure innovation. By tapping the steel surface below the display, an analogue clock appears - indicating time in its most classic form. Incoming calls on a Nokia Arte handset can be silenced gracefully with the "turn-to-mute" feature - allowing owners to quiet their phone inconspicuously by simply turning over the phone, screen-side down. Other state-of-the-art features include:

• Stunning 2.0" QVGA 240x320 pixels, OLED display with up to 16 million colors
• 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera with 8x digital zoom
• 3G capabilities
• 1 GB built in memory space
• MicroUSB all-in-one-connector
• Anti-fingerprint coating on metal and glass

 

Both the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte feature a high-end metal and glass composition, creating their classic, iconic style. A smooth slide mechanism - comprised of state-of-the art ball bearings and a unique spring mechanism - ensures each handset is a pleasure to touch and behold. The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte adds to the sense of exclusivity by further enhancing its polished steel case with a genuine sapphire gem stone and an accent of soft leather, creating an even more rich, sensual feel.

Continuing a tradition of incorporating exclusive soundtracks in its premium handsets, Nokia has invited the internationally-acclaimed master producers Kruder & Dorfmeister to add their standout musical style by creating a unique compilation for these new devices. Owners of the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte will be able to enjoy an exclusive videotrack and soundtrack composed by Kruder & Dorfmeister with visuals by Fritz Fitzke - adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to both handsets.

Each handset comes with an assortment of mobile accessories that further complement the exquisite experience of the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte. This includes the elegantly designed Nokia BH-803 Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation and touch sensitive volume adjustment. To add an element of sophistication and security, each handset comes with a leather pouch with a linen-lining and a separate matching desk stand.

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