Nokia may well have hit the jackpot with the newest addition to their range, the highly impressive N8.
The handset really does excel in all departments, and will be on top of many wish lists throughout the coming months.
A great combination of operating system, processor and connectivity options makes using this handset a real joy.
If you are looking to browse the web, check e mail or update your social networking status, an internet connection of some kind is required, and the N8 offers plenty.
WiFi facilities means the handset has the capability of connecting to a private network, or even a public WiFi hotspot.
Using this method ensures you of the fastest and most pleasing online experience.
It is expected that a lot of this phone usage will be whilst on the move, thus three very useful systems are in place to ensure you always have a connection.
At present 3G offers the fastest speed for a mobile connection, however the phone will default to EDGE/GPRS systems should a connection be unavailable on 3G.
The N8 features the 3rd version of Symbian operating system and this give the user some improvement with regard to the homescreen layout as well as some impressive multi tasking facilities.
Everything moves along at great seped on the handset thanks to a 680Mhz processor which keeps everything running quickly and efficiently.
Budding photographers or film makers will be drawn to the Nokia N8 because of its excellent media facilities.
In keeping with the current trends not only on mobiles, but also in the realms of home television and camcorders, Nokia have included high definition video capture to this model.
This creates a resolution of 720P which looks superb on either the phones screen or a home television.
The addition of an HDMI port means a connection to a compatible LCD or Plasma TV is easy, and is something you can expect to see on many handsets in the future.
Still photography is also of a very high standard thanks to the 12 mega pixel camera backed up by an autofocus and flash.
An underestimated but impressive aspect of the still camera is the high quality Carl Zeiss lens that the camera uses.
Audio playback is also present, and a multitude of file formats are accepted on the phone including MP3, WMA and eAAC+.
The Nokia N8 seems a complete package.
Whether your loyalties lie with design, media or functionality, the phone has something for everyone and looks to be a huge hit with consumers everywhere.